In 2024, a Tesla Semi fire on Interstate 80 in Northern California required 50,000 gallons of water and 15 hours to extinguish. This incident highlights the growing challenge of electric vehicle (EV) fires, which are becoming more frequent and intense. Unlike traditional car fires, EV fires involve lithium-ion batteries that can reignite days or even months later. Firefighters are now learning to let these fires burn out under controlled conditions, using fire blankets to contain the blaze. Patrick Durham, a former mechanical engineer and volunteer firefighter, has trained approximately 2,000 first responders in 2024 alone on how to manage these unique fires. The US Fire Administration and the Fire Safety Research Institute are set to launch a new data collection system to better understand EV fire frequency and causes.
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