Electric vehicle catches fire at charging station in Denov

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A fire involving an electric vehicle occurred in the Denov district of Surkhandarya region. On May 26, a Leapmotor C11 vehicle belonging to a citizen caught fire at one of the district's electric charging stations.

According to the Surkhandarya Region Emergency Situations Department, the incident took place while the car, owned by a resident of the Bogishamol neighborhood in Denov district, was at the charging station. Upon receiving the report, two rescue crews were dispatched to the scene.

Rescuers acted quickly and managed to extinguish the fire. Most importantly, it was reported that there were no casualties or injuries as a result of the incident.

The exact causes of the fire are currently being investigated. Experts are also calculating the amount of material damage caused to the vehicle.

As the number of electric vehicles has been increasing in recent years, strict adherence to safety rules during the charging process has become even more important. In particular, it is necessary to charge the car using certified equipment, check the condition of cables, and consult specialists immediately if any malfunction is detected.

Experts advise citizens not to leave vehicles unattended while charging, to follow technical requirements at charging stations, and not to ignore any unusual signs in the car's electrical components.

This incident in Denov once again shows that modern vehicles require responsibility along with convenience. An electric car is an innovation, but safety rules do not work on 'autopilot'.

In short, a Leapmotor C11 electric car caught fire at a charging station in Denov district. The fire was extinguished by rescuers, and there were no casualties. The cause of the incident and the extent of the damage are currently being determined.