The fury of extreme heat is increasing in Punjab. It has also become difficult for people to go out… On Tuesday, the maximum temperature of Punjab was recorded at 49.3 degrees, which is the highest temperature in the month of May for many years. broke the heat record of The fury of ‘Loo’ has made life difficult for the people.
Due to this terrible heat, a moving vehicle caught fire today in Jalandhar’s Urban Estate Phase One, due to which the vehicles standing around the road were seen in an atmosphere of panic.The video of the fire in the vehicle is now on social media. And it is going viral…. Although the cause of the fire in the car has not been ascertained.People reported the incident to the fire brigade… According to the information, the cause of the fire was short circuit.
But fortunately, no one was harmed
There are many cases of vehicle fire in summer, but you can prevent your vehicle from catching fire by taking some measures such as parking in shaded areas, leaving the windows slightly open and ensuring proper ventilation of the vehicle. And having rigorous regular maintenance checkups….. The safety of vehicles, especially against fire, is not entirely dependent on the model and make of the car but is highly dependent on regular maintenance and servicing. Automakers actually design vehicles with safety in mind, aiming to minimize fire risks under normal circumstances.
Fuel leakage is also a danger
The second biggest reason for a fire in a car is fuel leakage. This problem is especially seen more in petrol vehicles. If a petrol vehicle is parked in the sun, its pipes become loose and petrol starts leaking from these pipes and that becomes a big cause of fire. If you smell petrol or CNG inside while driving the car, then understand that fuel is leaking. In such a situation, you should get the car repaired immediately.
Do not tamper with electronic devices
Nowadays cars are coming with many types of electronic devices in which circuit boards are installed along with wiring. Any kind of modification in them can cause a short circuit which causes a fire.
Do not park the car in the sun for a long time
In this season, sunlight can damage the car. If the car has to be parked for a long time, then park it in a shaded place. By doing this, the equipment, parts and wiring of the car will be saved from getting damaged due to heat.
