Event Brief
Tesla Model S explosion destroys Florida home, dog killed
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 25, 2026 at 4:11 PM ET
Summary: A federal lawsuit says a Tesla Model S exploded in a Florida garage after the vehicle’s battery system was exposed to saltwater during Hurricane Helene. The fire destroyed a 5,400-square-foot home, and the family’s dog was killed, court filings state.
WHO: Michael Murphy’s family; Tampa Bay auto dealer Michael Murphy
WHAT: Tesla Model S battery fire and explosion destroyed a family home; dog killed
WHEN: Sep 25, 2026 at 3:33 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: The battery system was exposed to saltwater during Hurricane Helene, leading to the fire and explosion.
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