Stations: Some Facts, Some Statistics and Some Prevention Tips!
Gas stations are fire-prone areas, that’s a fact, there is no argument about it!
According to the National Fire Protection Association, every year more than 5000 gas station fires are reported in the US.
These fires cause plenty of damage.
Talking in numbers, on an average, gas station fires cause 48 civilian injuries, 2 civilian deaths, and $20 million in property damage every year.
What types of fires usually occur at gas stations?
The fire breakout patterns at gas stations have continuously varied across the years. There was a time when structure and outside fires were quite common at gas stations. Today, vehicle fires dominate.
Citing the NFPA’s Fires at US Service Stations report:
61% of gas station fire incidents involve vehicle fires;
27% are structure and outside fires;
And the remaining 12% are outside trash fires.
Go buy an EV
Oh, come on now!!!
2 deaths per year?!?
There are over 40,000(!?!) deaths per year from all motor vehicle accidents.
https://www.nsc.org/in-the-newsroom/nsc-statement-on-new-cdc-data-showing-a-rise-in-accidental-death
And you are using the saving of 0.005% of these deaths to justify dumping all gas stations?
Though I think EV's are great (potentially, if their price EVER comes down so the masses can easily afford them).
Find another angle.
This one is beyond lame.



