Two separate fires linked to electric bikes reported hours apart in Toronto
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TORONTO – Two fires possibly linked to electric bikes broke out in separate locations within hours of each other in Toronto on Sunday.
Toronto police say a large fire was reported just before noon in an alleyway in the north end of the city, sparked by an e-bike battery.
They say the blaze was extinguished and two people were transported to hospital for minor smoke inhalation.
A spokesperson for Toronto Fire Services says a second fire erupted about two hours later in the east end of the city.
The spokesperson says firefighters extinguished a fire on the ground floor of a building and are investigating if an e-bike was involved.
Toronto fire says there have been 93 fires involving lithium-ion batteries in 2026 so far.
Lithium-ion batteries, which power e-bikes, portable chargers and other devices, can catch fire if damaged or charged improperly.
To prevent a lithium-ion fire, Toronto Fire says people should only use devices that have been safety-tested and certified, follow manufacturer instructions for charging and storage and store batteries away from flammable materials.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published September 6, 2026.