The lithium-ion batteries in a 2025 Tesla Model Y complicated first responders efforts save a person involved in a fiery electrical vehicle crash, officials in Torrance

Lithium batteries from Tesla Inc., along with those from other carmakers, have added to the mix of toxic materials requiring specialized removal in the wake of the fires, delaying the fire

What authorities described as one of the largest lithium-ion battery cleanups ever is underway in Los Angeles County neighborhoods destroyed by the Eaton and Palisades fires.

With Trump on the warpath against EVs, buyers and sellers in California watch warily as he tries to dismantle Biden-era incentives that supported the industry.

INSURANCE PAYOUT: Insurance companies have already paid out $4.2 billion in claims related to the Palisades and Eaton fires, according to California’s Insurance Department. That covers only payments intended for immediate assistance, like rental housing, and not yet the cost of debris removal and rebuilding.

Lithium batteries from EVs and hybrids, as well as home-power backups, will require specialized removal in the wake of the Eaton and Palisades fires.

As the smoke clears from devastating Los Angeles wildfires ... The Tesla Model Y was the biggest-selling vehicle in the state through September, according to the California New Car Dealers ...

The initial phase of cleanup involves the removal of materials most at risk to public health, according to Tara Fitzgerald, an incident commander with the agency. That includes pesticides, batteries or fuels and other products that would normally be considered hazardous household waste.

In a heated community meeting, furious residents assailed federal officials for trucking electric vehicle batteries and other hazardous materials from Altadena to their area for processing.

Lithium-ion batteries are making up a significant portion of these dangerous items - and the EPA worries they may explode or reignite.

some of California's most famous beaches, including Venice and Santa Monica; and world-class art institutions, such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the state-of-the-art Getty Center.

Officers tried to get into the vehicle to save the driver, but, 'due to the intensity of the flames and heat, they were unable to rescue the occupant,' the department said.