Four electric vehicles went up in flames Wednesday evening in Owings Mills, drawing a full HazMat response and a line of fire rigs to the 9400 block of Reisterstown Road. Traffic in the area briefly slowed as crews locked down the scene, but officials reported that everyone was accounted for, with no injuries and no immediate threat to nearby homes or businesses.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE FIRE 9400 blk Reisterstown Rd #21117 Crews responded to 4 vehicles on fire | Hazmat on scene assisting with cooling vehicles and monitoring area | No community hazards | No injuries reported | DT 1646 CS pic.twitter.com/nPSajLPQHg
— Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) June 24, 2026
In a post on the Baltimore County Fire Department's X account, authorities said crews were called on June 24 to the 9400 block of Reisterstown Road for an electric-vehicle fire, with HazMat teams working to cool the cars and monitor the surrounding area. As reported by FOX45, photos released by the department appear to show scorched Tesla vehicles, and the outlet noted that four electric vehicles were involved and that no injuries were reported.
HazMat tactics and battery risks
Lithium-ion battery fires can enter thermal runaway and may flare back up hours after they first appear to be out, which is why firefighters lean on long-duration cooling and specialist monitoring. A 2020 safety study from the NTSB and guidance from the U.S. Fire Administration note that electric-vehicle incidents often require extended water application, keeping the scene quarantined and HazMat oversight to guard against reignition and toxic off-gassing.
Local follow-up and investigation
Photos from the scene show multiple burned-out vehicles, and crews continued cooling the cars into the evening while investigators worked to pinpoint a cause. Baltimore County officials said they will release additional information once it is available. Neighbors reported heavy fire apparatus in the area and traffic delays, but no evacuations.
What residents should know
Officials advise residents and workers near the scene who notice lingering smoke or odors to keep windows closed and report any concerns to 911 while crews remain on site. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and let trained teams handle electric-vehicle fires, which can release hazardous fumes and carry a risk of reignition. This story will be updated as authorities share more details.
