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SUV bursts into flames after driver parks it on pile of leaves, Illinois officials say (news.yahoo.com)

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The fire department said drivers should not park over leaves.

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[–] Rhaedas@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Anyone who has worked on the underside of a recently run car knows how hot the exhaust system gets. Second degree burn levels. I had heard decades before as a new driver not to ever park in places with high grass for this reason, and a dry leaf pile would be far more combustible.

[–] wrath_of_grunge@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

just want to throw this link about other stories of cops starting fires with their cars. i was looking for a particular video, but i couldn't find it because of all the other videos of it happening.

[–] Montagge@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Catalytic converters are 500-800F, and leaves combust around 750F I think