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Car fires in Hamburg: electric vehicles in flames! Fire brigade in action!
Several car fires in Hamburg: electric cars catch fire in Eimsbüttel and Schnelsen. The fire department and police are investigating.
Car fires in Hamburg: electric vehicles in flames! Fire brigade in action!
On Sunday night there was a series of car fires in Hamburg that kept the emergency services on their toes. The situation became particularly precarious in Eimsbüttel, where an electric car burst into flames. The fire department was alerted at around 9:07 p.m. and had to act quickly to put out the fire. This turned out to be challenging because the vehicle's batteries are difficult to cool. To fight the flames, the fire department used a large water container, which brought the situation under control. Fortunately, there were no injuries and the police assume that a technical defect was the cause of the fire in Eimsbüttel stern.de reported.
Just a little later, at 11:19 p.m., the fire department and police were called to Hummelsbüttel, where two more vehicles were on fire. In this case, however, the fire was quickly extinguished. The police suspect arson and have started an investigation because there are indications of possible perpetrators.
New challenges posed by electric cars
The problem with burning electric cars is becoming more and more relevant, and not just in Hamburg. A current incident in Hamburg-Schnelsen illustrates the dangers that electric cars can pose. An emergency call was received on Wednesday morning because an electric car had caught fire on Pinneberger Strasse. The fire spread quickly and spread to an apartment building, which was fortunately saved. All residents got outside in time so that there were no injuries. It took firefighters about an hour to put out the fire with foam. The owner of the VW ID.4 had plugged the vehicle in to charge it at night, while the cause of the fire remains unclear tag24.de supplemented.
Extinguishing burning electric vehicles is often difficult. Burning lithium-ion batteries can self-ignite, so they must be lifted into special trays to prevent a re-ignition. The challenges in extinguishing these vehicles lie in the high-voltage technology and the design of the batteries. Damage to the battery can lead to dangerous situations such as autoscout24.de informed. Despite all safety precautions, production errors cannot be ruled out and the aging of the batteries poses additional risks.
The increasing spread of electric cars not only raises environmental issues, but also safety issues. It remains to be seen how the authority will respond to such incidents to ensure the safety of both vehicle owners and residents. The summary shows: The technology has its pitfalls and the challenges are diverse - there is something to be done!