Case Study: EV Fire in Underground Garage – CZ

Case Study: EV Fire in Underground Garage – CZ

In May 2023, a fire broke out in an electric vehicle parked on the second underground level of a garage in Prague. Heavy smoke, limited visibility and the confined environment made the operation particularly demanding. As part of a coordinated response, Cobra was used...
Cobra & EV Battery Fire Course

Cobra & EV Battery Fire Course

Learn how to assess risks, prevent propagation, and plan safe, effective interventions during lithium-ion battery fires. This specialised course provides in-depth knowledge of battery fire behaviour, risk management, firefighting tactics, and how to use the Cold Cut...
Case Study: EV Battery Fire – NL

Case Study: EV Battery Fire – NL

Electric vehicle fires present complex challenges – especially when it comes to safety, speed, and control. In January 2024, a car caught fire on the A15 in the Netherlands. The local fire and rescue service used the Cobra system early in the response to prevent the...
Cobra EV method gains ground in US

Cobra EV method gains ground in US

The International Association of Fire Services, CTIF, has published an article highlighting how the method using Cold Cut Cobra is gaining traction among US fire departments. It features a successful use case from Tempe, Arizona, where a trained crew tackled their...
Case Study: EV Battery Fire – NL

EV Battery Fire

Case Study: Effective Management of an EV Battery Fire on the A15, Netherlands Photo and story credit: Joint Fire Department Rotterdam, Station Butaanweg. On Thursday, July 18 (2024), an electric vehicle (EV) caught fire on the A15, near Merseyweg and Botlekweg. The...