{"id":2387,"date":"2014-10-22T22:12:11","date_gmt":"2014-10-22T22:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/galloway-oh-puroclean-home-savers\/blog\/vehicle-fire-safety-tips\/"},"modified":"2014-10-22T22:12:11","modified_gmt":"2014-10-22T22:12:11","slug":"vehicle-fire-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/galloway-oh-puroclean-home-savers\/blog\/vehicle-fire-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Vehicle Fire Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: left;height: 267px;margin: 10px 20px;width: 400px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/galloway-oh-puroclean-home-savers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/878\/2018\/07\/Vehicle-fire-safety-Oct22.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states that vehicle fires account for about 20% of all reported fires. In the US, on average, 17 automobile fires were reported per hour. These fires killed an average of four people every week, so it&#8217;s very important to know how to reduce the risk of your own car or truck catching fire.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">There&#8217;s rarely a single cause for any given car fire, but rather a combination of causes: human causes, mechanical causes, and chemical causes, and they all work together to create an incredibly dangerous situation. No matter the causes that lead to the fire, once a vehicle is ablaze, follow these steps to get yourself to safety:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Pull over as quickly as it is safe to do so, be sure to use your signal as you make your way to a safe location off the road such as the shoulder or rest stop.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Once you have stopped, TURN OFF the engine.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">GET everyone out of the car. Never return to a burning car for anything.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">MOVE everyone at least 100 feet from the burning car and well away from traffic.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">CALL 9-1-1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">You can prevent a car fire by following these recommendations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Have your car serviced regularly by a professionally trained mechanic. If you spot leaks, your car is not running properly, so get it checked. A well-maintained car is less likely to catch fire.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Always have a fire extinguisher in your car and make sure all the passengers know how to use it.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">If you must transport gasoline, transport only a small amount in a certified gas can that is sealed.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Gas cans and propane cylinders should never be transported in the passenger compartment.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Never park a car where flammables, such as grass, are touching the catalytic converter.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Drive safely to avoid an accident.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Be extremely attentive observing the following danger signs: cracked or loose wiring or electrical problems (including a fuse that blows more than once), oil or fluid leaks, oil cap not on securely, rapid changes in fuel or fluid level, or engine temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">When a fire happens, there is no more time for planning. Act today, be prepared!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Check back with us for more fire safety tips and don\u2019t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/puroclean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><u>like us on Facebook<\/u><\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states that vehicle fires account for about 20% of all reported fires. 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