Posted on: April 10, 2023 05:37 PM

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Two dead from a house fire in Astoria

This is fire number 59 from the e-bike.

FDNY reported 2nd alarm fire in Astoria. The fire started around 2pm at a house, 25-71 46th Street. A child and a young adult died.

Fire officials stated a lithium-ion e-bike battery started the fire.

This is from the FDNY Commissioner,

"The horrific fire that resulted in the death of two young people Monday afternoon is a stark reminder of the importance of an issue the FDNY has been talking about for some time: Education and awareness around lithium-ion batteries. We know people have e-bikes and similar micro-mobility devices, and we are imploring users to follow all manufacturer safety guidelines and recommendations. We are also calling on our federal, state and local partners to move quickly on regulations that will help ensure tragedies like today's fire are prevented. We are heartbroken for the family of these victims."