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  1. Rivian Fire Reported in Colorado Springs (No Details In Article)

    It had the higher range batteries. 315 mile range. Im not sure of the battery pack size.
  2. Rivian Fire Reported in Colorado Springs (No Details In Article)

    what surprised me the most was the intensity and heat of the fire and how quickly it engulfed the truck. It was blow torch. While I agree that fires can happen To any car, There is something different about the EV fires. According to the FD on site, they don't have anything capable of putting...
  3. Rivian Fire Reported in Colorado Springs (No Details In Article)

    They have been in contact and I gave them the location of what is left of the vehicle. I would be surprised if there is enough left to determine the cause. The fire department investigator determined it was "thermal runaway" because of the popping noises during the fire. I have video of the...
  4. Rivian Fire Reported in Colorado Springs (No Details In Article)

    It was 36% charged. It had been about 6 days since I had plugged it in. the truck has been perfect. No issues. I miss it but I dont think I want another. If this would have happened in my garage, my house would be gone.
  5. Rivian Fire Reported in Colorado Springs (No Details In Article)

    It’s in Colorado, and yes I have a handicapped placard for my car. I am also the only car in my lot. You are definitely ”that guy”. Completely stock. It was my vehicle. I am the owner. It sat in my parking lot for 5 hours before starting on fire. It was a relatively warm day for CO about 87...
  6. Rivian Fire Reported in Colorado Springs (No Details In Article)

    Nope. It was sitting in my lot for 5 hours before it started smoking And then the fire blew up. The most intense heat I have ever seen.
  7. Rivian Fire Reported in Colorado Springs (No Details In Article)

    This is my vehicle. The FD investigator determined it was “thermal runaway”. Definitely started from the batteries





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