California firefighters faced an extraordinary challenge when a Tesla Semi caught fire, requiring them to use 50,000 gallons of water and additional aerial support due to the extensive blaze induced by its large 900kWh battery.
The incident, which involved the Tesla Semi crashing on I80 and subsequently igniting, highlighted serious concerns regarding the fire risks associated with lithium-ion battery packs, prompting the NTSB to investigate the underlying issues.
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