Actress says Tesla that caught fire in West Hollywood was husband's, calls out company

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Sunday, June 17, 2018
Actress says Tesla that caught fire in WeHo was husband's
Actress Mary McCormack said a Tesla that burst into flames on a West Hollywood street belongs to her husband, director Michael Morris.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KABC) -- Actress Mary McCormack said a Tesla that burst into flames on a West Hollywood street belongs to her husband, director Michael Morris.

In a tweet, McCormack said the incident was "out of the blue" and that there was no accident.

A sheriff's deputy spotted the smoking car Friday on the side of the road near Santa Monica Boulevard and Ogden Drive.

Firefighters quickly put out the flames, and no one was hurt.

Tesla said it was investigating the incident, calling it "an extraordinarily unusual occurrence."