- CNBC reports that Tesla sent workers at its Nevada gigafactory a memo about the Mosquito-Fire.
- California’s wildfire has caused poor air quality around the factory.
- According to the memo, Tesla claimed it had upgraded its HVAC filters. It also warned employees to wear masks outdoors.
Tesla has updated its factory’s cooling, heating, and ventilation systems and has warned employees to use N95 masks outside in case wildfire smoke is spreading through nearby towns. According to a statement, a Recent report by CNBC.
According to the publication, Tesla sent a memo last week to Nevada workers regarding the Mosquito Fire. Work has continued ever since.
The Mosquito Fire has been burning for the past week Over 70,000 acresCalifornia. On Monday morning, the fire was at approximately 39% contained.But, smoke is everywhere Nevada filled towns, including Sparks, Nevada — the location of the Tesla gigafactory that employs There are thousands of workers.
CNBC saw the memo and Tesla claimed that it had upgraded its HVAC system into “recirculation mode” to keep air from getting drawn in from the outside.
CNBC reported that the company told workers that it had updated the HVAC filters over last year to better capture smoke particles, filter them out, as well as replacing the filters more often.
Insider asked for comments from Tesla, but a spokesperson did not respond.
The air quality in the region was poor on Thursday and Friday. RatedFrom “very unhealthy” to “unhealthy”. After the weekend’s rains, the air quality has improved to “good”. Wednesday saw public school officials. Multiple campuses have been closedSparks, Nevada: Concerns about hazardous air quality
The factory isn’t the first to have to deal with the wildfire effects. California had a wildfire in 2011. A slew wildfiresMany of these contributed to smoke concernsNevada
However, Tesla workers in Nevada might not have the option to work remotely.
Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, spoke to his employees earlier this year. Retire or return to full-time employment. This email was sent to all employees shortly after the billionaire declared his intentions. Plan to put off10% of electric car maker’s salaried staff.
Insider previously reportedTesla began sending automated emails to employees who weren’t able to visit the office enough. Last month CNBC reportedTesla managers received weekly reports about employees’ attendance at work.
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