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Why are car parks risky?

Large car parks, especially those storing many vehicles close together, pose a significant fire risk. Cars contain flammable materials like fuel, oil, and plastics. A fire starting in one vehicle can quickly spread to others, creating a large, intense blaze that's difficult to control, as seen with the 140 cars destroyed near Gatwick.

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