Electric vehicle battery fire at Efteling parking lot

An electric vehicle caught fire while charging at the Efteling theme park on Saturday afternoon, November 7, around 2:30 PM. The vehicle was parked under solar panels at parking lot P2 when its battery pack ignited.

Firefighters from Kaatsheuvel, Loon op Zand, Tilburg, and Breda responded to the scene. Because the battery pack is located between the car's double bottom, it was difficult to access. Emergency crews broke the vehicle's windows, opened a door, and removed parts of the interior upholstery to reach the fire.

A specialized Cobra-cutter from Breda was deployed to spray high-pressure water through the bottom of the vehicle to cool the battery from the inside. A foam fire truck from Tilburg also provided support.

A portion of the parking lot was cordoned off due to the risk of harmful smoke. Security personnel and Efteling emergency response teams worked to keep visitors at a safe distance. Firefighting efforts were expected to continue for several hours.