CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A pickup truck caught on fire Sunday morning in Chesterfield County. Crews with the Chesterfield County Fire and EMS responded to Providence Creek Terrace on the morning of Sunday, April 26, for a report of a vehicle fire. Firefighters found that a pickup truck was on fire behind a home. Authorities said on Sunday that there was no damage to the house and no injuries after the incident. (Paul Nevadomski/8News)(Paul Nevadomski/8News)(Paul Nevadomski/8News)(Paul Nevadomski/8News)(Paul Nevadomski/8News) Vehicles can catch on fire for several reasons, including mechanical or electrical failures, operational deficiencies and misuse, according to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA). Here's what the authorities said to do to prevent car fires: Get your car regularly serviced: Take your vehicle to a trained mechanic to be serviced on a regular basis Safely handle your gas and propane: If you’re carrying gas or propane tanks, ensure they are tightly sealed and placed on a flat surface so they can stay upright. Keep them away from passengers. You should also keep your windows open to prevent fumes from building up Drive safely: Above all else, drive safely to ideally avoid crashing. Nearly half of all passenger vehicle fire deaths involve a crash, per the NFPA To see more fire safety tips and know how to respond if your car catches fire, click here. ...read more read less