Auto Fires - Welcome

Nearly one in every four fires occurs in a vehicle. Two thirds of vehicle fire deaths follow a collision, which makes it vitally important for people to realize an extra value to wearing a seatbelt - it helps keep you conscious in the crash so that your odds of escaping the vehicle post-crash are better.

The leading cause of auto fires is "mechanical/design", though it is suspected that many more fires are intentionally set than the number which actually shows in the statistics.

Other common causes of auto fires are:

• Underinflated tires
• A faulty electrical system
• Improper Fueling
• Flammable Cargo