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Saltwater floods spark electric vehicle fires in South Jersey
Saltwater flooding in South Jersey has triggered fires in electric vehicles, as salt water can short-circuit lithium-ion batteries and ignite them, sometimes days after submersion. Local firefighters and officials are warning owners of flooded EVs to keep vehicles away from structures and to have them inspected. The incidents have renewed discussion about EV battery safety during coastal storms and flooding.
Why now: Recent saltwater flooding in the region has caused electric vehicle battery fires, raising safety concerns.
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