Vehicle Catches Fire in Sabadell Due to Mechanical Failure

The Generalitat Firefighters quickly intervened on Mola street in Ca n'Oriac to extinguish the flames of a car.

Image of a vehicle burning on Mola street in Sabadell.
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Image of a vehicle burning on Mola street in Sabadell.

A vehicle caught fire this afternoon on Mola street in Sabadell, in the Ca n'Oriac neighborhood, due to a mechanical failure, with no injuries reported.

The Generalitat Firefighters had to intervene to extinguish the flames that affected an automobile on Mola street in Sabadell. The incident, which took place in the Ca n'Oriac neighborhood, was caused by a malfunction in one of the vehicle's parts.
The driver, who was on his way to the mechanic, was surprised by the situation when he saw smoke coming from the front of the car. Fortunately, he was able to quickly leave the vehicle before the flames spread.
Emergency services received the alert at 4:10 PM, and two fire brigades, along with officers from the Municipal Police, were dispatched to the scene to control the situation. The incident only caused material damage.

"This time, however, official sources from the emergency services have confirmed that it is an isolated incident."

official sources from the emergency services
This event occurs weeks after other similar incidents in the city, such as a bus fire in Torre-romeu last Tuesday. However, authorities have clarified that the current case is an isolated event.