Caution urged after Cork City fire blamed on e-bike charger

'Never leave battery-powered devices unattended while charging', Cork City Fire Brigade has warned

It's understood that a lithium-ion battery pack for an e-bike was left unattended and caught fire after failing.

Cork City Fire Brigade has urged caution when charging e-bikes and e-scooters after a fire broke out on Tuesday morning.

It is believed the fire started after a lithium-ion battery pack for an e-bike was left unattended and caught fire after failing.