New York officials announce new e-bike safety measures after deadly Chinatown fire

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New York officials announced new e-bike safety measures after a fire at an e-bike repair shop killed four people last week in Chinatown.

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exploded, causing the deadly fire at an e-bike repair shop on Madison Street on June 20. The fire spread to apartments above the shop. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: Firefighters work outside a building in Chinatown after four people were killed by a fire in an e-bike repair shop overnight on June 20, 2023 in New York City. Lithium-ion e-bike batteries have caused numerous fires and fatalities in recent years due to the rising popularity of e-bikes for delivery purposes.

 

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