A Tesla Cybertruck towing a woodchipper caught fire in rural Colorado, sparking a fast-moving blaze that scorched over half an acre of land and drew a major emergency response.
The fire ignited on Monday around 1:15 p.m. outside Norwood, a small town in San Miguel County, after the Cybertruck burst into flames while pulling heavy equipment on private property, according to the San Miguel County Sheriff's. Initial reports from the sheriff's office mistakenly described the trailer as a generator, but local news later clarified it was a woodchipper.
The electric vehicle, known for its heavy-duty towing capabilities and stainless steel exterior, has been marketed as a rugged solution for both commercial and off-road use. But the incident raised fresh concerns about the thermal risks of lithium-ion batteries under mechanical stress.
The Cybertruck's battery pack is designed for high performance, yet when damaged or overheated, it can enter a dangerous condition known as thermal runaway, resulting in fires that are notoriously difficult to control.
Thick black smoke was visible for miles as the fire quickly spread through dry grassland. Fire crews from Norwood, Naturita, Paradox, and multiple federal agencies, including the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management responded to contain the blaze. It was brought under control within two hours, but firefighters remained on-site overnight to watch for flare-ups.
Tesla has not issued a public statement, and the official cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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