Two dogs have died and homes have been gutted in separate fires involving e-bikes and e-scooters in London. Since the start of 2023, three people have died and over 100 have been injured in fires caused by e-bike battery failures. In one incident, a charging e-scooter caught fire in a house, resulting in the death of a dog. In another incident, the battery pack of a converted e-bike ignited inside a house, causing significant damage and the death of a dog. The London Fire Brigade recorded 142 e-bike fires and 29 e-scooter fires last year.