Car fire

Last reviewed: September 2010
Front end of car on fire
 
  • Get onto the shoulder or into the breakdown lane as quickly as possible.
  • Shut off the engine.
  • Get yourself and all passengers far away from the fire and warn bystanders to keep clear.
  • Try to warn oncoming traffic.
  • Do not try to put out the fire yourself. With any fire, there's a possibility that the fuel in the vehicle's tank might ignite.
  • Call 911.