Elon Musk announced Sunday that he is sending Tesla Cybertrucks to Los Angeles after fires have torn through the region.

When exposed to high heat, lithium batteries like those in Tesla's can burn for a long time and require significant water to extinguish.

The Palisades fire wreaked significant havoc on the nearby city of Malibu. In an interview, Mayor Doug Stewart said that the state has taken charge of debris removal efforts, praising its effective management of the cleanup after the 2018 Woolsey fire, but the process of building back is a long one.

Battery fires and toxic gases can pose risks and further complicate cleanup efforts after a wildfire, presenting new challenges for Los Angeles officials.

Elon Musk shifts Cybertruck deliveries and Starlink terminals to support LA wildfire recovery with Wi-Fi and Tesla power solutions.

Harrison Ford is among the residents of Los Angeles concerned for their home as the Palisades Fire continues to rage. The “Shrinking” actor, 82, was spotted talking with police officers on Tuesday near his $12.6 million home in Brentwood, an upmarket neighborhood of Los Angeles currently threatened by the Palisades blaze.

To help with the power outage, the Altadena station of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department received a donation from Tesla. Several Cybertrucks were sent to the station and will be used as a power source to also provide free Wi-Fi, CEO Elon Musk ...

"I was able to remotely log in to my car and literally as I logged into it I saw a flame jump from one house into our side yard, and then garage, and burn down the whole house."

Tesla update points to the automaker’s upcoming diner in Los Angeles being integrated into its app, insurance discount for

The trucks will serve as battery banks to provide backup power and Wi-Fi through Starlink connectivity, aiding residents impacted by outages caused by the Eaton Fire

Tesla has recalled more than 239,000 of its Model 3, S, X and Y electric vehicles due to software problems that might disable their rearview cameras.

Two of the hottest electric SUVs in 2024 were the Tesla Model Y and Mustang Mach-E. And both are offered with hot lease deals in 2025.