Mini Cooper: They _DO_ catch on fire (and set your house on fire too!)

[kayakteddy]

I do not know what the interior of a Mini Cooper consists of, but I have seen the effects of water on burning magnesium. Dangerous fires to fight.

[BMWg84]

My Mini Cooper S R53 caught fire in 2010. I called BMW North America and they literally told me 'sorry, we know nothing about spontaneous engine fires". It's the power steering pump that shorts

[hmstewart81]

My cooper R56 Caught on fire in Florida today. No clue as to what happen.

[sakezebaki]

@MartyTate76 Actually, he was a lieutenant in the air force that lives in Grass Valley. He was stationed in Tennessee for awhile. He spent all day in Carmel surfing and was driving back home that niight. His surfboard was mounted on the roof and it practically incinerated into thin air.

[sjfdmicp]

That is the crew from Engine # 18 A shift . San Jose Fire Department.

[Daymond42]

@sjfdmicp They are brave men. Now, I know they're just doing their thing.. but still.

[bubbletape]

u should put a sign in front of the house saying "No burning cars"

[tonyringtail]

those explosions aren't from fireworks... they're from the magnesium thats in some of the components of the car. it'll literally explode when water is put on it.

[lonewolfzeta]

@tonyringtail Finally, someone that knows what they are talking about.

[Daymond42]

Y'know, Brokken? I used to want a Mini Cooper.

.... I don't think I want one anymore.

[Ishiga21]

OMG guys Bless you. Firemen are deserving of every bit of my respect.