Hurricane Helene devastated the southeastern United States, killing more than 95 people… and the flooding even created dangerous fire hazards that caused at least one Tesla car to catch fire.
Check out this shocking video… the electric vehicle – manufactured by Elon MuskThe company – was parked inside a garage in Pinellas County, Florida, which was flooded with salt water due to the deadly storm.
Underneath the frame, the white car bursts into flames, and the fire soon spreads, engulfing the entire automobile as smoke fills the messy garage.
Pinellas County officials released the images as a public service announcement to electric car owners after the hurricane hit Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and other states, destroying homes and businesses and knocking out power.
“Electric vehicles that have been flooded with salt water can catch fire,” the post says.
Pinellas County officials warn electric car and bicycle owners not to charge or park their transportation inside homes or garages and to keep their EVs away from anything combustible.
As for the car that was burned to the ground, authorities advised the owner to take it to a dealership to have it inspected before trying to drive it again – although that has probably already been done.
About that, President Biden weighed in on Hurricane Helene, calling it “stunning” and pledging full support from the federal government to all affected states.
