Explosive EV Failure in Packed Parking Garage Leaves 21 Hospitalized

Western Journal -- MSN ^ | 8 14 | Story by Jared Harris •

[dennisw]

The fiery failure of an electric vehicle led to countless other cars being damaged and caused conditions hostile enough to send nearly two dozen people to the hospital.

The devastating incident unfolded on the morning of Aug. 1 as an electric Mercedes-Benz EQE caught fire while parked in a packed underground garage below an Incheon, South Korea, apartment complex.

The vehicle was not charging or running when it ignited.

According to Korea JoongAng Daily, the fire department received nearly 200 calls while the fire spread and belched black smoke into the sky.

In total, 177 first responders arrived to fight the fire and handle evacuations of the complex.

Despite the massive response, it took emergency crews eight hours to extinguish the blaze completely.

Expand article logo Continue reading In total, 106 people were rescued as smoke filled the area, and 103 others were evacuated. No deaths were reported, but 21 people were sent to the hospital with injuries sustained during the fire.

Several children and a firefighter were among those hospitalized.

A surveillance video from the garage showed white smoke streaming from the Mercedes. An explosion followed a few seconds later, igniting the blaze.

According to The Korea Times, Mercedes is losing trust in the country due to its "overly defensive" response to the fire. Part of the problem appears to be the company's willingness to pledge a donation in the amount of 4.5 billion Korean won (roughly $3.3 million) while refusing to issue a public apology.

In addition, Mercedes has kept details about its battery supply chain largely under wraps despite consumer concerns.

[who_would_fardels_bear]

There are two ways for an EV to lose most of its initial value:

1) It burns up

2) It comes off a lease

[chajin]

Well, in the wrong environment any Mercedes can end up with the Benz.

[Fresh Wind]

Mercedes is trying to blame the sprinkler system in the garage for not controlling the fire as its vehicle went into thermal runaway in an effort to deflect blame and limit their liability exposure.

It is known that sprinkler systems are of only limited value when EVs decide to erupt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSJpLbOi6MI

[Herakles]

Electrified tutonic wonder.

[TalBlack]

“Did you see the video of the guy who carried his battery onto an elevator?“

That was horrifying. That guy didn’t have a snowballs chance in hell.

[vivenne]

So, it’s OK for your co-workers to burn : /

[PghBaldy]

People have died in NYC from ebike fires.

[Jonty30]

Only if they are trying to ride my bike.
Don’t touch my bike.

[Qiviut]

At some point, insurance companies will refuse to insure EVs (I think some already have). It’s bad enough when it catches fire in the owner’s garage, but when ‘mass casualty’ events start happening .... 21 people hospitalized, 8 hours to get fire under control, etc.

[dennisw]

This is the Korean video. 2 minutes from YouTube. 140 vehicles in this garage were blackened or destroyed. Video of the wreckage.
There is surveillance camera video of the Mercedes smoking before it explodes. Video of the explosion too>>>>

Mercedes EV parked for 59 hours suddenly explodes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JVtTFFITkc

[linMcHlp]

Pierce(r) Volterra(tm) Electric Fire Truck
https://www.piercemfg.com/electric-fire-trucks/pierce-volterra

Rosenbauer RTX Electric Fire Truck
https://rosenbaueramerica.com/rosenbauer-revolutionary-technology/

The first electric fire truck is deployed in the US by LAFD
https://electrek.co/2022/05/17/electric-fire-truck-deployed-us-lafd/

[quantim]

“Mercedes has kept details about its battery supply chain largely under wraps”

Said another way the battery might have the “Made in China” stamp on it.

[gitmo]

Clever song. I enjoyed it.

[The Duke]

"This must be a world record for people injured in an EV self-immolation."

Well, there was that unfortunate "Clown Car Incident" ... :O

[70times7]

There are two ways for an EV to lose most of its initial value:

1) It burns up

2) It comes off a lease

I would have thought #2 would be: "it is sold and driven from the lot."

[maddog55]

EV=Explosive Vehicle

[mabarker1]

depending on the trim and options.

Customer selecting Trim and Options Packages with Mercedes Benz Salesperson:

Customer: I want the Asbestos Trim Package and for the Battery can you please contact Toto for Tutu Puffs and get the Formula One Version like hammibuttboi uses in the Mercedes-AMG W13 F1 E Power unit.

If it's available I would like to have a portable Lexan Vacuum Garage to park the car in and suck any oxygen out of the atmosphere and replace it with Nitrogen to create a noncombustible environment to keep the chance of fire low.

[trebb]

Mercedes cuts corners as bad as others - maybe worse...when I get rid of mine it won’t be replaced by another....

[dennisw]

Thanks! I rarely get a thumbs up for my song parodies.

[BiteYourSelf]

I think all lithium batteries are made in China.🤔