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Wildwood House Fire Investigation: How Salt Water Flooded Golf Cart Battery Triggered Fire

Oct 3, 2026
A recent devastating house fire in Wildwood, New Jersey, has sparked a crucial safety warning for shore residents and golf cart owners. Investigators have linked the blaze to an unexpected culprit: salt water flooding mixing with lithium or lead-acid golf cart batteries, triggering a dangerous chemical reaction and subsequent fire.
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