Tesla Bursts Into Flames After Hurricane Helene, Florida Officials Warn of EV Risks

A Tesla caught fire inside a flooded garage in Florida after Hurricane Helene. The fire engulfed the car within a minute, according to video footage. Pinellas County officials warned electric car and bike owners to keep their vehicles away from combustible materials and have them inspected after the storm. The hurricane, which caused devastating damage across several southeastern states, left over 2 million people without power and claimed at least ninety-one lives, with more casualties expected.