Between 1980 and 2008, structure fires, and outdoor/other fires at service stations dropped by 70%, each. Vehicle fires at these properties increased steadily until the late 1990s, and declined through the 2000s. Even with the recent decline, vehicle fires were still 29% higher in 2008 than they were in 1980.”
“An estimated 7,400 fires and explosions occurred at public service stations per year from 1994 through 1998. That means that, on average, one in every 13 service stations experienced a fire. These 7,400 fires caused an annual average of two civilian deaths, 70 civilian injuries and $18 million in property damage.
Of those 7,400 fires, nearly two-thirds (4,620) involved vehicles. Vehicle fires led to an annual average of one civilian death, 37 civilian injuries and $7.7 million in property damage.
Mechanical or electrical problems caused three out of four vehicle fires at public service stations. “
I haven’t seen one of these fires and know no-one else that has so I guess that means they just do not exist, haven’t happened and they are just lying…
it is absolutely silly to believe it doesn’t happen just because you have never heard of it or read about it on RV.net or even through an internet search…
