Woman Escapes Unscathed as Car Catches Fire in City

On December 16, a woman had a narrow escape when her Hyundai car caught fire shortly after she parked it near her home in the city. The incident occurred on K S Rao Road, when the car spontaneously ignited moments after the driver returned home. Nearby residents quickly sprang into action, attempting to extinguish the flames with water, but the fire spread rapidly, affecting the front portion of the car. Firefighters from Pandeshwar arrived promptly and brought the situation under control.

The fire is believed to have started in the bonnet of the car, with early reports pointing to a possible technical fault or a battery short circuit as the cause. Although the flames caused significant damage, particularly to the airbag and front section of the car, the woman driver managed to escape without injury.

This incident is part of an alarming series of similar car fire accidents that have occurred in the city in recent months. On November 15, a car caught fire while driving in Kadri, completely destroying the vehicle within minutes. In other incidents earlier in the year, a parked BMW caught fire on September 28, and another running BMW was engulfed in flames just days before that on September 5. In each case, the drivers and passengers were fortunate enough to escape unharmed, often due to quick actions that allowed them to exit the vehicles in time.

Experts have been raising concerns about the increasing number of such car fires, especially with the use of more advanced technologies in modern vehicles. The cause of these fires is often linked to electrical faults, short circuits, or battery malfunctions, highlighting the need for regular maintenance and careful inspection of vehicles. Drivers are advised to stay vigilant and report any signs of malfunction immediately to avoid potential hazards.