'Let It Burn'?

In fact, departments across the U.S. are finding out that the best way to “fight” such fires are to simply let them burn, according to a new report by the the Wall Street Journal.

The report points out that EV fires, unlike traditional gas-fueled car fires, are more enduring, challenging to extinguish, and prone to reigniting, according to firefighters and experts.

It also cites and example from Franklin, Tenn., where first responders encountered a Nissan Leaf EV fire in September, which required 45,000 gallons of water to douse, significantly more than the 500 to 1,000 gallons typically needed for gasoline vehicle fires.

Fire Marshal Andy King stated: “I think if we were faced with a similar scenario next time, we might need to let it burn.”