Electric vehicle catches fire sparking battery safety concerns in California
Published date: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:57:31 +0700An electric vehicle caught fire on a busy road in California, sparking concerns about battery safety.
Dramatic footage shows the car engulfed in flames, sending thick smoke into the air as traffic passed nearby in Irvine on April 11.
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Irvine, CA, USA |
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11/04/2026 |
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ViralPress |
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VRP177900 |
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Duration: 00:19 |
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