“How a Simple Water Bottle Could Ignite a Car Fire: Firefighters Issue Urgent Warning!”
How You Can Prevent Fires
Fire safety officials have provided a few safety measures that you can follow:
- Don’t leave plastic water bottles in the car.
- If you do have to leave one inside, find a shaded area, even if it’s under a seat.
- Use insulated or opaque bottles to avoid allowing light to pass through.
You’re likely to hear more about this in the near future. Public awareness campaigns have been launched by fire departments across the US, using community bulletins, news outlets and social media to educate the masses.
