According to the NFPA, there are on average 152,000 car fires per year resulting in 209 fatalities. That represents 10% of all fires in the United States. Car

According to the NFPA, there are on average 152,000 car fires per year resulting in 209 fatalities. That represents 10% of all fires in the United States. Car fires aren't newsworthy, because they happen all the time. A car's engine bay is full of scalding hot parts and highly flammable liquid. All it takes for a car to turn into a fireball is a small fuel leak. A small electrical fire can quickly become catastrophic. http://www.nfpa.org/public-education/by-topic/property-type-and-vehicles/vehicles http://www.nfpa.org/public-education/by-topic/property-type-...