Get These 5 Items Out of Your Car Before They Start a Fire This Summer

Summer is quickly approaching, and there have been a few warm days already that feel like summer in Colorado. While the state hasn't cracked triple digits, there have been a handful of days in the 80s and a couple into the 90s. With how the winter went, many are expecting this to be a warm and hot summer, and there is a chance that Colorado could see some hot days this year. When temperatures get too high, there are certain things you need to take out of your car, or it could damage them, or cause a car fire. Here are five things to remove from your vehicle this summer before it catches your car on fire on a hot day.

Get Mobile Power Banks Out of Your Car

Recently ecigone.com revealed items that should be taken out of vehicles this summer to avoid a fire.  Many people own portable chargers these days. If you are out hiking, camping, or going to a theme park or water park, they are nice to have to make sure your phone doesn't die, but make sure to take them out of your car when going to work or going somewhere in the middle of the day for a long period of time. These items have lithium in them and are some of the most fire-prone items that you can leave in your car. As temperatures rise in the coming months, make sure to remove the portable chargers.

Don't Leave Your Phones in Your Car

This one seems obvious, but make sure you do not leave your phone in your car on a hot summer day. It is recommended that cell phones do not get above 95 degrees, and if you leave your phone in the car in the middle of a summer afternoon, odds are your car will well exceed that temperature by a good amount. If your phone overheats, it could potentially lead to a fire in severe cases, but most likely it will cause battery swelling or screen failure.

Remove Aerosol Cans From Your Car

Make sure to remove any aerosol cans from your vehicle when you get done grocery shopping. Some things can survive some time in a warm car, but aerosol cans should not be left in a warm vehicle for long. They can explode if they get above 120 degrees, which could happen this summer. Some items to consider not leaving in your car are sunscreen, deodorant, dry shampoo, air fresheners, and of course spray paint. 

No Lighters Left in the Car

This one should be the most obvious on the list, as a lighter is literally created to start a fire. If a lighter gets too warm, it can explode or leak, which could lead to a fire later on. If by chance you do leave a power bank, phone, or vape pen in your car, make sure the lighter is not touching it or near it, as it increases the likelihood of a fire happening in a warm car. 

Take Your Vapes and E-Cigarettes Out of Your Car

Vapes and E-cigarettes have lithium-ion batteries, making them dangerous to keep in extreme heat. It is wise not to leave them in your car this summer, especially in the heat of the day. Make sure to take them with you when you go to the movies, to work, or leave them at home, or take them with you when going to a ballgame, water park, or some other summer activity. If they overheat, they could cause a fire in your vehicle. 

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Make sure to remove all of these and any other items that you would not want to overheat this summer. It could be an extremely hot one, and it is important to take precautions. If travelling to warm places, make sure to keep these in mind as well and take them out when you get to your hotel or final destination.