Electric vehicles catch fire in Helene flooding

Helene brought flooding to several states in the eastern US. Fire crews have dealt with several fires in connection to electric cars in the flooding.

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[alexalex]

I'm surprised someone was allowed to report this.

[angelamalek]

How much carbon emissions did that EV fire put out? For shame!

[DanielIvan]

That’s hazardous toxic waste now!! EV’s are horrible for the environment.

[phil-l]

Salt water is much more conductive than normal tap or fresh water

Those cars are going to become un insurable

[Romeo_Mar]

And they want to ban gas for these 🤦‍♂️ stupid politicians

[Broofsticles]

The smoke from burning EVs is environmentally friendly.

[TexasRanger-bj]

That's why I never park next to my co worker's Tesla. When he park next to my spot, I move far far away.

[pazlibertad]

So that's the green new deal...? Yep... very "reliable and safe"...

[lewisjulian]

Is this information disclosed to buyers?

[SandcastleDreams]

They don't need to be powered on to blow up!

[vallee]

The more we learn about electric vehicles, the worse they appear.

[katiesioux]

Geezzzz its always something with those stupid cars

[Maxchall]

Remember that the battery cost twelve thousand dollars to replace we not ready for this in our country I will never pay one I want a choice to drive the car of my choice 😱

[frackit]

Nobody thought of saltwater and flooding with EV’s 🤦‍♂️

[chaos]

Just another reason to leave your garage unattached, we had a car catch on fire that destroyed our garage, the house was left intact. PS: it was a gasoline powered car

[jazziez]

So electric lawnmowers and other electric equip in garage must come out too

[QuackrWackrCrackrJackr]

Electricity & water don't mix. Including lithium batteries.. moisture IS WATER

[sharondavenport]

THIS IS EXACTLY WHY YOU DO NOT DRIVE AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE!! THERE HAS NOT EVEN BEEN ENOUGH SAFETY TESTING ON HOW THEY WILL RESPOND TO DIFFERENT CLIMATE SITUATIONS!! LOOK AT HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE DIED JUST BECAUSE OF BATTERIES BLOWING UP?!!

[darrylelkins]

Why in the hell do we have these trash vehicles in this they be a pawn for the elimination of personal car ownership?

[stainedglass]

How are electric vehicles benefical..? If water can ignite them, nothing can extinguish the flames . why have them..