No matter what you drive, here’s what you should do if your vehicle catches fire:
• Pull over as soon as you can and shut off the car. This stops the flow of fuel in gasoline-powered cars and shuts down the powertrain and accessories in EVs.
• Get yourself and your passengers out of the car as quickly as possible. The National Fire Protection Association recommends staying at least 100 feet away from the car. It’s also a good idea to stay upwind of the burning car, if possible, to avoid inhaling toxic smoke and to stay out of the path of the potential spread of wind-driven fire.
• Call 911 or have another motorist make the call to get emergency services on their way as soon as possible.
• Attempt to put out the fire only if you have clear access to the source from outside the car, have a suitable fire extinguisher and know how to use it correctly, and can maintain a safe distance away from the car. Only use an extinguisher approved for Class B or Class C fires; a label on the extinguisher will identify which kind of fire it’s suitable for. Unless the fire is small and localized to a specific part of the car, avoid it. Wait for the professionals to arrive if the car is engulfed in flames.
• Never open the hood or trunk if you suspect there’s a fire inside; the additional air flowing in could cause the fire to enlarge.
• Be aware of your surroundings. Never stand on an active roadway. If you’re parked at the side of the road, stay far behind the vehicle to avoid being hit if another car strikes your vehicle.
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