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Electric vehicles spark new challenges for firefighters

CORTLANDVILLE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Over the past few years, there have been more electric and hybrid vehicles on the road than ever before. While the vehicles have proven to be environmentally friendly ... Read More

Cheektowaga firefighters get new device to handle difficult electric vehicle battery fires

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Some local firefighters now have new equipment to fight those difficult electric vehicle battery fires. 2 On Your Side followed up after a Congressional grant helped pay for this ... Read More

Virginia Beach firefighters highlight safety concerns after facing off EV fire

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A recent electric vehicle fire in Virginia Beach is sparking conversation about the unique risks and challenges tied to battery-powered cars. Firefighters released a video ... Read More

Electric vehicles erupt in flames at Franklin dealership

Footage shared by the Franklin Fire Department shows the intense blaze broke out just minutes before firefighters arrived. Read More

Moyers Corners firefighters put out first electric car fire in IHOP parking lot

Tesla has announced it will begin deliveries of its long-awaited all-electric Semi truck to companies outside its pilot programme starting in 2026. According to the news website Teslarati, Tesla ... Read More

Tesla teaches Southern California first responders how to contain lithium-ion battery fires

Experts say fires from lithium-ion batteries burn hotter and longer than regular fires – and that means that firefighters need to approach them differently. As electric cars running on rechargeable ... Read More

Recent car fire in Clay highlights challenges of extinguishing EV blazes

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A recent fire involving an electric vehicle in Clay has raised concerns about the challenges of extinguishing electric vehicle (EV) fires. Moyers Corners firefighters responded to the ... Read More

Electric car destroyed by fire outside Clay restaurant

Clay, N.Y. - Firefighters spent two hours Sunday morning battling an electric vehicle fire outside of an IHOP in Clay. The fire started around 8 a.m. Sunday morning outside of the IHOP at 4211 Route ... Read More

Electric vehicles destroyed after fire at Franklin dealership

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — One firefighter was injured after multiple electric vehicles caught on fire at a dealership in Franklin early Saturday morning. Crews were called to the Rivian dealership and ... Read More

'This is a first:' Four Sacramento firefighters injured from toxic fumes of EV battery fire

Sacramento firefighters encounter increased risks from electric battery fires, with four members being treated for exposure to toxic fumes from a Tesla crash last April. TECHNOLOGY. AND E-SCOOTER ... Read More

Electric vehicle fire in Walnut Creek parking garage prompts 2-alarm response

Jose Fabian is a web producer for CBS Bay Area where he reports on local crime, politics and breaking news. He studied political science and journalism at Sacramento State and was born and raised in ... Read More