A private car caught fire in Zhaotong, Yunnan, killing two children. What is the cause of the tragedy?

A vehicle fire accident occurred in a parking lot in Gengshanshui, Zhaotong, Yunnan. According to witnesses, two 4-year-old children in the car died unfortunately because the fire was too big to open the car door to save people. Car fires caused by traffic accidents or vehicles themselves occur from time to time.

"First of all, you must have a fire extinguisher in your car." The police handling the case said, secondly, it is necessary to do a good job of daily inspection, and if there is oil leakage, it must be repaired in time. Non-professionals should not replace the circuit easily, otherwise it is easy to short circuit. Pay attention to the tire pressure, which accelerates the friction and heating of the tire at high speed, and is easy to cause sparks or puncture.

"Pay attention to flammable items in the car, and don't put lighters, air fresheners, perfumes, etc. In the part of the car that is easy to be exposed to the sun. " The police investigating the case suggested that car mats and cushions should be made of flame retardant materials, and mats made of flammable materials such as fully enclosed and plush may cause disaster due to a cigarette butt. It is recommended to choose a floor mat made of materials with good flame retardancy.

In addition, drivers should also pay attention to prevent fire precursors. Before a car catches fire, there are generally early signs, such as abnormal sound and odor on the body. Stop the car at this time. It's best to park your car in a sheltered place. If smoke is found, find a fire source to put it out in time, and be careful not to open the front cover of the car, because air enters the car and is easy to support combustion. Turn on the fire extinguisher when you get it.

After the fire broke out, firefighters quickly put out the fire after they arrived, and there were also people on the scene to help. After the fire was put out, two children in the car were killed. Witnesses at the scene said: after the vehicle caught fire, watching the children struggle, but unable to open the window, they could only watch the tragedy happen.

Finally, the police reminded drivers that if there is no fire extinguisher on board or the fire is too strong to save themselves, they should quickly run out of the car, stay away from the burning vehicle and call 1 19 to wait for rescue. Don't be greedy for the property in the car. Safety is the most important thing.

According to foreign research, the temperature of 29℃ is the cut-off point of whether the heat radiation disease in the car is fatal or not. When the outdoor temperature is 35℃, the sunshine lasts only 10 minute, and the temperature in the closed compartment rises to 45℃. Children are prone to die of hypoxia and high temperature. The child's body regulation function is weak. In a high-temperature closed car, as the child's body temperature rises rapidly, the child can't replenish water in time and is prone to dehydration and coma.

As long as you leave the vehicle, no matter how long, you must take the children with you. Especially after some children fall asleep in the car, they are more easily forgotten by many parents. Don't give the car keys to children as toys, lest they accidentally lock themselves in.

Usually, children should be taught to know the switch and dashboard in the car and how to open the door in the car. But it is necessary to guide children correctly and tell them what to do under what circumstances. In addition, in case the child is accidentally left alone in the car, adults should remain calm, maintain emotional stability through communication with the child, and guide the child to open the door from the car.

At the same time, you should call public security, fire protection and other telephones for professional assistance. If you can't open the door in a short time, remember: don't hesitate to break the window decisively, and don't delay the rescue because you can't bear to break the window. After the child is rescued from the car, it is necessary to do some measures such as cooling and hydrating for the child in time. If the child is in a coma, he should be sent to see a doctor immediately.