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Florida family escape blaze after flames erupt from Tesla following Hurricane Helene storm surge

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A family in Siesta Key, Florida, survived Hurricane Helene but narrowly escaped a dangerous fire that broke out in their home after their Tesla Model X Plaid exploded in the garage.

The Hodges family was asleep when two of their grandchildren, still awake past midnight, heard strange popping noises. They went to investigate and were met with a terrifying sight—a fireball erupting from the garage where the Tesla was parked. The electric vehicle's battery had ignited after being exposed to saltwater from the storm surge.

As fire alarms rang out, the family rushed to safety, escaping the blaze that engulfed the car and the garage in under a minute. Fortunately, no one was injured.

The incident highlights concerns about electric vehicles and storm-related water damage, as experts continue to examine the risks posed by submerged EV batteries.

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