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Along the Coast: Electric vehicles, salt water can be dangerous mix in storm season

Posted by The Coastal Star on July 30, 2025 at 12:37

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EV battery fires are especially dangerous in a garage where they may spread to the house. Photo provided

By Rich Pollack

Delray Beach Fire Rescue Chief Ronald Martin knows firsthand that electric vehicles and salt water driven by hurricanes don’t mi

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