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Firemen, Especially in the Pits, Provide Extra Security in Monaco

Refuelling of Cars Can Lead to Fire

From Brad Spurgeon, About.com

Firemen are always present at the races, and Monaco is no different.
Fireman in Monaco pit lane

A fireman standing by his hose in the pit lane in Monaco on Sunday morning before the race.

Photo (c) 2007 Brad Spurgeon licensed to About.com, Inc.
With refuelling going on throughout a Formula 1 race, there is always the fear of fire. In fact, there have been several mini-fires over the years, and a couple of big ones. But none has been fatal since refuelling was re-introduced a decade and a half ago. But firemen stand guard in all of the pit lanes, and Monaco is no exception.
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