When is it acceptable to drive a placarded vehicle close to an open fire?

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Why

A fire near hazardous cargo could set off an explosion or a release, so a placarded vehicle may go near an open fire only if it can get by safely without stopping. Carrying explosives makes a fire more dangerous, not less, and no onboard equipment creates an exception.

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Topic: Hazardous materials   License: CDL

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• Parking and Watching a HazMat Load

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