27 Jun 2026, Sat

Florida Crews Warn Of EV Fires In Hurricane’s Wake

You might think twice about parking a Tesla in the garage. Lately, every time a hurricane tears through Florida, a wave of electric car fires follows a few days later. Firefighters have sounded the alarm once more after Idalia swept through the state.

Saltwater flooding can compromise EV battery packs, triggering fires that are notoriously stubborn to put out. Officials are urging residents in flood-prone areas to take the warnings seriously.

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