Vehicle Burst Into Flames After Collision Involving Two MTA Police Cars

fyi - fire fighter here... cars generally do not explode when they catch fire, like the movies would have you believe. That being said, in really hot fires, the batteries can sometimes explode, which is why, when the engine compartment is on fire, you'll see firefighters approaching from an angle, and not straight at the front of the car. So if your engine is ever on fire and you're waiting for the fire department to arrive, it's safest to stand behind and at an angle, at least 20 yards away. The tires may blow up as well... but the tires exploding is more of a scary loud bang, and rarely hurts anyone. Anywho, thought I'd share that in case anyone was curious, or maybe this info can help you stay safe.

peacenotwarJul 23 at 5:31 AM

Thanks for the info

They were both probably texting and driving on their lil computers

justenough4oneMar 29 at 2:51 PM

👀

They’re blocking off Fayette at park Ave. please do not travel west on Fayette towards Howard as it will be blocked

BaltimoreUser258937004Mar 29 at 12:36 PM

We@OrionsBelt I just drove past this I hope everyone is ok

charnita u gotta hold still

u_sho_iz_uglyMar 29 at 1:51 PM

@BaltimoreUser381762029 ‼️🤣🤣🤣🤣

fyi - fire fighter here... cars generally do not explode when they catch fire, like the movies would have you believe. That being said, in really hot fires, the batteries can sometimes explode, which is why, when the engine compartment is on fire, you'll see firefighters approaching from an angle, and not straight at the front of the car. So if your engine is ever on fire and you're waiting for the fire department to arrive, it's safest to stand behind and at an angle, at least 20 yards away. The tires may blow up as well... but the tires exploding is more of a scary loud bang, and rarely hurts anyone. Anywho, thought I'd share that in case anyone was curious, or maybe this info can help you stay safe.

peacenotwarJul 23 at 5:31 AM

Thanks for the info

They were both probably texting and driving on their lil computers

justenough4oneMar 29 at 2:51 PM

👀

They’re blocking off Fayette at park Ave. please do not travel west on Fayette towards Howard as it will be blocked

BaltimoreUser258937004Mar 29 at 12:36 PM

We@OrionsBelt I just drove past this I hope everyone is ok

charnita u gotta hold still

u_sho_iz_uglyMar 29 at 1:51 PM

@BaltimoreUser381762029 ‼️🤣🤣🤣🤣

fyi - fire fighter here... cars generally do not explode when they catch fire, like the movies would have you believe. That being said, in really hot fires, the batteries can sometimes explode, which is why, when the engine compartment is on fire, you'll see firefighters approaching from an angle, and not straight at the front of the car. So if your engine is ever on fire and you're waiting for the fire department to arrive, it's safest to stand behind and at an angle, at least 20 yards away. The tires may blow up as well... but the tires exploding is more of a scary loud bang, and rarely hurts anyone. Anywho, thought I'd share that in case anyone was curious, or maybe this info can help you stay safe.

peacenotwarJul 23 at 5:31 AM

Thanks for the info

They were both probably texting and driving on their lil computers

justenough4oneMar 29 at 2:51 PM

👀

They’re blocking off Fayette at park Ave. please do not travel west on Fayette towards Howard as it will be blocked

BaltimoreUser258937004Mar 29 at 12:36 PM

We@OrionsBelt I just drove past this I hope everyone is ok

charnita u gotta hold still

u_sho_iz_uglyMar 29 at 1:51 PM

@BaltimoreUser381762029 ‼️🤣🤣🤣🤣

fyi - fire fighter here... cars generally do not explode when they catch fire, like the movies would have you believe. That being said, in really hot fires, the batteries can sometimes explode, which is why, when the engine compartment is on fire, you'll see firefighters approaching from an angle, and not straight at the front of the car. So if your engine is ever on fire and you're waiting for the fire department to arrive, it's safest to stand behind and at an angle, at least 20 yards away. The tires may blow up as well... but the tires exploding is more of a scary loud bang, and rarely hurts anyone. Anywho, thought I'd share that in case anyone was curious, or maybe this info can help you stay safe.

peacenotwarJul 23 at 5:31 AM

Thanks for the info

They were both probably texting and driving on their lil computers

justenough4oneMar 29 at 2:51 PM

👀

They’re blocking off Fayette at park Ave. please do not travel west on Fayette towards Howard as it will be blocked

BaltimoreUser258937004Mar 29 at 12:36 PM

We@OrionsBelt I just drove past this I hope everyone is ok

charnita u gotta hold still

u_sho_iz_uglyMar 29 at 1:51 PM

@BaltimoreUser381762029 ‼️🤣🤣🤣🤣

fyi - fire fighter here... cars generally do not explode when they catch fire, like the movies would have you believe. That being said, in really hot fires, the batteries can sometimes explode, which is why, when the engine compartment is on fire, you'll see firefighters approaching from an angle, and not straight at the front of the car. So if your engine is ever on fire and you're waiting for the fire department to arrive, it's safest to stand behind and at an angle, at least 20 yards away. The tires may blow up as well... but the tires exploding is more of a scary loud bang, and rarely hurts anyone. Anywho, thought I'd share that in case anyone was curious, or maybe this info can help you stay safe.

peacenotwarJul 23 at 5:31 AM

Thanks for the info

They were both probably texting and driving on their lil computers

justenough4oneMar 29 at 2:51 PM

👀

They’re blocking off Fayette at park Ave. please do not travel west on Fayette towards Howard as it will be blocked

BaltimoreUser258937004Mar 29 at 12:36 PM

We@OrionsBelt I just drove past this I hope everyone is ok

charnita u gotta hold still

u_sho_iz_uglyMar 29 at 1:51 PM

@BaltimoreUser381762029 ‼️🤣🤣🤣🤣