[dkrhardy]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

well they are propelled either by high octane fuel or Lipo batteries I think, those batteries can catch on fire while charging.

Time will tell.

LiPo batteries are quite safe, IF HANDLED PROPERLY. There are guidelines for the correct way to store and charge them, that if followed, present no issues. If, for example, they are charged incorrectly or are damaged, they can let out a horrible amount of smoke and possibly catch fire. They are voltage sensitive and if charged at a higher voltage, or charged too fast ............
Don

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by l2ridehd

Seems the fire trucks got there quickly, but then it took way to long to get water on the fire.

Wayyyyyyy to long. Don't those trucks carry a water supply? Could have used that till the hydrant was hooked up and ready to go. Just sayin

[mm1717]

Wow!! terrible attack on this fire, No interior attack with another line, no roof ventilatiion. No good fire tactics used at this fire Wheres the manpower??..Retired FF @ Massachusetts.

[2newyorkers]

Drove pass the address today. House is currently in the process of being rebuilt.

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by 2newyorkers

Drove pass the address today. House is currently in the process of being rebuilt.

We did too, first around 1:15pm where I didn't notice any workers or rafters up, but by the time we returned about 45 minutes ago, the rafters were up and workers where lying plywood on them. things do seem to be moving fairly rapidly now on the reconstruction.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by mm1717

Wow!! terrible attack on this fire, No interior attack with another line, no roof ventilatiion. No good fire tactics used at this fire Wheres the manpower??..Retired FF @ Massachusetts.

He would probably be glad to discuss how it was done and answer your questions.
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[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by skyguy79

We did too, first around 1:15pm where I didn't notice any workers or rafters up, but by the time we returned about 45 minutes ago, the rafters were up and workers where lying plywood on them. things do seem to be moving fairly rapidly now on the reconstruction.

I'd bet they will never completely get rid of the smell from the fire.

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by BobnBev

I'd bet they will never completely get rid of the smell from the fire.

They completely gutted the place down to and including some of the bare bones. I don't think there was anything left to the place to hold any smoke smell!

[kbace6]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

well they are propelled either by high octane fuel or Lipo batteries I think, those batteries can catch on fire while charging.

Time will tell.

Any and all battery chemistry type can catch on fire if they go into an overcharge state when charging. Typically due to a faulty charger or charger setting. But some chemistries are inherently safer than others.