Coventry house fire that left two dead was caused by converted e-bike
Crews were sent to the scene in the Stoke Aldermoor area of Coventry at 4.40am on Friday. The fire was extinguished by 5.55am, the fire service said.
Sunday 10 November 2024 15:21, UK
A house fire that left two people dead in Coventry on Friday was caused by a converted e-bike, according to the fire service.
Fire crews were sent to a first-floor maisonette in The Coppice, Stoke Aldermoor, in the early hours of Friday.
They arrived at 4.40am to find fire consuming the entire property.
Two occupants, who have not been identified, were found dead at the scene. The fire was fully extinguished by 5.55am.
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service say they have now concluded their investigation into the cause of the fire.
They described it as "accidental" and involving "a peddle bike that had been converted into an electric bike, which was stored in the hallway of the property".
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Tap here"No further information relating to the cause or the victims who sadly lost their lives in this tragic accident will be released at this time," a fire service statement added.
"Our thoughts remain with everyone affected by this tragic accident."