O C Diver
Guru
- Joined
- Dec 16, 2010
- Messages
- 12,867
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Slow Hand
- Vessel Make
- Cherubini Independence 45
Accelerant, as with all fuel.
Boats are similar to homes in that most fires are either electrical, started by a cigarette or are kitchen fires, largely from forgotten unattended items. The difference is that boats are more likely to have accelerants on board and the materials and finishes also act as accelerants.
Marinas have risks much like apartment or condo buildings except no walls separating so really more like a big open room with just boats in different parts of the room.
Reason I asked was that clearly gasoline would fall into that category and was surprised that you hadn't included it. Dingy fuel tanks are probably impressive when the fuel releases and starts vaporizing.
Ted