Can fire blankets cause explosions in electric vehicle fires?

Recently, two organizations specializing in fire safety, the Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) and the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), have warned about a potential risk when using fire blankets to extinguish electric vehicle fires. In their experiments, they observed that covering the vehicle with a fire blanket eliminated the flames by cutting off the oxygen supply. However, when batteries are involved, thermal propagation does not stop and continues to generate flammable gases under the blanket. In some cases, this gas accumulation has posed an explosion risk, especially when oxygen is reintroduced into this confined atmosphere.

This warning has raised concerns among professionals who respond to electric vehicle fires. Is it safe to use fire blankets in these types of situations?

TEXFIRE'S FIRE BLANKETS FOR CARS DO ALLOW FOR SAFE INTERVENTION

Texfire's fire blankets for cars are specifically designed for these situations and do not present the risk identified in the aforementioned studies. The key lies in the technical composition of the fabric.

Unlike other blankets on the market, which are coated with 100% waterproof layers such as silicone (completely blocking the passage of gases and liquids), Texfire's fabrics feature a porous coating. This finish has two main advantages:

• Allows water to pass through during firefighter intervention, helping to cool the battery and prevent uncontrolled thermal propagation.
• Facilitates the partial evacuation of gases generated by the burning battery, significantly reducing the dangerous accumulation under the blanket.

Thanks to these features, Texfire's fire blankets offer an effective and safer solution for extinguishing fires in electric vehicles, helping to control the situation without creating an explosion-prone environment.

At Texfire, we closely follow developments and studies in fire safety to continuously improve our products. You can check out our fire blankets for cars and learn more about their properties on our website.