| The growth of car fire incidents is very alarming. | | | | possible sources of threats. His assessment will help |
| What is even more alarming is that motorists do not | | | | you decide. |
| give it much thought. Car fire may not be as | | | | 2. Have a car fire extinguisher with you. This is very |
| devastating as the fire you would encounter at | | | | important because you do not know when a fire will |
| home. However, it can be life threatening as well. | | | | start. See to it that the extinguisher is very |
| What if you have the kids at the backseat? What if | | | | accessible. You should be able to reach it right away |
| you are in a crowded area? What if you cannot get | | | | once you suspect that there is something wrong |
| out of the car? | | | | with the vehicle. |
| There are several causes of this kind of fire. In some | | | | 3. Check the engine compartment. Most car fires |
| instances, people deliberately burn a car to cover a | | | | start from the engine compartment. It is very |
| crime. Apart from deliberately burning the vehicle, | | | | important that you check and clean it regularly. |
| there are other causes of fire. One of the main | | | | Cleaning it will enable you to spot leaks and other |
| reasons is that the car has several flammable | | | | engine abnormality. You have to see to it that there |
| objects. It contains oil, gasoline, grease, leather, and | | | | are no leaks on your fuel tank. |
| similar upholstery. When the flammable liquids leak, a | | | | 4. Know your car better. Once you do, you will know |
| small electric spark can cause fire. | | | | if something is wrong. If you see a spark, pull over |
| Although this is the case, you do not have to be | | | | and have it checked right away. See if the |
| scared of using your vehicle to go out. Fire is possible | | | | temperature in the car changed. Keep in mind that it |
| but there ways to prevent it. One major reason why | | | | can get worst. If you do not stop to look at it, the |
| fire happens is poor maintenance. If you check your | | | | sparks can lead to a fire. When it does, it would be |
| car regularly, the incident is less likely to occur. Apart | | | | difficult to stop. |
| from that, here are some ways to ensure a safe | | | | 5. Do not let trash, newspaper, or smoke buns |
| ride: | | | | accumulate in your car. Smokers usually forget to |
| 1. Check the features of the car before purchasing it. | | | | dispose their cigarette properly. Remember, this can |
| Checking a car before purchasing it spells a huge | | | | start a fire. |
| different. See if there is a firewall to give you enough | | | | Knowing the different causes of this kind of fire will |
| time to escape. You need this in case a fire breaks | | | | aid the car owners on how to care for their vehicle. |
| from the engine compartment. You can also ask an | | | | However, even if you are following all necessary |
| expert to go with you as you check the car. He can | | | | steps to prevent the fire, protect yourself. Car fire |
| check the engine's wirings, fuel tanks, and other | | | | extinguisher will help you escape and save your car. |