VIDEO: A home sustained heavy damage after a fire early Wednesday morning. Crews from Tempe and Phoenix responded to a home near Baseline Road and 48th Street and found an electric vehicle and charging port engulfed in flames. The fire reportedly occurred around 1 a.m. and spread from the carport to the home. Tempe Fire said specialized tactics were used because of the vehicleโs battery. A thermal imaging camera, Cold Cut Cobra, and targeted suppression strategies were used. Officials said a man, woman and dog escaped the home before the fire overtook the house. Authorities towed away the damaged vehicle, identified as a Volkswagen ID4, in case of any re-ignition incidents. No injuries were reported from the fire. The incident is under investigation.
