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| Teslas, and other vehicles with Li batteries are extremely flammable. The heat from the fire can cause the batteries to go into what is called thermal runaway. They can burn for many hours....
https://www.tesla.com/sites/default/files/downloads/2016_Model_S_Eme...
Take a look at page 23 of the Tesla Emergency Response Guide. Or if you don't want to hit the link, here's, in part, what it says:
FIREFIGHTING
USE WATER TO FIGHT A HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY FIRE. If the battery catches fire, is exposed to high heat, or is generating heat or gases, use large amounts of water to cool the battery. It can take approximately 3,000 gallons (11,356 liters) of water, applied directly to the battery, to fully extinguish and cool down a battery fire; always establish or request an additional water supply. If water is not immediately available, use dry chemicals, CO2, foam, or another typical fire-extinguishing agent to fight the fire until water is available.
Battery fires can take up to 24 hours to extinguish. Consider allowing the battery to burn while protecting exposures.
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