Amid rising temperatures, Civil Defense warns against leaving flammable materials inside vehicles

RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has warned against leaving flammable materials inside vehicles during the summer months, coinciding with rising temperatures across the Kingdom. This is because such materials can cause fires that endanger lives and property. The directorate urged motorists to ensure their vehicles are free of portable chargers, phone batteries, lighters, gas canisters, perfumes, and liquid hand sanitizers, noting that prolonged exposure to high temperatures can cause these materials to ignite or explode. Civil Defense emphasized the importance of adhering to preventive safety guidelines and not leaving any flammable materials inside vehicles so as to reduce accidents related to high temperatures. Drivers were also advised to follow instructions issued through official media outlets and social media platforms. The directorate advised drivers to call 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 998 in the rest of the Kingdom for emergency assistance.