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FWIW as a volunteer first responder, magnesium fires (that's what the dash is made from these days in most of your vehicles, electric or non) are extremely dang
by jcpham 10y ago
FWIW as a volunteer first responder, magnesium fires (that's what the dash is made from these days in most of your vehicles, electric or non) are extremely dangerous to spray water on. It goes boom, it shoots sparks, it's frightening to witness.
I'd recommend a dry fire extinguisher or potentially a foaming agent, but the last thing you want to do if you value your life is send burning white hot magnesium embers flying with a high pressure water hose.
Tesla's mileage must vary obviously or they've never sprayed water on a magnesium fire.