Lol, I'm saying this as a firefighter. I've attended a couple of dozen vehicle fires in my time, and not once has the vehicle been in a salvageable state by the time we arrive. Unless it catches fire in front of a permanent-crew station, it will be ruined by the time anyone arrives.

Whether it takes 30 minutes or an hour to make things safe after the fact is a negligible concern.

[–] eureka@aussie.zone 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

I ask out of ignorance: is there much difference to how quick the ignition tends to be? I've seen lithium battery explosions from laptops but fee (non-Hollywood) car explosions.

[–] Longpork3@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 week ago

Not a clue to be honest. My experience is all from turning up to deal with cars that are already well involved.

Only thing I will say is that Hollywood car explosions are a myth. Fuel tanks will flare off, but don't actually explode(with the exception of LPG in rare circumstances where the pressure relief fails). Tyres do explode, but aren't a major hazard unless you're within a metre or two of them when they do.

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