Tesla Catches Fire in a Flooded Garage During Hurricane Helene, Video Goes Viral

Viral Video: A Tesla caught fire in a flooded garage during Hurricane Helene, the entire video caught on CCTV camera is now going viral on various social media platforms. 

Pinellas County officials released a CCTV footage of the incident, which shows the fire starting underneath the car and quickly engulfing it. The garage was filled with smoke, and the car was completely destroyed.

Tesla Fire Amid Hurricane Helene

As residents of the Tampa Bay area begin to return home following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, local officials are urging caution for those who own electric vehicles.

A video released by Pinellas County Government on Saturday shows a Tesla that caught fire inside a flooded garage. This incident has prompted officials to warn that electric vehicles exposed to saltwater can pose a fire hazard.

"If your electric vehicle or golf cart was left in a garage or under a building during the hurricane and has been affected by flooding, please notify us immediately," the county stated in a social media post.

Tesla Catches Fire in Flooded Garage During Hurricane Helene

Netizens React to Tesla Fire Video:

One user wrote, 'I think I'll hold on to my petrol car a wee bit longer.' Another viewer says, ‘I own the same car in California after seeing this video definitely not purchasing another one our transporting it to Florida. They need to put out a safety recall to all Tesla’s vehicles.’

Hurricane Helene's Devastating Impact

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 4 storm, bringing destructive winds and torrential rain. The storm's path extended through Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee, causing widespread damage, including uprooted trees, damaged homes, and flooding.

The hurricane's impact has been severe, resulting in at least 52 fatalities and leaving millions without power.

Officials are warning electric vehicle owners to be cautious during hurricanes and to keep their vehicles away from combustible materials. They also advise having EVs inspected before driving after the storm.