Fire at a German fire station causes $21.5M-$25.9M in damages after an electric vehicle ignites.
On October 16, a fire broke out at a newly opened fire station in Stadtallendorf, Germany, after an electric emergency vehicle with lithium-ion batteries ignited. The fire destroyed nearly a dozen fire trucks and caused damages estimated between $21.5 million and $25.9 million, but fortunately, there were no injuries. The fire station lacked a fire alarm system, deemed unnecessary by experts, prompting calls for a review of safety regulations.
October 23, 2024
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