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EV charger fire in New Westminster traced to remote technician error

Overheating charging station destroyed equipment and damaged adjacent vehicles and infrastructure

· HOC Vancouver Desk

An electric vehicle charging station in New Westminster caught fire last October after overheating while not in use, destroying the charger and damaging surrounding trees, a streetlight, and a vehicle at an adjacent charging station. An investigation determined a remote technician in the U.S. was responsible for the malfunction.