"This emerging threat has forced local fire departments to divert resources away from hurricane recovery to control and contain these dangerous fires," said Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL). "Car fires from electric vehicles have proven to be extremely dangerous and last for a prolonged period, taking in many cases up to six hours to burn out." (Credit: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM)

(Bloomberg Government) — A Florida senator is calling for action from the Transportation Department and automakers after a series of electric vehicle fires tied to Hurricane Ian.

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