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2024-12-27 15:51:57 UTC - HELPFUL
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This is false. The Lahaina fire was caused by downed power lines on dry vegetation. Additionally, while it may take 24 hours to completely stop a Tesla battery from burning, it’s not like in the picture, the fire would be inside the battery (shielded) https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/deadly-maui-wildfire-was-sparked-downed-power-lines-investigation-find-rcna173652 https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/tesla-fires-demonstrate-challenges-firefighters-face-with-evs/
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