Trending Topics

Photo of the Week: Ind. EV fire on a lift

Carmel firefighters faced a burning vehicle up on a lift inside a shop

Calling all fire photographers:

FireRescue1 wants to see your pictures! The next time you come across something inspiring, take out the camera and submit it to FireRescue1! Just remember to include your name, agency information and brief background information on the picture.


POTWFire.jpg

Carmel Fire Department/Facebook

By FireRescue1 Staff

CARMEL, Ind. — The Carmel Fire Department responded to a fire alarm and sprinkler activation on Sept. 16 at a dealership’s maintenance department.

Firefighters faced an electric vehicle fire on a lift. While they mostly extinguished the fire, complete suppression was difficult due to lithium-ion battery risks.

The car was lowered onto dollies and, with a forklift, moved outside. Firefighters continued to extinguish the fire during this process. The car was then loaded onto a flatbed, followed by a fire engine to a salvage yard.

Trending
Shelby Township firefighters used a newly acquired Cyanokit to save a man during a commercial structure fire
It’s that time of year when fire departments across the country engage in a different kind of light display; send us a snapshot of your station’s holiday decorations!
A Clay County judge revoked the probation of a longtime Kansas City firefighter, citing repeated violations tied to a felony DWI case
Oshkosh Firefighter/Paramedic Tom Diener died in a crash while traveling for work with two other Oshkosh firefighters