Lithium-Ion E-Bike Battery Explodes, Causes $150,000 in Damage to Park Ridge Home

PARK RIDGE, IL – The Park Ridge Fire Department responded to a call on Thursday, Feb. 1, at 7:02 a.m., regarding a report of smoke in a single-family home located at 19 S. Home St. Upon arrival, firefighters found dark black smoke coming from the basement of the residence. The residents informed the firefighters that … Read more