Cheras Terrace House Completely Destroyed In Fire Believed Linked To EV Charging
The Entire House Was Already In Flames
A two-storey terrace house in Alam Damai, Cheras was completely destroyed in an early-morning fire believed to be linked to an electric vehicle (EV) being charged at the property. The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) received an emergency call at 5.03am before sending firefighters from Cheras, Sungai Besi and Bandar Tun Razak to the scene near Surau At Taqwa in Jalan Murni 10. According to JBPM operations division assistant director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar, the house was already engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. He said the fire was believed to have started from an EV being charged in the foyer. The 20-foot by 60-foot house was completely destroyed, while images from the scene showed a badly burnt vehicle among the debris. A total of 22 personnel took part in the operation, which ended at 6.41am. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
People Are Asking Whether The Charger Could Be The Problem
The incident quickly sparked discussion online, but some commenters pointed out that an EV fire doesn’t automatically mean the vehicle itself was responsible. Several raised concerns about EV chargers bought online without recognised safety certification and home charging systems installed by contractors who aren’t certified by the Energy Commission. Others questioned whether residential electrical systems are always properly prepared to handle EV charging. Improper or outdated wiring can overheat, arc or short-circuit, which could create additional risks when charging an EV at home. For now, however, JBPM has not revealed whether the charger involved in the Cheras fire came with the vehicle or was installed separately by a third party. The exact cause of the fire therefore remains under investigation.
So, Can Charging An EV Actually Cause A House Fire?
EV fires remain relatively uncommon, but incidents involving vehicles connected to chargers have been documented internationally. Research by Australian fire safety organisation EV Fire Safe found that around 15% of recorded EV battery fires happened while the vehicle was connected to a charger or within one hour after disconnection. However, a charging-related fire doesn’t necessarily mean the battery itself started it. Electrical wiring, circuit breakers, charging equipment and installation quality can also play a role. Fire safety guidance generally recommends using properly certified charging equipment, avoiding extension cords or multiplug adapters and having home chargers installed on a dedicated circuit by a qualified electrician. In the Cheras case, JBPM has only said the blaze is believed to have started from an EV being charged at the house. What exactly triggered the fire has yet to be confirmed.
.
HotNews : Cristiano Ronaldo & Georgina Rodriguez Are Finally Married After Nearly 10 Years Together
Trending : Retired Teacher Ordered To Pay RM88,000 After Slapping 14-Year-Old Student Four Times
_________________________________________________________________________
DISCLAIMER: NasiLemakDaily is not responsible for any comments written by readers. Please think carefully before posting. We are also unable to monitor every comment posted. All comments are your own responsibility.
