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A Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle caught fire in a South Korean car park, damaging 70 cars and hospitalising over a dozen people. The fire started in the basement of an apartment building in Incheon and caused power outages and relocations for residents. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. EV fires are rare but can be more dangerous due to high-voltage batteries. According to EV FireSafe, there have been 511 reported incidents of battery fires in EVs worldwide. Mercedes-Benz South Korea expressed regret for the incident.
Brands mentioned: Mercedes-Benz, EV FireSafe.
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