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California Tesla 'spontaneously' caught fire on highway in Sacramento County: officials by: Aaron Tolentino Posted: Jan 28, 2023 / 09:18 PM PST Updated: Jan 29, 2023 / 01:17 PM PST by: Aaron Tolentino Posted: Jan 28, 2023 / 09:18 PM PST Updated: Jan 29, 2023 / 01:17 PM PST SHARE SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KRON) -- A Tesla was in flames after the car's battery compartment "spontaneously" caught fire on Highway 50, the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said on Twitter. Crews used approximately 6,000 gallons of water to put out a fire that damaged a Tesla Model S. Driver injured after car flips over on I-280 near South SF The Tesla was traveling at "freeway speeds" when the fire broke out, officials said. Photos (below) show the front of the vehicle severely damaged. [FnnA_SRakA][FnmfP3jaEA][FnmfP3WaEA] [FnmfP3RaQA] No injuries were reported from this incident. Video (above) shows firefighters working to put the fire out on the shoulder of eastbound Highway 50 and Sunrise Boulevard in Rancho Cordova. Two fire trucks, a water tender and a ladder truck were used to extinguish the blaze. Crews used car jacks to put out the fire underneath the vehicle. KRON On is streaming news live now Officials said the large amount of water used was due to the battery cells of the Tesla continuing to combust. The incident happened around 3:41 p.m. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. [bestreview] Already thinking about your spring lawn and garden ... Recreational Sports / 6 hours ago Now is the perfect time to plan lawn and garden projects. Our DIY expert provides tips for getting your property ready for spring. [already-th] Best albums to blast at full volume for couples and ... 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