VW Lupo in Esslingen Lichterloh on flames - cause clarified!

VW Lupo in Esslingen Lichterloh on flames - cause clarified!

A dramatic incident occurred on Friday evening in Esslingen am Neckar! A VW Lupo, which was parked near a residential building, went up in flames around 9:50 p.m. The 49-year-old owner desperately tried to extinguish the fire himself, but his efforts were unsuccessful. The situation threatened to get out of control!

The fire brigade was quickly alerted and was able to control the fire quickly. Thanks to their quick intervention, the flames to spread to the adjacent building was prevented. The property damage is estimated at around 2,000 euros, but the most important thing: there were no injuries! The police have already investigated initial investigations and assumes a technical defect as the cause of the fire. What a moment of terror for the vehicle owner!

Technical defect as the cause of the fire

The exact circumstances of the incident are still unclear, but the police are working on clarifying the background. A technical defect could have been the trigger for the fire, which makes the situation all the more alarming. In a world in which cars use more and more technology, it is an urgent reference to the potential dangers that can lurk in our vehicles. Esslingen will certainly not forget this incident so quickly!