News & Insights
Stay connected with the latest from Bridgehill. From cutting-edge R&D and certified test results to global events, media coverage, and company milestones, we share the insights driving the future of fire safety.
Tips
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.
On June 3, 2025, the Morning Midas, a Liberian-flagged cargo ship carrying around 3,000 vehicles—including over 750 electric and hybrid cars—caught fire in the North Pacific Ocean, about 300 nautical miles off Alaska.
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In Anerkennung des Bedarfs an Branchenstandards zur Sicherstellung einheitlicher Qualität und Zuverlässigkeit wurde die DIN SPEC 91489:2024-11 als erster standardisierter Rahmen für Löschdecken speziell für den Einsatz bei Elektrofahrzeugen eingeführt.
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Tests & Certifications
Updates
Bridgehill has received a certification from the Scientific and Research Center for Fire Protection - National Research Institute, for our product, Bridgehill Car Pro X fire blanket. The blanket has been deemed suitable for fire protection usage.
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BYD has announced the delivery of Latin America's largest electric bus fleet, with 379 zero-emission buses set to revolutionize urban transport. While this marks a major leap toward sustainable mobility, it also highlights the critical need for fire safety in electric public transportation.
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Bridgehill and our partner, Yone Corporation, organized a car fire blanket demonstration in Japan with key participants from leading car producers, shipping companies, and both local and national media outlets in attendance.
Incidents
A Tesla crash at Burger King in Bodø, Norway, could have ended in disaster — but thanks to a quick-thinking janitor and the deployment of a Bridgehill Car Fire Blanket, the situation was swiftly contained. The electric vehicle, which crashed into the building at City Nord, began emitting smoke, prompting immediate concern over a potential battery fire.
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Tips
We are glad to share that we have obtained NFPA 701 certification for Car Pro X and Car Standard fire blankets. This represents our unwavering dedication to ensuring safety and quality in everything we do.
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Incidents
Tips
South Korean officials met in august to address electric vehicle safety and the possibility of requiring car manufacturers to disclose battery brands. This follows a fire on August 1, which started in a Mercedes-Benz EV parked in an underground garage and damaged an apartment building. The fire took eight hours to extinguish, affecting around 140 cars and displacing some residents.
Updates
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Bridgehill partners with Harald A. Møller to equip Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda, SEAT, and CUPRA dealers with fire blankets, improving safety standards for electric vehicles across Norway.
Electric vehicle fires introduce new operational and environmental challenges for fire and rescue services worldwide.
A newly released technical assessment examines how different suppression strategies influence firefighter exposure, toxic gas dispersion, and environmental contamination during EV fire incidents.
This Global Fire Safety Notice provides a concise overview of the technical report on lithium-ion battery fire behavior.
Download the full report or a condensed summary below.
Talk With An Expert
Nikolay brings deep insight into the automotive industry and works closely with firefighters and emergency services worldwide. As a trusted advisor to both emergency responders and industrial clients, he understands the operational realities of vehicle fire incidents and the strategic requirements of modern fire safety.
Nikolay helps organizations select effective fire blanket solutions tailored to their specific fleet, facility, or operational needs.
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