Piermont responders spend 3 hours fighting electric car blaze, 2 injured

[excalibur]

EV fires are a hazard, Three hours and more to bring a single EV fire under control shows this.

EV's, a bad idea. No wonder the Democrats are all in for them (grift).

Emergency crews rushed to Route 9W in Piermont Wednesday morning after an electric car crashed and caught fire.

Fire officials said the Tesla's batteries had to be cooled down and accessed from underneath the vehicle.

It took more than three hours to get the flames under control.

Two people were taken to the hospital and are in stable condition.​

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Piermont responders spend 3 hours fighting electric car blaze, 2 injured

Fire officials said the Tesla's batteries had to be cooled down and accessed from underneath the vehicle.

hudsonvalley.news12.com

 

[Manonthestreet]

Wonder if some inflammable and impermeable pillow would work better

 

[Dekster]

Wonder if some inflammable and impermeable pillow would work better

No. Lithium batteries create their own oxygen so you can't smother them. There are blankets specifically for them but they are about containing the fire moreso than extinguishing it.

 

[jotathought]

EV fires are a hazard, Three hours and more to bring a single EV fire under control shows this.

EV's, a bad idea. No wonder the Democrats are all in for them (grift).

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Emergency crews rushed to Route 9W in Piermont Wednesday morning after an electric car crashed and caught fire.​

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Fire officials said the Tesla's batteries had to be cooled down and accessed from underneath the vehicle.​

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It took more than three hours to get the flames under control.​

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Two people were taken to the hospital and are in stable condition.​

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Piermont responders spend 3 hours fighting electric car blaze, 2 injured

Fire officials said the Tesla's batteries had to be cooled down and accessed from underneath the vehicle.

hudsonvalley.news12.com

Owners of electric vehicles should be required to pay additional fees to cover the added burden on first responders. On average, a gasoline car fire takes only 15–30 minutes to extinguish with 500–1,000 gallons of water. By contrast, EV fires often take 2–4 hours to extinguish, require over 10,000 gallons of water, and carry the added risk of reigniting even after being put out.

 

[1srelluc]

Garaging an electric vehicle (EV) can lead to higher insurance coverage costs due to the increased risk of fire and other damages. Electric vehicles are statistically less likely to catch fire than conventional vehicles, but the risk of battery fires is still present. Homeowners insurance policies may cover damages to the vehicle itself, but they typically do not extend to the garage or its contents. If an EV battery fire occurs within the garage and causes damage, homeowners insurance might cover the structural repairs and personal property damage. However, if the fire is triggered by an external factor, such as an electrical wiring issue in the garage, the car insurance might come into play. It is crucial to evaluate the extent of the damage and the cause of the fire to determine which insurance policy covers the damages.

 

[Doc7505]

Owners of electric vehicles should be required to pay additional fees to cover the added burden on first responders. On average, a gasoline car fire takes only 15–30 minutes to extinguish with 500–1,000 gallons of water. By contrast, EV fires often take 2–4 hours to extinguish, require over 10,000 gallons of water, and carry the added risk of reigniting even after being put out.

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Hybrid vehicles are not necessarily any safer than electric vehicles (EVs); in fact, studies show that EVs have a lower fire risk compared to hybrids. Hybrids, which combine gasoline engines with electric batteries, can generate more heat and have a higher incidence of fires than EVs, which have fewer reported fire incidents.