Collision Fires

Collision fires have additional fire paths that may be readable with burn pattern interpretation. Broken welds, torn sheet metal, broken windows, deformed or open doors and dislodged components can allow propagation of fire into the vehicle spaces adjoining those where the fire originated, or can allow flame passage from the ground in the event of a pool fire of gasoline. Of course, collision fires also raise the likelihood that spilled automotive fluids will cause or propagate a fire. More information about collision fires can be found in the Collision Fire section of this course.