What Causes Most Roadside Fires? Not What You Think - Greenwood Boundary Creek Times
BC Wildfire Service says vehicles caused 3.8% of human-caused fires each year, far more than discarded smoking materials at 0.8%.
- According to the BC Wildfire Service, vehicles cause 3.8% of human-caused fires annually, significantly outpacing the 0.8% attributed to discarded smoking materials, contrary to common roadside fire assumptions.
- Mechanical failures and overloading often trigger roadside fires, with Ashcroft Fire Rescue Chief Josh White attributing ignitions to "so many things" like worn brakes grinding steel on steel or dragging exhaust systems creating sparks.
- Drivers can reduce ignition risks by following three steps White recommends: regular vehicle servicing, respecting weight capacity limits, and carrying a working fire extinguisher to knock down small fires at their onset.
- Calling 911 immediately is crucial for motorists spotting roadside fires, White emphasizes, as emergency services prefer 10 calls over none to ensure rapid suppression before flames spread.
- High summer temperatures in the Southern Interior exacerbate vehicle fire risks, with asphalt temperatures reaching 80 to 100 C when air temperatures hit 35 to 40 C, especially when vehicles are overloaded.
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