A Tesla Semi caught fire early in the morning, igniting safety concerns surrounding electric vehicle fires, which have recently gained attention after incidents in South Korea.
Local reports revealed that the fire began around 3:16 a.m. near Emigrant Gap, resulting in an extended closure of Interstate 80 with hazardous conditions due to toxic fumes.
Despite the rarity of EV fires compared to combustion vehicles, the dangerous nature of lithium-ion battery fires necessitates prolonged firefighting efforts, complicating the situation further.
Tesla and CEO Elon Musk have not yet commented on the incident as local fire crews continue to manage the blaze, waiting for it to burn out safely.
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