Fire deaths resulting from motor vehicle accidents are estimated at 650 to 750 annually. Motor vehicles are constructed with a variety of synthetic and often flammable materials, that burn very hot and produce harmful gases. Gasoline and other flammable fluids are also present. Some parts of a vehicle can burst or explode when heated by a fire, sending debris a great distance. These are precisely why firefighters wear full protective gear and breathing apparatus when confronting a vehicle fire. Without this type of protection the average citizen is very vulnerable to serious injuries or worse.
With today's new vehicle designs that include Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), reinforced safety glass and other improved features, there are a few things you need to know:
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