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This is CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis.

According to local first responders, last night we had two houses burn down due to an EV that caught on fire.

Started in one garage - burned down that house - burned down the house next to it.

These EV’s, once they catch on fire, all you can do is let them burn to the ground.

We need a partnership - we need private sector solutions on how to deal with this.

Our first responders are being put in harm’s way.

And then people’s personal homes, that may have survived the storm, are now being burned down due to the complications of a compromised system inside these EVs, due to lithium batteries and saltwater surge, that took place from Hurricane Ian.

So please - if you are a Tesla, Rivian, General Motors - you name it. Please reach out to me personally, I’m happy to help facilitate these meetings.

I’m available at jimmy.patronis@myfloridacfo.com or you can find me on Twitter at @JimmyPatronis. 

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About CFO Jimmy Patronis 
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and X (@FLDFS).