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Researchers from the Fire Rescue Safety Institute look at the effectiveness of water application on electric vehicles

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NORTHBROOK, Ill. — FSRI researchers are studying the effectiveness of water suppression on EV fires. Findings from these experiments, combined with previous EV fire behavior analyses, will inform future tactics and training for safer, more effective firefighting strategies.

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