Electrical Fault Blamed for Mercedes-Benz Fire in San Miguel

A Mercedes-Benz spontaneously combusted in San Miguel, Chile, causing a brief period of uncertainty before the cause was determined to be an electrical fault. The owner, Luis Centeno, stated in an interview with Televisión Nacional de Chile (TVN), "It was an electrical fault; smoke started coming out." Initially, the incident was treated as a potential crime, highlighting the importance of thorough investigation. Mr. Centeno's account clarifies the situation, emphasizing the unexpected nature of the event. The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of mechanical failures, even in high-end vehicles.