Tesla catches fire during Hurricane Helene

Authorities are warning of the major risks posed by electric vehicles in flooded areas, due to the salt water brought in by the hurricane, while, at the same time, a surveillance video showing a Tesla in a flooded garage in Florida, after the devastating passage of Hurricane Helene, has gone viral.

Hurricane Helene Saltwater Sparks Tesla Fire in Florida Garage on Video | Click to read more https://t.co/Kcl8x46BxZ

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An incident in Siesta Key, Florida, following flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, has raised concerns about the safety of electric cars in contact with salt water.

Authorities in Pinellas County, Florida, were keen to warn the public about the risks associated with electric cars by releasing an alarming video following the damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

The striking images show Tesla’s electric vehicle catching fire in a flooded garage.

Authorities warn that electric car contact with seawater can damage lithium-ion batteries and create a fire hazard.

Hurricane Helene’s devastating devastation has already claimed more than 100 lives.