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The blaze, identified as the Grand Fire, ignited after the driver of a Tesla lost control of the vehicle near roadside brush.
Investigators confirmed the Grand Fire was directly caused by a Tesla crashing and igniting vegetation.
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- Approximately 650 homes were initially threatened, but evacuation orders were lifted after an hour.
- Over 200 firefighters, 20 fire trucks, and 3 helicopters were deployed in the firefighting operation.
- By Thursday afternoon, the fire was 50% contained after burning nearly 30 acres.
- Authorities have not yet revealed the cause of the Tesla losing control or the driver's condition.
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