Officials call emergency meeting following electric car fire at underground car park

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Overseas reports indicate that a fire in an underground car park damaged around 140 cars, leading some residents to seek shelter. The incident, believed to involve a Mercedes-Benz EQE electric vehicle, prompted South Korean officials to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the disclosure of battery brands by car manufacturers. The government is set to introduce new regulations following the incident, which is part of a larger trend of underground car park fires in the country. In Australia, a small number of EV fires have been reported, with causes ranging from external fires to collisions and debris.

Brands mentioned: Hyundai, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz