Motorists have been warned against leaving flammable items such as perfumes, hand sanitisers and lighters in their cars as soaring summer temperatures raise the risk of vehicle fires.
Speaking on the Al Aman show on social media, Hidd Police Station head Colonel Dr Osama Bahar revealed that there have been around 800 cases of cars catching fire so far this year.
He urged drivers to take precautions to avoid having their vehicles end up in flames, and recommended investing in measures such as extinguishers in case something happens.
“A study indicated that it takes 20 minutes for a fire to spread and completely burn down the entire car,” said Col Dr Bahar.
“However, it only takes 15 minutes for you to take steps that will not only stop the flames from igniting, but also protect the people around you, and prevent any damage to other vehicles.
“For example, a fire extinguisher costs only around BD8.
“According to statistics, the number of cars that have caught fire in this country so far this year is almost 800 vehicles.”
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