Electric car fire in Ojai leads to evacuations due to risks from battery thermal runaway.

An electric car caught fire in Ojai, Ventura County, on Saturday morning, leading to evacuations and shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents. The fire, caused by the vehicle's battery experiencing thermal runaway, was allowed to burn out naturally due to the risks associated with attempting to extinguish it. The Ventura County Fire Department advised residents on the south side of Cruzero Street and north side of Orchard Drive to follow safety orders.

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