Ammo trailer on fire on i 75 mm 98

[hoser147]

A TRAILER WITH .308 AMMO IS ON FIRE ON I-75 AT 98MM ANNA OHIO>SHELBY CO Firefighters are on scene fighting the fire behind whatever cover than can get. Both North and Southbound lanes are closed at this time due to ammo exploding.

 

[iMONITOR]

The ammo won't fire like it would from a gun. It will be more like a M80 firecracker with a little brass shrapnel flying around. I don't think being hit would be fatal unless you were very, very close. Even then I doubt it.

 

[gewecke]

I would still duck! Are you aware of the velocity and penetration of a .308 caliber round?
N9ZAS.

 

[iMONITOR]

I would still duck! Are you aware of the velocity and penetration of a .308 caliber round?
N9ZAS.

Yes I am, but nothing close to that would occur when it's not contained in a rifle chamber & barrel to build the pressure required. Most likely the brass shell would split open on the side. The bullet itself, might go several feet, but not with any lethal velocity or energy. The normal gear firemen wear would probably be adequate protection.