[NY.SS-Bar9]

If a fire gets to the magnesium support structure behind the dash there’s a good chance the trapped occupants will be barbequed in their five star safety rated car.

Since when is solid magnesium flammable?

[Fred Hayek]

Solid magnesium is indeed flammable. I have seen a video of an F-8U Crusader being shot off the #4 cat when the starboard side wheel came off. The magnesium landing gear strut against the high friction landing deck surface lit up. Fortunately the pilot was able to punt.

[Pikachu_Dad]

I guess you have never, ever put water on a magnesium fire? :)

Yes, it burns.

Yes, it burns even better when we does it with water !!!

[Pikachu_Dad]

Since God made it. Check this video out.

Magnesium Explosion During FD Car Fire Training

2 large magnesium bell housings were placed in the drivers seat. The explosion occurs about 5 minutes into the vehicle burning. No water was applied to create the explosion.

Novacool UEF works on Class D Fires as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D8ZqWUgxM4

[meatloaf]

Lots of things will burn when they get hot enough, Ask a firefighter. BTW, Some are tough to put out.

http://www.firehouse.com/forums/t108983/