• A fire at an Auckland apartment has prompted advice when charging e-scooters.
• At least 200 people were evacuated from the Aura Apartments in Auckland CBD this morning.
• Fire and Emergency NZ is concerned Kiwis do not understand the risks posed when charging the scooters.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to take care of charging lithium-ion batteries after an inner city Auckland apartment building was evacuated due to a fire started by an e-scooter.

A Fenz spokesperson said that firefighters were reminding the public it is important to take care when using these batteries as they are a fire risk when not stored, charged, used, or disposed of correctly.

“Only use chargers that are supplied with the device, don’t charge them on or near flammable surfaces, and avoid leaving lithium-ion batteries or devices charging for prolonged periods of time.”