@channelnewsasia: Six people escaped unharmed after an e-bike battery exploded, sparking a massive fire at a two-storey home in the US state of Oregon on Nov 5. The lithium-ion battery was reportedly unplugged and resting on a cushioned chair when it began smoking, making popping noises and emitting a foul smell. Moments later, it exploded, setting the house ablaze. #usa #usnews