Firefighters have issued a reminder of their e-scooter safety advice following a fire on Hemsworth Street in Hackney.
A shed and some fencing in a rear garden were destroyed by the fire. Two further sheds in neighbouring gardens were also damaged by the fire. There were no reports of any injuries.
The fire is believed to have been accidental and was caused by the failure of a lithium-ion battery for an e-scooter.
A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: "This incident is a stark reminder of the importance of following our safety advice when using e-bikes and e-scooters.
"In this case, the residents followed our advice by charging the e-scooter in a shed, ensuring it did not block any escape routes, preventing any serious injuries or damage to the home. We have seen incidents where people have had to jump from windows or be rescued by firefighters because their escape route has been blocked by fire or smoke. If it is not possible to keep the device outside or in a shed or garage, make sure it is in a room where you can shut the door and contain a fire.
"When charging your e-bike or e-scooter, make sure you are using the correct charger. Mismatching the charger increases the risk of fire. It's also important not to overcharge and to unplug the charger once it's completed charging. Never charge an e-bike or e-scooter unattended or whilst you're sleeping.
"If you're converting your bike from a pushbike into an e-bike, make sure you get a professional or competent person to carry out the conversion.
"We encourage anyone who owns an e-bike or e-scooter, or is thinking about purchasing one, to take a look at all of our #ChargeSafe advice on our website to help keep themselves and those around them safer from these types of fires."
Control Officers took the first of 36 calls at 0732 and mobilised four fire engines and around 25 firefighters from Islington, Whitechapel, Bethnal Green and Dowgate fire stations to the scene. The fire was extinguished by 0915.