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Two separate fires linked to electric bikes reported hours apart in Toronto

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The Canadian Press. (2026, September 6). Two separate fires linked to electric bikes reported hours apart in Toronto. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/two-separate-fires-linked-to-electric-bikes-reported-hours-apart-in-toronto/article_004a619f-9724-51d9-aaf8-714a9a0f1a2a.html

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A possible cause of two separate fires in Toronto has been identified as electric bike batteries. The first fire broke out around 11am on Sunday in an alleyway in the north end of the city, while the second fire occurred later that day. No further details about the second fire are provided. Police suspect that both blazes may be linked to e-bike batteries.

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In Toronto on Sunday, two fires possibly linked to electric bikes occurred in separate locations within hours of each other. The first fire broke out around noon in an alleyway in the north end of the city and was reportedly sparked by a faulty e-bike battery.

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TORONTO - Two fires possibly linked to electric bikes broke out in separate locations within hours of each other in Toronto on Sunday. uncertain

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Toronto police say a large fire was reported just before noon in an alleyway in the north end of the city, sparked by an e-bike battery. asserted

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Two separate fires linked to electric bikes reported hours apart in Toronto

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