Electric skateboard suspected in Kingston, Ont. apartment fire

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Investigators believe an electric long skateboard sparked a fire in a Kingston, Ont. apartment building on Mother's Day.

Investigators believe an electric long skateboard sparked a fire in a Kingston, Ont. apartment building.

Three people were treated for smoke exposure following the fire in an apartment building on Princess Street around 6:40 a.m. Sunday.Kingston Fire and Rescue says firefighters rescued a man and an 18-month-old baby boy from the bedroom of an apartment, while a woman and a service dog managed to escape the fire.

Officials say an electric long skateboard caught fire in the entranceway of the apartment. The board has been seized by investigators for further review.Electric long skateboards are similar to a regular skateboard, but are equipped with an electric motor and battery pack. Kingston Fire and Rescue shared a video on Twitter from the New York Fire Department, urging people to examine their micromobility devices/batteries for damage and to see if they are certified.

a 15 year old boy used a building fire extinguisher to knock down the fire. An electric long skate board caught fire in the entranceway of the apartment. Firefighters rescued the father and 18 month old baby boy from the bedroom. 3 persons were transported to hospital due to

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