What should be done after a vehicle catches fire?
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Solutions after a vehicle catches fire are as follows: 1. When a car fire occurs, the driver should immediately cut off the fuel supply, turn off the ignition switch, and remove flammable items from the car, such as lighters. Then quickly take out the fire extinguisher, pull out the safety pin, and press the handle towards the fire source to extinguish the flames. If the fire is too fierce to be put out, quickly find a way to leave. 2. When the car is on fire and the driver's door cannot be opened, escape through the windshield. When flames are approaching and cannot be avoided, use your body to press down on the flames to reduce or extinguish them. 3. When escaping the fire, protect exposed skin and avoid breathing through the mouth or shouting loudly to prevent burns to the upper respiratory tract from smoke and flames. 4. If wearing clothes made of synthetic fabrics, stay away from the fire source as synthetic fabrics are flammable. If clothes catch fire, remove them as soon as possible to avoid skin burns. 5. If the vehicle's fuel is on fire, do not try to extinguish it by patting or using water. Only use sand, quilts, tarps, etc., to cover and cut off the air supply to smother the flames. 6. If the parking lot is on fire or there are other vehicles near the burning car, quickly evacuate the other vehicles or move the burning vehicle away before attempting to extinguish the fire.
When a vehicle catches fire, the top priority is ensuring everyone's safety. As a driver with years of experience, I understand the importance of staying calm in emergencies. The first step is to immediately pull over to a safe roadside and turn off the engine to reduce fuel supply. Then, all passengers should quickly exit the vehicle and move to a safe area at least 10 meters away, avoiding any potential explosion risks. Don't worry about belongings in the car—human lives are far more valuable than the vehicle. Immediately call 911 or the fire department hotline, clearly describing your location and the fire situation. If the fire is small, such as smoke coming from the hood gap, and you have a car fire extinguisher, you can stand upwind and aim at the base of the flames to spray a few times. But remember, never open the hood or trunk, as oxygen can instantly intensify the fire. I always regularly inspect the car's electrical and fuel systems to prevent fires caused by aging, and I recommend keeping a small fire extinguisher in the trunk and maintaining it periodically. Finally, wait quietly for professional rescue and do not approach the burning vehicle on your own.
