Over the last few years, we’ve witnessed occurrences that we thought only happened in the movies.
Like a deadly pandemic spreading all over the world.
We never thought we’d see these things happen in real life, but we were clearly wrong. Now, another movie-like incident has occurred, and it’s just as scary as the two incidents above.
Everything You Need To Know About The Car That Burst Into Flames At Tampines Last Night
Tragedy nearly struck a driver and his passenger last night (27 Sep) after his car burst into flames in the middle of a junction at Tampines.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was called to the scene of the blaze at the junction of Tampines Avenue 2 and Tampines Street 23 at about 8.50pm, according to CNA.
Fortunately, the driver and passenger managed to get out of the vehicle in time before the SCDF team arrived, and there were no reported injuries.
Firefighters eventually extinguished the fire with a water jet.
The cause of the fire is still unclear and under investigation, SCDF said.
Videos of Incident Shared Online
Several images and videos of the blaze were shared online, showing clouds of smoke billowing from the vehicle.
According to a witness, the car’s engine appeared to have caught fire when it was making a right turn.
CNA reported that two bystanders had attempted to put out the flames, but were cautioned by police officers to stay away as the fire had grown bigger.
Similar Incidents in 2020
Car fires may be rare, but as we’ve seen in the past year, it still happens from time to time.
In July, a Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) vehicle caught fire and burst into flames in Woodlands.
A similar incident occurred in March this year, where a taxi caught fire along Seletar West Link.
The poor cabbie was seen outside his car on the ground engulfed in flames.
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Sadly, the 58-year-old man was later pronounced dead at the scene by a SCDF paramedic.
Cause of Car Fires
It’s unclear how these fires started, but according to Budget Direct, the two most common causes of car fires are fuel leaks and electrical system failures.
Some signs of a fuel leak include:
- Strong smell of petrol while driving
- Poor fuel economy
- Rough idling
If you smell or see smoke or think your car may catch fire, you need to get out immediately, because there are many flammable components in a car and it could cause an explosion within seconds of you discovering smoke.
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Once you’re out, resist the impulse to walk away from the exploding car like movie stars do, because all you’ll end up with is your hair on fire.
Instead, make sure bystanders keep away from your burning car and call 995.
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