Tesla Bursts Into Flames at Stoplight, Driver Forced to Kick Out Window to Escape Electric Car Fire

 

One minute, Jamil Jutha was driving his 2021 Tesla Model Y through North Vancouver.

 

The next, he was battling to escape its smoke-filled interior.

 

The incident took place Friday when the eight-month-old vehicle suddenly shut down, cutting power to all of its electronic parts, according to CTV News.

 

“The doors wouldn’t open. The windows wouldn’t go down,” Jutha said.

 

Smoke began to fill the interior. Although Teslas have a mechanical release for emergencies, Jutha said it was not easy to use, particularly amid the panic of a potentially life-threatening incident.

 

“Of course, there’s always going to be panic in a moment when you feel trapped,” he said. “I kicked through the window, climbed out and called 911 right away.

 

A video of the fire posted to YouTube includes Jutha explaining the moment he knew something was wrong.

 

 

 

 Source: Western Journal