Tesla battery explodes in Cary home after being removed and charged inside

CARY, N.C. — Police say a Tesla automotive battery caught fireplace in a Cary dwelling Saturday afternoon.

In line with police, a person eliminated one of many low-voltage batteries from the Tesla and introduced it indoors to cost.

Whereas charging, the battery skilled a brief circuit.

Broadcast radio site visitors reveals what precisely occurred inside the home.

“It seems prefer it’s the smaller of the 2 batteries from the automotive, within the kitchen charging it up, after which it exploded,” Dispatcher stated.

“A neighbor went inside to see if he couldn’t extinguish the fireplace, so he’s gonna have that smoke plus dry chem that he inhaled,” Dispatcher stated.

Automotive consultants do not advocate charging your automotive’s battery inside as a defective battery might trigger an explosion or fireplace.