Flooded Tesla Ignites In Florida Garage [VIDEO]

Tampa’s ABC affiliate reports:

As residents across the Tampa Bay area return to their homes for the first time since Hurricane Helene passed through the area, local officials are asking those who own electric vehicles to stay vigilant when assessing damage.

On Saturday, Pinellas County Government posted a video of a flooded Tesla that caught fire inside a homeowner’s garage.

“Electric Vehicles that have been flooded in saltwater can catch fire,” the county said in a Facebook post. “If you evacuated and left an electric vehicle or golf cart in your garage or under a building and you are not able to get to it or move it, we want you to let us know.”

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