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[Andy H]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-devon-40595537/police-car-explodes-on-dual-carriageway-in-devon

[omegod]

Is that the battery exploding?

[aaronjb]

I wonder if there's a lot of kit in the cars with LiOn battery backup? That would explain an explosion like that..

[Doctor Gollum]

Airbag

[Andy H]

Airbag

+1
If you watch the video it looks more like an airbag deploying than a chemical or battery fire

[STEMO]

Looks less dramatic in the video than the still. Definitely an airbag, I would say.

[pauls]

What caused the fire in the first place to set off the airbag

[Doctor Gollum]

What caused the fire in the first place to set off the airbag

Engine bay wiring fault most likely...

[Viral_Jim]

Engine bay wiring fault most likely...

Is that common on the F11, or are you casting nasturtiums on the plod wiring?

[henryd]

may of been a couple of stun grenades in the glove box 

[Doctor Gollum]

Engine bay wiring fault most likely...

Is that common on the F11, or are you casting nasturtiums on the plod wiring?

They are built as emergency service vehicles... Forces might add the odd trimming/additional goodies, these being fitted locally...

But it's hardly the first F11 plod car to barbecue itself

[Andy H]

The news article said 'According to Devon & Cornwall Police, the BMW 530D suffered a 'mechanical fault' before going up in flames and exploding just after 10am, leaving just an empty shell.'

A diesel leak onto a properly hot turbo would have of got the barbecue started (or a conrod through the block.........)

[biggriffin]

never find a policeman when you need one, were is our resident bmw killing officer jasonm, when needed.

[Lincs Robert]

Engine bay wiring fault most likely...

Is that common on the F11, or are you casting nasturtiums on the plod wiring?

Any installation of kit into a blue light vehicle has to conform to strict rules dictated by a cross Govt dept body. They are supposed to ensure that things are done properly with each installation "type" being logged for audit purposes. Many are fitted with a "run/stop" system which means the driver can jump out & leave it running but it can't be driven away by a passing opportunistic scumbag. These systems interface with the ignition system - but do so with manufacturers approval if correctly installed.

[Andy H]

Engine bay wiring fault most likely...

Is that common on the F11, or are you casting nasturtiums on the plod wiring?

Any installation of kit into a blue light vehicle has to conform to strict rules dictated by a cross Govt dept body. They are supposed to ensure that things are done properly with each installation "type" being logged for audit purposes. Many are fitted with a "run/stop" system which means the driver can jump out & leave it running but it can't be driven away by a passing opportunistic scumbag. These systems interface with the ignition system - but do so with manufacturers approval if correctly installed.

Do you believe in Father Christmas? Owners of ex-plod cars might beg to differ.