Chantelle D'mello
Fire at State Mosque on Eid
Addressing concerns about vehicle safety in Qatar, the Ministry of Interior has tackled the issue of cars catching on fire during the country’s hottest months.
The most recent high-profile example of that was an SUV that burst into flames after Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Imam Muhammad Abdul Wahhab (State) Mosque.
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In a post on Facebook yesterday, the MOI said:
“These accidents occur increasingly in the summer days due to high temperatures and the neglect of vehicles as well as because of not checking the vehicles on a regular basis. Most of these accidents happen in the front side of the car.”
To safeguard against such incidences, the ministry offered this advice:
- Check fuel tanks regularly for any gasoline leaks;
- Take vehicles in for periodic maintenance and ensure electrical wiring is not damaged;
- Don’t park near generators or flammable materials;
- Refrain from smoking inside the vehicle and at the petrol station;
- Inspect your vehicle’s engine, tires and bottom of the car before starting it; and
- Ensure the vehicle has a fire extinguisher.
Other motorists have also advised residents to be careful about leaving their cars running unattended for long periods of time.
What tips would you add? Thoughts?
(The post Qatar’s MOI offers six tips to keep your car from bursting into flames is from Doha News.)