A motorcycle burst into flames in Barangay Herrero-Perez, Dagupan City, as its owner was trying to start it.

Basilio Reposo, the owner, was on his way home to San Jacinto, Pangasinan. Reposo said he had trouble starting his motorcycle. However, on the second attempt, the vehicle burst into flames.

“Noong nakaupo na ako, nakikita ko palakas na nang palakas ang liyab kaya ang ginawa ko, dinala ko sa walang tao para walang mga madamay pa,” he said.

The incident was captured on video, showing the motorcycle engulfed in flames.

Barangay officials and watchmen responded quickly, using a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. Nobody was injured.

“Sa ganyang cases, talagang dapat presence of mind. Mayroon tayong fire extinguisher ganundin ang CHO kaya naapula ang apoy,” Barangay Chairman Generoso Gomez said.

Authorities suspect faulty wiring as the cause of the fire, though Reposo claimed his motorcycle had no previous issues.

He plans to coordinate with the motorcycle shop where he purchased the vehicle to investigate further.