Security Video Captures Lithium-Ion Battery Fire at E-Bike Facility–Fire Successfully Extinguished with eFireX

RENO, Nev. — Newly released security footage from an e-bike facility in Quebec, Canada, shows a lithium-ion battery fire igniting and rapidly escalating—then being immediately extinguished before it could destroy the business or cause further harm. The difference-maker: the facility owner had proactively equipped his operation with eFireX lithium fire extinguishers and applied them, eliminating the threat in under 60 seconds.

The dramatic video captures the moment a lithium-ion battery fire breaks out inside the e-bike business. Within minutes, the owner responds using eFireX, knocking down the fire and preventing what could have been a catastrophic loss of property, inventory, and livelihood.

Lithium-ion battery fires are notoriously difficult to suppress, often burning hotter, reigniting repeatedly, and overwhelming conventional fire extinguishers that were never designed for these scenarios. As lithium-powered devices—including e-bikes, scooters, tools, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems—become more prevalent, fires tied to thermal runaway events are increasing in airlines, homes, businesses, and public spaces.

“This video is a textbook example of why preparation and having the right fire extinguisher for the situation matters,” said Jesse Corletto, founder of eFireX and a veteran firefighter. “The owner recognized the real fuel load inside his business—multiple lithium-ion batteries stored and charged under one roof—and made the decision to upgrade his fire protection strategy. That decision saved his business, literally within seconds. Every business and homeowner should evaluate their fuel load and if it includes lithium they should also add eFireX for their protection.”

Unlike traditional ABC extinguishers, which can be ineffective or even dangerous when used on lithium battery fires, eFireX utilizes its patented TRPL‑E encapsulating agent to rapidly extinguish the high heat output, cool and encapsulate the burning cells, and stop thermal runaway through a heat exchange process technology in the agent. In the Quebec incident, the fire was contained quickly and did not reignite—an outcome that is still uncommon in lithium battery events.

The footage offers rare, real-world proof that proper preparation and the right suppression technology can change that outcome and underscores a larger industry challenge: not all fire extinguishers perform equally when lithium-ion batteries are involved, and clear standards for testing and performance remain inconsistent.

“This incident reinforces the urgent need for standardized, validated testing procedures and performance benchmarks for lithium battery fire protection,” Corletto added. “As the public is increasingly exposed to this new fuel fire hazard risk, we need to ensure that solutions marketed for lithium fires actually work in real-world conditions.”

Too often, lithium battery fires result in total losses—especially in small businesses such as repair facilities, warehouses, and charging hubs—because fires escalate faster than responders can arrive. In many cases, thousands of gallons of water are required to put out the fire, tying up emergency resources and still failing to fully eliminate the risk of reignition.

“This isn’t a controlled test or a laboratory demonstration,” said Corletto. “This is a business owner facing a real emergency—and walking away with his building and business intact. Lithium battery risk is not a user behavior problem—it’s a containment problem. And that’s exactly what eFireX is designed to solve.”

About eFireX

eFireX is a Nevada-based fire safety company founded by veteran firefighter Jesse Corletto. The company produces TRPL‑E, an all-natural, non-chemical encapsulating fire agent designed to address the growing threat of lithium battery fires. eFireX’s mission is to protect first responders, businesses, and the public from one of today’s fastest-growing fire risks.

For more information or to view the video, visit www.efirex.com.

Editors: The full security video is available here and includes timestamped footage showing ignition, response, suppression, and post-fire conditions. Interview with the inventor of eFireX is available upon request.

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