Alabama Firefighters Pour 36,000 Gallons of Water Into Single Burning Car, Highlighting Deadly Problem on American Roadways

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A car accident on Christmas Day caused a fire that required four tankers, over 10 rescue organizations and 36,000 of gallons of water to put out.

The catch? Not a single drop of gasoline was involved.

According to WIAT-TV, authorities in Pine Level, Alabama had such trouble putting out a fire caused by a Tesla accident on Interstate 65.

The department said in a statement that they were dispatched to the single-vehicle accident at 11:14 p.m. on Dec. 25.

“911 advised our units that an electric vehicle was involved. Assistance was immediately requested from Marbury, Booth, Independence, White City, Old Kingston, and Verbena Fire Departments, along with Haynes Ambulance, ALEA, Autauga Co EMA, ALDOT, and Autauga Co Sheriff’s Office,” the statement read.

“When the first engine arrived, they found a Tesla Model Y automobile fully involved in fire,” the statement continued.

“It was determined the driver of the vehicle was uninjured and had escaped the vehicle before the fire department arrived.”

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