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Bristol Series – Chariots on Fire: Common Causes of Vehicle Fires

  • Principal Associate
  • 02.11.2023
  • Principal Associate

Luke discusses vehicle fires that involve combustible fluids and materials, as well as other causes such as mechanical failure, electrical faults, and frictional heating.

The presentation will also include a review of vehicle fire statistics, a look at emerging technologies, and some interesting case studies.

A car on fire

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