An electric vehicle fire in Vilnius in November 2024, Lithuania, triggered a large-scale emergency response in a densely populated parking area—underscoring the growing threat posed by lithium-ion battery fires. As EV adoption surges across Europe, urban fire safety infrastructure must keep pace with the evolving risks.

Bridgehill successfully hosted its first live fire blanket demonstration in Oradea, Romania, in collaboration with our new distribution partner, Distreo.

We are thrilled to announce that Bridgehill will be attending Automechanika Shanghai, the world-renowned trade fair for the automotive service industry, from December 2-5, 2024. This prestigious event gathers industry leaders, innovators, and professionals from across the globe, providing an unparalleled platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and showcasing the latest advancements in the automotive sector. 

A Tesla Cybertruck caught fire in Harlingen, Texas, after crashing into a fire hydrant—ironically, the water may have triggered a thermal runaway in the EV’s lithium-ion battery. Crews worked on extinguishing the battery for over an hour.

Alarming trend suggests that EV fires are not as rare as previously assumed, prompting the need for precautionary measures. One such measure is the installation of a Bridgehill car fire blanket at every EV charging station.