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Saltwater floods spark electric vehicle fires in South Jersey
Flooding from saltwater in South Jersey has caused electric vehicles to catch fire, as salt water can short-circuit lithium-ion batteries and trigger combustion. Local fire crews are warning owners of flooded EVs to keep vehicles away from structures and report them to manufacturers, as the risk of delayed ignition can persist days after inundation.
Why now: Recent coastal flooding has damaged electric vehicles and raised safety concerns among residents
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