A San Francisco residence experienced a swift ignition yesterday when an electric scooter connected to an aftermarket charger burst into flames. The San Francisco Fire Department reported that the incident occurred within the confines of a home on the 1100 block of Alabama Street. The fire department was able to douse the fire in under an hour, according to a social media post by the SFFD.
1 alarm fire due to a scooter fire inside a home. Fire has been extinguished and resident released after being evaluated for smoke inhalation. Total time 50 minutes. #SFFD pic.twitter.com/bbZu6wvpWC
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) June 15, 2025
The scooter's owner had attempted to single-handedly extinguish the blaze before ultimately hauling the burning object outside, a tactic SFFD emphasized as beneficial despite the inherent risks. Owing to his efforts, the damage to the home remained minimal, though the resident did require treatment for smoke inhalation. The SFFD further warned of the known hazards associated with aftermarket products, which are not manufactured by the original makers and have a history tied to multiple fire incidents. This fire raises yet another red flag on the safety of such devices.
In an official statement obtained by KRON4, SFFD's Lieutenant Mariano Elias offered advice for homeowners, highlighting the importance of having "an exit plan available for homeowners and their families to have two ways out of their home." Elias's recommendations underscore the critical need for preparedness in unforeseen emergencies.
