12 The future is a little more...firey...than I thought it would be. (youtu.be) posted 2 years ago by TheImpossible1 2 years ago by TheImpossible1 +18 / -6 10 comments share 10 comments share save hide report block hide replies
The best part about a lithium battery fire is that it's self-oxidizing (i.e. smothering it with a blanket or foam won't work) and EXTREMELY HOT (>500°C)
I'm honestly considering posting a video on how these fires are put out, it's going to absolutely cripple the fire services.
Sand or specialized foam were the two methods that I was taught when I worked with battery banks years ago. That or flood the room with C02/Halon.
Supposedly, for these vehicle fires, you need a special vehicle with a container on the back filled with foam to place the car in.