Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant had an accident on Friday morning while going from Delhi to Roorkee. He is undergoing treatment and is out of danger. The CCTV footage of the accident that has come to the fore shows that Pant’s speeding car rammed the road divider and overturned. After this the car also caught fire. It is a matter of gratitude that Pant came out in time and survived.
Many incidents of fire in vehicles keep coming to the fore. Many times there have been incidents of fire even in a parked car. In the event of an accident, many times the debris of the vehicles fly away, and many times the vehicle catches fire due to collision. If you are saved from an accident, then there is another challenge, to avoid getting burnt in the fire.
Why do vehicles catch fire, are there some signs before it starts and what should be done to avoid it? Let’s know.
1). What is the reason for the fire in the car?
Gagan Kumar, who has been running an automobile service center and garage for more than three decades, says that a spark is generated due to an accident of a car and if that spark gets fuel then it is bound to catch fire. Fuel i.e. petrol or diesel leaks when Is, when the fuel pipe gets damaged due to accident or other reason.
Many times when the cable or plug breaks, the wires collide with each other and a fire starts. Even if the electric system goes awry during modification, there is danger. There is a possibility of fire even if the car does not have good quality airbags.
2). Are there signs before a fire starts?
Vivek Vyhut, an automobile engineer in a private company, says that fire cannot be detected during an accident. Then there is not even that much time that you can take any precaution in a hurry. But generally, the condition of fire can be detected by the loud noise of the silencer, the temperature of the engine or the smoke rising in the vehicle.
3). What to do if a car catches fire?
You must have seen fire extinguishers in many vehicles, especially in roadways buses or other public vehicles. Smaller versions are also seen in many private vehicles. Vivek says that nowadays it is very important to have a small but fire extinguisher in every vehicle.
They say that a knife, cutter, etc. must also be kept in the box of the car. This comes in handy in case the seat belt gets jammed after a fire. If you see smoke or sparks in the car, turn off the engine and ignition… and get out of the car and walk away.
They say that a knife, cutter, etc. must also be kept in the box of the car. This comes in handy in case the seat belt gets jammed after a fire. If you see smoke or sparks in the car, turn off the engine and ignition… and get out of the car and walk away.
Experts recommend buying a car with a factory fitted CNG kit. There is a danger even if a separate kit is installed. Vivek says that human life is priceless, so instead of thinking about the loss of the car, first think about saving your life. Make sure to get the insurance of the car done and keep renewing it.
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