Merseyside blaze that killed mother and three children caused by lithium-ion battery
Summary
A fire in a Merseyside home killed a mother and her three children. Firefighters said the fire was started by a lithium-ion battery that overheated and caused the blaze.Key Facts
- The fire happened early on Tuesday, 22 September, in Bootle, Merseyside.
- Four people died: Elisha Brabin, 36, and her children Leo (16), Ellis (8), and Prudence (7).
- The fire started from a lithium-ion battery going into "thermal runaway," meaning it overheated and caught fire.
- Lithium-ion batteries are commonly used in devices like e-scooters, e-bikes, and vapes.
- Firefighters arrived quickly but could not save the family.
- Firefighters warned people to only use approved batteries and chargers and to watch for signs of battery problems like swelling or smoke.
- The family described Elisha as a loving mother, deeply devoted to her children.
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