SKO TJD talked about why cars catch fire and how quickly it happens. Since the beginning of the year, there have been 28 car fires in the region. Since the car is a technically complex device, the fire can spread in a few minutes to a large number of nodes and aggregates, as well as to special combustible materials.

"About 90% of fires are caused by the electrical equipment of the car, where a short circuit of electric wires occurs, and the quality of the insulator loses its protective properties over time due to temperature fluctuations, aggressive liquids and other factors. Installation of additional electrical equipment in the car, for example, special lighting on the discs of the wheels or on the body of the car, various anti-radar devices and other devices - this can also cause a fire in the car," - noted Amangeldy Yensegenov, deputy head of the SKO TSR.

SKO TSR urges citizens to observe the following rules when using cars:

1. Check your car's electrical wiring and fuel systems as often as possible.

2. The vehicle must have a properly sized and unexpired fire extinguisher, please read the manual on how to use it.

3. If you smell burning on the road, stop immediately, turn off the ignition and disconnect the battery if possible.

4. At the initial stage of the fire, try to extinguish it using a fire extinguisher.

5. If you cannot put out the fire, call 101 or 112 immediately, giving the exact address of the scene.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer-vko/press/news/details/969668?lang=kk