Budget-wise, both tools fall within a similar cost bracket, with blankets being slightly more affordable."You can purchase a fire extinguisher for $25-$50 USD or fire blankets for $18-$30 USD at ...

When crews arrived, they immediately put an EV-specific fire blanket over the car and used straps to keep it in place. At the same time, firefighters poured water on the battery to cool it down.

All fire crew vehicles in the state carry a specialized EV blanket for fires like this. Firefighters must follow specific protocols to prevent EV fires from reigniting once out. Extinguishing a ...