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A fire triggered by an electric vehicle charging inside a residential building in Noida’s Mamura village killed two people and affected nearly 50 families, according to police. Officials said the blaze started while an electric bike’s battery was charging with sparks reportedly spreading to nearby parked petrol vehicles, before seven fire tenders and a rescue team brought it under control. This isn’t an isolated case; India has recorded several fatal EV battery fires in recent years, many linked to charging indoors or using non-standard equipment. With electric two-wheeler ownership rising sharply, knowing how to charge one safely matters more than ever. Here’s what actually causes these fires, and how to reduce your own risk.