the Caylar area evacuated due to a truck carrying burning batteries

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A semi-trailer carrying thousands of car batteries has been on fire since 7 a.m., this Friday, October 4, 2024, at the rest area of ​​the Caylaron theA75, north of Lodève, on the edge of Aveyron.

Due to the danger presented by these products, the gendarmerie has just evacuated the rest area, close to the city center of this commune in Hérault, while major resources are being used by the firefighters of Sdis 34with 40 women and men mobilized with several machines from the Lodévois barracks.

It is unknown whether the semi-trailer was parked in the parking lot when it caught fire or whether the fire broke out while traveling on the highway and the truck driver who noticed it came to park at this location. place. He managed to separate the tractor from the burning trailer and had the presence of mind to move them away from the gas station and restaurant.

All danger averted

All danger was over by 8 a.m. The alert was loud: automotive batteries are essential components of modern vehicles, providing the energy necessary to power electrical and electronic systems. However, with the increase in popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles, there is growing concern about the fire risks associated with batteries.

Modern automotive batteries are generally des batteries lithium-ionwhich are high-density and efficient energy storage devices. However, these batteries can also be dangerous if overheated, short circuited, or physically damaged. The batteries can then start to smoke, catch fire or even explode, creating significant risks for people and surrounding property.

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