Tesla catches fire in Scottsdale: Delve into the controversy

Okay nerdy car-buffs! The setting is Scottsdale, Arizona. Imagine trying to park your car and, instead of smoothly sliding into the spot, it rockets forward and crashes into a building, going up in flames! 

That’s exactly what happened to a Tesla in Scottsdale. It’s got everyone buzzing – from bystanders to the FOX 10 crew. And the heat didn’t stop there; this Tesla caught fire again while being towed away. Hold on, did this car just decide to audition for a scene in Fast & Furious?

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Picture this: A peaceful day in Scottsdale, and then – Boom! A Tesla slams into a building near Scottsdale Road and Paradise Lane. A good Samaritan who witnessed the crash didn’t just stand there; she jumped into action, helping the occupants – a mom and her daughter – out of the fiery vehicle. The Tesla, apparently eager for some attention, decided to do a magic trick and go up in flames, giving bystanders an unforgettable street show.

The Tesla’s owner, Prayam, was having a regular day until he received a frantic call from his wife. But wait, it gets wilder! As Prayam made his way to the scene, his car decided to up its game and caught fire again while being towed. A whole parade of fire engines and Phoenix HAZMAT crews dashed to the scene like it was a VIP event, working together to make sure the Tesla didn’t have a third act.

Firefighter’s bane?

Scottsdale Fire Department was all hands on deck, throwing buckets of water at the electric diva. M.D. Clark from the fire department explained that extinguishing an electric vehicle is like trying to win an arcade claw machine – super tough! The car needs to be showered with copious amounts of water to cool down its electric fever.

But let’s not forget about traffic – Scottsdale Road turned into a no-go zone. It’s like that time when Beyoncé made a surprise appearance at Coachella and the crowd went wild. Traffic was being guided away from the scene like an exclusive event with VIP-only access.

Prayam, the car’s owner, is the real MVP here. He didn’t let his car’s pyrotechnic performance stop him from showing some love. He’s planning on replacing the fire-loving Tesla with the same make and model. Talk about brand loyalty!

And, guess what? This isn’t an isolated incident. Another Tesla, a Model Y, caught fire in California. The driver, Bishal Malla, thought he had a flat tire, but his car had other plans. It was smoke and flames in no time. Bishal’s attempts to get some answers from Tesla’s customer service turned into a real maze. It’s like calling into a radio station to request a song and never getting through.

Moving forward

In other Tesla news, CEO Elon Musk has been making waves. He’s turned a new leaf and is now embracing advertising. Yes, you heard that right! At a recent Tesla shareholder meeting in Austin, Texas, Musk gave the green light for Tesla to test out advertising. It’s like when your friend who has never used social media suddenly becomes an Instagram sensation overnight.

The gathering was also buzzing with updates on Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot and self-driving software. The Optimus bot is like a scene from a sci-fi movie, walking around the office and factory, performing basic tasks. It’s a glimpse into the future, folks!

Tesla has been on fire lately (sometimes literally) and is not showing signs of cooling down. With the company now venturing into advertising and working on robots, it’s bound to stay in the spotlight. As for the Teslas with a flair for the dramatic, let’s hope they stick to electric performances and not literal flames.

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