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Dramatic video footage released by Pinellas County authorities shows a Tesla bursting into flames inside a Florida garage that was ravaged by Hurricane Helene. The shocking incident serves as a warning to electric vehicle owners in storm-hit areas. Surveillance footage showed the fire started under the car and spread quickly, engulfing the entire car within a minute. Thick smoke quickly fills the cluttered garage.
The warning comes after Hurricane Helene caused widespread flooding in parts of Florida, North Carolina and other southeastern states. Pinellas County government posted surveillance video on Facebook Saturday to warn electric vehicle owners of the danger.
“Electric vehicles that are filled with salt water can catch fire. If you have unloaded and left an electric vehicle or golf cart in your garage or under a building and you are unable to access or move it, we want you to let us know,” the county said. said in a Facebook post.
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Officials also urged electric car owners to take precautions to prevent similar incidents. Pinellas County advises people not to charge, drive or store their EVs or e-bikes in their homes or garages. He added that the electric vehicle should be moved 50 feet away from the flammable material and taken to the dealership for inspection.
Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida’s Big Bend region late Thursday as a Category 4 storm, packing winds of 140 mph and causing widespread destruction. As it passed through Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee, Helen uprooted trees. Collapsing houses, causing rivers and streams to overflow, tornadoes and straining dams. At least 93 people have died and millions have lost power due to the powerful hurricane. The New York Post.
President Joe Biden plans to visit areas affected by Hurricane Helene this week, but only if it doesn’t disrupt ongoing rescue and recovery efforts. He assured that his administration is providing all available resources to help the affected states. The American Red Cross has launched a massive relief effort, deploying more than 1,400 disaster workers and opening hundreds of shelters for those affected.
