E-bike charging causes flat fire
Crews have issued safety advice after an electric bike left on charge overnight caused a fire.
We were called to a flat in Derry Avenue, South Ockendon today at 4.08am.
Two crews from Grays attended and found a fire in the lounge of a two-storey property.
Crew Manager Scott Gregory said: "The occupant had left an electric bike on charge and either the bike caught fire or the batteries exploded.
"Please don't leave items charging overnight or unattended, and make sure you use chargers supplied by the manufacturer.