Xiaomi Responds to Two YU7 Fire Incidents
[Safety Incident] Xiaomi has issued a statement regarding a fire at a repair shop in Hainan and a highway accident involving the YU7 in Henan.
Key Developments: Neither fire resulted in injuries; battery conditions were normal
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On January 19, at 17:37, a Xiaomi vehicle caught fire inside a repair shop in Haikou, Hainan. Both driver and front passenger had already exited the vehicle. The traction battery status was normal, and firefighters extinguished the blaze.
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On the same day at 16:03, on the S83 Lannan Expressway in Henan, a Xiaomi YU7 lost control on snowy roads while swerving to avoid a merging truck, resulting in a collision. Battery data remained normal until 16:14, after which the vehicle caught fire. All occupants safely evacuated.
Strategic Context: Emphasis on human-driven status and external factors as primary causes
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In the Hainan incident, the fire occurred after the front seats were moved, with the exact cause still under investigation. The Henan crash was triggered by a truck’s hazardous lane merge combined with slippery road conditions, and the truck driver fled the scene.
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In both cases, up until the vehicles went offline, neither the traction battery nor the auxiliary battery showed any anomalies. Xiaomi is currently cooperating with fire authorities in their investigation.