A car caught fire Monday night at the intersection of Seven Spring Boulevard and Perrine Ranch Road in New Port Richey. Pasco Fire Rescue responded to the blaze and extinguished it quickly. No injuries were reported.
Investigators determined the fire started in the trunk. Unsecured jumper cables came into contact with exposed battery terminals. That contact caused an electrical short circuit and arcing. The arcing ignited other materials stored in the trunk.
The vehicle was a total loss. Fire officials did not report any damage beyond the car itself.
The incident serves as a reminder for drivers to secure jumper cables and other loose items in their vehicles. Loose metal objects can create dangerous connections with battery terminals, which can lead to fires.
Source: Hernando Sun
Originally reported by Hernando Sun
