Fire that killed woman and two children in Cambridge ‘sparked by charging e-bike’

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A “devastating” flat fire that killed a woman and two young children in Cambridge was started by an e-bike that has been left charging, the fire service has said. Area commander Stuart Smith said: “A fire investigation looks for the most probable cause and in this case, we believe that to be an electric bike that was charging. “We also know that regardless of the cause, devastating incidents like this make people think about fire safety in general at home and as well as having lots of information on our website, our fire safety team will be in the Sackville Close area over the next few days to share advice and offer reassurance.” The fire service also urged people to avoid charging the battery of an e-bike or e-scooter overnight and warned users not to leave them charging for any longer than it needs to fully charge. Earlier this year, a woman and three children were taken to hospital and treated for smoke inhalation after a fire from a faulty e-bike lithium battery sparked a blaze at their south-east London home.