Florida Fire Department Issues Warning to EV Owners After Seeing What Hurricanes Trigger
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration claims to have been working on this problem since 2012, but apparently without results.
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Electric Vehicle 'Spontaneously' Catches on Fire While at High-End Auto Dismantler
Firefighters were called out to the location of the fire and discovered a black Tesla Model S lifted on a rack and in flames.
Fire Destroys Sen. Rand Paul's Office in the Middle of Night
While the source of Friday's fire remains unclear, the senator has been the victim of political violence in the past.
A Deadly Crisis: Electric Bikes Wreak Havoc in NYC as City Faces Fires, Deaths
New York City has a growing crisis on its hands as batteries for e-bikes cause more fires and more deaths.
Dad Grateful to Be Alive After EV Starts Shaking, Burns to a Crisp on Highway
"A lot of times fire departments will just let the vehicle burn until it’s down to the point where they can actually access the batteries."
Self-Driving EV Catches on Fire, May Take Weeks to Put Out - Look What Firefighters Had to Put It In
Some burning EVs that have been put out have reignited hours later, meaning finding somewhere to store them has to be taken into account.
Fire Officials Issue Warning After Electric Bike Sparks Blaze, Killing a Child and a Teenager
An apartment fire sparked by a charging e-bike killed a 7-year-old and 19-year-old who were unable to escape in time.
Hero Neighbors Rescue Trapped Daughter After House Explodes and Catches on Fire, Killing Mother
The 2.5-story home had been completely leveled, and a woman was trapped under a section of the fallen roof as the fire burned closer.
Man Burned Alive in Phoenix and the Scariest Part Is Why No One Helped Him
A man was burned to death inside a dumpster in Arizona's largest homeless encampment, known as "The Zone." Two suspects were arrested.
Home of Democrat Senator's Son Burns Down in Devastating Fire
Sen. Elizabeth Warren visited the property near Boston around 9 a.m. Tuesday and later issued a statement.
19 Firefighters and Police Use Bare Hands, Chainsaws and Shovels to Save Child Struck by Fallen Tree
The 6-year-old was reportedly outside with a parent who was clearing snow when the large tree fell directly on top of them.
Fetterman's Wife Spotted 'Fighting Apartment Fire' - Eyebrows Raised After Video of Event Is Released
"[T]his should be a photo of her covered in sweat and soot shot after she actually did something," one user commented.
Firefighters Fight Their Way Past Vicious Dogs to Find 'Horrific Scene' - Owner Arrested After One Man Dies
A San Antonio man is facing felony charges after a dog attack that killed an 81-year-old man and put a woman in the hospital.
Tesla Driver Dead After Plowing Into Parked Fire Truck Working Earlier Accident
A Tesla driver died after the car collided with a parked fire truck in an early-morning accident in California on Saturday.
Massive Fire Sweeps Egg Farm, 16 Fire Departments Needed to Contain It
A massive fire broke out at a major egg farm in Bozrah, Connecticut, resulting in the death of over 100,000 chickens.
Watch: EV Spontaneously Erupts on California Freeway - It Took 6,000 Gallons of Water to Put It Out
California firefighters on Saturday experienced the challenges of trying to put out an EV fire when a Tesla went up in flames.
Firefighter and Marine Corps Veteran Dies Unexpectedly: He Was a 'True Public Servant'
The unexpected death was announced by the Thompson Fire Department in Ohio. The veteran leaves behind a wife and son.
Puncture of Critical EV Part Triggers 'Thermal Runaway' - 20,000 Gallons of Water Needed to Bring It Under Control
When a Tesla burst into flames on a Massachusetts highway, firefighters struggled for hours to control the blaze.
Firefighter Found Dead in His Bunk - Tragedy Labeled 'Completely Unexpected'
A 46-year-old firefighter who had been with his Washington state department for 25 years was found dead in his bunk.
San Francisco Bicycle Rider Has Hysterical Meltdown After Seeing Emergency Vehicle in Her Lane
"Unbelievable! They're killing us! They're killing us!" the hysterical cyclist screamed during the two-minute viral video.