Case Study from the Netherlands

Case Study from the Netherlands

In August 2024, the Fire and Rescue Service of the Utrecht Safety Region responded to a fire involving an electric agricultural vehicle at a workshop in Lopik, the Netherlands. After initial extinguishing efforts, the fire re-ignited as gases escaped from the...
Case Study from the Netherlands

Electric Agricultural Vehicle Fire

The initial dispatch was at 17:42, following reports of smoke and flames coming from a vehicle undergoing repair inside a three-storey, 2 500 m² workshop. The building, newly constructed in 2024, was in use but not yet officially commissioned. Nine employees were...
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...