A tragic house fire in West Hampstead was triggered by a charging e-scooter's battery, which burst into flames, leading to the death of a dog. Occurring on February 3rd, the fire quickly spread through the two-storey building, devastating the entire ground floor. Fortunately, no human injuries were reported, but the severity of the incident necessitated a large response, with eight fire engines and approximately 60 firefighters working to extinguish the blaze. The fire was brought under control by 11:36 am, but the loss of life and property was substantial.
A house fire in West Hampstead that killed a dog was caused by a charging e-scooter battery that burst into flames, according to the London Fire Brigade.
The fire brigade reported that the blaze spread rapidly, affecting the ground floor and staircase of the two-storey house, leading to significant destruction.
No injuries were reported, but the fire destroyed the entire ground floor, prompting the response of eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters.
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