Crime & Safety
Tesla Car Fire Reignites After Extinguished On University Ave.
The Model S car erupted into flames for a second time after it was extinguished at an auto shop to fix a flat tire.
LOS GATOS, CA -- A Tesla Model S vehicle seems to have a burning desire to keep Santa Clara County Fire crews busy.
The car was towed to the parking lot of an auto shop on the 500 block of University Avenue at 2:07 p.m. Tuesday when the driver got a flat tire on state Highway 17, Fire Capt. Bill Murphy indicated.
Firefighters arrived and quickly put out the blaze before it reached the auto shop.
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No one was hurt. Firefighters remained on the scene to monitor the cooling of the car's
batteries. When it arrived at a tow yard, it reignited about 10 p.m.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Crews stayed with the car as of
7 a.m. Wednesday.
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