New York City Council holds hearing on e-bikes and fire safety

NEW YORK -- The City Council is considering bills to prevent destructive lithium-ion battery fires. They are the same batteries used in electric bikes and scooters.

The move comes after several recent fires in our area linked to the batteries, including some that were deadly.

CBS2's Jennifer Bisram was at the hearing Monday.

City Council members listened to members of the FDNY who have seen the danger first hand, and New Yorkers who have to use their e-bikes every day for work because they have no other choice.

They say they will vote for what's safest for everyone in the city.

"I had a battery explode on me, but I was outside, because I hit a pothole and the battery projected and it blew up," Delores Solomon said.