Everything About The Car That Caught Fire At Jalan Sultan That Left a Hot Pot Shop Closed For A Week

Few things are more terrifying than a vehicle bursting into flames.

Dangers on the road are manifold, but being engulfed by flames might be the worst one out there.

In the last few years, numerous reports of vehicles catching fire have been cropping up, the most recent of which was the horror crash at Tanjong Pagar.

Now, yet another car has caught fire.

Everything About The Car That Caught Fire At Jalan Sultan 

A car caught fire on Saturday evening (20 March) in Jalan Sultan at the junction with Beach Road.

The incident occurred around 7.20pm, according to The Straits Times.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to a vehicle fire and eventually managed to extinguish the flames with compressed air foam and a water jet.

The force said the fire involved the engine compartment of a car, but the actual cause is still unclear.

Investigations are ongoing.

Photos & Videos of Burning Vehicle Uploaded Online

Photos and videos of the burning vehicle soon made their way to the internet, where it was then circulated.

A burning car was seen outside Steamov hotpot restaurant at 367/369 Beach Road, as officers from the SCDF attempted to put out the blaze.

The fire severely damaged the car, reducing it to a charred mess after the flames were extinguished.

A witness told ST that a man and woman were both in the car when it caught fire. They quickly left the vehicle before the flames grew larger, taking their belongings with them.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Hot Pot Store Damaged; Had to be Closed for a Week

The hot pot store next to the burning vehicle ended up being damaged as well and had to be closed for a week as a result.

Speaking to Lianhe Wanbao, the restaurant owner said staff members smelled smoke in the evening and discovered that there was a burning car outside, from which black smoke was billowing.

“At that time, heavy smoke burned not only the car, but also the outer walls and glass doors of the store,” the owner said.

Due to the damage sustained, the owner said the store would have to be closed for around a week for repairs.

The damages amounted to around S$40,000.

What To Do If Your Car Catches Fire

It’s often unclear how these fires start, but according to Budget Direct, the two most common causes of car fires are fuel leaks and electrical system failures.

Here are some signs of a fuel leak that you should look out for:

• A 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 of your car immediately, because there are so many flammable components in a car and it could cause an explosion within seconds of you discovering smoke.

Once you’re out, resist the impulse to walk away from an exploding car like movie stars do, because all you’ll end up with is your hair on fire.

Instead, call 995 and make sure bystanders keep away from your burning car.

Featured Image: Youtube (SG Road Vigilante)