Specific numbers on EV fires are challenging to pin down. The National Fire Incident Reporting … See more

Part of the challenge for firefighters is that these batteries can be unpredictable. If there is a charging failure, a puncture or an impact from a crash, the batteries can ignite and lead t… See more

Another danger to first responders comes when thermal runaway doesn't result in fire but instead causes a phenomenon known as "off-gassing." 
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Research and data about fire preparedness when it comes to lithium-ion batteries is just beginning to be collected. CBS News surveyed two dozen of the 50 largest fire department… See more

Even though data is just being collected and research is ongoing, there is a lot of training available — everything from online modules to classroom education and practical fie… See more

One recommendation the NTSB makes is for all car manufacturers to standardize their emergency response guides, known as ERGs, for first responders. Because all alternative f… See more