Could This Be The New Norm?

[Dead Parrot]

As mentioned, the cells don't need outside air to combust. Further complicated by the fact that most battery packs are well constructed to keep outside stuff out(the fire fighting water) and the battery stuff inside. Kind of like trying to put out a fire in a locked gun safe by spraying water on the outside. Most of the water is wasted. Plus the by products of a battery fire are often hazardous and need further special treatment. Not just EVs. Several times a year you will hear about someone's laptop, game device, phone, etc spewing smoke on an airplane with the resulting concern. If they are still on the tarmac, the corrective is often tossing the bag out the door.