A large fire broke out in the early hours of Tuesday at a parking area within BYD’s headquarters complex in Pingshan, Shenzhen — one of the electric vehicle giant’s key production hubs. According to Reuters, the affected area was used for vehicle testing and vehicles slated for retirement, not for active production or delivery. The blaze was brought under control within hours, and there were no reports of injuries or fatalities. Still, the incident is a reminder of the fire safety challenges that continue to shadow the EV industry, particularly as battery technology scales up.
Fire Erupts at BYD Facilities in China
