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Electric car fire forces evacuation of Covina IKEA garage
Original: Electric car fire in Covina IKEA garage forces evacuations
An electric vehicle caught fire in the parking garage of an IKEA store in Covina, California, prompting evacuations of the building, according to CBS News. The incident adds to ongoing public debate about the risks and challenges of lithium-ion battery fires in enclosed spaces, which are difficult to extinguish and can produce toxic smoke.
Why now: Electric vehicle battery fires are a hot-button safety topic, and a fire at a busy retail store draws wide attention.
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