From the VPSD October, 2023 monthly report
On Friday September 30, 2023, VPSD responded to reports of a golf cart fire in Brownwood in the
vicinity of City Fire. Upon arrival, Ladder 45 found one fully involved golf cart, parked amidst several
others on the street. The fuel cell (gas tank) on the golf cart that was on fire ruptured, causing the fuel to
ignite resulting in a "running" fire draining in the gutter towards the other nearby golf carts. This fire
extension led to damage of two additional golf carts. Due to the rapid response time and actions of Ladder
45, the fire was contained and extinguished prior to spreading any further.
Response time (dispatch to arrival) = 3 minutes and 51 seconds.
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