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Calculated Shard: 25 (from laksa070)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa025.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-30/tesla-battery-fire-fatal-crash-rescue\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-30/tesla-battery-fire-fatal-crash-rescue\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2025-01-30\/tesla-battery-fire-fatal-crash-rescue","crawl_time":1776602508,"first_indexed_time":1738283214,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,latimes!www,\/california\/story\/2025-01-30\/tesla-battery-fire-fatal-crash-rescue s443","src_root_hash":"7344800029135033825","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Police say burning Tesla battery halted rescue in fatal crash - Los Angeles Times","meta_descriptions":["Officers tried to get into the vehicle to save the driver, but, 'due to the intensity of the flames and heat, they were unable to rescue the occupant,' the department said."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"A driver in Torrance is dead after police say they were unable to save the person from their Tesla because of its burning lithium ion battery.\nTorrance police responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a Tesla at the intersection of Madrona Avenue and Plaza Del Amo on Tuesday at about 10:15 p.m., according to a Police Department news release.\nA 2025 Tesla Model Y was southbound on Madrona Avenue when, for unknown reasons, the electric car swerved to the right, collided with a traffic pole and caught fire with the driver trapped inside, authorities said.\nOfficers tried to get into the vehicle to save the driver, but, “due to the intensity of the flames and heat, they were unable to rescue the occupant,” the department said.\nThe fight to put out the fire was then further complicated by “challenges associated with the vehicle’s lithium-ion batteries,” officials said.\nThe driver, who was the only occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene.\nThe incident is the latest example of the safety risks emergency crews can face when responding to incidents that involve high-voltage lithium ion batteries that power electric vehicles, according to a\nNational Transportation Safety Board report published in 2020\n.\nWhat risks do lithium ion batteries pose for first responders?\nDepending on the severity of the crash, an electric vehicle’s high-voltage, lithium ion battery could be at risk of being damaged, catching fire or delivering an electric shock to anyone who touches it.\nAccording to the study, when a lithium ion battery is damaged, there is a risk of thermal runaway — when temperatures and pressures in damaged battery cells increase uncontrollably and the battery can end up venting and igniting toxic gases and exploding.\nThere’s also the risk of dangerous electric shock because the vehicles rely on much more electric power than the body can withstand.\n“If a crash damages the electrical isolation system, a person who touches the vehicle” or an exposed connector can be shocked and suffer serious injury or death, the report stated. If there is leftover energy in the battery and the battery is damaged, that can also provide a shock or reignite a fire.\nAs part of its study, the National Transportation Safety Board reviewed three electric vehicle crashes that resulted in fires and one non-crash fire involving an internal battery failure and analyzed the risks for emergency responders. Three of the incidents occurred in California — Lake Forest, Mountain View and Hollywood.\nIn the Lake Forest crash, a 2016 Tesla Model X reignited three times (twice where it had crashed and once at the tow yard) even though first responders had poured water on it and suppressed the fire.\nAre there protocols in place for these risks?\nYes.\nIn 2011, the NTSB began working with the National Fire Protection Assn. to assist first responders, such as firefighters, and second responders, such as tow operators, in handling lithium ion batteries after a crash. The partnership included electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturers and called on the group to develop post-crash protocols for dealing with vehicles powered by such batteries, the report stated.\nIn 2015, the National Fire Protection Assn. began publishing emergency field guides for alternative fuel vehicles as part of its safety training program. 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Cal Fire Nevada-Yuba-Placer unit](https:\/\/ca-times.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/01540ca\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/961x641+89+0\/resize\/840x560!\/quality\/75\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9c%2Fc8%2F792fde074f7798566c192c15d0cd%2Fcal-fire-truck-fire.jpg)](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2024-08-19\/tesla-semi-fire-toxic-fumes-highway)\n\n[California](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california)\n\n### [Tesla big-rig battery ignites after crash, spewing fumes and shutting California freeway](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2024-08-19\/tesla-semi-fire-toxic-fumes-highway)\n\nA Tesla semitruck crashed into trees on Interstate 80 in Northern California and its electric battery caught fire, sending toxic fumes into the air.\n\nAug. 19, 2024\n\nThe fight to put out the fire was then further complicated by “challenges associated with the vehicle’s lithium-ion batteries,” officials said.\n\nThe driver, who was the only occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene.\n\nThe incident is the latest example of the safety risks emergency crews can face when responding to incidents that involve high-voltage lithium ion batteries that power electric vehicles, according to a [National Transportation Safety Board report published in 2020](https:\/\/www.ntsb.gov\/safety\/safety-studies\/Documents\/SR2001.pdf).\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[![A truck carrying lithium-ion batteries that crashed and caught fire on I-15 near Baker, Calif., caused a huge traffic backup.](https:\/\/ca-times.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/18d2853\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/1296x864+0+1\/resize\/840x560!\/quality\/75\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Faa%2F27%2Fd00ed72941ec9c7999967f4a7e6b%2Fhighway-fire-i15.jpg)](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2024-10-28\/lithium-ion-battery-fires-rampant-safety-fears)\n\n[California](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california)\n\n### [Lithium-ion batteries causing fires, dangers on California freeways, sparking calls for safety improvements](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2024-10-28\/lithium-ion-battery-fires-rampant-safety-fears)\n\nRecent fires in California have focused attention and fears on lithium-ion batteries. But how dangerous are these batteries really?\n\nOct. 28, 2024\n## What risks do lithium ion batteries pose for first responders?\nDepending on the severity of the crash, an electric vehicle’s high-voltage, lithium ion battery could be at risk of being damaged, catching fire or delivering an electric shock to anyone who touches it.\n\nAccording to the study, when a lithium ion battery is damaged, there is a risk of thermal runaway — when temperatures and pressures in damaged battery cells increase uncontrollably and the battery can end up venting and igniting toxic gases and exploding.\n\nThere’s also the risk of dangerous electric shock because the vehicles rely on much more electric power than the body can withstand.\n\n“If a crash damages the electrical isolation system, a person who touches the vehicle” or an exposed connector can be shocked and suffer serious injury or death, the report stated. If there is leftover energy in the battery and the battery is damaged, that can also provide a shock or reignite a fire.\n\n[![VCFD firefighters are on scene of an electric vehicle fire in the 11600 block of Ventura Avenue, Ojai, involving thermal runaway—a challenging and hazardous condition. Thermal runaway in EV fires poses unique risks to responders, the public, and the environment. The safest approach is often to let the battery burn itself out while firefighters manage the situation from a safe distance, as direct extinguishment can sometimes exacerbate the fire.](https:\/\/ca-times.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/927e245\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/792x528+0+65\/resize\/840x560!\/quality\/75\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F58%2F28%2F61aa0c6a430a848d835ec4059e07%2Fscreenshot-car-fire.jpg)](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2025-01-25\/an-electric-vehicle-fire-forces-evacuations-in-ojai)\n\n[California](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california)\n\n### [Electric vehicle fire forces evacuations in Ojai](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2025-01-25\/an-electric-vehicle-fire-forces-evacuations-in-ojai)\n\nA fire in the battery of a hybrid electric vehicle forced the evacuation of several dozen homes in Ojai on Saturday.\n\nJan. 25, 2025\n\nAs part of its study, the National Transportation Safety Board reviewed three electric vehicle crashes that resulted in fires and one non-crash fire involving an internal battery failure and analyzed the risks for emergency responders. Three of the incidents occurred in California — Lake Forest, Mountain View and Hollywood.\n\nIn the Lake Forest crash, a 2016 Tesla Model X reignited three times (twice where it had crashed and once at the tow yard) even though first responders had poured water on it and suppressed the fire.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## Are there protocols in place for these risks?\nYes.\n\n[![This image from video shows flames rising after a major fire erupted Thursday afternoon at the Moss Landing Power Plant, located about 77 miles (about 124 kilometers) south of San Francisco, Thursday, Jan.16, 2025. 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The partnership included electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturers and called on the group to develop post-crash protocols for dealing with vehicles powered by such batteries, the report stated.\n\nIn 2015, the National Fire Protection Assn. began publishing emergency field guides for alternative fuel vehicles as part of its safety training program. The association has 70 vehicle manufacturer guides on its [website](https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/education-and-research\/emergency-response\/emergency-response-guides#aq=%40culture%3D%22en%22&cq=%40taglistingpage%3D%3D\$%22EV%20Guides%22\$%20%20&numberOfResults=12&sortCriteria=%40title%20ascending).\n\nThe basic guidelines for first responders include:\n\n- Stabilize the vehicle by turning it off and disconnecting the 12-volt battery.\n- Check for any exposed high-voltage components or cables that are visually present.\n- Save any vehicle occupants who are stuck inside.\n- For vehicle fires, use water or standard agents.\n- Consult a manufacturer’s guide or contact the manufacturer for further safety instructions.\n\n### More to Read\n- [![A memorial for three college students who died in a Cybertruck crash, in Piedmont, California, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. 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If there is leftover energy in the battery and the battery is damaged, that can also provide a shock or reignite a fire.\n\nAs part of its study, the National Transportation Safety Board reviewed three electric vehicle crashes that resulted in fires and one non-crash fire involving an internal battery failure and analyzed the risks for emergency responders. Three of the incidents occurred in California — Lake Forest, Mountain View and Hollywood.\n\nIn the Lake Forest crash, a 2016 Tesla Model X reignited three times (twice where it had crashed and once at the tow yard) even though first responders had poured water on it and suppressed the fire.\n\n## Are there protocols in place for these risks?\nYes.\n\nIn 2011, the NTSB began working with the National Fire Protection Assn. to assist first responders, such as firefighters, and second responders, such as tow operators, in handling lithium ion batteries after a crash. The partnership included electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturers and called on the group to develop post-crash protocols for dealing with vehicles powered by such batteries, the report stated.\n\nIn 2015, the National Fire Protection Assn. began publishing emergency field guides for alternative fuel vehicles as part of its safety training program. 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Boilerpipe Text	A driver in Torrance is dead after police say they were unable to save the person from their Tesla because of its burning lithium ion battery. Torrance police responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a Tesla at the intersection of Madrona Avenue and Plaza Del Amo on Tuesday at about 10:15 p.m., according to a Police Department news release. A 2025 Tesla Model Y was southbound on Madrona Avenue when, for unknown reasons, the electric car swerved to the right, collided with a traffic pole and caught fire with the driver trapped inside, authorities said. Officers tried to get into the vehicle to save the driver, but, “due to the intensity of the flames and heat, they were unable to rescue the occupant,” the department said. The fight to put out the fire was then further complicated by “challenges associated with the vehicle’s lithium-ion batteries,” officials said. The driver, who was the only occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is the latest example of the safety risks emergency crews can face when responding to incidents that involve high-voltage lithium ion batteries that power electric vehicles, according to a National Transportation Safety Board report published in 2020 . What risks do lithium ion batteries pose for first responders? Depending on the severity of the crash, an electric vehicle’s high-voltage, lithium ion battery could be at risk of being damaged, catching fire or delivering an electric shock to anyone who touches it. According to the study, when a lithium ion battery is damaged, there is a risk of thermal runaway — when temperatures and pressures in damaged battery cells increase uncontrollably and the battery can end up venting and igniting toxic gases and exploding. There’s also the risk of dangerous electric shock because the vehicles rely on much more electric power than the body can withstand. “If a crash damages the electrical isolation system, a person who touches the vehicle” or an exposed connector can be shocked and suffer serious injury or death, the report stated. If there is leftover energy in the battery and the battery is damaged, that can also provide a shock or reignite a fire. As part of its study, the National Transportation Safety Board reviewed three electric vehicle crashes that resulted in fires and one non-crash fire involving an internal battery failure and analyzed the risks for emergency responders. Three of the incidents occurred in California — Lake Forest, Mountain View and Hollywood. In the Lake Forest crash, a 2016 Tesla Model X reignited three times (twice where it had crashed and once at the tow yard) even though first responders had poured water on it and suppressed the fire. Are there protocols in place for these risks? Yes. In 2011, the NTSB began working with the National Fire Protection Assn. to assist first responders, such as firefighters, and second responders, such as tow operators, in handling lithium ion batteries after a crash. The partnership included electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturers and called on the group to develop post-crash protocols for dealing with vehicles powered by such batteries, the report stated. In 2015, the National Fire Protection Assn. began publishing emergency field guides for alternative fuel vehicles as part of its safety training program. The association has 70 vehicle manufacturer guides on its website . The basic guidelines for first responders include: Stabilize the vehicle by turning it off and disconnecting the 12-volt battery. Check for any exposed high-voltage components or cables that are visually present. Save any vehicle occupants who are stuck inside. For vehicle fires, use water or standard agents. Consult a manufacturer’s guide or contact the manufacturer for further safety instructions. More to Read
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(Nam Y. 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Torrance police responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a Tesla at the intersection of Madrona Avenue and Plaza Del Amo on Tuesday at about 10:15 p.m., according to a Police Department news release. A 2025 Tesla Model Y was southbound on Madrona Avenue when, for unknown reasons, the electric car swerved to the right, collided with a traffic pole and caught fire with the driver trapped inside, authorities said. Advertisement Officers tried to get into the vehicle to save the driver, but, “due to the intensity of the flames and heat, they were unable to rescue the occupant,” the department said. [![Lanes of Interstate 80 are seen empty near Emigrant Gap as firefighters worked to extinguish a fire sparked by a Tesla Semi big-rig vehicle that crashed Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Cal Fire Nevada-Yuba-Placer unit](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/01540ca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/961x641+89+0/resize/840x560!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9c%2Fc8%2F792fde074f7798566c192c15d0cd%2Fcal-fire-truck-fire.jpg)](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-08-19/tesla-semi-fire-toxic-fumes-highway) [California](https://www.latimes.com/california) ### [Tesla big-rig battery ignites after crash, spewing fumes and shutting California freeway](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-08-19/tesla-semi-fire-toxic-fumes-highway) A Tesla semitruck crashed into trees on Interstate 80 in Northern California and its electric battery caught fire, sending toxic fumes into the air. Aug. 19, 2024 The fight to put out the fire was then further complicated by “challenges associated with the vehicle’s lithium-ion batteries,” officials said. The driver, who was the only occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is the latest example of the safety risks emergency crews can face when responding to incidents that involve high-voltage lithium ion batteries that power electric vehicles, according to a [National Transportation Safety Board report published in 2020](https://www.ntsb.gov/safety/safety-studies/Documents/SR2001.pdf). Advertisement [![A truck carrying lithium-ion batteries that crashed and caught fire on I-15 near Baker, Calif., caused a huge traffic backup.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/18d2853/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1296x864+0+1/resize/840x560!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Faa%2F27%2Fd00ed72941ec9c7999967f4a7e6b%2Fhighway-fire-i15.jpg)](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-28/lithium-ion-battery-fires-rampant-safety-fears) [California](https://www.latimes.com/california) ### [Lithium-ion batteries causing fires, dangers on California freeways, sparking calls for safety improvements](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-28/lithium-ion-battery-fires-rampant-safety-fears) Recent fires in California have focused attention and fears on lithium-ion batteries. But how dangerous are these batteries really? Oct. 28, 2024 ## What risks do lithium ion batteries pose for first responders? Depending on the severity of the crash, an electric vehicle’s high-voltage, lithium ion battery could be at risk of being damaged, catching fire or delivering an electric shock to anyone who touches it. According to the study, when a lithium ion battery is damaged, there is a risk of thermal runaway — when temperatures and pressures in damaged battery cells increase uncontrollably and the battery can end up venting and igniting toxic gases and exploding. There’s also the risk of dangerous electric shock because the vehicles rely on much more electric power than the body can withstand. “If a crash damages the electrical isolation system, a person who touches the vehicle” or an exposed connector can be shocked and suffer serious injury or death, the report stated. If there is leftover energy in the battery and the battery is damaged, that can also provide a shock or reignite a fire. [![VCFD firefighters are on scene of an electric vehicle fire in the 11600 block of Ventura Avenue, Ojai, involving thermal runaway—a challenging and hazardous condition. Thermal runaway in EV fires poses unique risks to responders, the public, and the environment. The safest approach is often to let the battery burn itself out while firefighters manage the situation from a safe distance, as direct extinguishment can sometimes exacerbate the fire.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/927e245/2147483647/strip/true/crop/792x528+0+65/resize/840x560!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F58%2F28%2F61aa0c6a430a848d835ec4059e07%2Fscreenshot-car-fire.jpg)](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-25/an-electric-vehicle-fire-forces-evacuations-in-ojai) [California](https://www.latimes.com/california) ### [Electric vehicle fire forces evacuations in Ojai](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-25/an-electric-vehicle-fire-forces-evacuations-in-ojai) A fire in the battery of a hybrid electric vehicle forced the evacuation of several dozen homes in Ojai on Saturday. Jan. 25, 2025 As part of its study, the National Transportation Safety Board reviewed three electric vehicle crashes that resulted in fires and one non-crash fire involving an internal battery failure and analyzed the risks for emergency responders. Three of the incidents occurred in California — Lake Forest, Mountain View and Hollywood. In the Lake Forest crash, a 2016 Tesla Model X reignited three times (twice where it had crashed and once at the tow yard) even though first responders had poured water on it and suppressed the fire. Advertisement ## Are there protocols in place for these risks? Yes. [![This image from video shows flames rising after a major fire erupted Thursday afternoon at the Moss Landing Power Plant, located about 77 miles (about 124 kilometers) south of San Francisco, Thursday, Jan.16, 2025. (KSBW via AP)](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ed8303b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1620x1080+150+0/resize/840x560!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F8a%2Fba%2Fd255da624143afced5d2ff4b1873%2Fap25017410289619.jpg)](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-26/horrifying-fire-at-california-battery-plant-sparks-call-for-new-clean-energy-rules) [California](https://www.latimes.com/california) ### [‘Horrifying’ fire at California lithium battery plant sparks calls for new clean energy rules](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-26/horrifying-fire-at-california-battery-plant-sparks-call-for-new-clean-energy-rules) When a massive fire erupted at one of the world’s largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities in Monterey County, it didn’t just send a toxic plume of smoke over nearby communities — it cast a shadow of doubt over the future of California’s clean energy industry. Jan. 26, 2025 In 2011, the NTSB began working with the National Fire Protection Assn. to assist first responders, such as firefighters, and second responders, such as tow operators, in handling lithium ion batteries after a crash. The partnership included electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturers and called on the group to develop post-crash protocols for dealing with vehicles powered by such batteries, the report stated. In 2015, the National Fire Protection Assn. began publishing emergency field guides for alternative fuel vehicles as part of its safety training program. The association has 70 vehicle manufacturer guides on its [website](https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/emergency-response/emergency-response-guides#aq=%40culture%3D%22en%22&cq=%40taglistingpage%3D%3D$%22EV%20Guides%22$%20%20&numberOfResults=12&sortCriteria=%40title%20ascending). 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Readable Markdown	A driver in Torrance is dead after police say they were unable to save the person from their Tesla because of its burning lithium ion battery. Torrance police responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a Tesla at the intersection of Madrona Avenue and Plaza Del Amo on Tuesday at about 10:15 p.m., according to a Police Department news release. A 2025 Tesla Model Y was southbound on Madrona Avenue when, for unknown reasons, the electric car swerved to the right, collided with a traffic pole and caught fire with the driver trapped inside, authorities said. Officers tried to get into the vehicle to save the driver, but, “due to the intensity of the flames and heat, they were unable to rescue the occupant,” the department said. The fight to put out the fire was then further complicated by “challenges associated with the vehicle’s lithium-ion batteries,” officials said. The driver, who was the only occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is the latest example of the safety risks emergency crews can face when responding to incidents that involve high-voltage lithium ion batteries that power electric vehicles, according to a [National Transportation Safety Board report published in 2020](https://www.ntsb.gov/safety/safety-studies/Documents/SR2001.pdf). ## What risks do lithium ion batteries pose for first responders? Depending on the severity of the crash, an electric vehicle’s high-voltage, lithium ion battery could be at risk of being damaged, catching fire or delivering an electric shock to anyone who touches it. According to the study, when a lithium ion battery is damaged, there is a risk of thermal runaway — when temperatures and pressures in damaged battery cells increase uncontrollably and the battery can end up venting and igniting toxic gases and exploding. There’s also the risk of dangerous electric shock because the vehicles rely on much more electric power than the body can withstand. “If a crash damages the electrical isolation system, a person who touches the vehicle” or an exposed connector can be shocked and suffer serious injury or death, the report stated. If there is leftover energy in the battery and the battery is damaged, that can also provide a shock or reignite a fire. As part of its study, the National Transportation Safety Board reviewed three electric vehicle crashes that resulted in fires and one non-crash fire involving an internal battery failure and analyzed the risks for emergency responders. Three of the incidents occurred in California — Lake Forest, Mountain View and Hollywood. In the Lake Forest crash, a 2016 Tesla Model X reignited three times (twice where it had crashed and once at the tow yard) even though first responders had poured water on it and suppressed the fire. ## Are there protocols in place for these risks? Yes. In 2011, the NTSB began working with the National Fire Protection Assn. to assist first responders, such as firefighters, and second responders, such as tow operators, in handling lithium ion batteries after a crash. The partnership included electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturers and called on the group to develop post-crash protocols for dealing with vehicles powered by such batteries, the report stated. In 2015, the National Fire Protection Assn. began publishing emergency field guides for alternative fuel vehicles as part of its safety training program. The association has 70 vehicle manufacturer guides on its [website](https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/emergency-response/emergency-response-guides#aq=%40culture%3D%22en%22&cq=%40taglistingpage%3D%3D$%22EV%20Guides%22$%20%20&numberOfResults=12&sortCriteria=%40title%20ascending). The basic guidelines for first responders include: - Stabilize the vehicle by turning it off and disconnecting the 12-volt battery. - Check for any exposed high-voltage components or cables that are visually present. - Save any vehicle occupants who are stuck inside. - For vehicle fires, use water or standard agents. - Consult a manufacturer’s guide or contact the manufacturer for further safety instructions. More to Read
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