Ethanol and fire fighting

[John K]

An article in the paper today discusses the problem of fighting ethanol fires. Seems foam used on gasoline is not effective and alcohol cuts it, the foam needed for ethanol is 30% more expensive and in short supply. As tankers transport ethanol around the country the problem grows. Interesting.

 

[John K]

Don't have a link to the article, I think it was associated press. Google 'ethanol fire fighting' and you get stuff like this-

http://www.fireworld.com/ifw_articles/ethanol_07.php