In Pictures: UL burns 18 EVs to develop new firefighter response guidelines

Firefighters work to control a blaze in a damaged building, illustrating the kind of urban fire scenarios that inform new response protocols.

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An electric car plugged into a public charging station, representing the EV technology central to the firefighter training exercise.

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Emergency personnel coordinate in rainy conditions, a reminder of the environmental factors that complicate EV fire responses.

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Firefighters use foam to extinguish a car fire, a technique being refined for electric vehicle blazes.

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A fire truck stationed outside a firehouse, underscoring the readiness needed for new EV-related emergencies.

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Fire crews respond on a city street, where the risks of EV battery fires pose fresh challenges for rapid intervention.

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A vehicle engulfed in flames on a dark street, highlighting the intense heat and hazards of EV battery fires.

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Firefighters in protective gear prepare near an engine, gearing up for controlled burns used to develop safety guidelines.

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Electric vehicles lined up at a charging station, pointing to the widespread adoption that makes EV fire research urgent.

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