FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — One firefighter was injured after multiple electric vehicles caught on fire at a dealership in Franklin early Saturday morning.

Crews were called to the Rivian dealership and service center on 5th Avenue North around 1:20 a.m.

According to the Franklin Fire Department, crews arrived to find four electric vehicles on fire outside the building with flames flowing into a service bay.

One firefighter was taken to an area hospital for an evaluation and has since been released. No other injuries were reported from the fire.

The fire was contained but crews remained on the scene for more than four hours to monitor and cool the vehicle's battery packs. Crews used a a Turtle Nozzle, which is designed to help firefighters control and extinguish electric vehicle fires, according to a release.

The cause of the fire is under investigation but investigators believe one of the vehicles was connected to a charger and may have been the first involved. The total cost of damages has not been determined.

“This incident highlights the challenges of fighting electric vehicle fires,” said King. “Our crews did an excellent job containing the fire and preventing more significant damage to the building. We’re also grateful to our partners including Franklin Police, Williamson Health EMS, and WCRS Box 94 for assisting on scene,” said Franklin Fire Marshal Andy King in a release.

No additional information was immediately released.

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