On Christmas Day in Alabama, a Tesla burst into flames following an accident. It took a staggering 36,000 gallons of water, four tankers, and the involvement of 10 rescue organizations to finally extinguish the fire. Talk about a substantial drain on resources.
I thought these things were supposed to be better for the environment...
From Western Journal:
The department said in a statement that they were dispatched to the single-vehicle accident at 11:14 p.m. on Dec. 25.
“911 advised our units that an electric vehicle was involved. Assistance was immediately requested from Marbury, Booth, Independence, White City, Old Kingston, and Verbena Fire Departments, along with Haynes Ambulance, ALEA, Autauga Co EMA, ALDOT, and Autauga Co Sheriff’s Office,” the statement read.
“When the first engine arrived, they found a Tesla Model Y automobile fully involved in fire,” the statement continued.
“It was determined the driver of the vehicle was uninjured and had escaped the vehicle before the fire department arrived.”
Thanks to a process known as “thermal runaway,” which causes lithium ion batteries to reach incredible temperatures, 36,000 gallons were needed to put the fire out.
A normal fire in an internal-combustion car only takes 500 gallons.
If fires like these persist in electric vehicles, the environmentalists' dreams of a gasoline-free world could literally go up in flames.
