Warning against leaving 9 dangerous things inside the vehicle in the summer

The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Command of Civil Defense, has warned against leaving 9 tools and materials inside the vehicle, when temperatures rise during the summer, because of its great danger, and may cause vehicle fire accidents.

She indicated that these things are: gas bottles, cigarette lighter, compressed perfume bottle, hand sanitizer package, electronic cigarettes, scooters, portable charger and phone battery, and gas canisters.

It warned vehicle owners that all of these tools, except for sterilizers, may cause fires inside the car's parts, calling for caution and caution, and to ensure that the vehicle is free of these tools.

During the past years, the country's roads witnessed several accidents, which led to the burning of vehicles while driving, or after collisions with other vehicles, which led to damage to their drivers.

The General Command of Civil Defense in the Ministry of Interior warned that cars contain flammable elements, such as liquid fuels, oils, and internal components, such as plastics, rubber, and others.

She stated that there are main reasons that lead to the ignition of car fires, which are collisions and deterioration, fuel leakage and its contact with a heat source, leaving oils and packages pressurized with highly flammable materials, such as lighters and gas bottles, subject to high temperature inside the vehicle, lack of electrical and mechanical maintenance, and uneven height. normal engine temperature.

In order to prevent car fires, it advised drivers to monitor daily the rates of cooling water and engine oil, carry out maintenance by a specialized technician, protect the vehicle and protect its users, and close the fuel tank cap tightly, to prevent leakage and avoid the risk of ignition, refrain from smoking, and stop the engine when refueling the vehicle, And keep a fire extinguisher and a first aid bag for necessity.

Before and during the summer season, the Civil Defense is keen to implement a package of preventive measures and measures represented in raising the rate of readiness to confront the effects that may result from high temperatures and unusual weather conditions that prevail over periods and for days during the summer season, in addition to broadcasting awareness bulletins in all media. And on social networking sites that explain to members of society the measures to be taken during this chapter in order to ensure their safety and the safety of their property.

He called on motorists to take all preventive measures in their vehicles to avoid the risks that may occur with the advent of the summer and high temperatures and to benefit from the advice and instructions of the Civil Defense in this regard, and the need to immediately contact the Civil Defense in emergency cases.

In this context, the General Command of Civil Defense has set a package of requirements and advice to be followed by motorists to prevent car fires and accidents in all its forms, in order to preserve public safety that the Ministry of Interior is working to promote among all members of society.

The requirements include maintaining an appropriate fire extinguisher, training in its use and maintenance, protection for the vehicle and its users, maintaining a first aid kit and training in its use to save vehicle users and help others, and the availability of a flashlight, which is one of the necessary supplies to face emergency situations at night, in addition to maintaining a reflective warning triangle where its presence protects users The vehicle during the emergency waiting as it protects others from potential risks in the absence of it.

The conditions and advice also include closing the fuel tank cap tightly to prevent gasoline leakage and avoiding the risk of ignition, refraining from smoking and disengaging the engine when refueling, daily monitoring of the levels of cooling water and engine oil, carrying out maintenance operations by a technician specialized in protecting the vehicle and protecting its users, and monitoring the unusual rise in Engine temperature and periodic electrical and mechanical maintenance.

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