Tesla Cybertruck Ignites Redvale Fire in Colorado

Just when you think electric vehicles are supposed to be environmentally friendly,an EV starts a fire in Colorado.

The San Miguel County Sheriff shared details about a fire that started on Sunday, June 29, around 1:15 p.m.

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What Caused Colorado's Redvale Fire?

A Tesla Cybertruck was towing a woodchipper that initially started the fire. However, the cause of the Cybertruck ignition is still under investigation.

The fire originated on private land, but didn't pose a threat to any nearby buildings or other structures.

Judging by the photo, it’s fortunate the fire wasn’t more severe. There have been times when an electric vehicle has burned for days.

More Info on Colorado Redvale Fire

In the firefighting efforts, nine agencies played a crucial role: Norwood Fire, Nucla-Naturita Fire, Paradox Fire, the United States Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Williams Construction, the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office, and Montrose County Deputies.

Their collaboration was instrumental in effectively managing the situation.

The fire was effectively brought under control within two hours. By 8:45 a.m. on Monday, June 30, it was confirmed to be 100% contained. In total, the fire burned 0.61 acres of private land.

Colorado Wildfire Damage by Year, Number of Fires + Acres Burned

Colorado has seen its fair share of wildfires over the years, but the numbers really start to tell the story when you look at them year by year.

From just a few thousand acres burned in the '90s to massive jumps in the 2000s, it’s clear something has changed.

We dug into the data to see which years were the worst and how things have shifted across the state.

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Building A Campfire in Colorado? Six Steps You Must Take

Nearly 85% of wildfires are caused by humans. Colorado is home to 24.5 million acres of forest land which means fire safety in our state must be given the highest priority by campers who wish to build a campfire. Check out the six essential steps for safely putting out a campfire according to the U.S. Forest Service below.

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