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Car bursts in flames in front of PAC at Cal Poly

June 11, 2026

By JOSH FRIEDMAN

A car fire scorched a sedan in front of the Performing Arts Center on the Cal Poly campus Wednesday afternoon.

Firefighters arrived at the scene of the burning car and quickly brought the blaze under control. No one suffered injuries as a result of the blaze, according to the San Luis Obispo Fire Department.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. 

Fire officials are reminding the public that anyone who notices smoke or fire coming out of a vehicle should move to a safe location and call 911.

 


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I could invision someone riding their brakes down the grade parking at school and the car catches fire… But I would lay money on it being fully or partly electric powered…


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Biden’s fault obviously. Probably charged with a wind farm


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Could it be a “we’re saving the planet” EV type? EV, the most absurd automotive concept ever conceived. One thousand pound lithium battery? What could go wrong? Want a glimpse of where that lithium comes from? Check out aerial footage of Silver Peak, Nevada.


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Maybe someone will recognize the vehicle model that is in the picture. It appears to have an engine under the hood. So, maybe a hybrid? Or, maybe just a garden variety fossil fuel vehicle that went up in flames.


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Honda Fit, gasoline powered.


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Was close to buying a hybrid but phoned the service department at a dealership who said hybrid cars cost more to maintain and repair compared to their standard gas powered counterparts due to additional parameters that must be met before they can be released, for just the basic jobs.


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I bought a Chevy Volt used over 5 years ago. Its a plug-in hybrid. Has been a phenomenal problem free car. I get 45 miles on a charge, so it’s perfect for driving around town. Have no idea why it was discontinued.


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The Chevrolet Volt was discontinued in 2019 because it had fulfilled its purpose as a bridge between traditional gas-powered cars and fully electric vehicles, with newer electric models like the Chevy Bolt making it redundant. Its technology was outdated compared to newer electric vehicles, and GM was focusing on retooling facilities for future EV production.


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Your choice was smart, in that you could plug it in as well.


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I think the PHEV’s still make perfect sense. There is no anxiety if you’re on a long road trip about finding a place to charge your EV. Meanwhile, the jist of normal driving can be done without using gas. Current PHEV’s are still being sold. There is clearly a demand for that niche of vehicle.


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I have a 2019 Volt Premier. Love it. GM made less than 5000 units that model year.


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