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Old 08-15-2012, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by justjim View Post
Good friend in St. Charles 2 years ago his neighbor had same thing happen in his garage. It melted my friends siding too. It was determined something to do with the electric cart that was plug in the garage and fire spread-----neighbor wasn't home. House had to be completely rebuilt.
Batteries emit hydrogen gas while being charged. If the garage is vented, the hydrogen gas will escape through the attic. If it isn't vented, it will be trapped in the garage.
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