But it does give a spin on the old term "We've got a blazer!"
https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/paramus/news/firefighters-douse-overnight-freight-train-blaze-in-maywood/859131/
When I was TM at Mt.Clare A Yard in Baltimore we had a car load of 'rags' (baled used textiles) that vandals had lit on fire. BCFD responded, connected one of their engines to a fire hydrant and started pouring water into the box car! Each time the working 'face' of the fire looked to be extinguished and the firemen would peel back that face - underneath the fire was still going. Ultimately we ended up with the entire burned contents of a 40 foot box car on the ground.
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
I've seen rolls of paper burning - they slowly unpeel themselves and burn.
As for trash cars - some have a 2.5" fire hose connection near the top. Just hook up a hose and fill the car up... That's one method being considered for electric vehicle fires...
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
tree68 I've seen rolls of paper burning - they slowly unpeel themselves and burn. As for trash cars - some have a 2.5" fire hose connection near the top. Just hook up a hose and fill the car up... That's one method being considered for electric vehicle fires...
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