Hurricane Helene recently hit the US, causing around 91 deaths in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Virginia states. Amid this, a video shared online by Florida officials showed a Tesla EV catching fire during Hurricane Helene. Florida's Pinellas County Government shared a Facebook post with a video showing an electric vehicle by Elon Musk's company burning into flames at a flooded garage in the state. The officials said EVs flooded in saltwater could catch fire and shared guidelines to avoid such accidents. The  Pinellas country's government post said that the individuals should not charge, drive or otherwise store their EVs or E-bikes in their homes or garages. It said that the electric vehicle should be moved 50 feet away from combustible material and towed to a dealership for inspection. EV Fire Concerns: Despite Public Concerns Over Electric Vehicle Catching Fire, South Korean Automakers Debunk It As Myth, Push Forward With New Launches.

Tesla Caught on Fire at Flooded Garage in Florida’s Pinellas County After Hurricane Helene, Watch Video:

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