(FOX40.COM) - - Teams with the Modesto Fire Department battled a fire emerging from a Tesla SUV on Monday morning, according to the fire department.

The vehicle situated at Carver Road and Roseburg Avenue was rippling black smoke as Modesto Engine 4 arrived on scene.

Crews discovered the flames burning directly near utility poles and under powerlines as they started to rapidly tear down the flames.

Modesto Truck 5, Battalion Chief 1 and Battalion Chief 3 likewise responded to offer extra help in extinguishing the towering flames.

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After the flames were knocked down, the fire department utilized their skid steer to pack the Tesla into a large metal dumpster due to the dangers of spontaneous reignition by the batteries.

The Tesla was drawn from the scene inside the dumpster as the Modesto Environmental Compliance Department arrived on scene to alleviate and get rid of any particles water overflow.