Preventing a car fire and how to deal with it

The car rarely gets into fire, not often but when it does because of a collision. If you wish to avoid dealing with fire, follow these guidelines for preventing or extinguishing vehicle fires.

1- Maintenance is the best prevention
Arguably the best way to prevent a car fire is to go for regular checkups.
A professional mechanic can diagnose problems, such as fluid leaks, before they become insurmountable. A mechanic can also provide solutions and make repairs.
Although it may be inconvenient and expensive to deal with these issues now, they prevent a lot of destruction and late risk.

2- Be careful when you carry in the car
anything that carries flammable liquids, such as lawn mowers or saws, can cause a fire, so be careful when carrying these items in your car.
If you must transport gasoline such as in an emergency, make sure it is in an approved, sealed gas canister. Put the container in the trunk of the car, not inside the car.
To prevent harmful fumes from filling your vehicle’s interior, always open a window for ventilation.

3- Put a fire extinguisher in the car

A fire extinguisher can prevent a small fire from becoming a major disaster. Find one that is small enough to have on hand indoors.
Because your vehicle contains different fire sources, such as gas, oil and wires, the extinguisher should be able to handle them all. Look for a dry powder extinguisher that is rated for use on Class A (cloth and paper), B (flammable liquids) and C (electrical equipment ) fires .
 
4-  Check for warning signs
Look around your car every time you fill up. Oil and fuel leaks, electrical problems, loose wires, constantly blown valves, or rapid changes in engine temperatures and fluid levels may be a fire alarm. Deal with these problems immediately.

5- During a car fire,
if your car caught fire, move away from traffic to an area free of anything that might catch fire, such as an empty car park.
Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine. Evacuate the vehicle immediately.
If the flame is small, try a fire extinguisher on it. Otherwise, move at least 100 feet from the flames and keep passing away from the vehicle.
Call your local emergency service and wait for help to arrive.