Playboy model watches in horror as her home explodes into flames in seconds: ‘Lost everything’

A fire destroyed former Playboy model Kari Ann Peniche’s family home in Troutdale, Oregon, after an e-bike battery began smoking and exploded. The family escaped with their pets, but lost their home and belongings; Peniche is sharing what happened to warn others about rechargeable batteries.

The family noticed an unusual smell in the living room late on 5 November, and her son’s friend found the e-bike battery smoking. Peniche said the fire spread within seconds, leaving no time to save possessions. She urged people to take care with e-bikes, scooters and other devices powered by lithium-ion batteries.