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The scrutiny surrounding electric vehicles reaches beyond market dynamics into safety concerns associated with new infrastructure developments. The London Fire Brigade recently raised alarms regarding a proposed high-rise residential building over an underground EV bus depot. Their concerns center on the structural integrity risks posed by housing numerous electric buses below tall residential towers. The risks associated with EV fires, which are notably more intense and challenging to extinguish than those from combustion engine fires, underscore the need for comprehensive fire safety planning in urban development involving electric vehicle infrastructure.