Two firefighters showcasing how to treat car fires. One is spraying water with a hose with the other holds a green pole connected to a turtle-shell looking object on one side and the water supply on ...

As electric vehicles grow in popularity, firefighters in Minnesota and beyond are training for these emergencies.

EV incidents demand specialized tactics, disciplined scene assessment, and battery-specific training. The Cold Cut Cobra offers firefighters a targeted cooling option for lithium-ion battery response.

The battery chemistry in EVs turns a routine car fire into a drawn-out, resource-heavy operation. EV fires can reignite hours after appearing suppressed due to thermal runaway. Extinguishing EV fires ...

A car will often catch fire after a crash — no matter the type of vehicle. Credit: Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via ...

What began as a routine fire call at Insurance Auto Auction in Cicero turned into an hours-long response after a damaged ...

One of the biggest risks of an electric vehicle is its battery. In order to provide enough power to not need gas, a large lithium-ion battery is placed in the car, typically at its underside. Even the ...