In order to renew the life of the mobile phone wherever it goes, most of the old drivers will place a data cable in the car and keep it plugged into the power port of the vehicle. But who would have thought that an electric car owner in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, because of this unintentional move, caused the car to spontaneously combust when no one was using it, and suffered heavy losses.
Surveillance video showed a sudden flash of fire in the passenger seat of the vehicle, which then grew larger and larger until it filled the entire front half of the vehicle. Fortunately, the doors and windows were closed, and the fire was extinguished automatically after the oxygen in the car was exhausted, so there were no more serious consequences. After investigation, the culprit of the accident was a USB cable plugged into the car.
Citizens: It is a habit to plug in the data cable in the car, and it is basically a must-have, and you are afraid that the mobile phone will not have power when you go out.
Citizen: I haven't pulled it out, it's always plugged in the car, regardless of it.
It is understood that the accident vehicle was a new energy vehicle, the car was being charged at that time, and the USB interface in the car was in working condition, and the data line interface was heated due to failure, which eventually led to spontaneous combustion.
Zheng Haicong, the person in charge of the car maintenance shop: The oil truck is generally powered only after the auxiliary electrical appliances are turned on with the key. When the key is removed, the power supply in the car, such as the cigarette lighter, USB port, and computer board, is basically not powered. However, when the tram is charging, basically the whole system is supplying power, and if the data cable is of inferior quality and is plugged into the socket for a long time, it will get hot and spontaneously combustion.
The fire department also reminded that in addition to paying attention to the charging equipment in the car and unplugging the charging cable in time, it is also necessary to be vigilant against other flammable and explosive materials in the car.
Zhu Guoxi, Chief of the Comprehensive Guidance Section of the Huizhou Fire and Rescue Detachment: The first category is lighters, sunscreen sprays, perfumes and other substances, which generally explode after high temperatures, especially in summer, and the temperature in the car is relatively high. The second type is our commonly used power bank, which may also spontaneously combust after being heated. The third category to watch out for are glasses and mineral water, which in some cases may focus the light and cause a fire.
The public is reminded that during the May Day holiday, when going out to play, they should try to turn off the mobile phone charger and other power sources that are not used at home, because powering on for a long time not only wastes power, but also may increase the risk of equipment damage and safety hazards.
All-media reporter: He Xiong