International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Issues Alert for Handling E85 Fuel
Summary
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), fires involving E85 should be treated differently than traditional gasoline fires because E85 is a polar/water-miscible flammable liquid. E85 is highly flammable, and will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. The DOT recommends following Guide 127 in the 2004 Emergency Response Guidebook.
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