By David Colmans
While watching a cable newscast I noticed a story from Southern California about a group of men who pulled an elderly motorist from his Model A Ford that caught fire following a traffic crash. Then the Good Samaritans left the scene. Well done, men.
Unlike the California situation where a wreck and a very old car were involved, the typical cause of vehicle fires includes mechanical or electrical failure. The usual culprits are leaks of flammable liquids or oils, breaks and worn-out parts.
The danger of vehicle fires is very serious. Looking into this issue, we have a magnified problem in the Southeast especially in this summer heat.
According to The National Fire Protection Association, most highway vehicle fires occur annually in July and August.