Lithium Battery Fire
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Many years ago, when Toyota Prius first came out, an Electrical Engineer friend gave me a lift with his new Prius and we talked briefly about what destruction may occur if a hybrid vehicle’s batteries were to become damaged in a collision. The friend told me he figured it would not be worse than gasoline. I guess this video proved him wrong. :man-shrugging:
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https://www.pcmag.com/news/tesla-catches-fire-burns-to-a-crisp-at-supercharging-station
A Tesla vehicle caught on fire while charging at a Pennsylvania Supercharging station this week, melting a good portion of the EV. Multiple fire stations worked to safely put out the flames and prevent any hazardous waste from spreading into the surrounding area.
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The exact cause of the fire has not yet been made public. It's unclear if there were any injuries

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