Access to the fire was slowed by rush-hour traffic, but LAFD fire companies, LAFD HazMat specialists, LA County Fire, CHP, and Caltrans HazMat personnel arrived as quickly as possible

So not so quick. I believe that HC routes are to relieve exactly this problem. Designate electric cars as hazardous cargo. But not hazardous for you to own and drive and park in your garage of course.

That somehow doesn't seem too green to me, but then I'm old school.