(KTLA) — 随着本周南加州沿海地区出现洪水，消防官员正警告居民注意盐水暴露可能带来的危险后果，这种后果涉及电动汽车和其他电池驱动的交通工具。
(KTLA) — Following coastal flooding in Southern California this week, fire officials are warning residents about a potentially dangerous consequence of saltwater exposure involving electric vehicles and other battery-powered transportation.
拉古纳海滩消防部门表示，盐水可能损坏电动汽车、混合动力汽车、电动自行车和电动滑板车中所含的锂离子电池，从而在初次暴露后数天甚至数周内引发火灾。
The Laguna Beach Fire Department said saltwater can damage lithium-ion batteries found in electric vehicles, hybrids, electric bicycles and scooters, potentially triggering fires days or even weeks after the initial exposure.
由于热带风暴瑞秋经过该地区并导致广泛沿海洪水，橙县、河滨县和帝国县的部分地区已发布闪电洪水警报。
Flash flood warnings have been issued for portions of Orange, Riverside and Imperial counties as a result of post-Tropical Storm Rachel moving through the region and bringing widespread coastal flooding.
该风暴已经袭击了沿海社区，包括长滩、新港海滩和马里布，那里的强浪和异常高涨的潮汐导致街道被淹、基础设施受损，并触发了紧急措施。
The storm has already battered coastal communities, including Long Beach, Newport Beach and Malibu, where powerful waves and unusually high tides have flooded streets, damaged infrastructure and prompted emergency measures.
在长滩，由于多处建筑被认定为不适居住，沿海滨步道部分路段的住宅被下达强制疏散令。
In Long Beach, mandatory evacuations were ordered for homes along portions of Seaside Walk after several structures were deemed unsafe to occupy.
在洛杉矶县海岸线，沿海洪水警报一直持续到周日下午3点，预报员警告称，接近8英尺的高潮和5至8英尺的海浪可能导致严重洪水和海滩侵蚀。
Along the Los Angeles County coastline, a coastal flood warning remained in effect until 3 p.m. Sunday, with forecasters warning that high tides approaching 8 feet and surf of 5 to 8 feet could produce significant flooding and beach erosion.
官员警告，即使外观看起来正常运行的车辆，如果洪水到达其电池或电气部件，也可能构成火灾风险。
Officials warned that even vehicles that appear to be operating normally could pose a fire risk if floodwater reached their batteries or electrical components.
怀疑其车辆遭受盐水损坏的居民，包括部分车辆被淹的车主，被建议不要驾驶或充电这些车辆。
Residents who suspect their vehicle sustained saltwater damage, including those whose vehicles were partially submerged, are urged not to drive or charge them.
相反，消防官员建议他们联系保险公司，安排专业拖车服务，并让具备维修电动或混合动力车辆资质的认证机械师对车辆进行检查。
Instead, fire officials recommend contacting their insurance company, arranging for professional towing and having the vehicle inspected by a certified mechanic qualified to service electric or hybrid vehicles.
该警告同样适用于可能暴露在沿海洪水中的电动自行车和电动滑板车。
The warning also applies to e-bikes and electric scooters that may have been exposed to coastal floodwaters.
根据该部门的说法，潜在危险电池的警示信号包括冒烟、嘶嘶声或爆裂声以及异常发热。任何发现这些信号的人应立即远离车辆并拨打911。
According to the department, warning signs of a potentially dangerous battery include smoke, hissing or popping sounds and unusual heat. Anyone noticing those signs should immediately move away from the vehicle and call 911.
官员们警告居民不要尝试移动出现这些警示信号的车辆，或自行试图扑灭电池起火。
Officials cautioned residents against attempting to move a vehicle exhibiting those warning signs or trying to extinguish a battery fire themselves.
该部门强调，危险可能不会立即显现，电池起火可能在洪水退去很久之后才发生。
The department emphasized that the danger may not be immediately apparent, with battery fires potentially occurring long after floodwaters have receded.