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7 days ago
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Car crosses median, causing multiple vehicle crash in Kaysville/Farmington
KAYSVILLE, Utah () — Kaysville and Farmington Fire Departments responded to a crash involving multiple vehicles on Highway 177 on Thursday. In a , Kaysville Fire Department stated that the crash happened around 3:30 p.m. on southbound Highway 177, south of the 950 N exit, which is in Farmington but close to Kaysville. Kaysville Fire reported that the crash was severe, but there were no life-threatening injuries. According to reports from the 911 call, a sedan traveling northbound crossed the median and collided head-on with a truck, which caused the truck to roll off the highway. Two other vehicles became involved in the crash as a result of the original collision. Eight people were medically evaluated at the scene, and four were transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Utah Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. Car crosses median, causing multiple vehicle crash in Kaysville/Farmington One of two water wells in Hildale City back online after repairs Pride flag raising ceremony kicks of 2025 Utah Pride festivities Intermountain Health first in nation to expand stem cell collection for CAR-T Cell Therapy bringing innovative cancer procedure to Southern Utah Kaladharaa Dance shares Indian culture in Utah through vibrant performances Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Automotive
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Electric vehicle catches fire, causes $200K in damages at Kaysville home
KAYSVILLE, Utah () — Fire crews responded to a residential fire in Kaysville that started after an electric vehicle caught fire while it was charging in the driveway. At 3 p.m. on May 21, fire crews responded to a fire at a home on Vista View Drive in Kaysville, according to a press release from the Kaysville Fire Department. When they arrived, a vehicle was engulfed in flames in the driveway, and the fire extended to the home. Crews got the fire under control by 3:35 p.m. and contained the majority of the damage to the vehicle itself and the attic area of the garage. Magna house fire investigated as possible arson, suspect in custody No injuries were reported, but according to the press release, the home sustained significant damage, estimated to be worth over $200,000. Kaysville Fire said that the residents have been displaced and are staying with family. According to the preliminary investigation by Kaysville Fire, the fire seems to have been accidentally caused by an electric vehicle charging in the driveway. The fire spread to the house from there. Kaysville Fire stated that the investigation is ongoing, and findings may change. Despite of , electric vehicle fires are not as prevalent as you may think. According to a , there are only 25 electric vehicle fires per 100,000 cars sold, compared to 1,529 gas vehicle fires and 3,474 hybrid vehicle fires. However, that does not mean that you should not take appropriate precautions when charging your electric vehicle. New footage released of deadly St. George crash involving 92-year-old woman The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) created a : Make sure your charger is listed by a . Have an electrician inspect your home to make sure your electrical system can handle charging an EV. Make sure that the charger and the charging cord are not damaged before use. There are two levels of charging available in the home. According to ESFI, level 1 charging uses a standard household plug. ESFI recommended: Make sure your charger has to prevent accidental shocks. Use a dedicated circuit to charge your vehicle, with no other appliances on the circuit. Use a charging cord provided by the manufacturer. Level 2 charging 'provides charging through specialized 240v charging equipment,' per ESFI. They recommended: Make sure it is installed by an electrician. Only use outdoor-rated charging stations outdoors. Make sure that the charging station cannot come in contact with the vehicle. According to a , electric vehicle fires pose a greater risk to emergency responders than typical vehicle fires. In that report, the NTSB stated that fires caused by high-voltage lithium-ion batteries can shock emergency responders due to 'exposure to the high-voltage components of a damaged lithium-ion battery.' Lithium-ion battery fires can also reignite after appearing to be extinguished due to 'thermal runaway,' which is caused by uncontrolled increases in temperature and pressure within the battery. Study aims to address transportation barriers between east, west Salt Lake Electric vehicle catches fire, causes $200K in damages at Kaysville home 'Joyful, kind person': Family of victim in deadly St. George crash speaks after 92-year-old woman dies These are the key last-minute changes to Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' Two Israeli embassy staff members shot and killed near DC Jewish museum Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
