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[The Secret Firefighter UK @TheSecretFF999]

2 firefighters were injured last week in Germany, and a motorway closed for several hours following a fire at a BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) facility.

The fire continued for around 10 hours, forcing the closure of the nearby A31 motorway due to heavy fire gasses (smoke), and also impacted many local residents.

Unfortunately early reports indicate the injuries may have been preventable and were caused when firefighters opened the door to the BESS, remember when we see what we believe to be fire gasses at these facilities, there’s a high likelihood it’s actually a vapour cloud, the vapour cloud will be highly toxic, highly flammable and also highly explosive.

Opening doors on these facilities not only exposes us to significant heat and flames, it also has a high risk of a potential deflagration or vapour cloud ignition/explosion.

When more details come out and we understand what further learning can be obtained, I’ll try to post an update.

Video Credit: NDR

[K'eex Rescue Team @keexrescue]

El país en el que vivimos! Con las máximas compañeros!

[Animal Político @Pajaropolitico]

🔴"Que vaya Latinus ahí o que vayan los derechos humanos", dijo entre risas @lopezobrador_ tras ser cuestionado por el asesinato de dos paramédicos durante un ataque a tres ambulancias en Celaya, Guanajuato.

[The Secret Firefighter UK @TheSecretFF999]

A closer look at yesterday’s incident from Clark Memorial Bridge connecting Kentucky and Indiana! 👏

[Fire Safety Research Institute @FSRI_org]

Tune into the live stream today to see Steve Kerber and @DrLoriUSFA from @usfire talk to Congress about risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and recommendations for mitigating these risks. https://t.co/2jPcp1R3Qk

[World Rescue Org @WorldRescueOrg]

The WRO announces the appointment of 3 Dep Extrication Leads, Carlos Amaro, Julius Fleischman & Paul Hamer All bring considerable knowledge & experience to the WRO. They will continue the development of Standards, Assessing, and other key areas. Welcome to you all.

[Fire Engineering @fireengineering]

Multiple crews worked for about two hours to extricate a driver who was heavily entrapped in a tanker truck that had plunged 75 feet down an embankment in #Pennsylvania.

https://t.co/7W3PFJ4a7w

[Fire Engineering @fireengineering]

Learn how the Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department and its regional partners have developed standard operating procedures for battery energy storage systems (BESS).

https://t.co/oEMxBQ0Csr

[𝙵𝚒𝚛𝚎 & 𝙳𝚞𝚝𝚢 🔥 @DutyFire]

🚗 Los Tesla están hechos de otra pasta!

Sus cristales laterales están fabricados con un material patentado muy parecido al laminado, este tipo de medidas no sirven💥

Abajo la diferencia entre ambos cristales 👇🏼

[Billy Goldfeder @BillyGoldfeder]

Firefighters use 36,000 gallons of water to put out 1 Tesla on Christmas
https://t.co/5aEGbkbbtm @FSRI_org @IAFC_SHS @IAFFofficial @ProFFofAlabama @Tesla @NFPA @NVFC @IAFCFLSS @NAofSFM @usfire #Tesla #Lithiumion #firefighters

[Fire Safety Research Institute @FSRI_org]

As lithium-ion devices become more popular, FSRI is working to bring awareness to the risks associated with them. Find out more about ways to keep your family safe with our “Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety” PSA. #BatteryFireSafety #Batteries

[Fire Safety Research Institute @FSRI_org]

Asking for a gift powered by lithium-ion batteries this holiday? Watch this CBS clip featuring tips from our latest battery safety campaign on ways to minimize risks associated with lithium-ion batteries.
https://t.co/U3vvEWB6Mv #BatteryFireSafety #Batteries

[The Secret Firefighter UK @TheSecretFF999]

Incident in Belgium on the 30th of October 2023 with another near miss involving a lithium battery (this one was a Hybrid Vehicle with Lithium Battery involved).

This is why I’m a big advocate of further training, and national guidance on this subject, not because I’m against EV’s but because I’m against crews not being aware of risks present.

If we arrive at a vehicle like this, our primary focus needs to be on the potential for a vapour cloud explosion, vapour cloud ignition or battery explosion as that will be our primary risk.

If safe to do so, one of the best tactics can often (if ignition or thermal event is present) be to allow a controlled burn, also remember TICs can be great for identifying potential issues with an EV battery, however the vapour cloud can prevent the TIC from being effective (Gas Detectors also great prior to thermal event to detect early stages).

Whilst these types of events with cars are extremely rare, they are happening more and more frequently with light electric vehicles such as e-bikes and e-scooters etc.

For more information on this type of incident, there’s some great resources available on https://t.co/gpjtKy8plc or by searching Professor Paul Christensen on YouTube.

Video Credit: Brandweer Gent, Fire Department of Ghent

[Fire Safety Research Institute @FSRI_org]

Watch FSRI’s new PSA to learn about the potential dangers of lithium-ion battery-powered devices and how you can Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety to prevent fires and protect your loved ones. For more tips, visit https://t.co/EmDxqkza4x. #BatteryFireSafety @FDNY @ATFHQ @USfire

[Fire Safety Research Institute @FSRI_org]

FSRI is launching the new “Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety” campaign this month! Check out https://t.co/EmDxqkza4x to learn more about #lithiumionbattery powered device risks and actions you can take to be battery safe. Additional resources coming soon! #BatteryFireSafety

[APRAT ESPAÑA @APRATSPAIN1]

#wrc2023lanzarote @WorldRescueOrg @CabildoLZ @emergenciaslz #Extrication #Trauma

Video resumen del Encuentro

https://t.co/R4AivoJdzy

[APRAT ESPAÑA @APRATSPAIN1]

Documento de nuestro compañero, Sargento del servicio de Bomberos de Sevilla ANTONIO CAMBRÓN GONZÁLEZ, impulsor del #ENRAT2023, sobre intervenciones en accidentes de tráfico con autobuses. Junto con su compañero JULIÁN FERNÁNDEZ BERMEJO
Muchísimas gracias.
https://t.co/gRntqVvgYf

[Fire Engineering @fireengineering]

The fire service is underprepared for upcoming events regarding thermal runaway batteries. Now’s the time to get prepared, says Tim Pillsworth.

https://t.co/YAYlfkZWmb

[The Secret Firefighter UK @TheSecretFF999]

Update: New video on the Tesla which went into the water in Florida earlier in the week whilst towing a jet ski.

[The Secret Firefighter UK @TheSecretFF999]

Nissan Leaf in Thermal Runaway at Nissan Americas HQ in Franklin, Tennessee.