In recent years, with the popularity of electric vehicles, the safety problems brought by them have become increasingly prominent. In particular, the fire accidents caused by indoor charging electric vehicles not only bring huge losses to individuals and families, but also pose a serious threat to social and public safety. The lessons of blood warn us: it is urgent to recharge safely.
Taking the fire accident in a community in Gulou District, Nanjing City as an example, the cause of this tragedy was an electrical failure when the electric vehicle battery was charging indoors, causing a fire. The fire spread rapidly, causing three lives to disappear in a merciless sea of fire. Such a tragedy is heartbreaking, and it also makes us deeply reflect: why do similar accidents happen repeatedly?
First of all, we need to be aware of the safety risks that exist when charging electric vehicles. During the charging process of electric vehicle battery, if the charging time is too long, the line is aging, and the charger is used improperly, factors may cause the battery to overheat, short circuit or even explode. Once a fire breaks out indoors, the fire spreads faster and is more difficult to escape because the space is relatively closed.
Second, the behavior of charging electric vehicles indoors often lacks attention to safety measures. For convenience, many families park electric vehicles in corridors, evacuation passages and even homes to charge, and once a fire breaks out in these areas, it is very easy to cause casualties. In addition, some residents mix different brands of charging equipment when using chargers, or privately connect wires for charging, which greatly increases the risk of fire.
In addition, some residents do not have a good understanding of the hazards of electric vehicle fires. They tend to think that the fire is just a small probability event and will not happen to them. However, data shows that 80% of EV fires occur while charging, and 90% of EV fires cause casualties due to being placed in a hallway or aisle. This kind of disregard for safety and luck has undoubtedly laid a hidden danger for the occurrence of fire accidents.
To avoid a similar tragedy from happening again, we must address the problem at the source. First of all, it is necessary to strengthen the publicity and education of electric vehicle charging safety and improve the safety awareness and prevention ability of residents. Secondly, it is necessary to standardize the parking and charging behavior of electric vehicles, and it is strictly forbidden to park or charge electric vehicles in public areas such as corridors and evacuation channels. At the same time, residents are encouraged to use formal charging facilities for charging, and avoid using low-quality chargers or connecting wires privately. In addition, the quality supervision of electric vehicles and their accessories should be strengthened to ensure that products meet safety standards.
In short, the lesson of blood tells us: safety is no trivial matter, and charging needs to be cautious. Only when each of us fully understands the importance of electric vehicle charging safety and takes practical and effective measures to prevent it, can we ensure that the safety of our lives and property is not threatened. Let's work together to build a safe and harmonious living environment!
