Thursday, October 28, 2010

A (Fortunately) Rare Occurrence Captured on Film

A couple of weeks ago, a seemingly innocuous parked car suddenly exploded in San Francisco's Financial District, totally engulfing the vehicle in flames. No, fortunately it was not, as people presumed initially, a terrorist attack, since the car was parked beside a Wells Fargo Bank branch, but a catastrophic malfunctioning of the engine. Luckily the owner of the car was not inside at the time, and was not injured.

Here's a video about the incredible event:

What would make a car burst into flames suddenly? According to The Driver Guy, most probably it was a leak in the fuel line that dripped onto the electrical wiring, therefore sparking an explosion. In the video, you can see gawkers, and cars coming down the street where the explosion occurred. Please folks, if you see a car on fire, try to stay well away from the area for your safety as well as others. Also remember, when you hear emergency vehicle sirens, please move to the right and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed: it's the law! 

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