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Tesla 12-volt battery explodes in Cary home after being removed and charged inside, officers say

Tesla 12-volt battery explodes in Cary home after being removed and charged inside, officers say
POLICE SAY A TESLA CAR BATTERY CAUGHT FIRE IN A HOME IN CARY OVER THE WEEKEND. ACCORDING TO OFFICERS, SOMEONE REMOVED ONE OF THE LOW VOLTAGE BATTERIES FROM THE TESLA AND TOOK IT INSIDE THE HOUSE TO CHARGE, AND WHILE CHARGING, THE 12 VOLT BATTERY SHORT CIRCUITED. THAT IS WHEN FIREFIGHTERS SAY IT EXPLODED AND A NEIGHBOR USED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT THAT FIRE. THAT PERSON HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL, THOUGH, BECAUSE OF SMOKE INHALATION. CAR EXPERTS DON’T RECOMMEND CHARGING YOUR CAR’S BATTERY INSIDE BECAUSE A F
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Tesla 12-volt battery explodes in Cary home after being removed and charged inside, officers say
Police say a Tesla car battery caught fire in a Cary home Saturday afternoon.According to police, an individual removed one of the low-voltage batteries from the Tesla and brought it indoors to charge.Top StoriesWalnut Cove roads temporarily closed following pavement failure, fire crews sayFinal mile of 'Downtown Greenway' in Greensboro expected to start construction on MondayMotorcyclist dies following Wilkes County crash, troopers sayGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereTesla vehicles have two batteries installed: a lithium-ion battery and a standard 12-volt car battery for its low-voltage systems.While charging, the 12-volt battery experienced a short circuit.Broadcastify radio traffic reveals what exactly happened inside the house.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts"It looks like it's the smaller of the two batteries from the car, in the kitchen charging it up, and then it exploded," the dispatcher said. Car experts don't recommend charging your car's battery inside because a faulty battery could cause an explosion or fire.Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.For more on this story, visit our news partner, WRAL.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |TRENDING STORIES

Police say a Tesla car battery caught fire in a Cary home Saturday afternoon.

According to police, an individual removed one of the low-voltage batteries from the Tesla and brought it indoors to charge.

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Tesla vehicles have two batteries installed: a lithium-ion battery and a standard 12-volt car battery for its low-voltage systems.

While charging, the 12-volt battery experienced a short circuit.

Broadcastify radio traffic reveals what exactly happened inside the house.

Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts

"It looks like it's the smaller of the two batteries from the car, in the kitchen charging it up, and then it exploded," the dispatcher said.

Car experts don't recommend charging your car's battery inside because a faulty battery could cause an explosion or fire.

Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.

For more on this story, visit our news partner, WRAL.

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