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Some firefighters need more training to battle electric vehicle fires

You're likely seeing more and more electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles on the road, but when these vehicles catch fire, they burn hotter and longer thanks to the lithium-ion batteries that power them. As national consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi discovered, some firefighters need more training to keep you safe. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3scxbXW
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