Los Angeles, United States - August 17, 2025 08/16/2025 05:35 pm GMT-0700 SYLMAR, LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A massive inferno engulfed multiple Teslas on southbound Interstate 5, north of the Balboa Boulevard overpass, Saturday evening, creating significant traffic disruptions in the Newhall Pass for hours. The fire was first reported shortly after 5:30 p.m. Emergency crews from the Los Angeles City Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department quickly responded to the scene. Firefighters faced challenges due to the inherent risks associated with battery-powered vehicles, as well as difficulties accessing water, since the area lacks fire hydrants. The blaze continued to burn for several hours, with the situation still ongoing as of 7 p.m.