Bellevue firefighters responded to a Tesla crash and fire where two individuals were trapped inside, but were able to escape just in time.
Crash, fire involving Tesla in Medina brings raises questions about electric vehicle safetyBellevue firefighters responded to a Tesla crash and fire where two individuals were trapped inside, but luckily were able to escape just in time. The Tuesday night incident in Medina has brought renewed attention to electric vehicle safety.
Electric vehicles burn longer and more intensely than regular cars, due to their lithium-ion batteries. They’re also harder to extinguish. According to Allen, a typical car fire would require water from a single engine, an estimated 500 gallons. An electrical fire could need 6,000 gallons or more.
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