Tesla Semi Electric Truck Fire Left By Firefighters

Tesla Semi. (Doc. Tesla)

JAKARTA - The fire that occurred in electric cars is still the biggest challenge for firefighters. The difficulty of extinguishing the fire from the burning battery made officers often let the fire extinguish itself.

Recently, the Semi Tesla electric truck had an accident in Interstate 80, California (CA), United States in the early hours of the morning. The accident caused a fire that was difficult to extinguish because the vehicle battery was very large.

Launching The Drive, August 20, Tesla Semi, which was involved in the crash, was crossing Sierra Madre via Placer County when it exited the lane near Nyack, CA. The cause of the crash is still unknown, but it is known that Tesla Semi has a different braking system than conventional diesel trucks.

The fire that occurred as a result of this accident became a challenge for firefighters. They do not yet have experience in extinguishing such a large electric vehicle battery fire. Therefore, they decided to let the battery burn out.

In addition, the location of the accident away from the water source also makes it difficult for firefighters to make efforts. Officers must use a portable reservoir filled with tank trucks.

The smoke caused by the fire is also dangerous for firefighters. They must use a complete breathing apparatus to protect themselves.

Due to these dangers, the authorities have blocked roads around the crash site. This causes traffic jams and diversions.

Meanwhile, the condition of the Tesla Semi driver is not yet known.