An advisory from 2025
On 11 June 2025, USFA highlighted potential gas-accumulation and explosion hazards when blankets are used on EV fires involving batteries [1]. This 2026 review discusses purchasing implications, not a newly reported incident.
Flame appearance is not clearance
IAFF’s June 2025 advisory recommends its members not use blankets on EV fires involving the battery [2]. Procurement claims should therefore not present covering a vehicle as a universal way to stop thermal runaway or guarantee safety. Trained professionals must determine incident tactics.
Define the setting and purpose
Parking, maintenance and transport have different management needs. State location, vehicle type, intended role, professional evaluator and required supplier information. Size or a headline temperature alone cannot establish suitability.
Review the product evidence
Request model, construction, instructions, limitations and relevant tests, checking their correspondence. A covering demonstration shows appearance and positioning, not proven performance during a battery fire or independent evaluation.
Keep a complete project record
Consider product selection alongside site management, training and professional emergency arrangements, with clear responsibilities. This article supplies no firefighting procedure and does not recommend untrained battery burn tests. Images and diagrams are not incident records or evidence of safety outcomes.