TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Rising flood waters were among the several concerns for residents along the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Helene sent several feet of storm surge rushing through neighborhoods on Thursday.

While water inside homes causes many concerns for residents, the biggest concern of all is water sparking fires.

An incredible video shared by WFLA viewer Kristin Antonello shows people using a boat motor to spray water in an attempt to extinguish the blaze.

House and car fires pose a threat following hurricanes as the saltwater can saturate wiring and outlets. Residents affected by flood waters are urged to keep their power off until it is safe to turn it back on as power surges.

Electric vehicles are incredibly prone to sparking fires after being flooded in saltwater. In Pinellas County, officials urged residents who own electric vehicles to stay vigilant when assessing damage.

The Pinellas County Government posted a video of a flooded Tesla that caught fire inside a homeowner’s garage over the weekend. The video showed the vehicle go up in flames as water surrounded its base.

How common are EV fires after flooding?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been researching this problem since it was first seen after Hurricane Sandy struck the Northeast in 2012. But no one seems to have detailed statistics on just how often this happens.

These fires do seem to be linked specifically to saltwater because salt can conduct electricity. Similar problems haven’t been reported after freshwater flooding in California that was driven by heavy rains early this year.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.