Man rescued from burning flat after e-bike catches fire

A man has been pulled from a burning flat after an e-bike caught fire. The man can be seen being pulled from the window of a third-floor flat by firefighters in east London, following the blaze. London Fire Brigade has released dramatic footage of the rescue, which took place in the early hours of Wednesday 7 February. The fire is believed to have been caused by the failure of a lithium battery in an e-bike which was being stored on an escape route (hallway). London Fire Brigade is now asking e-bike users to check their batteries following the fire. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog