In the early hours of May 16, 2024, a shocking news pierced the silence of the night - a serious fire broke out at the BYD 4S store in Minhou County, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province. This incident is not only an unfortunate disaster, but also a wake-up call for the safety of new energy vehicles.
The fire broke out in the wee hours of the morning and most people were still asleep. And the tranquility of BYD's 4S store was shattered by the sudden sound of fire and explosions. According to eyewitness accounts, the fire spread rapidly, and the entire 4S store was soon surrounded by raging flames.
The specific time of the fire was in the early hours of May 16. The intensity of the fire is shocking. The flames reached several meters high and lit up the night sky, forming a huge fireball. The sound of explosions came one after another, and from time to time from the fire, it was deafening.
After receiving the alarm, the Fuzhou Fire Detachment quickly launched an emergency response. In the night, 7 fire trucks and 29 fire rescue team members set off and rushed to the fire site. Despite the extreme heat and potential threat of explosion, they did not flinch and launched an orderly and urgent rescue operation.
After the fire, the scene of the 4S store was in a mess and suffered heavy losses. All the electric vehicles in the exhibition hall were burned down, leaving only a pair of charred skeletons. The structure of the exhibition hall has also been severely damaged and is almost in ruins.
All the exhibition cars in the exhibition hall were not spared and all were burned. These vehicles, which were originally the pride of BYD, are now piles of blackened scrap metal. A number of new cars parked outside the showroom, as well as private cars sent for repair, were not spared, some were burned beyond recognition, and some were badly damaged.
In addition to the vehicles, the office facilities of the 4S store were also severely damaged. Offices, reception areas, maintenance workshops and other areas were engulfed in flames, and office equipment such as computers, printers, and tools were all reduced to ashes.
According to preliminary estimates, the direct economic losses caused by the fire are between 4 million and 5 million yuan. This does not include potential indirect losses such as customer churn, damage to brand reputation, etc. For BYD and 4S stores, this is undoubtedly a heavy blow.
The Fuzhou Fire Detachment launched an investigation immediately after the fire broke out, and based on the preliminary observations and evidence collection at the scene, the fire department gave a preliminary judgment on the cause of the fire.
They said the fire was mainly focused on electric vehicles parked in the exhibition hall area, but the exact cause of the fire is not yet clear and needs to be ascertained through more in-depth investigation and analysis.
Eyewitness accounts and video footage from the scene provide investigators with important clues. According to witnesses, the fire seems to have spread from the top floor of the 4S store.
Combined with the video data, the investigators preliminarily located the fire point in the area on the top floor and conducted a detailed investigation around this area.
The issue of the penthouse circuit became one of the focuses of the investigation. According to a person familiar with the matter, before the fire, the area was not undergoing large-scale renovation or circuit transformation, but the possibility of aging circuits or short circuits was not ruled out. In addition, since the top floor is often exposed to bad weather, the circuit can have problems due to prolonged moisture.
Considering that the combustion substance is an electric vehicle in the showroom, the possibility of battery combustion was also listed as the focus of the investigation. Although BYD claims that the batteries of the vehicles in the showroom are normal, investigators still need to conduct a thorough inspection of the safety performance of the batteries. Fires caused by battery thermal runaway are not without precedent in the field of new energy vehicles, so this possibility cannot be ignored.
BYD attached great importance to the fire incident and responded quickly. The company said that it will fully cooperate with the work of the fire department and relevant investigation agencies to provide the necessary information and support.
BYD also stressed that the company has strict control over the safety performance of its products, and any speculation about product quality needs to be based on facts.
During the investigation, BYD showed an open and cooperative attitude and was willing to accept any form of inspection and evaluation. The company also promised that once the results of the investigation are available, it will be promptly communicated to the public and necessary measures will be taken to ensure the safety of consumers and the reputation of the company.
The investigation of the cause of the fire is a complex and lengthy process, which requires the joint efforts of the fire department, BYD and relevant experts. We look forward to the early disclosure of the truth, and hope that this incident can become an opportunity to promote the improvement of safety standards for new energy vehicles. Safety always comes first, and there can be no slackness at any time.
Consumers' trust in the brand is based on product quality and safety, and this fire incident has undoubtedly made consumers doubt BYD's products, especially in the field of new energy vehicles, which is a field of concern for safety.
In addition, this fire incident has undoubtedly exacerbated consumers' concerns about the safety of new energy vehicles, as an emerging means of transportation, their safety and reliability have always been the focus of consumers' attention. This fire incident has caused consumers to have more doubts about the safety of new energy vehicles, which may affect the overall development of the new energy vehicle market.
Let us learn from this tragedy and work together to protect the safety of new energy vehicles and promote the healthy and sustainable development of this industry.
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