Fighting modern vehicle fires is more and more challenging as cars get lighter and more fuel efficient. Today's cars represent multiple classes of fires: Class A (tires, fabrics, plastics), Class B (fuel), Class C (lithium-ion batteries in hybrid and electric cars) and Class D (magnesium, titanium, aluminum and lithium). The firefighter must be very aware [...]The post Firefighting Hybrid and Electric Car Fires appeared first on Hazard Control Technologies.
