Tesla catches fire in garage of Reading home
A Tesla electric vehicle burst into flames inside a garage in Reading, Massachusetts, early Friday morning. The fire damaged the car's hood and a wheel, as well as the attached garage. Officials have not determined the cause.
The incident took place on Fairchild Drive in Reading, Mass., where firefighters responded to a garage fire shortly after dawn on Friday. According to reports, the Tesla's hood was badly burned, and one of its wheels appeared to have melted from the intense heat. The garage itself sustained damage, though the extent to the rest of the home remains unclear.
No injuries were reported in the early morning blaze, which was contained to the garage area. Local authorities, including fire officials, arrived promptly to extinguish the flames. As of the latest updates, investigators have not released any information on what sparked the fire, leaving the cause unknown.
This event highlights ongoing concerns with electric vehicle batteries, though no specific details link this fire to such issues here. Reading, a suburb north of Boston, saw a quick response from emergency services, preventing further spread.