Car bursts into flames inside garage - GIF

[NeiljohnUK]

Even with the wrong type of fire extinguisher it helps to know where they are instead of having to run all over the shop to find one. Spraying at the source first is part of fire and safety training. The poor kid in the shorts and t shirt seemed to be totally lost

It is with foam, looked like a CO2 and all it does, as seen, is spread the fuel and flames further faster. Still at least it wasn't a 'Dutch oven' fire:

[hemmjo]

It is with foam, looked like a CO2 and all it does, as seen, is spread the fuel and flames further faster. Still at least it wasn't a 'Dutch oven' fire:

Just like all tools, you need the correct tool for the job and you need to know how to use it.

CO2 works very well for very specific types of fires. NOT good for big fires that are spreading rapidly. Not good for fires in paper, wood, or mixed materials like furnature, etc.

The CO2 works best on burning liquids especially if they are in a relatively contained space. They are perfect in a work shop where you are working with fuels etc.


And NO, we are not prepared for the EV fires, or for charging them or for disposal of the waste, we are just not ready for it.