Serious Electric Vehicle Fire in Incheon, South Korea; Govt to Take Action

TapTechNews August 11th news, last Thursday, a serious electric vehicle fire accident occurred in the underground parking lot of an apartment in Incheon, South Korea. A Mercedes-Benz EQE electric vehicle suddenly caught fire, resulting in more than 140 vehicles being damaged, 23 people being injured and hospitalized, and more than 700 residents being evacuated urgently.

According to TheJapanTimes, the South Korean Ministry of Environment will hold an emergency meeting next week to discuss the problem of electric vehicle fires and formulate relevant response measures. The Ministry of Land, the Ministry of Industry and other departments as well as the National Fire Agency will also participate in this meeting. The South Korean government plans to announce a series of comprehensive measures for electric vehicle fires as soon as possible. There are news that the South Korean government may require electric vehicle manufacturers to disclose the information of battery suppliers.

TapTechNews noticed that after this fire incident, some Korean buildings have banned electric vehicles from entering the underground parking lot, but for now, it is more about strengthening safety precautions rather than a total ban.