When we’re on the road, the potential dangers we tend to focus on come from accidents, such as collisions with other cars.
This makes sense, as most accidents occur due to driver negligence, and it’s the impact that typically causes injury.
But many of us forget that our cars carry petrol, a highly flammable substance, while we drive.
And if something happens to ignite it, the whole vehicle could end up in flames.
Bus on Mandai Ave Burned So Badly, Black Smoke Almost Covered the Entire Sky
A video of a burning bus in Mandai is making the rounds on social media.
Footage of the alarming incident was shared by social media users on Facebook.
In one video, huge clouds of black smoke can be seen billowing from a burning object in the distance. So thick and dark is the smoke that it shrouds everything in its path.
It’s only when the cameraperson zooms in that we discover it’s a bus that is ablaze.
The fire seems to be coming from the front of the bus, enveloping the driver’s seat and the two side windows. A large portion of the bus’ front windscreen also appears to have been blown apart by the fire.
Reports indicate that the incident occurred at around 2pm along Mandai Avenue near Mandai Crematorium.
A video of the fire’s aftermath was later shared online by SG Road Vigilante:
The video showed the charred remains of a vehicle that now barely resembles a bus, with all its windows blown out and seats blackened.
SCDF confirmed that a fire broke out in the area yesterday (16 Dec) at around 2pm.
SCDF officers who arrived on the scene managed to extinguish the flames with two water jets and two compressed air foam backpacks.
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 many flammable components in a car and it could cause an explosion within seconds of you discovering smoke.
Once you’re out, call 995 and make sure bystanders keep away from your burning car.
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