A tragic fire broke out in the home of a tenant couple in a small neighborhood in Shanghai. According to the People's Procuratorate of Xuhui District, Shanghai, when the accident occurred, after they took the battery home to charge it, the battery suddenly occurred, resulting in a terrible fire that eventually killed both of them.
It is understood that the accident occurred at two o'clock in the morning on October 2022, when a loud noise suddenly came from the kitchen in room 102 of a certain community in community A, followed by a cry for help. Other tenants and the "second landlord" Xiang were awakened to find Ji and his wife Xu trapped behind the kitchen door and calling for help. Everyone immediately rushed forward and tried to smash the door open to save people, but only a gap was smashed, and flames burst out of it, forcing everyone to give up the rescue, flee outside, and call 119 to call the police. At the same time, they tried to save people by breaking the burglar fence of the kitchen window, but due to the size of the fire, they had no choice but to fail.
Unfortunately, Mr. and Mrs. Ji inhaled the hot smoke in the fire and eventually died. The "second landlord" Xiang was injured in the accident.
It is reported that Ji is a delivery rider and Xu is a live-in nanny, and the husband and wife have a total of 3 battery cars. Ji also purchased a 60V battery with a nominal voltage higher than the 48V of the battery car, and modified the battery car to improve the battery life.
For convenience, he often takes the battery home to charge it instead of charging it in a safe charging place. Xiang, the "second landlord" who lived in the house together, and other tenants had long been aware of Ji's dangerous behavior, but they did not effectively stop it.
On the night of the incident, Mr. and Mrs. Ji put 4 sets of batteries behind the kitchen door to charge them as usual. After the two of them fell asleep, the battery malfunctioned during the charging process, which ignited the surrounding flammable materials and expanded into a disaster. Based on the evidence at the scene and the professional opinions of the relevant administrative organs, it can be determined that the persons directly responsible for the accident are Mr. and Mrs. Ji.
This tragedy is yet another reminder that the issue of safety in our lives must be given adequate attention. In this accident, the improper use of batteries led to dire consequences. We should keep in mind that when using electrical appliances, it is necessary to operate strictly according to the instructions to avoid similar tragedies.
At the same time, this accident also sounded the alarm bell of fire prevention again. In the event of a fire, we should remain calm and take the correct escape measures quickly to avoid being trapped in the fire. In addition, it is crucial to call the police** in a timely manner, and only a professional fire brigade can effectively extinguish the fire.
It is hoped that through the reporting of this tragedy, more people can pay attention to the safety of life. Let us work together to create a safer living environment and avoid similar tragedies from happening again.