Fire damages 14 electric vehicles at Broken Arrow car dealership
A fire at a Broken Arrow car dealership damaged 14 electric vehicles on Saturday evening near North Elm Place, according to local fire officials.
Emergency crews responded to a multiple-vehicle blaze Saturday evening in Broken Arrow near North Elm Place and Highway 51. The flames spread quickly through an auto lot and impacted over a dozen cars. The Broken Arrow Fire Department worked to contain the incident.
Officials said the blaze occurred at a local auto dealership. According to the BAFD, the flames spread to 14 vehicles. Five of those units suffered heavy damage.
The rest of the automobiles sustained thermal damage. All vehicles involved were electric. Firefighters controlled the scene.
Crews moved surrounding cars away from the flames, the BAFD said. Firefighters then brought the situation under control. Broken Arrow Police officers assisted with traffic control on North Elm Place.
Local fire departments typically secure active scenes to prevent heat from reaching nearby inventory. Responders cool damaged batteries and clear roadways for traffic safety.
North Elm Place near Highway 51 remained monitored during the response. Emergency teams cleared the site once operations finished.
