Sacramento Firefighters Undergo Experimental Therapy After Tesla Battery Fire Exposure
Four Sacramento firefighters are undergoing experimental therapy after being exposed to a lithium-ion battery fire from a Tesla electric vehicle. This is the first reported incident of its kind, leaving firefighters with symptoms requiring innovative treatment.
The incident occurred when the firefighters were called to extinguish a Tesla battery fire. While cleaning up the scene, they were not wearing their Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), allowing them to inhale a low-lying white cloud released by the battery. This exposure led to a metallic taste in their mouths and other symptoms, prompting the need for experimental therapy.
Dr. Max Goodwin initiated an experimental IV-therapy program for the affected firefighters in April. The therapy aims to remove heavy metals from their lungs and bloodstreams, a process not typically required after fighting conventional fires. Capt. Justin Sylvia has since urged fellow firefighters to stay on air during electric vehicle battery fire scenes to prevent similar incidents.
The experimental therapy for the Sacramento firefighters is ongoing, with the aim of removing heavy metals from their systems. This incident highlights the unique hazards posed by electric vehicle battery fires and the need for continued safety precautions and research in this area.
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