Patterson Houses Fire Claims Two More Children in Mott Haven
Two more children, ages 15 and 16, have died from injuries sustained in a Bronx apartment fire sparked by an e-scooter battery that previously killed an 11-year-old family member, [abc7ny.com] reported. The deadly blaze erupted shortly before 1 a.m. on a Wednesday inside an 11th-floor apartment at the Patterson Houses in Mott Haven.
Lithium-Ion Battery Blocks Front Door Escape
Investigators determined that an e-scooter equipped with a lithium-ion battery was stored near the apartment’s front door. Intense flames and thick smoke blocked the primary exit, trapping the family inside as the fire spread through the unit and hindered firefighters’ attempts to reach those trapped inside. The initial victim, 11-year-old Zion Maine, was identified following the tragedy, while two additional family members remained hospitalized in critical condition.
Rising Dangers Across New York City
Lithium-ion battery fires continue to present a lethal hazard throughout New York City. City officials reported that there have been more than 400 such fires resulting in seven deaths this year alone.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Mott Haven Fire
Where did the fatal apartment fire occur?
The fire broke out inside an 11th-floor apartment at the Patterson Houses located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx.
What caused the flames to trap the residents inside?
An e-scooter with a lithium-ion battery was stored near the apartment’s front door, where intense flames blocked the exit and prevented firefighters from easily reaching the occupants.
How many lithium-ion battery fires have occurred in New York City?
Officials reported that more than 400 lithium-ion battery fires have taken place across New York City, leading to seven deaths.
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