[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/cainlaw-okc.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-car-accident-fires\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/cainlaw-okc.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-car-accident-fires\/","headline":"Car Accident Fires: What You Need to Know","name":"Car Accident Fires: What You Need to Know","description":"Car accidents can result in devastating injuries and costly property damage. The occupants are at even more risk of severe injury or death if the vehicle catches fire. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) U.S. Fire Administration, there are approximately 171,500 vehicle fires that kill more than 300 people and injure more than...","datePublished":"2021-09-02","dateModified":"2025-02-15","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/cainlaw-okc.com\/blog\/author\/cainlaw-okc\/#Person","name":"Monty L. Cain","url":"https:\/\/cainlaw-okc.com\/blog\/author\/cainlaw-okc\/","identifier":9,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ab82708f677f67b564496e2ed7af91b20518b6078af6004be71acdf69aeb14b5?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ab82708f677f67b564496e2ed7af91b20518b6078af6004be71acdf69aeb14b5?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Cain Law","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/cainlaw-okc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/cainlaw-site-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/cainlaw-okc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/cainlaw-site-logo.png","width":96,"height":146}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/cainlaw-okc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/car-fire-scaled-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/cainlaw-okc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/car-fire-scaled-1.jpg","height":1167,"width":2560},"url":"https:\/\/cainlaw-okc.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-car-accident-fires\/","about":["Traffic Accident Articles"],"wordCount":503,"articleBody":"Car accidents can result in devastating injuries and costly property damage. The occupants are at even more risk of severe injury or death if the vehicle catches fire. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) U.S. Fire Administration, there are approximately 171,500 vehicle fires that kill more than 300 people and injure more than 1,200 more each year.Here, we\u2019ll discuss where vehicle fires most often occur and the primary causes of vehicle fires. If you or someone close to you was injured in a collision that resulted in a vehicle fire, our\u00a0Oklahoma City car accident lawyer\u00a0can review your crash and discuss your rights and legal options during a\u00a0no-cost consultation.Where Do Car Fires Happen Most?A vehicle fire could start anywhere, but there are specific areas of the vehicle that are more likely to catch fire in the event of a collision. According to crash fire statistics from the\u00a0U.S. Fire Administration, these areas include:Engine compartmentRunning gearWheel areasDriver and passenger compartmentCargo\/trunk areaFuel tankFuel lineCar Accident Fire CausesEvery accident is unique, but some causes of vehicle fires are more common than others. Some of them are problems with the design or manufacture of the car, while others are caused by damage to the vehicle during the crash. Some of the most common causes of car accident fires include:Insufficient maintenancePart malfunctionsFluid leaksGas leaksElectrical system problemsBattery malfunctionsDesign, manufacture, or installation defectsDangers of Car Accident FiresA car accident fire can happen quickly, threatening your life and the lives of those around you. A fire could lead to severe or fatal injuries, including:Severe burnsToxic gas exposureSmoke inhalation injuriesWhile vehicle fires caused by collisions represent only five percent of all highway vehicle fires, they are responsible for 60% of all fatal incidents, according to\u00a0FEMA.If you\u2019re involved in a collision that results in a vehicle fire, you should take the following steps to protect yourself and others involved:Get yourself and others out of the vehicle and move away from it immediatelyDo not attempt to retrieve personal property from the burning vehicleCall 911 and have the fire department respond to the sceneIf you have a fire extinguisher that is approved for Class B or Class C fires, you can attempt to use it from a safe distanceDo not open the trunk or hood if you suspect there may be a fire, since exposing it to air could feed the fireCain Law Car Accident Attorneys Are Here to HelpIf you\u2019ve been injured in a car accident fire, contact\u00a0Cain Law\u00a0for help. Our Oklahoma City\u00a0car accident attorneys\u00a0have extensive experience helping those who\u2019ve been hurt due to the negligence of others. We\u2019re ready to help you seek justice and fair compensation. We\u2019re available 24\/7 to help with your injury claim. Call us or\u00a0reach out to us online\u00a0for a 100% free consultation."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/cainlaw-okc.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Car Accident Fires: What You Need to Know","item":"https:\/\/cainlaw-okc.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-car-accident-fires\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]