by Truck Fire with Teslas on California Highway
On Saturday evening, an unusual incident occurred on the I-5 in Sylmar, California — a semi-trailer transporting seven Tesla electric vehicles caught fire. The fire, which started near the driver’s cabin, quickly spread to the cars on the trailer. It took several hours to extinguish the blaze, as the lithium-ion batteries complicated firefighting efforts. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Consequences of the Incident
Southbound traffic on the highway was blocked for an extended period, causing massive traffic jams. Some drivers were stuck in the traffic jam for so long that they ran out of fuel. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but witnesses report that the fire may have started due to overheated brakes on a steep descent. The properties of the electric vehicles complicated extinguishing efforts, but the main thing is that everyone remained unharmed.
This incident once again highlights the risks associated with transporting electric vehicles, especially due to their batteries. Official conclusions regarding the cause of the fire are expected to be released later.
