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Tesla Battery Sparks Second Fire at Montgomery County Home

3/9/2025

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A Montgomery County home, previously destroyed by fire in November 2024, ignited again on Wednesday.
The fire, caused by a Tesla car battery, occurred during demolition work around 2:45 p.m.
Firefighters contained the blaze by 4:45 p.m.
The battery underwent 'thermal runaway' due to damage from the earlier fire.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported in either incident.

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Story summary

A Montgomery County home, previously destroyed by fire in November 2024, ignited again on Wednesday.
The fire, caused by a Tesla car battery, occurred during demolition work around 2:45 p.m.
Firefighters contained the blaze by 4:45 p.m.
The battery underwent 'thermal runaway' due to damage from the earlier fire.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported in either incident.