The fire broke out at around 12:32 a.m. and was extinguished by 7 responding fire trucks by 1:18 a.m. The estimated damage is valued at around 5 million yuan (approximately US$692,600). Firefighters managed to prevent further devastation despite the massive flames that enveloped the property.
The BYD store in Fuzhou, China was on fire today that consumed the building and vehicles inside. pic.twitter.com/9WPCo3QxHm
— Ray (@ray4tesla) May 16, 2024
BYD confirmed that preliminary investigations suggest the fire might have originated from an office or roof area on the second floor due to potential issues like a short circuit or aging wiring. The company also stated that there were no abnormalities found in the batteries of any vehicles involved, ruling them out as causes.
The company emphasized its commitment to working with authorities to thoroughly investigate this issue and avoid future incidents.
福州比亚迪4S店火灾，数十辆车烧成空壳！5月16日凌晨，福建 #福州 闽侯县 #比亚迪 青口 #4S店 发生 #火灾，火光冲天，爆炸的巨响此起彼伏，响成一片。整个4S店被烧得只剩下钢架，数十辆车也被烧成空壳。 pic.twitter.com/R6in6Br9Qs
— 希望之聲 - 中國時局 (@SoundOfHope_SOH) May 16, 2024
History reveals this isn't an isolated incident for BYD showrooms; with nine other fires recorded across various locations in China since October 2021. Incidents ranged from Hainan Province to metropolitan areas like Chengdu and Shenyang.
This series of incidents poses serious questions about safety standards and preventive measures within electric vehicle showrooms and associated infrastructure, potentially impacting consumer confidence in electric vehicle technology amid escalating market penetration by companies such as BYD.
Source: NTDTV
