QuickCheck: Was a car in Perak set ablaze due to fireworks?

Fireworks can light up the night sky, but sometimes they ignite more than just celebrations.

A recent incident in Lumut has caught attention, where a car burst into flames under unexpected circumstances.

Could it be true that fireworks were the culprit behind this fiery scene?

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TRUE

IPOH: A man faced a terrifying moment when fireworks set the car he was driving on fire at a traffic light intersection in Bukit Permata, Lumut on March 28.

Manjung OCPD Asst Comm Hasbullah Abd Rahman said the car fire at about 5.30pm is believed to have been triggered by an explosion of firecrackers kept in the boot of the car.

“The investigation revealed that before the fire broke out, the victim’s car had experienced some damage. When attempting to restart the car, the victim noticed smoke coming from the rear tyre area, which then ignited into flames.

The driver also said that he had placed fireworks in the boot of the car for use during the upcoming Hari Raya celebrations,” he said in a statement today, and urged those with information regarding the incident to contact the operations room at the Manjung District Police Headquarters (IPD) at 05-688 6222.

Earlier, a video of the fire went viral on social media, showing the car burning followed by explosions and smoke, believed to be from the firecrackers.