Following incidents involving Mercedes-Benz, a Tesla electric vehicle also caught fire, though it was not charging at the time.

Following incidents involving Mercedes-Benz, a Tesla electric vehicle also caught fire, though it was not charging at the time.: COMPANY / Reporter Kim Jisun / 2024-08-19 00:13:44

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[Alpha Biz= Reporter Kim Jisun] Amid growing concerns about electric vehicle fires, a parked Tesla caught fire in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province on the evening of August 16th. According to the Gyeonggi Provincial Fire and Disaster Headquarters, the incident occurred around 7:40 PM in the GuGal-dong area of Yongin.

The car owner, identified as Mr. A, noticed unusual noises and smoke coming from the tire after parking and promptly reported it to the fire department. The fire reportedly started in the front part of the vehicle. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

In an initial statement to the authorities, Mr. A clarified that the vehicle was not charging at the time of the fire. Firefighters and police are expected to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire.

This incident follows another electric vehicle fire on August 1st, where a Mercedes-Benz EV caught fire in an underground parking lot of an apartment complex in Seo-gu, Incheon, causing damage to over 140 vehicles.