PHOTO: Firefighters rush to van fire

This was the scene of a van fire on the M50 in recent days.

Dublin Fire Brigade said that van fires can bring their own challenges as their cargo can increase the amount of material that can catch fire. 

Vehicle fires present many hidden dangers for firefighters. 

Water can cause small explosions due to chemical reactions.

Intense heat is generated due to the burning of magnesium in the engine blocks.

Magnesium reacts violently with water and can explode.

Gas-based hinges in bonnets and boots can also explode cause them to shoot off.