I carry a big powder extinguisher in my car, isn't it law in some countries (Belgium?)
Seen this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_5jGs3-dpQ&feature=player_embedded
Feel sorry for the guy, and if was outside my house, i would of had buckets of water and possibly a hose on it
Not filming it to put on youtube
Feel sorry for the guy, best bit is how people rushed to help him, good video to demonstrate how you should always carry a fire extinguisher on board
Ditto what a twat
Oh look a man in distress..where's me iphone
I have now.
Always carry a fire extinguisher.
Someone respond to the last comment on YouTube please
I carry a big powder extinguisher in my car, isn't it law in some countries (Belgium?)
Ive left my comments;
"@bilbie121 - I agree mate. What a tosser. Glad to hear its all working out ok though."
I carry two extinguishers and yes it is law in France. Not sure if this extends to Germany and Belgium, but i should think it does. Either way, we
have to drive through france to get there unless you catch a longer ferry!!
[Edited on 9-10-11 by MakeEverything]
I have 3 cars, each one has a fire extinguisher on board, I cannot imagine that none of the passing cars did not have an extinguisher, just no one willing to help - modern society
In my opinion one of the worst things ever to be allowed on the internet is youtube commenting. yes really.
For what its worth; if you do ever get a fire in your air filters I suggest, if it can be done safely, try to get the bonnet off as quickly as possible to release the heat before the fire spreads.
I once had an air-filter fire - there was a pop as it spit back through the carb , it cut out and wouldnt re-start .
Then I noticed white smoke coming out around the front wheels - I popped the bonnet to find my foam air filter had become a smoke bomb 
Luckily it was one of those pop-on ITG ones , so I pulled it straight off - and it burst into flames in my hand !
I stamped it out on the ground , re-fitted it - and carried on as if nothing had happened 
All this while the car behind me at the junction just blew his horn cuz I was blocking the road..................
It's pretty sad how some idiot thinks of Youtube before help
The bloke filming is a complete arse hole! And out of all those cars that drove past, not one of them had a fire extinguisher?............... What is the matter with people these days...... really!
In Greece it is Mandatory to carry a fire ext, a first aid kit and High vis. triangle.
I also carry 2 Hi Vis. vests, one bulb of each type, bottle of de-ionised water, flashlight and car cover.
[Edited on 9/10/11 by l0rd]
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Originally posted by balidey
In my opinion one of the worst things ever to be allowed on the internet is youtube commenting. yes really.
However I have just left my first ever comment My Mrs has let rip on there now I've not got an account but feel like signing up just to leave a comment!
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Originally posted by 40inches
I agree, it's amazing how many richard heads are out there
I think the guy has a bit of a LIFT fetish !
I once stopped at a vehicle fire. Blasted it with £50 worth of extinguisher. The bloke said "phew, that was close!", got in his car and drove off...
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Originally posted by MakeEverything
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Originally posted by 40inches
I agree, it's amazing how many richard heads are out there
Oi.....
Looks like there was an attempt to put the fire out using a powder extinguisher (white powder on the road and bonnet)
Probably too small.
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Originally posted by Ben_Copeland
I think the guy has a bit of a LIFT fetish !
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Originally posted by gottabedone
It's pretty sad how some idiot thinks of Youtube before help
why would anyone want to stick that on youtube if that was my car and someone was recording it burn id probably give them a good pating
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Originally posted by 40inches
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Originally posted by MakeEverything
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Originally posted by 40inches
I agree, it's amazing how many richard heads are out there
Oi.....
Oooops!
doesnt 40 inches get in your eyes?
People not having extinguishers in their cars is one thing but surely you'd have to be crazy to not try and put out a fire right next to your house?
Sadly, that's nothing!
There are hundreds of vids of on the net of people obviously injured and dying and NO-ONE stopping to help.
And all the while some arse is doing nothing other than filming it on his mobile camera just so he can put it up on YouTube / Liveleak for other
idiots to make inane and obscene comment about the poor blighters!