Crews called as dumped lithium-ion batteries 'exploded' in fire
The tool uses a 'misting lance', which is a large thin tube, to push into the fire, which enables firefighters to tackle the fire from the middle, rather than just on top.It was introduced following a rise in outdoor and rural fires the service was attending. Mr Staples said: "I'm delighted that the Polaris and L200 vehicles at Tuxford fire station are getting used, especially for the type of incidents we have previously struggled to access with our traditional fire engines."
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