In Flight Electrical Fires

The problem with most of the emergencies that we could possibly encounter on a real live flight is that we, as student pilots, cannot fully comprehend the magnitude of the emergency until we encounter it and are forced to make those split second decisions. However, that is why we are constantly drilled on emergency procedures for things like gear malfunctions or power loss. We know to immediately pitch for 79, look for a suitable field, ect... for an engine loss. Electrical fires, on the other hand, are rarely ever discussed. This article brings to light the dangers of electrical fires and the consequences of not dealing with them correctly. I like the fact that it states that "your attention should be focused on getting the airplane on the ground as soon as practical." Personally, I have never felt the urgency or stress of a catastrophic emergency before, but through articles like this, I can take little nuggets and store them away in case I ever find myself in this situation.