Volvo C40 Recharge electric car unexpectedly caught fire; in such a scenario, avoid making this mistake
In case of fire in the EV, the first thing to be done is to stop it and turn off the ignition. Apart from this, if you keep any fire control device in the vehicle, then somehow take it out of the vehicle and try to control the fire with it. Here are some things to keep in mind if an EV catches fire.
On the road in Chhattisgarh, an electric SUV Volvo C40 Recharge burned to the ground. The driver and every passenger exited the vehicle punctually. The owner of the car recorded the incident on camera using his smartphone.
The electric SUV from Volvo that is on fire is visible in the footage. Volvos are renowned for their safety. Electric vehicles have once again been questioned in the wake of this tragedy. Here, we'll outline the mistakes you should avoid making in the event of an electric vehicle fire.
Some people become frightened in the event of an electric car fire and attempt to put it out by touching high-voltage parts or the battery casing. They feel that by doing this the fire can be controlled.
However, you should never touch high-voltage components when putting out an EV fire.
Should there be any signs of a fire within the electric vehicle, the occupants should exit the vehicle promptly and remove all essential items as well. It is not a good idea to take a chance and take an item out, even if it is left there.
The first thing to do in the event of an EV fire is to stop it and turn off the ignition. In addition, if you have any fire control equipment in your car, find a way to remove it and use it to put out the fire.
Volvo has also been tagged in the X account on which this video has been shared. However, at present, no statement has been given by the vehicle manufacturer on this.
