A driver was on Tuesday received heavy applauds by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) after he stopped his Public Service Vehicle to extinguish
We commend the actions of the KCA364Y driver from Ganaki Sacco, lets all be our brothers keeper on the roads. https://t.co/F9GAiDcxp6
— NTSA KENYA (@ntsa_kenya) March 26, 2019
The driver, identified as Isaac Mburu, of
It is then that he stopped his bus and went to put out the fire using what seemed like an extinguisher.
I salute Ganaki Sacco driver KCA 364Y. @ntsa_kenya
— Kenya Event Page (@kenyaeventspage) March 26, 2019
“We commend the actions of the KCA364Y driver from
Those who lives where Ganaki operates,fare is the same during sunny or rainy season.The sacco does not hike fare during peak season. The sacco has also improved security of Gachie. With opening of Redhill-Waiyaki way,the sacco is able to offer Ruaka-Westland services.
— marto (@MartoNjau) March 26, 2019
Other netizens also applauded Mburu for his tremendous work.
Kudos to this Ganaki Sacco driver KCA 364Y. Upon noticing the car on fire he had to stop and extinguish the fire using his own. (don't forget it was rush hour). Isaac Mburu may ur day be full of blessings. Drivers should emulate this. pic.twitter.com/XdYfvp0k7N via @HonBenard
— KenyanTraffic (@KenyanTraffic) March 26, 2019
“Kudos to this Ganaki Sacco driver, he had to stop and extinguish the fire using his own, may your day be full of blessings,” Musa noted.
Reports indicate that car fires are majorly caused by fuel leaks or short circuit of the battery, the battery terminal or electric wires of the vehicle.
Clothes used during maintenance, that are stained with fuel, can also cause a fire if accidentally left under the bonnet.
Experts warn that due to electric items in a car, drivers should check if the battery terminal is properly fixed on the battery.
They add that high-speed limits can increase the risk of fire in case of pre-existing faults because the car components heat up faster.