A young Sydney resident's electric bike caught fire while he was on his way to school.

This morning, a young teenager in Sydney was on his way to school, riding an e-bike that he had borrowed from a family friend the night before. As he was making his way down Botany Road around 8am, he suddenly noticed that the bike had burst into flames. It was a frightening and unexpected predicament for the 15-year-old, who was lucky enough to have some timely assistance.

Coincidentally, a hazmat specialist from Fire and Rescue NSW happened to be on his way to work along the same road and spotted the thick plume of smoke. He quickly pulled over and approached the scene to assess the situation. Station Officer David Jordan, who was behind the wheel, initially thought it was a building fire due to the thick smoke. However, upon turning the corner, he realized it was the e-bike that was on fire.

Jordan immediately took control of the situation, ensuring that bystanders stayed at a safe distance while he assisted in putting out the fire. The flames were coming from the bike's battery, which had overheated and caused what is known as a "thermal runaway" chain reaction. This type of situation can be challenging to extinguish, but with Jordan's expertise and a handy fire extinguisher, the bike fire was eventually put out.

Additional help arrived in the form of a fire crew from Mascot, who confirmed that the faulty battery was indeed the source of the fire. Thankfully, the teenager was unharmed, and after the situation was under control, he continued on his way to school. He later recounted feeling the intense heat from the battery pack as he was riding and was relieved to have escaped any injuries.

It's worth noting that the e-bike was only a couple of months old, having been purchased from a local retailer in Sydney. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of properly maintaining and monitoring these types of electric vehicles to prevent any potential hazards. Luckily, this story had a happy ending, with the teenager continuing on with his day unscathed despite his close encounter with fire.

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