Growing concern over e-bike battery fires after Mackinac Island incident

Incident adds to rising number of e-bike battery fires, highlighting risks of lithium-ion technology even when not in use

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. — A recent e-bike battery fire on Mackinac Island is drawing renewed attention to the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries, which are widely used in e-bikes, scooters, and other consumer devices.

According to the Mackinac Island Fire Department, the incident marked the 10th known e-bike battery fire on the island. It also co…