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The Megapack off-gas hazard is toxicity, not explosion

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BESS / StorageSep 7, 2026

Tesla's sparker system (adapted spark plugs) ignites flammable gas early, like lighting a gas stove, so off-gases never reach explosive concentration. The unquantified gap is BI coverage that still assumes suppression, plus toxic exposure to first responders. | Source: same Houston training, Apr 2026; IR images from a Tesla-sanctioned event.