A fireplace erupted from an electrical bicycle’s battery in Tokyo’s Minato Ward on Thursday, inflicting momentary panic on the streets close to Roppongi Hills.
Accompanied by a loud explosion, flames raged intensely, as cops battled to place the hearth out.
According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, the hearth originated from a battery positioned contained in the bag of a supply service employee’s bicycle. It is suspected to be a non-genuine (unauthorized) battery.
The fireplace broke out whereas the supply man left his bicycle with the bag unattended. Fortunately, there have been no accidents.
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