Support Your Local Fire Department

Support Your Local Fire Department

Was in the vicinity of a house fire in Pleasanton, CA. Being a fire truck chaser since early childhood, I had to see what was going on when I heard the sirens. Naturally, I had my camera with me. I was only on scene about 10 minutes, but was able to catch a shot of a car on fire that had a magnesium explosion. (Apparently, a car has some components made out of magnesium. When they get hot enough, they explode bursting in a white light and unleashing a shower of white hot sparks). That is what you see in this cropped shot of a fire fighter running towards the burning house.

I envision this shot as a promotion for the local firefighter.

Created by: Pinetree3.

Tools Used: Canon 20D, EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Created on: April, 2007

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Image Number: 37644

Comments:

Kathleenluiz on Dec 16, 2008 at 10:34 AM said:

Although the circumstances behind this photo isn't pleasant, it's really very beautiful and fascinating to look at. Great capture!

Azkul from USA on Dec 16, 2008 at 12:55 AM said:

Nice picture... very dramatic. Firefighters are awesome, and congrats that they used your photo for their cover.

Pinetree3 from United States on Dec 15, 2008 at 11:44 PM said:

As an update, the local fire department used this photo for the cover of their Annual Statement and Budget for the County.

Pinetree3 from United States on Dec 15, 2008 at 11:43 PM said:

As an update, the local fire department used this photo for the cover of their Annual Statement and Budget for the County.

Alex D. from Alameda, CA on May 8, 2007 at 4:31 AM said:

I don't know about car batteries, but cars do contain some magnesium parts including, steering collumns, clutch housing, seat frames, etc. Magnesium explosions take place when super-heated magnesium comes in contact with water.

km from TX on May 5, 2007 at 9:37 PM said:

Timing was perfect for this capture. Does a car battery have magnesium? I know they can explode. Anyway, this is a great action shot.

Tania (TMR8) from Taranaki New Zealand on May 5, 2007 at 6:54 PM said:

Fantastic Capture. i echo the other comments. I have friends that are firemen. I dont think they get enough credit.

lorraine from NZ on May 5, 2007 at 6:37 PM said:

Well captured, an ex image, it would be great as a promo poster.

TravlynWomyn from Watkins Glen Summer on May 5, 2007 at 6:14 PM said:

Excellent, Alex. This would be well-received by any fire department. Vicki

sparkle1103 from Illinois on May 5, 2007 at 3:34 PM said:

This shot is great. I feel as if I am there.

Alandra from westcoast Canada on May 5, 2007 at 3:34 PM said:

echoing the other comments, Alex D. Great capture!