![]() In accordance with the Tesla First Responder Guide, the First Responder cut loop was cut in two separate sections utilizing insulated wire cutters. Two supply lines were laid, and firefighters used two 1 ¾” handlines and copious amounts of water were poured on the vehicle for over 2 hours in order to extinguish the fire and render the scene safe. Special precautions were taken to extinguish the fire. Tesla is an electric vehicle with the entire floor plan full of over 7,000 batteries that energize the vehicle. Due to the heat and humidity, an ambulance as well as the Rehab Unit from Narberth Ambulance were also requested to respond. Due to the amount of fire and type of vehicle involved, the incident commander requested additional apparatus dispatched to the location from both the Merion Fire Company of Ardmore and the Gladwyne Fire Company. Police arrived first and confirmed a fully involved vehicle on fire Police arrived first and confirmed a fully involved vehicle on fire. It was later reported to be a Tesla on fire on the 100 block of Rose Lane. ![]() On June 29, 2021, at 8:55 PM, the Merion Fire Company of Ardmore and Gladwyne Fire Companies were dispatched to a vehicle fire at Rose Lane and Avonwood Road in the Haverford section of Lower Merion Township. Tesla Fire - Press Release from Lower Merion TownshipĬONTACT: Lori Jennings, Public Information July 2, 2021 In Memory of FF Sean DeMuynck - Station 21
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