Last Thursday night in Troutdale, Oregon, a lithium-ion e-bike battery left unplugged on a living-room chair suddenly exploded, reducing the two-story home to rubble in seconds. Teen rider Preston Williams captured the start on video, describing pops like a bomb, while homeowner Kari Ann Peniche watched flames spread with shocking speed.
Upstairs neighbors Kelli Gasaway and Anthony escaped after a warning but lost their cat Pax; all six residents got out unharmed. Fire investigators confirmed the battery as the cause, prompting GoFundMe campaigns and fresh safety alerts for these devices.
An Oregon family’s home was burnt down in minutes after an e-bike battery exploded. Six people escaped before flames engulfed the home, according to local news. https://t.co/qk6b49PsML
— ABC News (@ABC) November 11, 2026
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