A terrifying video shared on social media shows the aftermath of an e-bike battery fire in Gujarat’s Surat. The Instagram clip, originally posted by a local account six days ago, has amassed over 16.4 million views and sparked discussions about safe e-bike battery practices.
As the video begins, smoke is seen rising from a room’s corner and swiftly becoming a full-fledged fire. Screaming, the person capturing the moment tries to check on a different family member. It is believed that an e-bike battery that burst while being charged indoors is what started the incident.
The video posted on Instagram by @iamsurattcity with the comment, “Battery had a blast when charging.” Avoid the mistake of trying to charge the battery of your electric bike at home and observe the outcomes.
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The incident has ignited debate online. While some viewers expressed horror at the fire, others focused on the cause, questioning why the battery was being charged indoors. Some criticized the videographer for filming instead of escaping.
In the comments area, a family member of the person in the video provided clarification on the matter. According to Avani Zaveri Makwana, the manufacturer’s recorder started to capture strange noises emanating from the battery.
“Guys, this is actually an original video from my brother-in-law’s place. He started the video before the blast. He recorded it to show the battery company that some weird noises were coming from it. When he was shooting the video, the incident happened. He tried to warn his mother inside the room and the valuables around him. His mother started shouting from the window for help, and the helpful neighbors gathered to help them in no time. So please stop making fun and learn something from it. He just shared the video in the police station, and some cop shared it to raise awareness,” she wrote.
The fire erupted unexpectedly during filming. The homeowner attempted to warn his mother and secure valuables before flames engulfed the room. Neighbors intervened to assist the family.
Here’s what social media users commented:
“Who puts bike battery charging at home?” an individual commented.
“I am still not understanding why the hell you are taking a video? It’s your house, not Ekta Kapoor’s serial set,” another user wrote.
“Which brand’s battery was this?” a third asked.
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