EV Fire Blanket Explosion Surprises Firefighters 🚒

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In May 2025, during large-scale electric vehicle battery fire tests in the USA, a fire blanket placed over a burning EV led to a violent explosion that threw seven experienced firefighters off their feet.

This video shows what happened — and why it matters.

The test, observed by EV FireSafe Director Emma Sutcliffe (a member of the NFPA technical panel) and Head of Technical Dan Fish, demonstrates the real danger of trapping flammable gases beneath a fire blanket during a lithium-ion battery thermal runaway event.

While some companies market EV fire blankets as “quick and easy” fire control tools, this test proves that they can instead create explosive conditions if used by untrained or unqualified personnel.

This test, plus real-world incidents that we'll be talking about soon, highlights why EV FireSafe does not promote or sell EV fire blankets.

We believe in evidence-based training, safe charging systems, and practical fire response guidance built from real-world data and international research.

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📅 Test conducted May 2025 | NFPA FPRF ESA EV Fire Testing Program | Location: New York, USA