MUSCAT, JAN 5- Firefighters from Public Authority for Civil Defence (PACDA) continue to battle vehicle fires in various parts of the country, despite the winter conditions. The team managed to control vehicle fires in Al Khoudh, Salalah, Sur and Barka over the past few days.
PACDA said that maintenance should be given top priority and suggested that damaged vehicle parts should be replaced with quality products, especially those related to engine. The main causes of vehicle accidents include negligence and lack of periodical maintenance.
Motorists should make sure of the adequate level of water coolant and also avoid installation of devices that increase the pressure on the engine and pose risk in the wake of high temperature.
PACDA has urged people to use original parts, regular maintenance and replacement of damaged parts with quality products, approved technical workshops for repairs, avoid parking on the side of the road under direct sunlight.
A total of 984 vehicle fire incidents were reported in 2017, an increase of 92 incidents from 802 cases reported in 2016. In 2015, only 715 cases were reported.
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