The car turned into a ball of fire on the national highway and was burnt to ashes:

News Topical, Digital Desk : A horrifying video has emerged from Tumkuru in Karnataka. Here on the National Highway, a car turned into a ball of fire and was reduced to ashes after burning blazingly. Fortunately, the passengers sitting in it got out as soon as they got the chance and their lives were saved.

What is the whole matter?

A moving car caught fire on National Highway 73 near Yallapur Gate in Gubbi taluka of the district, the car was completely burnt to ashes. Fortunately, no one was injured in this incident. According to the police, the Duster car was going from Tumkuru to Hosdurga when it suddenly caught fire on the road. The owner of the vehicle, Hemant, was going to his native village Srirampur in Hosdurga taluka along with another passenger when the accident happened.

Eyewitnesses said the vehicle suddenly started smoking and then caught fire. Both the occupants immediately jumped out of the car and escaped without any injuries. Within minutes, the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. Firefighters along with Gubbi police sub-inspector Sunil Kumar rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control. However, by the time the fire was brought under control, the car was completely destroyed.

Why does a car catch fire while moving?

There can be many reasons for a car catching fire while driving, which may be related to technical fault, human negligence or external factors. This includes electrical short circuit, fuel leakage, engine overheating and battery failure.

Sometimes faulty car wiring, loose connections or damaged wires can cause a short circuit, which can cause a fire. This happens especially when the electrical system is old or faulty. At the same time, petrol or diesel can escape if there is a leak in the fuel line, tank or injection system. If it comes in contact with a hot surface (such as the engine or exhaust), the risk of fire increases.

Apart from this, due to overheating of the engine, oil or other flammable substances may fall on hot parts, which can start a fire. This is usually due to a malfunction of the cooling system (such as radiator or coolant leak). Leakage, overcharging or wrong connection in the car battery can cause hydrogen gas to form, which can easily catch fire. Apart from this, the exhaust pipe or catalytic converter can become very hot. If dry grass, leaves or any flammable material comes under the car, a fire can start.