Auburn, Washington - Delivery Truck Catches on Fire at SR 167
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Auburn, Washington – Delivery Truck Catches on Fire at SR 167

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Posted on August 5, 2019

Auburn, Washington (August 2, 2019) – A truck carrying packages to the postal service caught fire and burned on southbound State Route 167 on early Friday morning. Fortunately, the driver was able to detect the fire and safely escaped the vehicle. No other injuries were reported.

The incident happened on the shoulder of State Route 167 near 15th Street Southwest around 5:15 a.m. The cause of the fire has not been determined. However, all packages were ruined by either fire or water. Additionally, the truck cab was also destroyed. The incident caused two right lanes to be blocked while firefighters doused the flames.

About Vehicle Fire

Vehicle fires are a cause for alarm and can present a very dangerous situation. No matter the cause, all passengers are advised to get as far away from the vehicle when it ignites. The nature of the vehicle and the materials used in it builds potential for big fires and explosions.

To minimize the risk of fires, it is always best to make sure that a vehicle is well-maintained and in good condition. While there are many known causes of car fires, a fire does not always start with just one cause. More often, a number of factors are present when a car fire happens. This makes investigation difficult, but by listing the known causes of car fires, car owners can take the proper steps to analyse their own vehicle’s safety. Some factors do not always directly start the fire but raise the risk for creating it; these factors are design flaws, vehicle neglect, the use of faulty electrical or hybrid batteries, and the spilling or leaking of flammable liquids . On the other hand, factors that can directly cause vehicle fires are car crashes, arson, faulty wiring, and overheating car parts and components. The top two causes for car fires are electrical system failures and leaks in the fuel system. Additionally, one must look over the cargo being carried and make sure there is no risk that the cargo can also burst into flames. In identifying these fire risks, one can then properly assess their vehicle to see if any of these risks are present. Like with all fire risks, early detection can help prevent any damage, loss, injuries and fatalities.

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