Summary
– Electric car caught fire in the driveway of a home on Troy Street in Norfolk
– Family members alerted the car owner, Kennidi Fulmore, about the fire
– Fire spread to the house causing damage, but no injuries were reported
– National Transportation Safety Board highlighted risks of fires in electric vehicles
– Despite the incident, Fulmore remains positive and plans to get a different type of vehicle as her car was a total loss
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A car caught fire early Tuesday morning at a home on Troy Street in Norfolk, Virginia. The owner, Kennidi Fulmore, was alerted to the fire by her sister and mother. The flames started small but quickly grew, causing damage to the car and the home. Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident. The fire department arrived on the scene and worked to put out the fire, but the car was deemed a total loss. The cause of the fire has not been determined yet, but the National Transportation Safety Board warns of the risks associated with fires in electric vehicles with high-voltage lithium-ion batteries.
Fires in electric vehicles with lithium-ion batteries can pose a risk to first responders due to the potential of shock from exposed battery parts. These batteries can also become very hot, leading to fires or reignition of flames. While data on electric vehicle fires can be found online, it is challenging to reliably track the sources of such fires. It is essential to note that vehicle fires can happen with non-electric vehicles as well. Data from Kelley Blue Book indicates that both gas-powered and hybrid vehicles have been involved in fires, with a higher incidence rate in hybrid vehicles.
Despite the incident with her electric vehicle, Fulmore remains positive and plans to purchase a different type of vehicle since her car model is no longer being made. She emphasized that the situation was out of her control and that she had taken proper care of her vehicle. The fire at her home on Troy Street remained under investigation as of Tuesday. The community is reminded that vehicle fires can occur regardless of the type of vehicle and should be cautious when dealing with fire-related incidents. Safety precautions and awareness of the risks associated with vehicle fires are essential in preventing potential harm to individuals and property.
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