Probox Catches Fire While Fuelling At Petrol Station [VIDEO]

A fire broke out at Olympic Petrol Station in Nakuru County on Thursday, July 21, 2022, after a Toyota Probox burst into flames during refuelling.

A video seen by Viral Tea showed petrol station attendants trying to desperately put out the inferno, which was consuming the vehicle by the minute.

Not even their mobile fire extinguishers managed to salvage the situation as the inferno kept consuming the rear end of the vehicle, with the front untouched.

Onlookers, including one who took a video of the events, kept a clear distance from the inferno out of fear of a devastating explosion at the petrol station.

A Toyota Probox which caught fire inside a petrol station in Nakuru County on July 21, 2022. /TWITTER

Firefighters soon arrived to contain the incident, which was reported to have started at around noon. No casualties were reported.

A car is a complex machine with mechanical and electrical components. With the presence of a lot of frictional components, flammable liquids and complex electric wiring, fire is one of the most common hazards in a car.

A car might catch fire in case of a collision, leakage of fuel, tyre burst or electrical failure. The reason might be any, but the fire in a moving car can be fatal because you have to bring the car to a standstill to get out of danger.

How To Prevent Car Fires

Service your car at regular intervals or as per the interval suggested by the manufacturer. Maintain all the fluids at optimum levels and make sure that all components are in perfect working order.

Get the fuel lines checked regularly for any wear or leakage. Fuel leakage is very dangerous as it is a highly flammable liquid.

Get a fire extinguisher for your car and keep it near the driver's seat.

Do not smoke inside the car. Even a small spark can lead to fire as the interior of the car contains plastic and other material which can easily catch fire.

Switch off the engine immediately if you smell rubber or plastic burning underneath the car.

Stop the car immediately if you notice any smoke from the bonnet or brakes.

Avoid parking the car near flammable gases or fluids. The engine will be hot when you park the car, and it’s better to avoid parking near flammable materials.

Switch off the engine while refuelling the car. The vapours of the fuel might come in contact with the heat produced by the engine and catch fire.

Do not transport or leave flammable substances inside the car. The temperature inside a closed car can go quite high, and the flammable substances can catch fire.

Always park the car in a safe place, and especially in summers, park the car in a shaded area.

Avoid using aftermarket accessories which can tamper with the original wiring of the car.

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