Cybertruck catches fire in front of Bass Pro Shops in Harlingen
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Fire crews were at the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Harlingen, Texas where a Tesla Cybertruck caught fire Tuesday.
The crash took place at 4:45 p.m. between Sam's Club and Bass Pro Shops, off Spur 54 and Bass Pro Drive, when a Cybertruck crashed into a fire hydrant.
Assistant Fire Chief Ruben Balboa said the Cybertruck's battery ignited after the water from the fire hydrant soaked it.
Witnesses said while the flames and gasses were not visible, the smell of the battery was penetrating the air in the area.
First responders said they thought they had extinguished the flames coming from the Cybertruck, but shortly after stopping the water flow onto the battery, the fire began again.
Authorities have not disclosed if any injuries resulted from the accident — only that a Cybertruck was involved.
According to the Harlingen Fire Department, firemen were at the scene of the crash working to extinguish the flames.
Traffic was being redirected in the area.