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Electric Vehicle Battery Fire in The Woodlands Garage: What Happened and What Montgomery County Families Need to Know The Incident: A Close Call in The Woodlands Friday afternoon, February 20, 2026, at 2:15 p.m., The Woodlands Fire Department (TWFD) responded to a reported structure fire on Harpers Way. What they found was not a typical house fire - it was an electric vehicle (EV) battery that had begun off-gassing inside a single-family home garage, creating a potentially deadly situation. Engine 61 arrived first and reported that a passenger car electric vehicle was off-gassing inside the garage. The vehicle’s battery pack went into thermal runaway - a dangerous chain reaction where battery cells overheat and release flammable gases. Within about 15 minutes, firefighters contained the fire and continued cooling the vehicle to prevent re-ignition. This incident in The Woodlands is a wake-up call for Montgomery County families. As electric vehicles become more common in our communities, understanding the risks and knowing how to respond could save lives. What Happened: The Timeline of Events Let’s break down exactly what occurred on Harpers Way: 2:15 p.m.: TWFD dispatched to assist Needham Fire & Rescue/Montgomery County ESD#4 with a reported structure fire Response Units:…