Thermal runaway

Tesla Battery Ignites During House Demolition

A Tesla car battery, damaged in a November 2024 house fire that completely destroyed a Montgomery County home, reignited on Wednesday, causing a second fire at the demolition site. The battery experienced thermal runaway, resulting in a fire that was extinguished by 4:45 p.m. No injuries were reported in either incident. Salvage and cleanup efforts are currently underway at the 21700 Peachtree Road property.

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