A Tesla caught fire in a saltwater-flooded garage in Florida, USA, due to Hurricane Helene, as shown in a video released by authorities to warn other electric vehicle owners.
The fire started underneath the car and quickly spread, filling the garage with smoke in less than a minute.
Pinellas County authorities issued recommendations for electric car and bicycle owners to avoid parking them inside their homes or garages, and to keep them at least 15 feet away from combustible materials due to saltwater surge.
Additionally, it was suggested that vehicles be towed to a dealership for inspection before being used again after the storm.
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Hurricane Helene hit Florida as a Category 4 storm, with winds up to 225 km/h, and moved on to Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee, resulting in hundreds of water rescues and about 90 fatalities.
More than 2 million customers were still without electricity Sunday night, as authorities struggled to provide water and supplies to affected areas.
Source: New York Post | Photos and video: Facebook / Pinellas County Government | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team