While it may sound unusual, pets are often linked to accidental home fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), pets are responsible for nearly 1,000 house fires annually in the U.S.

Flames were visible from battery containers, however no reported injuries. The battery system was taken offline, but no power outages occurred.

In response, Hyundai Motor, Kia, LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, and SK On have formed a joint task force — a rare collaboration among fierce competitors — to develop and deploy advanced safety technologies.