A fire in a moving car can be a frightening situation. Many people often become victims of serious accidents due to fire in a moving car, whereas some people, with their understanding, can face such accidents easily. If you get stuck in this situation, don't panic and follow these steps:

In fact, according to a report to date in November 2023, a case of death of a person due to a car fire was reported in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Three people were seriously injured in this incident. Where police station in-charge Rajeev Sharma said that in this incident which took place in the Bhopa police station area, 30-year-old Nishu Kumar got trapped in the car after it caught fire and he died.

What happens if a moving car catches fire?

Let us tell you after a fire in a moving car, power windows, seat belts and central locking systems of the car often fail. In which, people can die due to suffocation due to the release of carbon monoxide gas.

Keep these things in mind in case of fire in a moving car

  • First of all, switch off the engine and take out the key. This will reduce the possibility of fire spreading.
  • If any kind of smoke is coming out from the car, immediately stop your vehicle on the side of the road and come out immediately.
  • If the door gets jammed, try to come out by breaking the window glass.
  • After coming out, stand away from the fire and wait for the fire to subside.
  • Do not try to open the bonnet of the car even by mistake, this may cause the car to catch fire.
  • If the fire increases, immediately call the fire brigade by calling 112 or 101 and ask for help.

These measures can be taken to prevent car fires:

  • Get the car serviced regularly. During servicing the car's engine, electrical system and tires are checked. With this, any fault can be detected and rectified in time.
  • Do not keep unnecessary items in the car. Luggage increases the weight of the car, which puts more load on the engine. This increases the possibility of fire.
  • Always keep a fire extinguisher in the car. In case of fire, a fire extinguisher can help in extinguishing the fire.
  • Wash the car regularly in the summer. The temperature inside the car becomes high in summer. This increases heat in the engine and other parts. This increases the possibility of fire.

  • Always get the CNG or LPG kit from an authorized centre and get it fitted. Purchasing the kit from an authorized centre ensures the quality of the kit.
  • Avoid making excessive modifications in the car. Modifications can put more load on the engine and other parts of the car. This increases the possibility of fire.

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