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Saltwater floods spark electric vehicle fires in South Jersey
Flooding from saltwater in South Jersey is causing electric vehicles to catch fire, as saltwater can short-circuit lithium-ion batteries and ignite blazes. Local officials are warning residents to move flooded EVs away from homes and garages. The incidents have raised fresh concerns about EV battery safety after coastal storms and tidal flooding hit the region.
Why now: Recent coastal flooding in South Jersey has led to EV battery fires, prompting safety warnings.
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