What is the correct action if an active electric vehicle (EV) is involved in an accident with fire?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Evacuate everyone to a safe distance (over 50 m) and inform 112 that it is an EV
- Step 1: Electric vehicle fire response. Step 2. High-voltage lithium-ion fires require massive water cooling and produce toxic gases; keep back, inform emergency services of high-voltage battery. Answer: Evacuate everyone to a safe distance (over 50 m) and inform 112 that it is an EV. Why not the others: Small water amounts feed thermal runaway; cutting orange cables causes fatal electrocution; touching casing risks lethal shocks.
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