Electrifying Chaos: Formula E Paddock Evacuated Amidst Fiery Blaze at Valencia Pre-Season Test

Electrifying Chaos: Formula E Paddock Evacuated Amidst Fiery Blaze at Valencia Pre-Season Test

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Formula E paddock evacuated after fire at Valencia pre season test

A suspected explosion from the pit box of battery supplier WAE caused a blaze shortly before 1pm local time in Spain. Team personnel were immediately evacuated and the area was cordoned off at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo. Formula E and the FIA are working with local authorities to contain the fire incident in the pitlane. The building has been evacuated and there have been no reported injuries. A decision has not yet been made on whether the second session of pre-season testing, scheduled for 2pm, will take place. Mitch Evans set the fastest time for Jaguar in the morning session, ahead of Antonio Felix da Costa from Porsche.

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