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Car fire accidents in UAE: 7 items to not leave in your vehicle this summer
Since most of these are flammable substances, when exposed to the Sun, they may cause a vehicle to catch on fire
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The risk of an accident taking place tends to increase during summers in the UAE due to the drastic rise in temperatures.
While tyre bursts are often the main cause of accidents during this time, few other mishaps may also lead to deadly incidents like 'fire accidents'.
Most of these are caused by negligence of drivers towards safety and preventive measures. Here are six items that are susceptible to catching fire if left in a car during the heat months.
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- Compressed packages
- Batteries
- Energy storage devices
- Hand sanitiser
- Perfumes
- Gas cylinders
- Lighters
Since most of these are flammable substances, when exposed to the Sun, they may cause a vehicle to catch on fire.
The Abu Dhabi Police advised motorists to always keep a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in the vehicle, which is important for the driver's safety, as well as of others on the road.
Since vehicles also contain flammable elements such as liquid fuel, oils, interior components such as plastics, rubber, etc, it is crucial to get periodic check-ups of the car to avoid any incident.
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