2013-08-31 - Underground electrical explosion rocks downtown Detroit (Michigan), manholes blown off:
http://www.freep.com/article/20130831/NEWS01/308310078/Downtown-Detroit-blastshttp://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130831/METRO01/308310033/Blasts-blow-off-manhole-covers-downtown-Detroit
http://wwmt.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wwmt_detroit-underground-explosion-causes-downtown-damage-13307.shtml
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/detroit/underground-explosions-rock-downtown-detroit
http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/08/31/underground-substation-explodes-in-detroit/
http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/08/31/news/local_news/doc522204db0dd47419274218.txt
Quote: "WXYZ-TV reported that authorities said Saturday morning's explosion happened at an underground electrical substation in the central business district. WWJ-AM, WXYZ and WDIV reported the blasts blew manhole covers into the air."
Note: That area is just a few blocks from the Detroit River. Hydrogen sulfide is a heavier-than-air gas and it will settle into low-lying areas when the wind isn't blowing it onward, like underground facilities, sewers, basements, underground parking garages, ponds, lakes, streams, rivers, ditches, canyons, ravines, etc. It is also reactive with copper, especially electrified copper, like that used in electrical infrastructure, including wiring in vehicles. There have been a great many underground electrical explosions and fires, especially in the last few months...
2013-08-31 - Rim Fire keeps burning in California, now 4th largest fire in California history:
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/09/01/rim-fire-size-growth/
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/calif-wildfire-4th-largest-state-history-officials-article-1.1443252
http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-yosemite-fire-20130902,0,1235843.story
http://www.freep.com/article/20130901/NEWS07/309010117
Quote: "The 2-week-old Rim Fire moved up a spot on the state’s list of large wildfires dating back to 1932 when it grew to 348 square miles — an area larger than the cities of San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose combined — on Saturday..."
2013-08-31 - Sixteen different wildfires raging in Idaho:
http://www.khq.com/story/23312442/right-now-firefighters-battling-16-wildfires-in-idaho
2013-08-31 - Transformer explodes and burns, two duplexes catch fire, in Arlington (Texas):
http://www.arlingtonvoice.com/story/news/08/31/2013/transformer-explodes-igniting-duplex-west-arlington
2013-08-31 - Transformer bursts into flame at substation in Vedasandur (India), some businesses go dark:
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/vedasandur-plunges-into-darkness/article5084563.ece
2013-08-31 - Fire and explosions devastate machine shop at 4:30 AM, two buildings destroyed, in Stewiacke (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/story/2013/08/31/ns-stewiacke-fire.html
http://www.news957.com/2013/08/31/fire-engulfs-three-buildings-in-stewiacke/
http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/fire-explosions-rock-machine-shop-in-nova-scotia-town-1.1435202
http://metronews.ca/news/halifax/782541/fire-contained-after-early-morning-explosion-destroys-stewiacke-warehouse/
Quote: "RCMP Cpl. Addie McCallum said the call came in around 4:30 a.m. about a fire at BJ Electric Motor and Control Ltd. on George Street."
2013-08-31 - Motorcycle parts factory hit by fire in Delhi (India), 1 killed, 4 injured:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/labourer-killed-in-fire-in-factory-113083100668_1.html
2013-08-31 - Huge fire destroys AutoZone at 2:17 AM in Ada (Oklahoma):
http://theadanews.com/local/x865767785/Autozone-destroyed-by-fire
2013-08-31 - Major blaze erupts at caravan (RV) site on Canal Road in Gravesend, Kent (Britain):
http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/story/2013-08-31/major-fire-in-gravesend/
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/firefighters-tackle-large-blaze-29542039.html
http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2013-08-31/homes-evacuated-after-fire-at-caravan-yard-in-gravesend/
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/archive/2013/08/31/10646492.Huge_plumes_of_smoke_from_Kent_fire_seen_from_South_Essex/
Quote: "More than sixty firefighters have spent the afternoon tackling a blaze at a caravan site at Gravesend in Kent. A number of homes were evacuated, while other residents in the area were told to stay indoors and keep their windows shut. As John Ryall reports, plumes of smoke could be seen for miles."
Quote: "People living locally were evacuated from their homes in Gravesend, Kent, as flames ripped through caravans, tyres and other vehicle parts."
2013-08-31 - Massive fire heavily damages industrial business in Imlay City (Michigan):
http://www.freep.com/article/20130831/BUSINESS06/308310084/1001/
2013-08-31 - Two ships hit by fire while docked near coastal Pulau Lima (Malaysia):
http://seafarertimes.com/2013-14/node/1439
http://www.nst.com.my/latest/2-ships-docked-near-pulau-lima-catch-fire-1.347382
Quote: "According to the crew, the fire started in the main engine room of MT Kit 57 before spreading to the other ship. There were nobody on the ship at the time of the fire..."
2013-08-31 - Fishing boat 'Sea Witch' bursts into flame, burns and sinks, off the coast near Ocean City (Maryland):
http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20130831/NEWS01/308310042/Boat-catches-fire-sinks-Ocean-City
http://www.wmdt.com/story/23308613/boat-catches-fire-in-ocean-city-everyone-on-board-rescued
http://www.wboc.com/story/23310727/boat-catches-fire-sinks-in-ocean-city
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2013/08/31/fishing-boat-goes-up-in-flames-in-ocean-city/
2013-08-31 - Scallop boat bursts into flame off the coast near Lizard Point (Britain):
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Scallop-boat-caught-Lizard/story-19737282-detail/story.html
2013-08-31 - Yacht bursts into flame in Waitemata Harbour near Auckland (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/9113012/Boat-catches-fire-in-Waitemata-Harbour
2013-08-31 - Tour bus bursts into flame on I-35 near Waco (Texas):
http://www.wfaa.com/news/texas-news/Charter-bus-in-flames-on-Interstate-35-221939631.html
http://www.usbusstation.com/article_read.php?idLink=6719966
http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/Tour-Bus-Fire-Backs-Up-Southbound-Interstate-221928461.html
http://www.kcentv.com/story/23309230/i-35-backed-up-for-miles-after-charter-bus-fire
2013-08-31 - Minibus bursts into flame at gas station in Layyah (Pakistan), 8 injured:
http://dunyanews.tv/index.php/en/Pakistan/183168-8-injured-as-passenger-van-catches-fire-in-Layyah-
Note: The 'ghostly match' strikes? Probably...
2013-08-31 - At least two semis go up in flames at 4:30 AM while parked at business near Kawartha Lakes (Canada):
http://www.mykawartha.com/news-story/4058363-vehicle-fires-on-under-investigation/
2013-08-31 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Highway 7 overpass in Duncan (Oklahoma):
http://www.kswo.com/story/23310861/halliburton-semi-catch
2013-08-31 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame while parked at home in Horizon City (Texas):
http://www.kdbc.com/news/semi-truck-catches-fire-horizon-city
http://www.ktsm.com/news/semi-truck-catches-fire-horizon-city
2013-08-31 - Tractor bursts into flame inside barn, fire spreads to barn, in Loddon (Britain):
http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/fire_in_a_barn_in_loddon_1_2361237
http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/fire_in_a_barn_in_loddon_1_2361237
2013-08-31 - Newspaper delivery truck bursts into flame at 1:30 AM on road near Hanmer Spring (New Zealand), on the South Island:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/media/fairfax-papers-burn-in-nz-truck-fire/story-e6frg996-1226708427729
http://www.skynews.com.au/world/article.aspx?id=901963
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11117781
Quote: "The truck was bound for Nelson and the West Coast carrying about 6000 Sunday Star-Times newspapers..."
Quote: "Initial reports were a truck tyre on fire but when we arrived it was actually a truck on fire..."
Note: From the full hypothesis: "Massive vehicles such as big RVs, buses, tanker trucks, tractor trailers, dump trucks, and car-haulers will be destroyed by fire in escalating numbers after tires or brakes ignite."
2013-08-31 - Flatbed truck bursts into flame on road in Purley (Britain):
http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/08/31/92697-lorry-blaze-in-purley/
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/lorry-blaze-in-purley-5821346
2013-08-31 - Box truck bursts into flame at home near Brooksburg (Kentucky):
http://madisoncourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=178&SubSectionID=963&ArticleID=78675
2013-08-31 - RV bursts into flame while parked at Lone Rock Beach near Page (Arizona):
http://www.nps.gov/glca/parknews/rv-fire-at-lone-rock-beach-august-2013.htm
2013-08-31 - Dismantled RV bursts into flame at Westminster Close in Widnes (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/caravan-on-fire-in-crewe
2013-08-31 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on Highway 101 in Santa Maria (California), vehicle fire starts brush fire:
http://www.ksby.com/news/car-fire-spreads-to-brush-in-santa-maria/
http://www.allvoices.com/news/15389674-car-fire-spreads-to-brush-in-santa-maria
2013-08-31 - In separate incidents, five cars burst into flame in the wee hours in Keresley End, Warwickshire (Britain):
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-23911907
2013-08-31 - Car bursts into flame at 3:30 AM while parked at home, two homes damaged too, in Kansas City (Kansas):
http://www.kmbc.com/news/kansas-city/car-fire-causes-damage-to-2-kck-homes/-/11664182/21730410/-/tlncsb/-/index.html
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/52891760/ns/local_news-kansas_city_mo/t/car-fire-causes-damage-kck-homes/
Quote: " A car fire in Kansas City, Kan., caused damage to two homes early Saturday. Investigators said a homeowner living along North Ninth Street discovered that his car was on fire about 3:30 a.m."
Note: Kansas City is located at the confluence of the Kansas River and the Missouri River...
2013-08-31 - Car and trash bin burst into flame in the wee hours in Needham Market (Britain):
http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/crews-tackle-two-deliberate-fires-in-needham-market-1-5443727
2013-08-31 - Car bursts into flame while parked near building, building damaged too, in Walnut Hills (Ohio):
http://central.fox19.com/news/news/170161-walnut-hills-car-fire-spreads-nearby-building
http://www.wafb.com/story/23311936/fire-crews-investigate-cause-of-walnut-hills-car-fire
2013-08-31 - Car bursts into flame on State Road 408 in Orange County (Florida), near the coast:
http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/sr-408-car-fire-backs-traffic-eastbound-goldenrod/nZjFm/
2013-08-31 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Highway 299 in Trinity County (California):
http://www.redding.com/news/2013/sep/01/vehicle-fire-contained-highway-299/
2013-08-31 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale (Arizona):
http://www.scottsdalearizonanews.com/2013/08/vehicle-fire-16200-n-scottsdale-rd.html
2013-08-31 - ATV and barn destroyed by fire near Port Latour (Canada):
http://www.thecoastguard.ca/News/2013-08-30/article-3370203/Fire-destroys-barn,-fishing-gear/1
2013-08-31 - Large quantity of tires bursts into flame at Weston Point in Runcorn (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/large-quantity-of-tyres-on-fire-in-runcorn
2013-08-31 - Storage building and hay destroyed by fire near school in Murray County (Georgia):
http://daltondailycitizen.com/local/x789518040/Poultry-house-catches-fire-near-Coker-Elementary
2013-08-31 - Three barns destroyed by fire, another damaged, in Oak City (North Carolina):
http://www.witn.com/home/headlines/221956061.html
http://www.wcti12.com/news/tobacco-barns-catch-fire-overnight/-/13530444/21738314/-/14hr62x/-/index.html
2013-08-31 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in the wee hours in Klein (Texas):
http://www.khou.com/news/local/2-alarm-fire-destroys-2-story-home-in-Klein-222009581.html
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=9226410
2013-08-31 - Vacant house destroyed by fire in coastal Gulfport (Mississippi):
http://www.wlox.com/story/23311888/overnight-fire-torches-abandoned-home-in-gulfport
2013-08-31 - Vacant home burns in the wee hours in Dayton (Ohio):
http://www.whiotv.com/news/news/crime-law/vacant-house-fire-deemed-suspicious/nZhyX/
2013-08-30 - Car explodes and burns in garage at home in Paris (Maine), fire spreads to garage, home:
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/30/news/lewiston-auburn/fire-blows-through-house-leaves-paris-couple-homeless/
Quote: "Homeowner Freeman, who was not home when the fire started, said her husband told her he parked his car in the garage attached to the house and went into the house when he heard several explosions and saw smoke. Freeman said they believed there was a short-circuit in the car that sparked the blaze."
Note: Hydrogen sulfide is reactive with copper, especially electrified copper, like vehicle wiring. This is most likely the cause of a great many of the parked non-running vehicles bursting into flame, plus all the underground electrical fires and explosions, plus the vehicles starting themselves, especially when burning. And consider how a heavier-than-air gas like hydrogen sulfide will blow much of the time: crawling in pockets horizontally across the landscape. A garage is often apt to be open when the owner is away at work or running errands. So an open garage is sort of like a large horizontal bucket, which will help capture any gases blowing across the landscape.
So this man gets in his car, goes out and does his business, probably leaves the garage open. While he's gone, gases infiltrate the garage. He pulls in, goes inside, seals the car in the garage with whatever gases got captured. Now the gases are there, they can't get out easily, AND there's some electrified copper and rust present. As soon as hydrogen sulfide finds some electrified copper or rust, you might see a fire or explosion, if the air mix is volatile enough or if a spark lands on something flammable like paper or wood or cardboard or a tire. The volatility of the air mix can come from ANY flammable vapor source and need not be entirely from hydrogen sulfide, but may also involve methane, gasoline fumes, paint thinner fumes, rubbing alcohol fumes, sunscreen fumes, propane fumes, butane fumes, whatever, but with just a bit of hydrogen sulfide present, enough to react with the electrified copper or rust as PART of a volatile air mix.
And if this is how it works - and this fits with observations very well - then what would we expect to see? More fires involving OTHER volatile gases. So, more meth lab fires and explosions. We've always had some, but now there will be more, with hydrogen sulfide acting as the igniter instead of carelessness. And there will be more fires and explosions involving cannabis oil extraction using butane. There will be more fires starting as people siphon gas, and more fires and explosions involving propane stoves and gas appliances. More fires and explosions will hit industrial gas wells and other flammable fossil fuel plants, as well as drilling rigs.
Here's a way to think about this problem: as hydrogen sulfide increasingly contaminates the atmosphere, it will act as an igniter, a kind of ghostly match, not only sometimes spontaneously igniting at the worst possible time but MOSTLY igniting at the worst possible time - when there's some other flammable gas present in sizeable concentration, for whatever reason. Would you siphon gas if there was a lit match right there? No, certainly not, but you won't SEE this match, not until it's struck, and then...too late. This problem is insidious. This also explains the numerous cars and boats that have spontaneously ignited while refueling or right after refueling: while gas vapors are present, a ghostly match ignites and tada, explosion and/or fire.
Yikes. This is quite a problem, with lots of implications, and effects that will permeate all of human civilization as it currently exists...
2013-08-30 - Metal recycling business hit by explosion and fire in Denison (Iowa):
http://www.ktiv.com/story/23299295/2013/08/30/photo-firefighters-continue-to-battle-a-fire-at-schau-recycling-in-denison-ia
http://www.sfgate.com/news/science/article/Explosion-fire-reported-at-Iowa-recycling-plant-4778020.php
http://www.kcautv.com/story/23300321/fire-crews-respond-to-salvage-yard-fire-in-denison
Quote: "Schau Recycling is a metals recycling plant with locations in Denison and Ida Grove. A large portion of their business is recycling old vehicles."
2013-08-30 - Car crusher bursts into flame at metal salvage business in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma):
http://www.news9.com/story/23302676/machine-on-fire-in-se-okc-salvage-yard
http://www.newson6.com/story/23302676/machine-on-fire-in-se-okc-salvage-yard
Note: From the full hypothesis: "Metal-related businesses will be hit hard, including salvage yards and metal recycling centers."
2013-08-30 - Fire erupts at recycling center in Dagenham (Britain):
http://www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk/news/huge_pile_of_rubbish_alight_at_dagenham_recycling_plant_1_2359553
http://www.theenquirer.co.uk/read.aspx?id=12042
2013-08-30 - Huge explosion destroys new restaurant, damages other stores, at shopping center in Lahore (Pakistan), 3 injured:
http://dawn.com/news/1039560/powerful-explosion-in-plaza-damages-nine-shops
http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/lahore/30-Aug-2013/boiler-explosion-at-lahore-restaurant-leaves-one-injured
2013-08-30 - Two transformers burst into flame on Mill Creek Boulevard in Snohomish County (Washington):
http://www.newsofmillcreek.com/content/transformer-fire-village-green-drive-knocks-out-power
2013-08-30 - Serious wildfires ravaging chunks of Portugal:
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/deadly-wildfires-in-portugal/16958449
2013-08-30 - Yacht explodes and burns at Herzliya Marina (Israel), 5 lightly injured:
http://www.jerusalemonline.com/news/in-israel/local/watch-yacht-catches-fire-at-herzliya-marina-1468
http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Herzliya-8-people-rescued-at-sea-after-their-boat-catches-fire-324792
2013-08-30 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Federal Way in Boise (Idaho):
http://www.ktvb.com/news/Semi-truck-filled-with-onions-catches-fire-221872731.html
http://www.kboi2.com/news/local/Semi-truck-hauling-onions-catches-fire-on-Federal-Way-221860321.html
2013-08-30 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on road in Sanem (Luxembourg):
http://www.wort.lu/en/view/dramatic-lorry-fire-5220743ce4b0bdf86fb34199
2013-08-30 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-55 near Perryville (Missouri):
http://www.semissourian.com/story/1999136.html
http://www.perryvillenews.com/archive/article_2fdcac68-1198-11e3-b1b1-001a4bcf6878.html
2013-08-30 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at business near Toluca Lake (California):
http://northhollywood.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/tractor-fire-threatening-business-on-sherman-way
2013-08-30 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Highway 10 in Sauk Rapids (Minnesota):
http://knsiradio.com/news/local/semi-truck-fire-sauk-rapids/
http://www.sctimes.com/article/20130830/NEWS01/308300027/Semi-truck-fire-affects-Highway-10-traffic-near-Sauk-Rapids
http://www.sctimes.com/article/20130830/NEWS01/308300027/Mechanical-failure-probably-caused-Highway-10-truck-fire
2013-08-30 - Bulldozer bursts into flame at Miami International Airport in coastal Miami (Florida):
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Smoke-Seen-at-Airport-After-Minor-Bulldozer-Fire-221836841.html
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/30/3596327/smoke-near-miami-airport-cause.html
2013-08-30 - Truck bursts into flame on road in Clapham Old Town (Britain):
http://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/news/10644706.Lorry_carrying_shredded_paper_on_fire_in_Clapham_Old_Town/
http://www.freenewspos.com/news/article/d/119606/today/lorry-carrying-shredded-paper-on-fire-in-clapham-old-town
2013-08-30 - Truck bursts into flame near Devon Hotel in Exeter (Britain):
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Pictures-Crews-tackle-lorry-near-Devon-Hotel/story-19731318-detail/story.html
2013-08-30 - Truck bursts into flame at Asda Stores, West Lane in Hallwood Park, Runcorn (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/lorry-fire-in-runcorn_30-08-2013_9-55-13
2013-08-30 - RV destroyed by fire while parked at property near Castlegar (Canada):
http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/221750931.html
http://www.castlegarnews.com/news/221750931.html
Quote: "Castlegar Fire Chief Gerry Rempel was returning from a trip to Deer Park along Lower Arrow Lake Thursday evening when he happened upon a fire in progress. It was a small to medium sized motorhome, fully engulfed on a property in the 4100 block of Broadwater Road in the Robson area."
2013-08-30 - SUV bursts into flame while parked at store in coastal New Plymouth (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/9109761/Car-engine-fire-cools-friends-plans-for-road-trip
2013-08-30 - SUV bursts into flame at 12:30 AM while parked at tire store in Hillsboro (Oregon):
http://www.koin.com/2013/08/30/hillsboro-tire-store-suv-damaged-in-blaze/
http://www.kptv.com/story/23299652/hillsboro-suv-fire-under-investigation
2013-08-30 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on road near Piedmont (Oklahoma):
http://www.piedmontdaily.com/city/councilman-suffers-minor-injuries-in-truck-fire/
2013-08-30 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at business in Kingsford (Michigan):
http://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/542158/No-injuries-in-Kingsford-vehicle-fire.html
2013-08-30 - Two cars burst into flame while parked at home on Lawling Avenue in Heybridge (Britain):
http://www.maldonandburnhamstandard.co.uk/news/10646448.Maldon__Electrical_fault_blamed_for_car_fire/
http://www.chelmsfordweeklynews.co.uk/news/maldon/10646448.Maldon__Electrical_fault_blamed_for_car_fire/
2013-08-30 - Car bursts into flame in Burger King drive-thru in Macon (Georgia):
http://www.13wmaz.com/news/topstories/article/244746/175/Car-Catches-Fire-at-Macon-Burger-King
http://www.macon.com/2013/08/30/2636231/burger-king-ablaze-on-pio-nono.html
2013-08-30 - Car bursts into flame on Route 5 in Mechanicsville (Maryland):
http://www.thebaynet.com/news/index.cfm/fa/viewstory/story_ID/33491
2013-08-30 - Car bursts into flame near Obyrnes Ferry Road in Copperopolis (California):
http://www.sierrasentinel.com/2013/08/car-fire-in-copperopolis.html
2013-08-30 - Car bursts into flame on Route 2 in Colchester (Connecticut):
http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/crime/x1868832656/Car-fire-briefly-closes-Route-2-in-Colchester
2013-08-30 - Car bursts into flame on I-396 in Bangor (Maine):
http://www.foxbangor.com/news/local-news/2878-bangor-car-fire.html
2013-08-30 - Car bursts into flame on I-85 in Atlanta (Georgia):
http://www.11alive.com/news/article/304704/40/Car-fire-blocks-3-lanes-of-I-85-SB-near-Brookwood
2013-08-30 - Car bursts into flame on I-40 in Memphis (Tennessee):
http://www.wmctv.com/story/23304420/car-fire-slowing-down-traffic-on-i-240
2013-08-30 - Scrap car bursts into flame at 1:30 AM, fire spreads to auto garage, in Hartlepool (Britain):
http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/local/probe-launched-after-scrap-car-fire-sees-garage-goes-up-in-flames-in-hartlepool-1-6000069
2013-08-30 - Two vehicles and garage destroyed by fire at home in McCook (Nebraska):
http://www.mccookgazette.com/story/1999110.html
2013-08-30 - Tractor, hay and barn destroyed by fire at 4 AM in Danville (Kentucky):
http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/local/amn-danville-ky-barn-fire-consumes-hay-equipment-20130830,0,867593.story
http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/amn-danville-ky-barn-fire-consumes-hay-equipment-20130830,0,3534134.story
http://articles.centralkynews.com/2013-08-30/amnews/41627126_1_structure-fire-hay-barn
Quote: "He explained that the barn was home to over 200 bales of round and square-baled hay, a tractor with a round bailer, rough cut lumber and antique equipment. The structure was fully engulfed when crews arrived and the roof had already collapsed on the building."
2013-08-30 - Farm equipment, 500 tons of hay and barn destroyed by fire in Ogwell, Newton Abbot (Britain), horse killed:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-23896108
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Farmer-devastated-horse-dies-barn-near-Exeter/story-19729965-detail/story.html
2013-08-30 - Barn destroyed by fire near Palm Desert (California):
http://www.kmir6.com/news/Barn-Destroyed-by-Fire-221878661.html
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20130830/NEWS0803/308300006/Fire-razes-barn-near-Highway-74-Palm-Desert
http://www.kesq.com/news/fire-near-hwy-74-in-palm-desert-destroys-barn/-/233092/21721150/-/rc3imk/-/index.html
2013-08-30 - Barn and 3000 tons of hay destroyed by fire on Leysdown Road in Eastchurch (Britain):
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-23911295
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/times_guardian/news/fire-crews-tackling-huge-sheppey-5416/
Quote: "Sheppey farmers Burden Bros have been left counting the cost after fire ripped through a barn destroying 3,000 tonnes of baled hay."
2013-08-30 - Car cover bursts into flame on car in Fruitland (Delaware), near the coast:
http://www.delawarebeaches.com/article/20130830/WIC01/308300028/Fruitland-police-fire-marshal-investigate-car-fire
http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20130830/WIC01/308300028/Fruitland-police-fire-marshal-investigate-car-fire
2013-08-30 - Grange Hall destroyed by fire at midnight in North Yarmouth (Maine), near the coast:
http://www.wlbz2.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=255094
http://www.wmtw.com/news/maine/portland/fire-destroys-wescustogo-grange-hall/-/8865266/21712674/-/vbkokx/-/index.html
2013-08-30 - Post office destroyed by fire in the wee hours in Stopover (Kentucky):
http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/Fire-Destroys-Post-Office-in-Pike-County-Ky-221877691.html
2013-08-30 - Porch bursts into flame at home in Raleigh County (West Virginia):
http://www.wvnstv.com/story/23297225/structure-fire-in-raleigh-county
2013-08-30 - Unoccupied home destroyed by fire in coastal Vancouver (Washington):
http://www.koin.com/2013/08/30/fire-destroys-renovated-vancouver-house/
2013-08-30 - Vacant home burns in coastal Palm River (Florida):
http://www.wtsp.com/rss/article/332923/8/Fire-at-abandoned-home-in-Palm-River
2013-08-30 - Vacant building burns at 12:30 AM in Coventry (Rhode Island):
http://www.turnto10.com/story/23296827/fire-destroys-building-in-Coventry
2013-08-29 - Oil rig explodes and burns in Lavaca County (Texas):
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/national_world&id=9223298
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/29/drilling-rig-explosion-texas_n_3835200.html
http://www.kxan.com/news/texas/oil-rig-explosion-fire-to-burn-for-days
http://www.wane.com/web/wane/entertainment/must-see-video/oil-rig-explosion-fire-to-burn-for-days-nd13
http://www.crossroadstoday.com/content/news/local/story/Drilling-Rig-Fire-Contained-Not-Out/hjDZ_ELVPUucN82QM055oA.cspx
Quote: "An oil rig explosion in Texas triggered a massive fire that's been burning for hours, and local fire crews have been unable to contain it. The explosion happened in Lavaca County, about two hours southwest of Houston. Eyewitnesses say the initial blast felt like a bomb and sent workers on the site running for cover."
2013-08-29 - Scrap metal recycling facility catches fire in Waterloo (Indiana):
http://www.wane.com/web/wane/news/local/fire-breaks-out-at-scrap-metal-yard-in-waterloo
Quote: "MetalX officials said the fire was detected in a pile of scrap metal feedstock near its shredder infeed. Smoke could be seen at least five miles away in all directions."
Note: These fires involving scrap metal bursting into flame are highly indicative of hydrogen sulfide. Hydrogen sulfide is reactive with rusty iron/steel; fire can erupt with nothing else being involved. And what else would cause scrap metal to burst into flame? Nobody has offered a plausible alternative, probably because there isn't one. Fires like this are becoming increasingly common, as expected. One of the biggest such fires was an enormous inferno that hit a giant pile of scrap metal on the coast in New Jersey, as mentioned in the 2013-08-20 update...
2013-08-29 - Major blaze breaks out at recycling center near downtown Des Moines (Iowa):
http://www.wblxlocal.com/news/40001-multiple-fire-crews-battle-fire-at-recycling-company.html
http://www.kcci.com/news/central-iowa/crews-battling-fire-near-downtown-des-moines/-/9357080/21707898/-/ce6uwx/-/index.html
http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/08/29/des-moines-warehouse-catches-fire-again/article
http://whotv.com/2013/08/29/smoky-fire-blaze-in-des-moines-east-side/
http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20130830/NEWS01/130830008/1079/
Quote: "The company recycles plastic, cardboard, tires, concrete and other materials."
Quote: "Firefighters expect to work throughout the night after a south side warehouse packed with housing debris caught fire for the second time this summer."
2013-08-29 - Loud boom shakes homes near coastal Jacksonville (Florida):
http://www.ubalert.com/YQ5b
2013-08-29 - Underground fire erupts in Central City, Philadelphia (Pennsylvania):
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Smoke-From-Manhole-Blocks-Center-City-Intersection--221693631.html
Quote: "A Center City intersection is re-opened after being blocked off when smoke was spotted coming from a manhole cover."
2013-08-29 - Transformer bursts into flame, causes grass fire, near Battleford (Canada), close to the North Saskatchewan River:
http://battlefordsdailynews.com/News_Article/tabid/177/ArticleID/2029/Fire-south-of-Battleford-caused-by-transformer-Fire-Chief-says.aspx
2013-08-29 - Transformer explodes and burns in coastal Pattaya (Thailand):
http://www.pattayamail.com/localnews/transformer-explodes-on-thepprasit-soi-5-1-29673
2013-08-29 - Fire breaks out near outside electric meter at business in South Bend (Indiana):
http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/local/article_312b29d2-108f-11e3-84eb-001a4bcf6878.html
Note: Hydrogen sulfide is reactive with electrified copper. South Bend is named for its location at the southernmost bend of the St. Joseph River...
2013-08-29 - Lumber business hit by fire in coastal Cocoa (Florida), 1 injured:
http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20130829/NEWS01/130829015/Fire-Cocoa-plywood-business-burns-worker
Note: All flammable absorbent materials are absorbing hydrogen sulfide, sometimes resulting in spontaneous combustion. (Thus the escalating number of fires at recycling facilities and landfills and pallet yards and the like.) This fire began in a machine that processes lumber. What happens when you put wood saturated with an accelerant that is reactive with electrified copper into a machine that is powered by electricity? You might just get a fire...
2013-08-29 - Carpentry business destroyed by fire at 12:45 AM in Tulsa (Oklahoma):
http://www.newson6.com/story/23286019/tulsa-business-destroyed-in-early-morning-fire
http://www.kjrh.com/dpp/news/local_news/tulsa-business-damaged-during-intense-fire-near-admiral-and-lewis
Quote: "A man who owns a business across the street told News On 6 the building housed a small carpentry store."
Quote: "Fire officials say the building contained furniture and paper, which helped fuel the fire."
2013-08-29 - Five separate grass fires erupt along Highway 780 in coastal Vallejo (California):
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/08/29/grass-fire-next-to-highway-780-in-vallejo-extinguished/
Quote: "The blaze, which was actually five separate fires, drew a three-alarm response and prompted the closure of one lane of Highway 780..."
Quote: "The fire was reported around 10:25 a.m. in a grassy area along eastbound Highway 780 near the Glen Cove Road exit."
Note: Probably some dried brush or dead grass absorbing hydrogen sulfide blowing in off the ocean until eventually spontaneous combustion occurs and fire breaks out...
2013-08-29 - Train fills with smoke, passengers freak out, in Holland Park (Britain):
http://kensington.londoninformer.co.uk/2013/08/holland-park-tube-smoke-causes.html
2013-08-29 - Huge fire destroys barn(s) in Walton (Britain), smoke seen for miles:
http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/local/harwich/10642450.Bomb_squad_called_after_shell_store_barn_catches_fire/
http://www.harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk/news/10642450.print/
2013-08-29 - Cargo ship 'Maersk Kampala' hit by fire near the Suez Canal:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20130830-40751-OTH
http://cementegypt.com/en/category-cemen-news/entry-Navy-rescues-crew-of-a-container-ship-fire-and-put-out-the-fire.html
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritimenews/2013/fire-board-boxship-maersk-kampala-ais-why/
http://gcaptain.com/maersk-kampala-containership-fire-suez/
http://www.egyptindependent.com/news/army-ships-fight-fires-on-dutch-vessel
http://www.joc.com/maritime-news/container-lines/maersk-line/containers-fire-maersk-ship-south-suez_20130829.html
Note: Supposedly it was two containers that burst into flame on the ship. Gotta say, that fire looks way more serious than two containers burning...
2013-08-29 - Cargo ship bursts into flame off the coast of Djibouti:
http://www.startribune.com/business/221665911.html
http://www.neurope.eu/news/wire/egypt-bans-israeli-ship-caught-fire-docking-suez-canal-port-repairs
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/egypt-bans-israeli-ship-that-caught-fire-from-docking-at-suez-canal-port-for-repairs/2013/08/29/6b518b80-10ce-11e3-a2b3-5e107edf9897_story.html
Quote: "He said Thursday that a fire broke out on the ship several days ago while it was in waters near Djibouti and that its request to enter the port for repairs was rejected."
2013-08-29 - Fishing boat bursts into flame on St. Mary's River near Sugar Island, close to Sault Ste. Marie (Michigan):
http://www.saultstar.com/2013/08/29/firefighters-battle-boat-blaze
http://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-rescues-2-from-burning-boat-on-st-marys-river/2013/08/29/
http://www.d9.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/1886010/PHOTO-Coast-Guard-rescues-2-from-burning-boat-on-St-Marys-River
2013-08-29 - Transit bus bursts into flame while parked at airport in coastal Vancouver (Canada):
http://www.richmond-news.com/news/richmond-fire-rescue-tackle-bus-fire-at-yvr-1.605728
http://bc.ctvnews.ca/shuttle-bus-at-vancouver-airport-gutted-by-fire-1.1432271
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/catches+fire/8847829/story.html
http://www.allvoices.com/news/15358314-empty-bus-catches-fire-at-yvr-after-driver-gets-off
2013-08-29 - Charter bus bursts into flame at convenience store at Raisin Windmill (Texas), near Victoria:
http://www.onenewspage.us/video/20130830/1393810/Bus-Fire-at-Raisin-Windmill-29-13.htm
http://www.crossroadstoday.com/content/news/local/story/Bus-Fire-Displaces-Passengers/Bc8d7toXg02vugJYTBGRHw.cspx
2013-08-29 - Fuel tanker truck bursts into flame at 5:40 AM on Highway 12 in Atwater (Minnesota):
http://www.kduz.com/2013/08/29/tanker-truck-fire-in-atwater/
2013-08-29 - Fuel tanker truck bursts into flame on Highway 87 near Big Spring (Texas):
http://www.newswest9.com/story/23296408/officials-called-out-to-crude-truck-oil-fire-in-howard-county
Quote: "Howard County Volunteer Fire Department Chief Tommy Sullivan tells KBYG News that some sort of mechanical malfunction around the brakes and wheels caused the initial fire..."
Note: From the full hypothesis: "Massive vehicles such as big RVs, buses, tanker trucks, tractor trailers, dump trucks, and car-haulers will be destroyed by fire in escalating numbers after tires or brakes ignite."
2013-08-29 - Two tractor trailers burst into flame at FedEx facility in Watertown (New York):
http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/Fire-Destroys-2-FedEx-Trucks-221628771.html
Quote: "Flames destroyed two of the company's tractor trucks and slightly damaged a third."
2013-08-29 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the A14 near St. Ives (Britain):
http://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/latest-news/lorry_fire_blocks_a14_at_st_ives_1_2358733
2013-08-29 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the M62 near Rochdale (Britain):
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/m62-motorists-delayed-after-lorry-5815343
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/m62-lorry-fire-causes-delays-5814814
Quote: "The cab of the HGV was 100 per cent alight when fire crews from Elland and Halifax arrived at the scene at 1.30pm."
2013-08-29 - Tractor bursts into flame in the cargo hold of ship at Cattedown Wharf in coastal Plymouth (Britain):
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-23888708
http://www.fire.org.uk/news/2013/08/30/cattedown-wharves-cargo-boat-machinery-fire.html
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/hold-cargo-ship-blazes/story-19727356-detail/story.html
http://www.thisisdevon.co.uk/hold-cargo-ship-blazes/story-19727356-detail/story.html
http://www.safety4sea.com/page/17330/5/large-fire-on-board-cargo-ship-anchored-off-plymouth
Quote: "The fire started in the engine of a mechanical digger in the ship's hold, which also contained wood chippings."
2013-08-29 - Dump truck bursts into flame on Great Road, near Long Pond, in Littleton (Massachusetts):
http://www.wickedlocal.com/littleton/news/x1803285553/Dump-truck-explosion-causes-fire-in-Littleton-center
2013-08-29 - RV bursts into flame while parked at RV park in Oliver (Canada), boy injured:
http://globalnews.ca/news/809864/fire-chief-pulls-young-boy-from-fiery-rv/
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/08/29/bc-oliver-fire-motorhome.html
http://www.cbc.ca/m/touch/canada/story/2013/08/29/bc-oliver-fire-motorhome.html
2013-08-29 - RV bursts into flame at 5:10 AM in Kennford (Britain):
http://www.thisisexeter.co.uk/Kennford-traveller-s-site/story-19723463-detail/story.html
2013-08-29 - Food van explodes and burns at 5:25 AM at Baytree Farm on Bay Tree Lane in Polegate (Britain):
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/10641008.Burger_van_explodes_in_Polegate/
2013-08-29 - Minivan bursts into flame on road in Glenwood (Minnesota), near Lake Minnewaska:
http://www.pctribune.com/news.php?id=355
2013-08-29 - In separate incidents, within 100 minutes, two cars burst into flame on Highway 40 in Montreal (Canada):
http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/fires+Highway/8850573/story.html
Note: And now we have multiple vehicles going up in flames on the same road in the same city at about the same time. Coincidence? Not hardly. I've been expecting to start seeing this as the atmospheric contamination proceeds...
2013-08-29 - In separate incidents, five cars burst into flame while parked in Tuggeranong (Australia):
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/five-suspicious-fires-overnight-20130830-2sub4.html
2013-08-29 - Three cars burst into flame in the wee hours on the island of Malta, part of a spate of fires:
http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-08-29/news/fire-crews-tackle-spate-of-fires-2453012480/
Note: Malta's had a lot of buses burst into flame lately too. The most recent was a transit bus that burst into flame at roundabout in Xemxija, as mentioned in the 2013-08-27 update. Another transit bus burst into flames in Mellieha, as mentioned in the 2013-08-25 update. And yet another transit bus burst into flame (and a van too, in a separate incident) the day prior, as mentioned in the 2013-08-24 update. So, three transit buses went up in flames on the island in less than a week...
2013-08-29 - Car bursts into flame while parked inside garage at home in coastal San Leandro (California):
http://sanleandro.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/vehicle-fire-in-san-leandro-thursday-morning
Quote: "Crews discovered that a newly purchased car in the garage started the fire."
2013-08-29 - Car bursts into flame while parked outside auto shop in coastal Seattle (Washington):
http://www.capitolhillseattle.com/2013/08/car-fire-outside-gregs-auto/
2013-08-29 - Car bursts into flame on the Barton Highway near Yass Valley Way (Australia):
http://www.yasstribune.com.au/story/1742584/update-car-fire-under-control/
2013-08-29 - Car bursts into flame at 6:30 AM while parked at home in coastal Auckland (New Zealand):
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11116819
2013-08-29 - Car bursts into flame on I-20 in Rockdale County (Georgia), near Conyers:
http://www.rockdalenews.com/section/1/article/16772/
http://www.covnews.com/section/1/article/44490/
2013-08-29 - Car bursts into flame on the M4 between junctions 8/9 and 19 (Britain):
http://www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/News/Areas/Maidenhead/M4-shut-in-both-directions-following-car-fire-29082013.htm
2013-08-29 - Car bursts into flame on Manor Park Avenue in Runcorn (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/runcorn-car-fire_30-08-2013_9-06-58
2013-08-29 - Car bursts into flame on road in Trimble County (Kentucky), 2 injured:
http://madisoncourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=4&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=78643
2013-08-29 - Car bursts into flame on Highway 20 near Webster City (Iowa):
http://kqwc.nrgnorthwoods.com/pages/posts/car-fire-sends-webster-city-fire-department-into-action-3851.php
2013-08-29 - Vehicle bursts into flame, fire spreads to barns, near the Chester Zoo in Chester (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/barn-fire-in-chester_29-08-2013_16-42-11
http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/barn-fire-breaks-out-near-5814881
Quote: "Crews have established a water supply from the open water canal nearby."
Quote: "The fire is understood to have started in a vehicle and spread to the two barns which contain straw."
2013-08-29 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Quarry Road off Stainback Highway on the Big Island (Hawaii):
http://hawaiitribune-herald.com/sections/tribune-herald-news-flash/police-scene-vehicle-fire-stainback.html
2013-08-29 - Motorcycle bursts into flame on Western Avenue in Blacon, Chester (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/motorbike-fire-in-chester_30-08-2013_9-10-57
2013-08-29 - Semi trailer full of straw bursts into flame near Lostwithiel (Britain):
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Firefighters-battle-lorry-container-blaze/story-19724727-detail/story.html
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/straw-filled-lorry-container-Lostwithiel/story-19728679-detail/story.html
2013-08-29 - Eight cars destroyed by fire, auto shop damaged, in coastal Long Island (New York):
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/fire-at-auto-body-shop-in-roosevelt-forces-evacuations-1.5972765
http://online.wsj.com/article/APfddbb2aa3d094028bbbbe776d3ab3e1b.html
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/LI-auto-repair-shop-fire-burned-for-7-hours-4770222.php
http://longisland.news12.com/news/officials-roosevelt-fire-began-in-alfonso-s-auto-repair-shop-on-babylon-turnpike-1.5979361
Quote: "Eight of the cars were destroyed by the blaze, which spread next door to Defer Auto Body. Several homes sustained minor damage and had to be evacuated."
2013-08-29 - Machine bursts into flame at mill in Minot (North Dakota), near the Souris River:
http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/577841/Minot-Milling-fire.html?nav=5010
2013-08-29 - Barn and hay destroyed by fire in Guilford Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.publicopiniononline.com/news/ci_23976287/firefighters-called-fayetteville-barn-fire-owner-asks-let
http://www.herald-mail.com/news/tristate/hm-selfcombustion-of-straw-causes-barn-fire-in-fayetteville-20130830,0,4411764.story
http://www.your4state.com/story/fire-crews-respond-to-barn-fire-in-chambersburg/d/story/KSvCcWBF5UOZlvB6WkpAYA
2013-08-29 - Plastics plant hit by fire in Postville (Iowa):
http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Officials-Investigate-Fire-at-Postville-Plant-221878301.html
http://www.woi-tv.com/story/23303471/officials-investigate-fire-at-postville-plant
http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/fire-damages-postville-plastics-plant-two-months-after-explosion/article_54d4bf86-119f-11e3-a553-0019bb2963f4.html
Quote: "The plant has only been operating at about 60 percent capacity after an explosion at the plant a few months ago, resulting in $15 million worth of damage and three injuries."
2013-08-29 - Garbage bursts into flame at 6:40 AM in garbage truck on road in Epsom (Britain):
http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/no-disruption-after-rubbish-fire-5802400
http://www.epsomguardian.co.uk/news/10642434.Duscart_catches_fire_in_Epsom/
2013-08-29 - Rubbish bursts into flame at 2:26 AM, fire spreads to fence and van, in coastal Exmouth (Britain):
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Rubbish-spreads-van-Exmouth/story-19722993-detail/story.html
2013-08-29 - Elementary school roof bursts into flame in Salina (Utah):
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=26648146&nid=148&title=salina-elementary-school-roof-catches-fire
2013-08-29 - High-rise catches fire on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago (Illinois), near Lake Michigan:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-fire-breaks-out-at-north-side-highrise-building-20130829,0,4862748.story
2013-08-29 - Blaze rips through apartment building in Beavercreek (Ohio):
http://www.whiotv.com/news/news/fire-damages-beavercreek-apartment-building/nZgrD/
http://www.abc22now.com/shared/news/top-stories/stories/wkef_apartment-complex-catches-fire-beavercreek-15673.shtml
2013-08-29 - Apartment building damaged by fire at 2 AM in coastal Providence (Rhode Island):
http://www.wpri.com/news/local/providence/providence-center-residents-displaced-by-fire
2013-08-29 - Condo damaged by fire on Beach City Road on coastal Hilton Head Island (South Carolina):
http://www.islandpacket.com/2013/08/29/2655458/hilton-head-condo-damaged-in-wednesday.html
2013-08-29 - Garage bursts into flame at 4 AM, fire spreads to home, in Southlake (Texas):
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2013/08/29/20-rabbits-rescued-in-southlake-house-fire/
2013-08-29 - Unoccupied home damaged by fire near White River Junction (Vermont):
http://www.wcax.com/story/23285599/flash-flooding-fire-in-white-river-junction-lebanon
2013-08-29 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 12:30 AM in Youngstown (Ohio):
http://www.wfmj.com/story/23285383/firefighters-battle-flames-at-youngstown-house-fire
2013-08-29 - Vacant school burns on Loushers Lane in Warrington (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/fire-at-old-horizon-school-warrington
2013-08-28 - Underground electrical fire takes out power to some in Walnut Hills (Ohio):
http://www.fox19.com/story/23284261/duke-crews-restore-power-after-underground-fire-in-walnut-hillshttp://www.19actionnews.com/story/23284261/duke-crews-restore-power-after-underground-fire-in-walnut-hills
http://kpho.membercenter.worldnow.com/story/23284261/duke-crews-restore-power-after-underground-fire-in-walnut-hills
http://central.fox19.com/news/news/169181-crews-restore-power-after-underground-fire
Quote: "... the underground fire caused a power outage for customers in the neighborhood as well as surrounding areas. At the highest point, up to 4,600 customers in Hamilton County were in the dark."
Note: And here's yet another underground electrical fire. These have been happening with escalating frequency. Hydrogen sulfide is reactive with copper, especially electrified copper. It's also a heavier-than-air gas which will tend to flow to low-lying areas, like underground electrical facilities, basements, creeks, streams, valleys, ditches, etc. This is also likely the cause of many of the vehicles bursting into flame, especially the vehicles that burst into flame while not running. It wasn't long ago at all that underground electrical explosions and fires torched some cars in coastal Queens (New York), as mentioned in the 2013-08-22 update. You might not want to walk too close to manholes or grates in the street anymore, because these explosions and fires can happen at any time now...
2013-08-28 - Home explodes and burns before 7 AM in Hampton (New Jersey), 1 killed:
http://gothamist.com/2013/08/28/photo_nj_house_explodes_burns_to_gr.php
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/hunterdon-county/express-times/index.ssf/2013/08/hampton_house_explosion_stuns.html
http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/index.ssf/2013/08/neighbors_rushed_to_house_expl.html
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=9221607
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/new_jersey&id=9221672
2013-08-28 - Transformer bursts into flame in Fairfield (New Jersey), power outage hits a few dozen businesses:
http://thealternativepress.com/categories/news/articles/power-outage-to-route-46-businesses-in-fairfield
http://lacrosse.thealternativepress.com/articles/power-outage-to-route-46-businesses-in-fairfield
2013-08-28 - Transformer bursts into flame in Burnet County (Texas):
http://www.highlandernews.com/news_article.php?category_id=2&article_id=5318
2013-08-28 - Transformer explodes and burns in Faisalabad (Pakistan), 5 injured:
http://www.onlinenews.com.pk/details.php?newsid=236648
2013-08-28 - Massive blaze rages through two chemical storage warehouses at 1:15 AM in Santa Ana (California), near the coast:
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/orange_county&id=9221681
http://www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/Fire-Rages-through-OC-Chemical-Storage-Yard-221471341.html
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Chemical-Warehouse-Fire-Santa-Ana-221455681.html
2013-08-28 - Major fire engulfs metal plating and auto parts business in coastal Changhua County, Taiwan (China):
http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2013/08/29/2003570808
2013-08-28 - Recycling plant hit by fire in coastal Merseyside (Britain):
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/fire-merseyside-recycling-plant-5799102
http://trustnews.co.uk/Fire-at-a-Merseyside-recycling-plant
2013-08-28 - Recycling machine explodes at grocery store in Ithaca (New York), 2 injured:
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/08/explosion_at_wegmans_in_ithaca_police_say.html
http://www.cnycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=939873
http://www.ithacajournal.com/article/20130828/NEWS01/308280104/-1/
2013-08-28 - Cargo ship 'ZIM Rotterdam' bursts into flame in the Red Sea:
http://felixstowedocker.blogspot.com/2013/08/fire-on-board-of-mega-boxship-zim.html
Quote: "Fire occurred on board of mega-boxship ZIM Rotterdam, according to some reports it happened on Aug 23, according to other reports it happened on Aug 27, no other details available. Vessel en route from Port Klang to Felixstowe as of afternoon Aug 28 is drifting of Sokhna, some 20 nautical miles south of Suez, Red Sea."
Quote: "ZIM Rotterdam, IMO 9398450, dwt 116499, capacity 10062 TEU, built 2010, flag Liberia..."
2013-08-28 - Jeff Gordon's tour bus bursts into flame on I-85 in Jackson County (Georgia):
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/23282239/jeff-gordons-motor-home-burns-on-i-85
http://www.11alive.com/news/article/304492/40/NASCAR-bus-catches-fire-on-I-85
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/23282239/jeff-gordons-motor-home-burns-on-i-85
Note: Not being a NASCAR fan, I had no idea who Jeff Gordon is, but now I know he's a NASCAR driver, and this was his tour bus. I guess I haven't drunk enough Vagisil lately!
2013-08-28 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on Manor Way in coastal Cardiff (Britain):
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/bus-fire-closes-busy-road-5795182
http://cardifflocalguide.co.uk/bus-fire-closes-busy-road-into-cardiff/
2013-08-28 - Tanker truck explodes while parked at business in Fort Worth (Texas), 2 injured:
http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Workers-injured-in-Fort-Worth-tank-truck-explosion-221537211.html
2013-08-28 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-70 in Vigo County (Indiana):
http://tribstar.com/latest/x250201589/No-one-injured-in-tractor-trailer-fire-on-I-70
http://mymixfm.com/news/articles/2013/aug/29/truck-trailer-fire-on-i-70-slows-traffic/
http://q1027.com/news/articles/2013/aug/29/truck-trailer-fire-on-i-70-slows-traffic/
2013-08-28 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on highway in coastal Dublin (Ireland):
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/truck-cleared-from-m50-after-fire-caused-major-delays-1.1508204
http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/traffic-disruption-on-m8-as-vehicle-catches-fire-605057.html
http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/video-watch-truck-go-up-2233029
http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/traffic-chaos-on-m50-as-truck-catches-fire-29534449.html
2013-08-28 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-80 near Wood River (Nebraska):
http://www.1011now.com/home/headlines/Truck-Fire-Slows-Traffic-on-Interstate-Near-Wood-River-221551331.html
http://www.khastv.com/news/local/Semi-catches-fire-on-I-80-221566021.html
2013-08-28 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on US 50 near Emporia (Kansas):
http://www.emporiagazette.com/latest_news_and_features/article_b03d85b2-0fea-11e3-8620-001a4bcf6878.html
2013-08-28 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-10 near Vinton (Louisiana):
http://www.kplctv.com/story/23281919/authorities-respond-to-truck-fire-on-i-10-eastbound-near-Vinton
2013-08-28 - Tractor bursts into flame at farm near Honiton (Britain):
http://www.midweekherald.co.uk/news/agricultural_vehicle_fire_1_2357356
2013-08-28 - Two vacant RVs burst into flame while parked on Spring Lane in Wickham Market (Britain):
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/wickham_market_derelict_caravans_set_alight_1_2357904
2013-08-28 - RV bursts into flame while parked in Cleator Moor (Britain):
http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/cumbria-police-investigate-after-caravan-destroyed-by-fire-1.1080772
http://www.timesandstar.co.uk/cumbria-police-investigate-after-caravan-destroyed-by-fire-1.1080772
2013-08-28 - RV bursts into flame while parked in Salisbury (North Carolina):
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/local/police-investigate-camper-fire-possible-arson/nZgxz/
2013-08-28 - Camper-van bursts into flame on Puddledock Lane in coastal Weymouth (Britain):
http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/10639355.Firefighters_called_to_Weymouth_camper_van_fire/
http://www.thisisdorset.net/news/10639355.Firefighters_called_to_Weymouth_camper_van_fire/
2013-08-28 - Van bursts into flame at 6 AM while parked in The Normans in Slough (Britain):
http://www.sloughexpress.co.uk/News/All-Areas/Slough/Fire-crew-tackles-van-blaze-in-Slough-28082013.htm
2013-08-28 - SUV bursts into flame on I-44 in Springfield (Missouri):
http://www.ktts.com/news/I-44-At-Northview-Shut-Down-Earlier-From-Vehicle-Fire-221542371.html
2013-08-28 - SUV bursts into flame on street in downtown Ottawa (Canada):
http://metronews.ca/news/ottawa/779537/video-car-fire-in-downtown-ottawa/
http://yournews.cbc.ca/mediadetail/12503359
2013-08-28 - Car bursts into flame at 2:30 AM while parked in RV park in Orlando (Florida):
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/dog-credited-with-saving-family-after-car-catches-fire-at-orlando-rv-park/-/1637132/21679230/-/p10iuaz/-/index.html
http://www.news4jax.com/news/dog-credited-with-saving-family-after-car-catches-fire-at-orlando-rv-park/-/475880/21683254/-/x60u1gz/-/index.html
Quote: "The Volkswagen Beetle burst into flames for an unknown reason around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Lake Breeze RV Park off Lee Road near Edgewater Drive and Orange Blossom Trail."
2013-08-28 - Car bursts into flame at 5:45 AM while parked at home, fire spreads to home, in Somerville (Massachusetts):
http://www.wickedlocal.com/somerville/news/x1655330245/Somerville-blaze-starts-in-car-spreads-to-house
2013-08-28 - Car bursts into flame on road in coastal Lake Worth (Texas), 5 seriously burned:
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/At-Least-Five-Injured-in-Lake-Worth-Car-Fire-221576081.html
http://thescoopblog.dallasnews.com/2013/08/reports-of-multiple-serious-injuries-after-car-fire-near-lake-worth.html/
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/20130828-5-people-critically-burned-after-car-fire-near-lake-worth.ece
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2013/08/28/5-seriously-burned-in-lake-worth-car-fire/
Note: And the day prior, a man was found burned to death in a burning tractor trailer on I-5, near Gorman (California), as mentioned in the 2013-08-27 update. And the day before that, a man was found burned to death in a burning tractor near Minto (North Dakota) and a man who died shortly later was pulled from a smoking car that then burst into flame, in Orange (Texas), as mentioned in the 2013-08-26 update. And there've been many other charred corpses found in burning or burned-out vehicles, especially in recent months...
2013-08-28 - Car bursts into flame at 3:30 AM on Slaughterhouse Canyon Road in Lakeside (California):
http://lakesidefiredist.blogspot.com/2013/08/early-morning-vehicle-fire.html
2013-08-28 - Car bursts into flame on the M56 near Stoak (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-fire-on-m56-motoway-eastbound
2013-08-28 - Car bursts into flame near petrol station in coastal Plymouth (Britain):
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/PICTURES-engulfs-car-outside-Plymouth-petrol/story-19717891-detail/story.html
http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/Car-just-yards-petrol-station/story-19720259-detail/story.html
2013-08-28 - Car bursts into flame at 5:30 AM while parked on Goodboys Lane in Grazely (Britain):
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/car-fire-goodboys-lane-arson-5801133
2013-08-28 - Car bursts into flame at 5:15 AM while parked at police station in Cefn Mawr (Britain):
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/125956/arsonists-set-fire-to-car-outside-police-station-in-cefn-mawr.aspx
Note: They are assuming arson in the above two events simply because these were parked cars. Nobody saw anybody, as usual. The wee hours are when the atmosphere cools and contracts, which will push any hydrogen sulfide or methane in the air above closer to the ground. Hydrogen sulfide is reactive with rusty iron/steel and copper, especially electrified copper. Did these vehicles have any rust on them or batteries in them? Of course...
2013-08-28 - Car bursts into flame while parked at business in coastal Devonport (Australia):
http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/1736428/hero-of-the-day-extinguishes-car-fire/
2013-08-28 - Vehicle bursts into flame in Loves Park (Illinois):
http://rockfordscanner.com/2013/08/28/vehicle-fire-in-loves-park/
2013-08-28 - RV trailer bursts into flame at home in Ridgefield (Washington):
http://www.columbian.com/news/2013/aug/28/fire-destroys-trailer-in-ridgefield/
2013-08-28 - RV trailer bursts into flame at 1:57 AM on Spring Hill Road in Hodgesville (Alabama):
http://www.rickeystokesnews.com/article.php/early-morning-structure-fire-of-travel-trailer-45150
2013-08-28 - Two cars and garage destroyed by fire at 2 AM at home in Chandler (Arizona):
http://www.kpho.com/story/23276024/chandler-family-safe-as-garage-fire-destroys-2-cars
2013-08-28 - Tractor and barn destroyed by fire in Salina (Kansas):
http://salinapost.com/2013/08/28/fire-engulfs-salina-barn/
Quote: "There was a tractor inside the barn at the time..."
2013-08-28 - Auto shop destroyed by fire in Roosevelt (New York), on Long Island:
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/fire-at-auto-body-shop-in-roosevelt-forces-evacuations-1.5972765
http://longisland.news12.com/news/fire-tears-through-roosevelt-auto-body-shop-1.5972953
2013-08-28 - Trash bursts into flame at 3:03 AM, fire spreads to commercial building, on Nantwich Road in Crewe (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/commercial-property-fire-in-crewe
2013-08-28 - Hay bursts into flame near canal in Bewsey, Warrington (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/hay-fire-in-bewsey-warrington
2013-08-28 - Garage bursts into flame at home in Pembroke (Canada):
http://www.thedailyobserver.ca/2013/08/28/mcgee-street-garage-in-pembroke-destroyed-by-fire
2013-08-28 - Couch bursts into flame at 5:30 AM on porch, fire spreads to apartment building, in Somerville (Massachusetts):
http://www.wickedlocal.com/somerville/news/x1655330237/2-alarm-fire-damages-Bromfield-Road-home-in-Somerville-none-injured
http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2013/08/28/two-fires-somerville-under-investigation-state-fire-marshal-major-injuries-reported/TAPMUkVGUsEgBtZbcSO6XI/story.html
Quote: "Witnesses said the fire at 85 Bromfield Road appeared to have started by the couch on the front first floor porch."
Note: I bet it was a standard upholstered couch held together with nails, screws and/or staples, which had rust on them...
2013-08-28 - Texas' first ever bed-n-breakfast destroyed by fire at 3:20 AM in Jefferson (Texas):
http://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com/news/texas-first-bed-breakfast-a-total-loss-after-fire/article_3f995c23-e275-571f-a5af-e4981f77e2b7.html
Quote: "The first recorded bed and breakfast in Texas, The Pride House, burned down early Wednesday morning in Jefferson."
2013-08-28 - Historic home destroyed by fire on Staten Island (New York):
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/fire_guts_historic_si_house_MgmihNTah4E8i9JcX9k8tL
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/fire_guts_historical_staten_island_v12eNzRkb877B3Ydgfly9I
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/new_york&id=9223362
2013-08-28 - Home destroyed by fire in historic neighborhood in St. Louis (Missouri), near the Mississippi River:
http://www.kmov.com/news/local/Crews-battle-well-involved-building-fire-near-downtown-St-Louis-221586141.html
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/fire-destroys-home-in-historic-st-louis-neighborhood/article_4d64aef6-7bf1-54ec-9e79-e61742f643fa.html
Quote: "Nobody was home at the time."
2013-08-28 - Vacant house burns just after 3 AM in Park Hills (Missouri):
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/4a28fa2adce4496a83018a0fb76ee059/MO--Suspicious-Fire
2013-08-28 - Vacant home burns in New Philadelphia (Ohio):
http://www.timesreporter.com/newsnow/x914317459/Vacant-home-damaged-by-fire-in-Phila
2013-08-28 - Vacant house under renovation burns in Price Hill (Ohio):
http://www.fox19.com/story/23282941/crews-battle-vacant-house-fire-on-rosemont-ave-in-price-hill
2013-08-28 - Vacant home burns at 3 AM on Cabin Creek Road in Miami (West Virginia):
http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/Kanawha-County-House-Fire-Being-Called-Suspicious-221456801.html
Note: This is at least the third fire on this road, and second at this home. Putting out a fire doesn't do a thing to make a building less vulnerable to the atmospheric methane and hydrogen sulfide problem. In fact, after each fire, buildings are likely to be MORE vulnerable, until eventually they burn enough that there is nothing left that CAN burn...
2013-08-28 - Vacant house burns at 5 AM on Peace Street in coastal Stratford (Connecticut):
http://connecticut.news12.com/news/fire-destroys-stratford-home-1.5970798
Note: And the day prior, a parked bus burst into flame in Stratford, as mentioned in the 2013-08-27 update...
2013-08-28 - Massive fire engulfs vacant building in North Chelmsford (Massachusetts):
http://www.lowellsun.com/rss/ci_23969904
http://www.wcvb.com/news/local/boston-north/firefighters-battle-3alarm-blaze-at-abandoned-building-in-chelmsford/-/11984708/21694462/-/oms18/-/index.html
2013-08-27 - Home explodes on Bethel Forest Road in Orangeburg (South Carolina):
http://thetandd.com/news/local/suspicious-explosion-destroys-house/article_2ad77d10-1058-11e3-b19c-0019bb2963f4.html
2013-08-27 - Home damaged by explosion at 7 AM in Kissimmee (Florida):
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/explosion-blows-garage-door-off-kissimmee-home-1-hurt/-/1637132/21663204/-/14adewf/-/index.html
2013-08-27 - Fire and explosions hit electrical plant in St. Louis (Missouri):
http://www.ksdk.com/rss/article/395123/3/Small-generator-fire-at-Meramec-Power-Plant
http://www.kmov.com/news/local/2nd-alarm-fire-reported-at-South-County-Ameren-Plant--221418161.html
http://fox2now.com/2013/08/27/reports-of-unusual-noises-coming-from-ameren-plant-in-oakville/
http://www.ksdk.com/rss/article/395123/3/Small-generator-fire-at-Meramec-Power-Plant
Note: This plant is about 700 feet west of the Mississippi River and about 1000 feet east of the Meramec River and is surrounded by the two rivers on three sides...
2013-08-27 - Underground electrical fire takes out power to 3300 in Sonoma Valley (California):
http://sonomavalley.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/pge-explosion-rocks-downtown--3300-lost-power-for-three-hours
2013-08-27 - Transformer bursts into flame on York Road in Baltimore County (Maryland), near Lutherville:
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/52861668/
http://www.wbaltv.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/transformer-fire-prompts-beltway-closure/-/10136486/21676910/-/ey6k5uz/-/index.html
2013-08-27 - Transformer bursts into flame near school in Bronzeville, Chicago (Illinois):
http://wgntv.com/2013/08/27/transformer-fire-forces-evacuation-of-bronzeville-school/
http://cltv.com/2013/08/27/transformer-fire-forces-evacuation-of-brozeville-school/
Note: Bronzeville is located right on the shore of Lake Michigan...
2013-08-27 - Explosion hits chemical plant just after 6 AM in Cornwall, Ontario (Canada):
http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/Explosion-Rocks-Cornwall-Chemical-Plant-221306811.html
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/explosion-reported-at-cornwall-ont-chemical-plant/article13967150/
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/story/2013/08/27/ottawa-plant-cornwall-explosion-rupture-silo-evacuated-workers-basf-wallrich.html
Quote: "Emergency workers say the situation is under control at a BASF chemical plant in Cornwall, Ont., after an explosion Tuesday morning."
2013-08-27 - Huge blaze engulfs guitar business in Bayswater neighborhood of coastal Melbourne (Australia):
http://www.tonedeaf.com.au/news/local-news/338231/fire-engulfs-cole-clark-guitar-factory-in-melbourne.htm
Quote: "One of Australia’s biggest guitar manufacturers has suffered a serious blow today, with reports that instruments and equipment have been damaged in a blaze at one of its key factories."
2013-08-27 - Yosemite Rim Fire destroys 111 buildings in California, many more threatened, important reservoir reached:
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-yosemite-rim-fire-destroy-111-buildings-thousands-more-threatened-20130827,0,5800053.story
http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/disasters/rim-fire-reaches-hetch-hetchy-reservoir/nZdhm/
http://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/local/7887483-113/fire-forest-rim-sierra
http://nation.time.com/2013/08/27/raging-wildfires-in-califronia-seen-from-space/
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/27/firefighters-try-to-contain-californias-rim-fire-now-swelling-to-nearly-180000-acres/2706135/
Quote: "An army of firefighters, more than 4,000, battled the blaze, which has so far destroyed 31 homes and 80 outbuildings, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Firefighters were aided by large liquid-dropping aircraft, including C-130 and DC-10 airplanes and at least 17 helicopters."
2013-08-27 - Wildfire erupts near creek in Fairfield (California), 5 homes destroyed, 10 damaged:
http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/local/5-homes-destroyed-10-damaged-fairfield-fire/nZfsC/
http://www.kvoa.com/news/5-homes-destroyed-10-damaged-in-calif-fire/
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Homes-burning-along-I-80-in-Fairfield-4765954.php
http://dixon.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/sevenalarm-fairfield-fire-is-burning-several-homes-truck-lot-strike-team-ordered
http://www.wdtimes.com/news/national/article_70db51cc-a20c-53e9-93f2-4b31962f0710.html
Quote: "The fire started a little before 4 p.m. in vegetation adjacent to the freeway before jumping across a nearby creek and skirting around a cinderblock sound wall, Velasquez said. The inferno first hit a wood-framed roof before moving into the trees and moving through the neighborhood via the treetops, he said."
Quote: "Several cars in a parking lot along I-80 also went up in flames. Thick black smoke briefly shut two lanes of the interstate."
2013-08-27 - Brushfire erupts near Ukiah (California), fire torches 30 ATVs:
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20130827/articles/130829573
2013-08-27 - Eleven major wildfires rage in Portugal:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20130827-40710-PRT
http://www.northjersey.com/news/international/221286701_Heat__winds_fuel_forest_blazes_in_Portugal.html
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/08/27/1000-firefighters-called-out-as-heat-winds-fuel-forest-blazes-in-portugal/
2013-08-27 - Boat bursts into flame in Sturgeon Bay (Wisconsin), near the Bayview Bridge:
http://www.doorcountyadvocate.com/article/20130828/ADV01/308280177/Boaters-rescued-Saturday-after-electrical-fire
2013-08-27 - Transit bus bursts into flame at roundabout in Xemxija on the island of Malta, buses taken offline:
http://gozonews.com/40480/bendy-buses-to-be-taken-off-the-road-after-another-fire/
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/en/newsdetails/news/courtandpolice/Third-Arriva-bus-to-catch-fire-within-three-days-20130827
http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-08-27/news/another-bus-catches-fire-in-xemxija-2431877122/
Quote: "This follows two other incidents that took place over the weekend, when a bendy-bus burst into flames as it was being driven in Marsa, followed by a second similar case in Mellieha on Sunday evening, in which a bendy bus was extensively damaged by fire."
Quote: "The Ministry for Transport and Transport Malta have ordered the temporary removal of bendy buses after three bendy buses caught fire in the past days."
Note: All these bus fires are clearly causing problems with mass transit in Malta. Not a ton they can do. Get rid of everything iron or steel and eliminate anything that uses electrified copper? We need to redesign buses from scratch, and all other vehicles too, else they'll continue to burn. Since nobody is actually confronting the problem, vehicles will obviously continue to burn...
2013-08-27 - Private bus bursts into flame while parked in lot in coastal Stratford (Connecticut):
http://onlyinbridgeport.com/wordpress/torres-campaign-van-totaled-by-fire/
http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/GOP-candidate-s-bus-goes-up-in-flames-4768573.php
2013-08-27 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame shortly after 6 AM near mine in Bergholz (Ohio):
http://www.wtov9.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/semi-truck-fire-bergholz-907.shtml
http://www.wtov9.com/news/features/local-news/stories/semi-truck-fire-bergholz-871.shtml
2013-08-27 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Adams Hill in Knutsford (Britain):
http://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/10636033.LATEST__Lorry_fire_closes_one_lane_on_Adams_Hill/
http://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/10636033.Road_reopens_after_lorry_fire_closes_one_lane_on_Adams_Hill/
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/lorry-fire-in-knutsford_27-08-2013_12-11-01
2013-08-27 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the M60 near Stretford (Britain):
http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/10636140.Firefighters_called_to_lorry_fire_on_M60/
http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/whereyoulive/stretfordnews/10636140.Firefighters_called_to_lorry_fire_on_M60/
2013-08-27 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-40 near Kingman (Arizona):
http://www.1011now.com/home/headlines/Truck-Fire-Slows-Traffic-on-Interstate-Near-Wood-River-221551331.html
Note: I bet this fire company is getting great at putting out tractor trailer fires. This is at least the third tractor trailer to burst into flame on I-40 near Kingman since August 18...
2013-08-27 - Box truck bursts into flame on I-95 in coastal Fairfield (Connecticut):
http://blog.ctnews.com/traffic/2013/08/27/truck-fire-on-i-95/
2013-08-27 - Box truck bursts into flame on the Schuylkill Expressway in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania):
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=9220379
2013-08-27 - Schwan's food truck bursts into flame in driveway at home in Schuylerville (New York):
http://saratogian.com/articles/2013/08/27/news/doc521d4068651ed984005471.txt
http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2013/08/28/news/doc521d4068651ed984005471.txt
Quote: "Schuyler Hose Company Fire Chief Brian D. Myers Jr. said the fire likely started in the brake area of the rear tire."
2013-08-27 - Truck bursts into flame on the Bruce Highway at Yardina (Australia), near the coast:
http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/truck-fire-causes-delays-bruce-hwy/2000241/
http://www.noosanews.com.au/news/truck-fire-causes-delays-bruce-hwy/2000241/
http://www.news.com.au/national-news/queensland/bruce-highway-partially-closed-cunningham-highway-closed-after-traffic-incidents/story-fnii5v6w-1226705179899
Quote: "About 6.30pm the vehicle's rear wheels caught alight under the Yandina overpass."
2013-08-27 - RV bursts into flame at 5:10 AM in coastal Kennford (Britain), 1 injured:
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Man-treated-smoke-inhalation-destroys-caravan/story-19711689-detail/story.html
http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/Man-treated-smoke-inhalation-destroys-caravan/story-19711689-detail/story.html
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/news/newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=25932&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=35
2013-08-27 - Van bursts into flame on Creek Road near the Hampton Court Station in Surrey (Britain):
http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/10635477.Van_fire_outside_Hampton_Court_Station_this_morning/
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/10635477.Van_fire_outside_Hampton_Court_Station_this_morning/
Note: This area is right on the banks of the River Thames and near the River Ember too...
2013-08-27 - SUV bursts into flame on Oleander Drive in coastal Wilmington (North Carolina), 1 sent to hospital:
http://www.wwaytv3.com/2013/08/27/report-it-suv-catches-fire-oleander-drive
http://www.wect.com/story/23267056/suv-catches-fire-at-independence-blvd-oleander-drive
2013-08-27 - SUV bursts into flame, fire spreads to home, in Lockridge Forest, Atlanta (Georgia):
http://peachtreecorners.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/car-then-home-catches-fire-in-lockridge-forest-neighborhood
2013-08-27 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on I-55 in Cape Girardeau County (Missouri):
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/23266306/truck-fire-on-interstate-55
http://www.toledonewsnow.com/story/23266306/truck-fire-on-interstate-55
http://www.wmctv.com/story/23266306/truck-fire-on-interstate-55
2013-08-27 - Car bursts into flame in underground carpark at seafront hotel in coastal Brighton (Britain):
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/10637111.Brighton_hotel_evacuated_after_car_park_fire/
Quote: "A seafront hotel was evacuated after a car fire in an underground car park."
2013-08-27 - Car bursts into flame near high school in Goose Creek (South Carolina):
http://www.live5news.com/story/23266123/flames-engulf-car-near-goose-creek-high-school
2013-08-27 - Car bursts into flame on I-24 near Clarksville (Tennessee):
http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20130827/NEWS01/308270055/I-24-shut-down-over-vehicle-fire-near-Clarksville
Note: A large sinkhole hit I-24 in Clarksville the other day, as mentioned in the 2013-08-20 update. I mentioned taking the Last Train To Clarksville then. I guess this driver should've listened!
2013-08-27 - Car bursts into flame on Highway 41 in Milwaukee (Wisconsin), near Lake Michigan:
http://www.wisn.com/news/traffic/car-fire-slows-traffic-on-hwy-41/-/9373604/21666334/-/11mwwl7/-/index.html
2013-08-27 - Car bursts into flame on Avenue De Chartres at Chichester College in Chichester (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.chichester.co.uk/news/top-stories/latest/car-fire-at-chichester-college-1-5432337
2013-08-27 - Car bursts into flame while parked in carpark in Bungay (Britain):
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/update_police_and_firefighters_called_to_car_park_after_car_explosion_in_bungay_1_2355310
2013-08-27 - Car bursts into flame at 5 AM while parked at home on Crawford Avenue in Odsal (Britain):
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/10635468.Car_damaged_in_suspected_arson_attack/
2013-08-27 - Car bursts into flame on the A35 between Bridport and Lyme Regis (Britain):
http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/10636038.Car_on_fire_on_A35_between_Bridport_and_Lyme_Regis/
2013-08-27 - Car bursts into flame near Hatton Lane in Hatton, Warrington (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/vehicle-fire-in-hatton-warrington
2013-08-27 - Car bursts into flame on Henley Road near Hurley (Britain):
http://www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/News/Areas/Maidenhead/Car-fire-closes-Henley-Road-27082013.htm
2013-08-27 - Car bursts into flame on I-64 near Louisa (Virginia):
http://www.nbc12.com/story/23262794/exit-ramp-closed-due-to-a-car-fire
2013-08-27 - Car bursts into flame at 2:30 AM on Queen Anne Avenue in Ottumwa (Iowa):
http://ottumwacourier.com/record/x312416558/For-the-Record-8-28-13
2013-08-27 - Vehicle bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads to home, in Gwinnett County (Georgia):
http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/2013/aug/27/firefighters-battle-hotel-fire-3-house-fires/
Quote: "The other house fire was in the 3000 block of Sumac Drive, NW when crews were dispatched at 2:33 p.m. A vehicle was on fire close to the house, Rutledge said. The blaze destroyed the vehicle and caused heavy damage to the garage area."
2013-08-27 - Barn destroyed by fire near Milan (Michigan):
http://www.annarbor.com/news/images-from-barn-fire-in-milan/
http://annarbor.com/news/images-from-barn-fire-in-milan/?cmpid=mlive-%40mlive-news-a2
Quote: "...the only thing inside was some old tools."
Note: I bet there was some rust on those old tools. Hydrogen sulfide is reactive with rusty iron/steel...
2013-08-27 - Barn destroyed by fire in the Town of Salem (Wisconsin):
http://www.westofthei.com/2013/08/27/units-responding-for-fire-in-salem
2013-08-27 - Barn destroyed by fire at Creech Holding, in Tolpuddle, Dorset (Britain):
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-23842055
2013-08-27 - Barn destroyed by fire on Eldorado Road in Eldorado-Brookview (Maryland):
http://www.wboc.com/story/23266458/dorchester-county-barn-fire-under-investigation
2013-08-27 - Barn destroyed by fire in Lyon (Missouri):
http://www.quicknewsnow.com/article/breaking-news-barn-fire-3800-block-highway-185
2013-08-27 - Barn destroyed by fire near Scio (Oregon):
http://democratherald.com/news/local/barn-burns-at-scio-dairy/article_fd78ead2-0f3c-11e3-8590-001a4bcf887a.html
2013-08-27 - Wind turbine bursts into flame near Abilene (Texas), starts grass fire:
http://www.reporternews.com/news/2013/aug/27/turbine-catches-fire-debris-causing-grassfire/
Quote: "A pickup-sized piece of a burning wind turbine fell and ignited a grass fire."
2013-08-27 - Huge fire destroys 15 shops and large cafe in Sphinx Square in Giza (Egypt), near the Nile River:
http://www.egyptindependent.com/news/huge-fire-sphinx-square-contained
2013-08-27 - Gas stove explodes at home in Buenaventura Lakes (Florida), 1 injured:
http://www.wesh.com/news/central-florida/osceola-county/possible-propane-tank-explosion-starts-fire-at-osceola-county-home/-/17565894/21662820/-/15p9mnhz/-/index.html
2013-08-27 - Porch bursts into flame at 5:30 AM in Lansing (Michigan):
http://www.wlns.com/story/23267160/two-fires-in-the-area-leave-homes-damaged
Quote: "They were forced from their home when someone inside woke up and noticed the flames on their back porch."
2013-08-27 - Mobile home destroyed by fire, second mobile home damaged, in coastal Oceanside (California):
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/aug/27/firefighters-battle-oceanside-mobile-home-blaze/
2013-08-27 - Home damaged by fire at 3:42 AM in Croton Falls (New York):
http://www.lohud.com/article/20130827/news02/308270017/1018
2013-08-27 - House damaged by fire at 1 AM near Tesson Ferry Road in Mehlville (Missouri), 1 killed, 2 injured:
http://www.kmov.com/news/local/3-critical-after-house-catches-fire-in-south-St-Louis-County-221301831.html
2013-08-27 - Home damaged by fire on Buford Dam Road near Lake Lanier (Georgia):
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/family-escapes-dam-store-fire-near-lake-lanier/nZfB7/
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/overnight-fire-damages-popular-lake-lanier-store-a/nZfC9/
http://www.11alive.com/rss/article/304369/3/6-year-old-boy-saves-family-from-Dam-Store-fire
2013-08-27 - Three homes destroyed by fire, another damaged, in Fishers (Indiana):
http://www.indystar.com/article/20130827/NEWS/308270056/1001/NEWS
http://www.wthr.com/story/23268825/2013/08/27/fire-crews-responding-to-house-fire-in-fishers
2013-08-27 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 4 AM in Omak (Washington):
http://www.omakchronicle.com/nws/n130827a.shtml
2013-08-27 - Vacant house destroyed by fire at 1 AM in the Campbells Creek area of Kanawha County (West Virginia):
http://www.wchstv.com/newsroom/eyewitness/130827_18612.shtml
http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/Early-Morning-House-Fire-in-Campbells-Creek-221293841.html
Note: A tractor trailer burst into flame at a business in Kanawha County the day prior, as mentioned in the 2013-08-26 update...
2013-08-27 - Vacant home burns in Cedar Rapids (Iowa):
http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Morning-Fire-Hits-Vacant-Home-221342881.html
2013-08-27 - Vacant house burns at 5 AM on Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem (North Carolina):
http://myfox8.com/2013/08/27/vacant-house-catches-fire-in-winston-salem/
2013-08-26 - Landfill erupts in flame in Glasgow (Kentucky):
http://glasgowdailytimes.com/local/x865763422/Garbage-in-fire-out
2013-08-26 - Recycling plant hit by fire in Stockton (California):
http://fox40.com/2013/08/27/stockton-recycling-plant-catches-fire/
2013-08-26 - Recycling plant still burning after a week in Bredbury, Stockport (Britain):
http://www.itv.com/news/granada/update/2013-08-27/crews-still-tackling-recycling-plant-fire/http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/08/26/5108823/huge-fire-consumes-florence-county.html
http://www.wistv.com/story/23252377/dup
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20130826/WIRE/130829787/1051/news?Title=Huge-fire-consumes-Florence-County-plastics-plant
Quote: "DuPont closed the plant several years ago and sold it to a Wisconsin plastic recycling firm in 2011 to use as a warehouse."
Quote: "Windy Hill Fire Police Chief John DeLung says the fire is the biggest Florence County has seen in 20 years."
Note: From the full hypothesis: "Trash-related facilities such as recycling centers and landfills will burn hard too, as hydrogen sulfide is absorbed into flammable absorbent materials like wood, paper, cardboard, straw, hay, dried brush, generic trash, clothing, cotton, wool."
2013-08-26 - Outdoor grill explodes at church in Noblesville (Indiana), 1 killed:
http://www.indystar.com/article/20130826/NEWS/308260063/1-killed-grill-explosion-Noblesville-church-authorities-say
http://www.wishtv.com/news/local/crews-respond-to-death-at-church
Quote: "This is an unbelievably heart-wrenching situation, and we don’t understand why it happened."
2013-08-26 - Explosion rocks Evergreen State Fair in Monroe (Washington), 2 injured:
http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/explosion-evergreen-state-fair/nZcwq/
http://q13fox.com/2013/08/26/explosion-at-fairground-injures-2/
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2013/08/gas-fireplace-causes-explosion-at-state-fair-injures-2/
Quote: "The incident happened when an employee working for a fireplace vendor at the fair attempted to light a fireplace."
Note: I wonder what else was in the air at the time he tried to light that fireplace...
2013-08-26 - Lolo Creek Complex fire threatening major power lines in Montana that feed multiple states:
http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/lolo-creek-complex-threatens-power-supply-for-millions/-/14594602/21645602/-/dw5aw/-/index.html
Quote: "Officials tell us the 500 KVA Bonneville Power Authority (BPA) power line feeds electricity to homes and business in multiple states and that it is critical that crews protect the line."
2013-08-26 - Passenger plane makes emergency landing in Dubrovnik (Croatia), burning smell in cabin:
http://www.dw.de/german-plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-croatia/a-17045934
2013-08-26 - Tanker truck bursts into flame at trucking business in Grand Island (Nebraska):
http://www.khastv.com/news/local/Tanker-truck-catches-fire-at-Bosselmans-221242961.html
2013-08-26 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Highway 29 near Valley Road in Shawano County (Wisconsin):
http://wdez.com/news/articles/2013/aug/27/truck-fire-on-highway-29/
http://www.wsaw.com/home/headlines/Semi-Fire-on-Hwy-29---Traffic-Being-Diverted-221251181.html
http://wsau.com/news/articles/2013/aug/27/truck-fire-on-highway-29/
2013-08-26 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on US 33 near Nelsonville (Ohio):
http://woub.org/2013/08/26/one-lane-westbound-state-route-33-open-after-vehicle-fire
http://www.athensohiotoday.com/uploaded_photos/semi-truck-catches-fire-on-route/image_c3843584-dd64-5b40-b4a9-eec95b9abe18.html
http://www.nbc4i.com/story/23261089/semi-truck-load-destroyed-in-fire
Quote: "According to a release, Benjamin T. Davidson, 43, of Cornelius, North Carolina was driving westbound on U.S. 33 when the driver side rear tire blew out. Investigators say the tire caught fire and engulfed the vehicle and trailer, which was loaded with canned beverages."
Note: From the full hypothesis: "Massive vehicles such as big RVs, buses, tanker trucks, tractor trailers, dump trucks, and car-haulers will be destroyed by fire in escalating numbers after tires or brakes ignite." I bet that tire caught fire and that's what caused the blowout, then the fire kept spreading and ate up the whole big rig...
2013-08-26 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Highway 39 near Pingree (Idaho):
http://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/semi-hauling-grain-starts-on-fire-in-pingree/article_931f0836-0eb2-11e3-8026-001a4bcf887a.html
2013-08-26 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at business in Kanawha County (West Virginia):
http://www.wsaz.com/news/charlestonnews/headlines/Tractor-Trailer-Bursts-into-Flames-221197921.html
Quote: "A tractor trailer burst into flames Monday afternoon. It happened at Capital City Auto on Route 817 at the Kanawha-Putnam County line. Dispatchers tell WSAZ.com, no one has been hurt. The fire is in the parking lot of the auto auction dealer."
2013-08-26 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-70 ramp in Columbus (Ohio):
http://www.nbc4i.com/story/23262115/i-70-wb-shut
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/52852993/ns/local_news-columbus_oh/
2013-08-26 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the Trans Canada Highway near Portage la Prairie (Canada):
http://www.portageonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33619&Itemid=524
2013-08-26 - FedEx truck bursts into flame on the Long Island Expressway in Old Westbury (New York):
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/truck-fire-shuts-lie-westbound-at-exit-40-1.5962171
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/lie-reopens-after-truck-fire-at-exit-40-1.5963186
2013-08-26 - Dump truck bursts into flame on East Kellogg in Wichita (Kansas):
http://www.ksn.com/2013/08/26/truck-fire-on-east-kellogg-causes-traffic-to-backup/
2013-08-26 - RV bursts into flame, fire spreads to second RV and some ATVs, in Salt Lake City (Utah):
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865585308/Crews-keep-RV-camping-trailer-fire-from-spreading-to-homes.html
http://www.abc4.com/content/news/state/story/RV-fire-threatens-homes-in-Salt-Lake-City/VeEBQPH0ekeBUxIaBb6MZw.cspx
http://kutv.com/news/top-stories/stories/trailer-fire-sparked-salt-lake-neighborhood-6522.shtml
Quote: "The fire spread and burned a second RV, as well as two ATVs, Asay said. The fire also melted nearby siding."
Note: Earth is teaching us not to park vehicles near each other or near our homes. Will we heed the lesson or will we continue to suffer the consequences for not doing so? Earth doesn't care either way. Learn or burn, it's our choice...
2013-08-26 - RV bursts into flame on I-81 in Harrisonburg (Pennsylvania):
http://www.whsv.com/community/headlines/Motor-221115311.html
http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines/Motor-221115311.html
2013-08-26 - SUV bursts into flame on I-95 in coastal Stafford County (Virginia):
http://news.fredericksburg.com/staffordnews/2013/08/26/vehicle-fire-closes-northbound-i-95/
2013-08-26 - SUV bursts into flame on street in downtown Milwaukee (Wisconsin):
http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/Car-fire-in-downtown-Milwaukee-221223451.html
http://www.620wtmj.com/news/local/Car-fire-in-downtown-Milwaukee-221223451.html
http://www.wisn.com/news/south-east-wisconsin/milwaukee/vehicle-catches-fire-downtown-milwaukee/-/10148890/21656586/-/v8kx6z/-/index.html
2013-08-26 - SUV bursts into flame on 19th Avenue in Bozeman (Montana):
http://www.kbzk.com/news/car-fire-in-bozeman-no-injuries-reported/
2013-08-26 - SUV bursts into flame in tunnel in coastal Alanya (Turkey):
http://www.habermonitor.com/en/haber/detay/car-fire-in-the-tunnel-smoke-poisoned-saved-a/166285/
2013-08-26 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at 2:30 AM on road near the Galleria in Houston (Texas):
http://www.khou.com/news/local/Pickup-truck-catches-fire-burns-near-the-Galleria-221149851.html
http://www.khou.com/video/raw/Raw-Truck-catches-fire-burns-near-Galleria-221150391.html
http://www.click2houston.com/news/pickup-truck-catches-fire/-/1735978/21647538/-/lwtl34z/-/index.html
2013-08-26 - Car bursts into flame while parked in garage at home in coastal Suffolk (Virginia):
http://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2013/08/26/car-fire-extinguished/
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/52852886/
2013-08-26 - Car bursts into flame before 6 AM while parked on street in Burlington (Vermont):
http://www.wcax.com/story/23259095/police-suspicious-car-fire-in-burlington
Note: Burlington is located on the eastern (downwind) shore of Lake Champlain...
2013-08-26 - Car bursts into flame on the A14 in Northamptonshire (Britain):
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/local/delays-on-a14-in-northamptonshire-following-car-fire-1-5426970
2013-08-26 - Car bursts into flame on Heath Road in Bluntisham (Britain):
http://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/latest-news/electrical_fault_causes_car_fire_in_bluntisham_1_2354577
2013-08-26 - Car bursts into flame on the M4 in coastal Cardiff (Britain):
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-23843835
http://www.manchesterwired.co.uk/news.php/1503377-M4-hold-ups-at-Cardiff-Gate-caused-by-car-fire
2013-08-26 - Car bursts into flame on A361 Link Road layby near West Buckland (Britain):
http://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/news/car_on_fire_in_link_road_layby_1_2354692
2013-08-26 - Car bursts into flame on I-69 in Lansing (Michigan):
http://www.jrn.com/fox47news/galleries/220943071.html
2013-08-26 - Car bursts into flame on Saw Mill River Parkway in Hastings-on-Hudson (New York):
http://www.lohud.com/article/20130826/NEWS02/308260027/Saw-Mill-reopened-Hastings-after-car-fire
Note: As the name suggests, this town is right on the Hudson River...
2013-08-26 - Car bursts into flame on the A39 near Ball Roundabout in Wadebridge (Britain):
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Car-A39-Wadebridge/story-19711583-detail/story.html
http://www.cornishguardian.co.uk/Car-A39-Wadebridge/story-19711583-detail/story.html
2013-08-26 - Car bursts into flame on road in Ifield (Britain), near Crawley:
http://www.westsussextoday.co.uk/news/county-news/latest-news/firefighters-called-to-car-fire-1-5428640
2013-08-26 - Car bursts into flame on Old Sherborne road between Cerne Abbas and Charminster (Britain):
http://www.thisisdorset.net/news/10637025.Firefighters_called_to_car_fire_between_Cerne_Abbas_and_Charminster/
2013-08-26 - Car bursts into flame, fire spreads to carport, damages home too, in Spokane (Washington):
http://www.krem.com/news/local/Car-fire-spread-to-duplex-221266011.html
http://www.krem.com/news/Car-fire-spread-to-duplex-221266011.html
http://www.kxly.com/news/spokane-news/fire-destroys-car-damages-home-in-north-spokane/-/101214/21663322/-/delld/-/index.html
2013-08-26 - Vehicle bursts into flame inside auto shop, fire spreads to shop, in Columbia (South Carolina), near Lake Murray:
http://www.wistv.com/story/23261905/vehicle-malfunction-the-culprit-in-car-shop-fire
http://www.wistv.com/story/23256816/crews-battling-fire-at-import-car-repair-shop
2013-08-26 - RV trailer bursts into flame before 3 AM, fire spreads, car and garage destroyed too, in Calhan (Colorado):
http://www.kktv.com/home/headlines/Camper-Trailer-Car-Destroyed-In-Early-Morning-Garage-Fire-221141421.html
2013-08-26 - Food truck, car and garage destroyed by fire before 2:30 AM in Cleveland (Ohio), two homes damaged too:
http://www.wkyc.com/news/article/311923/3/Cleveland-Car-in-garage-food-truck-catch-fire
2013-08-26 - Auto shop hit by massive blaze at 2:55 AM, 5000 tires burn, in Wolverhampton (Britain):
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2013/08/26/fire-crews-tackle-wolverhampton-tyres-blaze/
Note: And a huge fire engulfed a tire shop in Norman (Oklahoma) the day prior, as mentioned in the 2013-08-25 update...
2013-08-26 - Auto shop heavily damaged by fire in Moore (Oklahoma):
http://kfor.com/2013/08/26/moore-auto-shop-fire-spreads-takes-out-power/
2013-08-26 - Boat house bursts into flame at 2:10 AM at Smith Mountain Lake in Pittsylvania County (Virginia):
http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/a-boat-house-is-damaged-at-smith-mountain-lake/-/20128466/21646346/-/1sxhwaz/-/index.html
2013-08-26 - Machinery bursts into flame at 3 AM, fire spreads to ductwork, at chocolate business in Mount Joy (Pennsylvania):
http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/887411_Fire-hits-Cargill-Chocolate-plant-in-Mount-Joy.html
2013-08-26 - Office catches fire at 6:06 AM at car dealership in Hartford (Connecticut):
http://www.courant.com/community/hartford/hc-hartford-fire-0827-20130826,0,2215529.story
http://foxct.com/2013/08/26/fire-reported-at-hartford-car-dealership/
http://www.wfsb.com/story/23253337/fire-breaks-out-in-hartford
2013-08-26 - Barn destroyed by fire at 2:15 AM on Bennett Road in Darien (New York):
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20130826/NEWS01/308260027/fire
http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S3139756.shtml
http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/genesee-county/barn-fire-in-darien-early-today-remains-under-investigation-20130826
2013-08-26 - Barn destroyed by fire in West Roxbury neighborhood of coastal Boston (Massachusetts):
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/west_roxbury/2013/08/west_roxbury_barn_destroyed_in_two-alarm_fire.html
http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/23263143/2013/08/27/fire-destroys-west-roxbury-barn
http://www.wickedlocal.com/roslindale/news/x1803820725/Chief-West-Roxbury-barn-fire-caused-150K-in-damages-photos
http://westroxbury.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/2alarm-fire-for-barn-on-hastings-st-no-one-injured_8fdff4bb
2013-08-26 - Barn destroyed by fire at 12:30 AM on South Meridian Road in Jasper (Indiana):
http://www.14news.com/story/23253770/barn-total-loss-after-jasper-fire
2013-08-26 - Barn destroyed by fire on Upper Van Reed Road in Bern Township (Pennsylvania), chicks and kittens killed:
http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=504439
Note: This place is 2 miles east of a lake, 2 miles west of a river, and 1 mile north of a creek...
2013-08-26 - Barn destroyed by fire near Andover (South Dakota):
http://www.aberdeennews.com/news/aan-fire-destroys-barn-20130827,0,3934567.story
2013-08-26 - Barn destroyed by fire, car damaged, in Litchfield (New Hampshire):
http://www.wmur.com/news/nh-news/fire-destroys-litchfield-barn/-/9857858/21663146/-/fmt2aj/-/index.html
2013-08-26 - Barn damaged by fire at 6:30 AM on Walker Road in Lincoln (Canada):
http://www.forterietimes.ca/2013/08/26/barn-fire-in-lincoln
http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/2013/08/26/barn-fire-in-lincoln
2013-08-26 - Metal finishing company hit by fire at 12:30 AM on Tellico Port Road in Vonore (Tennessee):
http://www.wbir.com/rss/article/285990/2/Crews-extinguish-fire-at-Vonore-plant
2013-08-26 - Church destroyed by fire in coastal Bethel (Alaska):
http://www.newsminer.com/news/alaska_news/old-bethel-church-destroyed-in-fire/article_20bdf42a-0f69-11e3-adbc-0019bb30f31a.html
2013-08-26 - Porch bursts into flame at home in Erie (Pennsylvania), near Lake Erie:
http://www.goerie.com/article/20130826/NEWS02/308269905/Porch-roof-catches-fire-on-Erie%27s-east-side
2013-08-26 - Garage fire spreads, home destroyed too, in Maple Valley (Washington):
http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattle911/2013/08/27/maple-valley-fire-displaces-couple/
2013-08-26 - String of 'suspicious' fires hits Dayton (Ohio):
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/local/dayton-area-officials-fight-string-of-suspicious-f/nZc55/
2013-08-26 - Two homes heavily damaged by fire at 3:30 AM in Chester (Pennsylvania), near the Delaware River:
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/local/Fire-Guts-Homes/221141801
2013-08-26 - Home heavily damaged by fire in West Lake Hills (Texas), off Westlake Drive:
http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/heavily-involved-house-fire-reported-near-west-lak/nZc4n/
http://www.keyetv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/crews-battle-west-lake-hills-house-fire-11896.shtml
Quote: "Three people that lived at the home are now displaced. They were not at the home when the fire occurred..."
2013-08-26 - Vacant home burns in Canton (Ohio):
http://www.cantonrep.com/newsnow/x1367233291/Fire-hits-vacant-house-in-northeast-Canton
2013-08-26 - Vacant home burns in Mount Pleasant on Prince Edward Island (Canada):
http://www.journalpioneer.com/News/Local/2013-08-25/article-3363794/Vacant-house-extensively-damaged-in-fire/1
2013-08-26 - Vacant house destroyed by fire at 12:45 AM in coastal Tampa (Florida):
http://www.wtsp.com/rss/article/332114/8/Smoke-from-house-fire-shuts-down-roads
2013-08-26 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 3:30 AM in North St. Louis (Missouri), near the Mississippi River:
http://fox2now.com/2013/08/26/fire-destroys-vacant-north-city-home/
2013-08-26 - Vacant building burns on School Road in Orford, Warrington (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/derelict-building-on-fire-in-orford-warrington
2013-08-25 - Transit bus bursts into flame on I-15 in Salt Lake City (Utah):
http://www.kutv.com/news/top-stories/stories/vid_6494.shtmlhttp://www.ksl.com/?sid=26587366&nid=148&title=fire-engulfs-uta-bus-on-i-15
http://kutv.com/news/top-stories/stories/uta-bus-catches-fire-near-draper-6494.shtml
2013-08-25 - Charter bus bursts into flame on I-76 in Mahoning County (Ohio):
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/26/march-on-washington-bus-fire/2698621/http://www.digtriad.com/news/national/article/296553/175/Charter-Bus-Returning-From-March-On-Washington-Catches-Fire
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130825/METRO08/308250028/Detroit-bound-passengers-unhurt-bus-returning-from-MLK-event-burns
Note: Both of the above buses were destroyed by the fires, and both fires began with tires igniting. From the full hypothesis: "Massive vehicles such as big RVs, buses, tanker trucks, tractor trailers, dump trucks, and car-haulers will be destroyed by fire in escalating numbers after tires or brakes ignite." Also, see the FOUR OTHER buses that burned up this day. Whew...
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/aug/26/body-found-house-explosion-county-durham
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/brandon-house-explosion-pictures-man-2223968
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/man-dies-after-explosion-house-5785535
2013-08-25 - Home damaged by explosion in coastal St. Paul's Bay on the island of Malta:
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130825/local/gas-explosion-in-st-pauls-bay-house.483456
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/en/newsdetails/news/courtandpolice/No-one-injured-in-St-Paul-s-Bay-gas-explosion-20130825
2013-08-25 - Loud rumble shakes homes in coastal Virginia Beach (Virginia):
http://www.whsv.com/news/headlines/Sonic-Boom-in-Virginia-220972011.html
Quote: "The U.S. Geological Service says a sonic boom was reported but they do not know the source of it."
Note: If they don't know the source of it then they don't know if it was a sonic boom. All they can really say is a loud rumble resulted in homes being shaken, but there are other causes for that too, like atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and methane plumes detonating. You'd think USGS would be aware that methane hydrates off the East Coast are dissociating now, and you'd think they'd know that methane is explosively flammable. But then again, maybe they're all completely unobservant at USGS, in which case they're also far too unobservant to take seriously. Also, sometimes these area-shaking explosions are accompanied by a 'flash of light', and those are definitely not sonic booms...
2013-08-25 - Explosion shakes homes near the Board of Water & Light Eckert Plant in Lansing (Michigan):
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130825/NEWS01/308250091/BWL-evacuates-Eckert-Plant-after-loud-boom
2013-08-25 - Recycling facility erupts in flame on Everite Road in Ditton, Widnes (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/refuse-fire-at-central-recycling-ltd-widnes
2013-08-25 - More than 250 fires erupt in Bulgaria in one day:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20130825-40687-BGR
Quote: "Bulgaria’s General Directorate for Fire Safety and Civil Protection responded to 264 signals for incidents on the territory of the country in the past twenty-four hours..."
2013-08-25 - Transformer bursts into flame on the Hutchinson River Parkway in coastal New Rochelle (New York):
http://westchester.news12.com/news/power-restored-in-new-rochelle-following-fire-1.5955024
2013-08-25 - Transformer bursts into flame in Nowra (Australia), near the coast, 'spate of fires' mentioned:
http://www.2st.com.au/index.php/news/50326-spate-of-fires-including-one-which-results-in-backout
Quote: "Rural Fire Service volunteers have been called to blazes at Comerong Island Road at Terrara, Burrier and Old Erowal Bay."
2013-08-25 - Transformer explodes and burns in Reyayna (Libya):
http://www.libyaherald.com/2013/08/25/gecol-says-transformer-fire-not-sabotage/
2013-08-25 - Passenger plane makes emergency landing in Montgomery (Alabama), smoke and fumes in the cockpit:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=VIV-20130826-40701-USA
http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/23251175/delta-flight-makes-emergency-landing-at-montgomery-regional
Quote: "A Delta 757 made an emergency landing at Montgomery Regional Airport early Sunday afternoon, after pilots reported smoke and fumes in the cockpit."
2013-08-25 - Boat bursts into flame at yacht club on East Shore Road in Huntington (New York):
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/boat-catches-fire-at-hungington-yacht-club-1.5954981
http://huntington.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/boat-catches-fire-at-yacht-club
2013-08-25 - Transit bus bursts into flame on road in Mellieha on the island of Malta:
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130825/local/second-bus-on-fire-this-time-in-mellieha.483542
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130825/local/fire-destroys-arriva-bus.483393
http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-08-26/news/second-bendy-bus-catches-fire-in-less-than-24-hours-2422145027/
Note: If this sounds familiar, it's because another transit bus (and a van in a separate incident) burst into flame on Malta the day prior, as mentioned in the 2013-08-24 update. They're gonna run out of buses pretty fast if this keeps up...
2013-08-25 - School bus bursts into flame at 2:45 AM while parked at school, 2 nearby buses destroyed too, in Lalitpur (Nepal):
http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Parked+school+bus+catches+fire+&NewsID=388589
Quote: "A parked school bus (Ba 1 Ka 5187) was reduced to ashes after a fire broke out in the premises of Somang Academy School in Thecho VDC-9, Lalitpur in the wee hours of Sunday. Police said that two other buses were also destroyed in fire."
2013-08-25 - Tour bus bursts into flame on the island of Crete (Greece):
http://greece.greekreporter.com/2013/08/26/tourist-bus-in-chania-catches-fire/
http://touristkilled.com/greece-tourist-bus-catches-fire-on-crete/
Quote: "A tourist bus burst into flames while it was moving on the highway, late on the night of Aug. 25 near Kalives, in Chania regional unit, on the island of Crete."
2013-08-25 - Paratransit bus bursts into flame on road in Brooksville (Florida), near the coast:
http://www.tampabay.com/news/localgovernment/investigation-under-way-in-fire-that-destroyed-paratransit-bus-in/2138454
2013-08-25 - Ambulance bursts into flame while parked at hospital in Richmond Heights (Missouri):
http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2013/08/25/st-louis-city-ambulance-catches-fire/
http://www.ksdk.com/rss/article/394687/3/City-ambulance-destroyed-after-catching-fire-at-St-Marys
http://www.kmov.com/news/local/City-ambulance-totaled-following-engine-fire-outside-of-Richmond-Heights-hospital-221005911.html
Note: Two ambulances burst into flame in separate incidents not long ago in coastal Washington DC, as mentioned in the 2013-08-13 update...
2013-08-25 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-81 in Washington County (Virginia):
http://wswv.net/news/truck-fire-snarls-traffic/
2013-08-25 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-10 near San Simon (Arizona):
http://www.kvoa.com/news/vehicle-fire-closes-san-simon-port-of-entry/
Quote: "A tractor-trailer fire has closed the San Simon Port of Entry..."
2013-08-25 - Tractor bursts into flame on Clough Road in Wildboarclough (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/tractor-well-alight-in-wildboarclough
Note: Wildboarclough is known for being the place where the last wild boar in England was killed. Just some historical info I stumbled upon...
2013-08-25 - Van bursts into flame on the A10 near Ely (Britain):
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Cambridge/A428-and-A10-blocked-by-crash-and-fire-20130825112020.htm
2013-08-25 - SUV bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads to home, in Simpson (Pennsylvania):
http://wnep.com/2013/08/25/vehicle-fire-spreads-to-home/
http://lackawannacounty.wnep.com/news/news/540613-vehicle-fire-spreads-home
2013-08-25 - In separate incidents, three cars burst into flame in the wee hours in Derbyshire (Britain):
http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Spate-car-fires-early-hours/story-19709129-detail/story.html
Note: First car burned at 2 AM, second at 2:40 AM, third at 3 AM. The wee hours are when the atmosphere cools and contracts, which will push any hydrogen sulfide or methane in the atmosphere above closer to the ground...
2013-08-25 - In separate incidents, car and motorcycle burst into flame in the wee hours in Keighley (Britain):
http://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/10634421.Keighley_fire_fighters_tackle_burning_motorbike_and_car/
http://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/news_keighley/10634421.Keighley_fire_fighters_tackle_burning_motorbike_and_car/
2013-08-25 - Car bursts into flame at 4 AM while parked near building, fire spreads, 2 homes damaged, in Buffalo (New York):
http://www.wgrz.com/news/article/224226/13/Car-Fire-Damages-Two-West-Side-Houses-Overnight
http://www.wgrz.com/rss/article/224226/13/Car-Fire-Damages-Two-West-Side-Houses-Overnight
2013-08-25 - Car bursts into flame on I-4 near DeLand (Florida):
http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/car-fire-closes-i-4-eb-volusia-county/nZb9X/
http://www.wesh.com/news/central-florida/car-fire-closes-interstate-4-east-of-deland/-/11788162/21641622/-/5o0v0mz/-/index.html
2013-08-25 - Car bursts into flame on Pegg Road in Great Mills (Maryland):
http://smnewsnet.com/archives/77662
2013-08-25 - Car bursts into flame on Green Ridge Road in Oldtown (Maryland):
http://times-news.com/policelog/x31532578/Car-fire-under-investigation-08-27
2013-08-25 - Car bursts into flame on the Ring Road in Indore (India), driver jumps out:
http://freepressjournal.in/moving-car-catches-fire-gutted/
Quote: "...the car driver managed to jump out of the car and saved himself. Within minutes, the car was gutted as fires engulfed it from all sides."
2013-08-25 - Car bursts into flame at 3:30 AM while parked in driveway at home in Parsippany (New Jersey):
http://parsippany.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/car-engulfed-in-flames-put-out-by-firefighters
http://www.nj.com/morris/index.ssf/2013/08/video_photos_fire_destroys_car_in_parsippany.html
2013-08-25 - Car bursts into flame on Sponagle Road in Sugar Grove (Ohio):
http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/article/20130826/NEWS01/308260028/Vehicle-fire-reported-along-Sponagle-Road
2013-08-25 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-65 ramp near Merrillville (Indiana):
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/ramp-to-wb-i-reopens-after-brief-closure-for-vehicle/article_a4aa71c5-dc0a-582d-b296-a39da52e808e.html
2013-08-25 - Tractor, loader and barn destroyed by fire at Elwell at Waytown, between Bridport and Beaminster (Britain):
http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/10633927.UPDATED__Firefighters_tackle_blaze_in_barn_at_Waytown/
2013-08-25 - Three RV trailers go up in flames at Holter Lake (Montana):
http://www.kxlf.com/news/fire-at-holter-lake-destroys-three-camper-trailers/
http://helenair.com/news/local/fire-on-saturday-destroys-three-trailers/article_96295888-0e12-11e3-b91d-0019bb2963f4.html
Quote: "A fire broke out Saturday night at Holter Lake, near the Indian Trail Marina, and at least three camper trailers were destroyed in the blaze. Multiple emergency personnel responded to the fire from both Cascade and Lewis and Clark counties. Bystanders say the fire started in one trailer and then began to spread to the surrounding trailers."
2013-08-25 - Pickup truck destroyed by fire and 3 homes damaged, in Odenton (Maryland):
http://www.wbal.com/article/102320/3/template-story/Fire-Damages-Three-Homes-And-Destroys-Vehicle
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2013/08/26/3-displaced-after-2-alarm-fire-in-odenton-damages-3-homes-and-a-car/
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/anne-arundel/odenton/bs-md-odenton-fire-0827-20130826,0,4518132.story
2013-08-25 - Tire business hit by massive fire, fire blankets I-35 with smoke, in Norman (Oklahoma):
http://www.koco.com/news/oklahomanews/norman/Fire-from-Norman-tire-shop-seen-for-miles/-/11778384/21645700/-/11c2aqyz/-/index.html
http://www.newson6.com/story/23251691/crews-battle-large-fire-at-norman-tire-store
http://kfor.com/2013/08/25/norman-fire-raging/
http://kfor.com/2013/08/25/norman-tire-store-fire-covers-i-35-with-smoke/
Quote: "Fire officials said several cars were lost to the flames and the shop is burned down."
2013-08-25 - Auto parts store hit by fire, reignites repeatedly, in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma):
http://www.news9.com/story/23255875/fire-flares-up-at-sw-okc-auto-parts-store
Quote: "Oklahoma City firefighters spent hours at an auto parts store late Sunday night, trying to put out a fire that repeatedly reignited."
2013-08-25 - Auto shop, car wash and laundromat hit by blaze in Coraopolis (Pennsylvania):
http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/4595257-74/fire-byrge-building
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/08/26/3-alarm-fire-destroys-coraopolis-car-wash/
http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/local/car-wash-auto-repair-shop-laundromat-destroyed-cor/nZcTY/
http://www.wtae.com/news/local/allegheny/Fire-Tears-Through-Building-in-Coraopolis/-/10927008/21646772/-/oc1uk5/-/index.html
Note: Coraoplis is located on the southern banks of the Ohio River...
2013-08-25 - Barn destroyed by fire on Century Road in Manotick (Canada):
http://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/crews-battle-blaze-at-south-end-barn-1.1426277
http://www.1310news.com/2013/08/25/fire-at-abandoned-barn-south-of-manotick/
2013-08-25 - Barn destroyed by fire in Waterford (Pennsylvania), 1000 feet from creek:
http://www.yourerie.com/story/barn-destroyed-in-afternoon-fire/d/story/7ea-L9S_20u9eiMlaBxKkw
2013-08-25 - Massive blaze rips through factory in Delhi (India):
http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/delhi-massive-fire-at-factory-godown-in-kalkaji-area-409992
Quote: "Police officials said since the fire started after the workers had left the factory, no casualty is expected."
Note: So this was the building version of all the parked cars bursting into flame...
2013-08-25 - Large commercial building erupts in flame in coastal Auckland (New Zealand):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20130825-40692-NZL
2013-08-25 - Deck bursts into flame at pub in coastal Nelson (New Zealand):
http://news.msn.co.nz/nationalnews/8712966/second-fire-for-nelson-pub
2013-08-25 - Porch bursts into flame at 4 AM at home in Ottawa (Illinois):
http://wlponews.wordpress.com/2013/08/26/fire-damages-ottawa-home-2/
Note: Ottawa is located at the confluence of the Illinois River and the Fox River in LaSalle County...
2013-08-25 - Apartment building destroyed by fire in Bucksport (Maine), 20 people homeless:
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Blaze-destroys-Bucksport-apartment-building-.html
http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/2013/08/26/blaze-destroys-bucksport-apartment-building/vCLTFpWUTIFb0csT6crXFP/story.html
2013-08-25 - Apartment building damaged by fire in coastal New haven (Connecticut):
http://www.wtnh.com/news/new-haven-cty/one-hurt-in-new-haven-apartment-fire
2013-08-25 - Apartment building hit by fire, 10 units destroyed, in Lake Jackson (Texas), 2 injured:
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=9218217
2013-08-25 - Home damaged by fire at 1:38 AM on Lakeside Drive in Iowa City (Iowa):
http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20130826/NEWS01/308260009/1079/
2013-08-25 - Home hit by fire in Red River Parish (Louisiana), 1 killed:
http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20130826/APN/1308260592
2013-08-25 - Home damaged by fire at 6:39 AM in coastal Port Charlotte (Florida):
http://www.nbc-2.com/story/23250434/port-charlotte-home-catches-fire
2013-08-25 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 4:45 AM in Portland (Oregon):
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2013/08/firefighters_tamp_down_blaze_i.html
2013-08-25 - Vacant house burns at 5 AM in Tacoma (Washington), 1 killed:
http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/08/25/2749461/man-found-dead-in-fire-at-vacant.html
2013-08-25 - Vacant home burns at 1:22 AM in Waterville (Maine):
http://www.wmtw.com/news/maine/crews-at-scene-of-fire-in-vacant-waterville-home/-/8792012/21639790/-/sqjn3fz/-/index.html
2013-08-25 - Vacant house and another building burn in separate incidents in Streator (Illinois):
http://mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=480738
2013-08-25 - Vacant triplex burns in Salt Lake City (Utah):
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=26588726&nid=148&title=crews-put-out-fire-at-abandoned-house-police-investigating-cause
2013-08-25 - Vacant building burns at 1 AM in Over-The-Rhine (Ohio):
http://www.wlwt.com/news/local-news/cincinnati/fire-damages-vacant-building-in-overtherhine/-/13549970/21640252/-/kxdrgoz/-/index.html
2013-08-25 - Massive blaze engulfs vacant industrial building in Florence County (South Carolina):
http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=938496
Quote: "They say every fire department in Florence County is helping to fight the fire."
2013-08-25 - Huge 7-alarm fire rips through vacant school in Hillsboro (Ohio):
http://www.wlwt.com/news/local-news/eastern-counties/7alarm-fire-reported-at-former-highland-county-school/-/13603662/21644084/-/u7cmswz/-/index.html
2013-08-24 - Metal recycling business hit by raging fire in Waxahachie (Texas):
http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/23248371/fire-burning-at-recycling-planthttp://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Industrial-fire-at-Waxahachie--220965351.html
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Recyling-Plant-Fire-Burning-In-Ellis-County-220969341.html
http://thescoopblog.dallasnews.com/2013/08/large-fire-reported-at-oak-cliff-metal-in-waxahachie.html/
http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/Fire-fighters-battled-industrial-fire-at-Waxahachie-recycling-facility--221063911.html
http://www.waxahachietx.com/news/waxahachie/firefighters-battle-recycling-plant-fire/article_fc5471c0-c311-5145-95c1-be6f11548bb0.html
Quote: "According to its website, Oak Cliff Recycling processes steel, rebar, iron stainless, aluminum, brass, motors, aluminum, copper and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals."
2013-08-24 - Steel factory hit by massive blaze in Bara (Nepal):
http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Massive+fire+breaks+out+at+Bara+steel+factory+&NewsID=388450&a=3
2013-08-24 - Auto salvage yard hit by fire, nine vehicles burn, in Crystal Springs (Mississippi):
http://www.wjtv.com/story/23250831/fire-at-industrial-recycling-in-crystal-springs
Quote: "They say nine junk cars were stacked up, ready to be crushed. In the process, that spark--from an unknown source--caused all nine cars to go up in flames."
Note: Hydrogen sulfide is reactive with rusty iron/steel. From the full hypothesis: "Metal-related businesses will be hit hard, including salvage yards and metal recycling centers." There've been lots of fires like this lately, the biggest of which was an enormous pile of scrap metal that burst into flame in coastal New Jersey a few days prior to this event, as mentioned in the 2013-08-20 update...
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=HZ-20130825-40683-CAN
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Fire+industrial+recycling+plant+Ch%C3%A2teauguay/8829605/story.html
2013-08-24 - Explosion rocks glue factory in coastal Chittagong (Bangladesh), 3 injured:
http://www.thedailystar.net/beta2/news/3-workers-hurt-in-ctg-factory-explosion/
2013-08-24 - Transformer explodes and burns in Ramona (California), near the coast, 900 homes go dark:
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/aug/24/power-pole-fire-ramona-outage/
http://www.ramonasentinel.com/2013/08/24/transformer-explosion-triggers-power-outage-in-ramona/
http://ramona.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/sparking-utility-pole-noted-in-brush-fire-near-11th-st-and-san-vicente-rd
Quote: "We were just sitting in the station and we heard an explosion outside and we went out and a power pole was on fire about 200 yards away..."
2013-08-24 - Yosemite wildfire swallowing everything in its path in California, San Francisco declares emergency:
http://cbs12.com/news/top-stories/stories/yosemite-fire-swallowing-everything-its-path-9659.shtml
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2013/0824/Yosemite-fire-prompts-state-of-emergency-in-San-Francisco-video
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/24/yosemite-fire-brings-sf-utility-emergency/2694837/
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/276033/
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/national_world&id=9217582
http://www.wbtv.com/story/23238956/tourists-residents-flee-huge-fire-near-yosemite
http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2021672590_apuswesternwildfirescalifornia.html
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/08/23/20152653-emergency-in-san-francisco-as-wildfire-threatens-citys-power-grid
Quote: "The 200-square-mile Rim Fire that’s edged into Yosemite National Park prompted California Gov. Jerry Brown to declare a state of emergency for San Francisco, which relies on water from the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir inside the park."
Quote: "The fire threatens some 5,500 residences, according to the U.S. Forest Service. It has destroyed four homes and 12 outbuildings, and it has forced the closure of a 4-mile stretch of State Route 120, one of three entrances into Yosemite on the west side."
Quote: "The fire has grown so large and is burning dry timber and brush with such ferocity that it has created its own weather pattern, making it difficult to predict in which direction it will move."
Quote: "Fire crews are clearing brush and setting sprinklers to protect two groves of giant sequoias threatened by the blaze, AP reported late Saturday. The trees grow naturally only on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada and are among the largest and oldest living things on earth."
2013-08-24 - Boat bursts into flame while docked at Millionaire Cove in Lake of the Ozarks (Missouri):
http://lakeexpo.com/news/lake_news/article_6f5fa34e-0cbc-11e3-bfb1-001a4bcf887a.html
http://lakeexpo.com/news/lake_news/image_a8b31694-0cbc-11e3-88b4-001a4bcf887a.html
2013-08-24 - At least sixteen vehicles go up in flames at auto auction lot in Sandston (Virginia):
http://wtvr.com/2013/08/24/vehicles-damaged-after-auto-auction-fire/
http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/local/authorities-investigate-henrico-car-lot-fire/article_c32ab388-4201-5d98-a448-4f02570040cd.html
http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/latest-news/fire-damages-vehicles-at-sandston-auto-auction-lot/article_e92c9710-0d00-11e3-ab6d-0019bb30f31a.html
2013-08-24 - Tour bus bursts into flame on the M5 in South Gloucestershire (Britain):
http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Ospreys-v-Worcester-kick-delayed-4-30pm/story-19705283-detail/story.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/club/10263920/Worcester-team-bus-catches-fire-on-M5-motorway.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-23824876
http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Van-M5-leads-delays/story-19705280-detail/story.html
Quote: "The Worcester Warriors team bus caught fire on the M5 in South Gloucestershire this morning as players were on their way an away match in Swansea."
2013-08-24 - In separate events, transit bus and van burst into flame on the island of Malta:
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/en/newsdetails/news/courtandpolice/Arriva-bus-car-catch-fire-in-separate-incidents-20130825
http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-08-25/news/vehicle-bendy-bus-catch-fire-2417164288/
2013-08-24 - Fire truck bursts into flame while parked at fire station in Mahanoy City (Pennsylvania), station destroyed too:
http://www.firehouse.com/news/11124479/mahanoy-city-pa-fire-truck-catches-fire-burns-station
http://standardspeaker.com/news/blaze-at-mahanoy-city-fire-station-destroys-aerial-truck-1.1541363
http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-mahanoy-city-fire-truck-blaze-20130824,0,7659768.story
2013-08-24 - Tractor bursts into flame at 4:15 AM while parked in barn, barn destroyed too, in Salisbury Township (Pennsylvania):
http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/886792_Fire-destroys-equipment-storage-building-in-Salisbury-Township.html
http://fox43.com/2013/08/24/fire-destroys-barn-and-farm-equipment-in-salisbury-township/
2013-08-24 - Tractor bursts into flame in field in St. Kew (Britain):
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Firefighters-called-large-tractor-St-Kew/story-19705545-detail/story.html
http://www.cornishguardian.co.uk/Firefighters-called-large-tractor-St-Kew/story-19705545-detail/story.html
http://localuknews.co.uk/cornwall/news/localnews/firefighters-called-to-large-tractor-fire-in-st-kew
2013-08-24 - RV bursts into flame on I-95 in coastal North Hampton (New Hampshire):
http://www.wmur.com/news/nh-news/rv-catches-fire-on-i95/-/9857858/21635812/-/oexpw6/-/index.html
http://www.newscastic.com/news/rv-catches-fire-on-i-95-838173/
http://www.wblxlocal.com/news/36051-rv-catches-fire-on-i-95.html
2013-08-24 - Camper-van bursts into flame on Trevethan Road in coastal Falmouth (Britain):
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Firefighters-called-campervan-Falmouth/story-19705550-detail/story.html
http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/10633745.Crew_called_to_Falmouth_camper_van_fire/
http://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/10633745.Crew_called_to_Falmouth_camper_van_fire/
2013-08-24 - Minivan bursts into flame while parked at home in Glasgow (Kentucky), home damaged too:
http://glasgowdailytimes.com/local/x865761547/Fire-damages-van-home
2013-08-24 - SUV bursts into flame on Highway 21 near Caldwell (Texas):
http://www.kbtx.com/news/local/headlines/North-Zulch-Car-Ignites-on-Highway-220961611.html
http://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/North-Zulch-Car-Ignites-on-Highway-220961611.html
2013-08-24 - SUV bursts into flame on US 25 near Tigerville (South Carolina):
http://www.trtribune.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6834:vehicle-fire-closes-one-lane-on-highway-25&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=316
2013-08-24 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on the Maine Turnpike (I-95) in Lewiston (Maine):
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/lewiston-auburn/2013/08/24/vehicle-fire-turnpike/1412694
http://www.wgme.com/news/top-stories/stories/wgme_vid_18435.shtml
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/24/news/lewiston-auburn/vehicle-fire-causes-traffic-delays-on-maine-turnpike/
http://www.mainenewssimply.com/content/wgme/fire-destroys-truck-briefly-shuts-down-traffic-part-maine-turnpike
2013-08-24 - Police patrol car bursts into flame in coastal Atlantic City (New Jersey):
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/breaking/atlantic-city-police-car-on-fire/article_966f7f0a-0d2e-11e3-b608-0019bb2963f4.html
2013-08-24 - Race car bursts into flame at drag strip in New London (Virginia):
http://www.wset.com/story/23247094/race-car-engine-catches-fire-at-new-london-drag-strip
2013-08-24 - Two cars burst into flame at 1 AM while parked in coastal Stonehaven (Scotland):
http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/3358646
2013-08-24 - Car bursts into flame at 1:45 AM while parked on street in North Amityville (New York):
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-probe-another-car-fire-in-n-amityville-1.5949354
http://longisland.news12.com/news/car-catches-fire-overnight-on-geraldine-ave-in-north-amityville-1.5948557
Note: If this sounds familiar, it's because another car burst into flame in the wee hours while parked on a street in North Amityville the day prior, as mentioned in the 2013-08-23 update...
2013-08-24 - Car bursts into flame on Great Northern Boulevard in Helena (Montana):
http://www.kxlh.com/news/no-injuries-in-helena-car-fire/
Quote: "They pulled over at the Pacific Source Building and the front end of the car caught on fire. The wires started to burn and it somehow turned on the car and rolled the car forward, over the curb."
Note: Another fire starting a vehicle...
2013-08-24 - Car bursts into flame on road near Clovis (California), grass fire erupts:
http://www.modbee.com/2013/08/24/2882785/car-ignites-grass-fire-north-of.html
http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/08/24/3459884/car-ignites-grass-fire-north-of.html
2013-08-24 - Car bursts into flame at 4:08 AM on Smith Way in Highbridge (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=25887&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=35
2013-08-24 - Car bursts into flame on Bain Lane in Burgh (Britain):
http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/car-on-fire-in-burgh-on-bain-lane-1-5404428
2013-08-24 - Car bursts into flame on Dukeries Crescent in Worksop (Britain):
http://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/news/local-news/worksop-car-destroyed-by-fire-1-5984986
http://www.dinningtontoday.co.uk/news/local-news/worksop-car-destroyed-by-fire-1-5984986
2013-08-24 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home, fire scorches home, in Danbury (Connecticut):
http://www.1stresponder.com/webpages/news/displaynews.aspx?ID=2c31671e-b3ba-4547-9ee8-702011cc8ea9
Note: This house is about 800 feet from Tarrywile Lake...
2013-08-24 - Large barn destroyed by massive blaze in Harpersfield Township (Ohio):
http://starbeacon.com/local/x789513051/Fire-seen-for-miles-destroys-Harpersfield-barn
Quote: "Firefighters from three communities were needed to extinguish a barn fire that could be seen for more than eight miles..."
2013-08-24 - Barn destroyed by fire in Crawfordsville (Indiana):
http://www.journalreview.com/news/image_4e9a4f2a-0c52-11e3-b5de-0019bb2963f4.html/
2013-08-24 - Barn and 50 tons of straw destroyed by fire in West Buckland, near Wellington (Britain):
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-23831744
http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/somerset_news/10633651.Fire_crews_tackle_barn_blaze_at_West_Buckland__near_Wellington/
http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/10633651.print/
2013-08-24 - Trash and garage burst into flame at 3:20 AM in Ann Arbor (Michigan):
http://www.annarbor.com/news/garage-fire-on-mary-street-threatens-nearby-homes/
http://annarbor.com/news/garage-fire-on-mary-street-threatens-nearby-homes/
Quote: "The call came in at 3:20 a.m. Saturday alerting the fire department to an outside trash fire in an alley. Firefighters arrived to find a 3-car detached garage also burning with two occupied homes located within 15 feet of the garage."
2013-08-24 - Crops burst into flame, fire spreads to tractor, in Sussex (Britain), near Birling Gap:
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/10633284.Farmer_s_field_and_tractor_on_fire_near_Sussex_beauty_spot/
2013-08-24 - Small island catches fire in coastal East Boothbay (Maine):
http://www.boothbayregister.com/article/firefighters-knock-down-island-fire/19507
Quote: "Fire and heavy smoke coming from a small wooded island located in a pond known locally as 'The Marsh' startled the quiet Murray Hill neighborhood. No one lives on the island."
2013-08-24 - Converted brick mill hit by fire at 2 AM in coastal Pawtucket (Rhode Island):
http://www.turnto10.com/story/23245366/fire-in-pawtucket
Note: Mills are virtually always - every single time in my experience - built near bodies of flowing water, to provide free energy for millwork, so there's a stream, creek or river near this place, in addition to the proximity to coastal waters. Just checked and yep, near the Blackstone River...
2013-08-24 - Blaze tears through motel, destroys 2/3 of it, in Van Nuys (California), near the coast, 4 injured:
http://ktla.com/2013/08/24/4-injured-in-van-nuys-motel-fire/
2013-08-24 - Porch bursts into flame, fire spreads, home destroyed, in Sidney (Ohio):
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/flames-destroy-house-in-sidney/nZbTx/
http://www.whiotv.com/news/news/flames-destroy-house-in-sidney/nZbTx/
2013-08-24 - Home's wooden shingle exterior bursts into flame at 1:12 AM in Augusta (Maine):
http://www.kjonline.com/news/Cause-of-fire-that-burned-Augusta-homes-exterior-under-investigation.html
Quote: "He said it appeared to be contained to the outside of the building, which is covered in wooden shingles."
2013-08-24 - Duplex destroyed by fire at 3:04 AM near West Cape Rock Drive in Cape Girardeau (Missouri):
http://www.semissourian.com/story/1997166.html
2013-08-24 - Two homes hit by fire within blocks of each other on the same day in Danville (Illinois):
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/story/fire-sparks-at-two-homes-in-the-same-neighborhood-within-hours/d/story/CyCFXvorVku2OkNtwbY2-g
2013-08-24 - Two fires break out in the wee hours in Whitehorn, Calgary (Canada):
http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/fire-investigators-sift-through-scenes-of-overnight-whitehorn-fires-1.1425114
Note: First fire was a back yard at a vacant home at 2 AM, second fire was a discarded mattress that burst into flame in an alley about a block from the first fire...
2013-08-24 - Explosion and fire damages or destroys nearly 10 homes in Guduvancheri (India):
http://news.chennaionline.com/chennai/Explosion-in-Guduvanchery/d38bc265-804b-48f7-bcea-91284527d328.col
2013-08-24 - Vacant mobile home burns in Moorhead (Minnesota):
http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/410064/
2013-08-24 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 3 AM in Beckley (West Virginia):
http://woay.com/News.aspx?nid=7878
http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/409947/
http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/23241012/explosion-at-south-fargo-home
http://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/two-people-escape-from-fargo-house-explosion/article_0731ab3c-0c30-11e3-81b1-0019bb2963f4.html
2013-08-23 - Home explodes just before 4 AM in Boonville (Indiana), 1 injured:
http://www.14news.com/story/23243593/boonville-fire-chief-says-gas-leak-caused-house-explosion
2013-08-23 - Home damaged by fire and explosion in West Monroe (Louisiana), near the Ouachita River:
http://www.myarklamiss.com/story/explosion-damages-west-monroe-home/d/story/8iIthA83_0-6AI3FCz9J-Q
2013-08-23 - Explosions and fire devastate apartment building in coastal Everett (Washington), 1 killed:
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/1-killed-in-fire-at-Everett-apartment-building-220863011.html
Quote: "Some witnesses also said they could explosions or booms as the fire spread."
2013-08-23 - Auto scrapyard hit by tire fire in Kansas City (Missouri), near the Missouri River:
http://www.kmbc.com/news/kansas-city/tire-fire-burning-in-scrapyard-off-interstate-435/-/11664182/21627194/-/cdfqpbz/-/index.html
http://www.kshb.com/dpp/news/local_news/massive-fire-burns-tire-pile-near-i-435-in-missouri
2013-08-23 - Oil refinery hit by explosion and fire in coastal Visakhapatnam (India), at least 4 killed, 30 injured:
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/08/23/refinery-fire-in-south-india-kills-four/
http://www.sakshipost.com/index.php/news/state/25099-five-killed-in-explosion-in-hpcl-in-vizag.html
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/explosion-at-visakhapatnam-hpcl-oil-refinery-1-dead--toll-likely-to-rise/1159193/
http://shipandbunker.com/news/apac/991851-fire-partially-shuts-down-refinery
http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/several-injured-in-massive-fire-at-hpcl-refinery-in-visakhapatnam_871198.html
Quote: "N. Satish, a resident of the area, said he had heard what sounded like a big explosion early in the evening. 'I heard a huge sound and saw a lot of smoke billowing out of the refinery. At that time I was nearly seven kilometres (four miles) from the refinery,' he told AFP."
2013-08-23 - Three explosions rock timber factory in suburb of Thessaloniki (Greece), near the coast, 2 injured:
http://www.tovima.gr/en/article/?aid=527079
Quote: "Three powerful explosions occurred at about 9.30am at a timber factory in Kalohori of Thessaloniki, injuring two men, the 52-year-old factory owner and a 44-year-old employee."
2013-08-23 - Two transformers burst into flame in Canton (Ohio), some areas go dark:
http://www.cantonrep.com/newsnow/x1803283103/Power-outage-in-Northeast-Canton
2013-08-23 - Around 50 homes destroyed by blaze near Johannesburg (South Africa):
http://ewn.co.za/2013/08/23/Alexandra-shack-fire-destroys-50-homes
2013-08-23 - Wildfire burning near Ross Lake (Washington), other fires mentioned:
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/08/23/3163922/largest-ross-lake-fire-spreads.html
2013-08-23 - Ferry boat bursts into flame near the island of Belitung (Indonesia), at least 4 killed, 13 missing:
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/08/23/four-dead-13-missing-after-boat-fire-belitung.html
http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/index.php/sid/216583399/scat/303b19022816233b
2013-08-23 - Boat explodes near the island of Hvar (Croatia), woman seriously injured:
http://www.croatiantimes.com/news/General_News/2013-08-19/34464/Italian_woman_injured_in_an_explosion_on_a_boat_near_Hvar
2013-08-23 - Boat bursts into flame on Lake Lanier (Georgia), in Forsyth County, 1 injured:
http://cumming.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/forsyth-man-injured-when-boat-catches-fire
2013-08-23 - Car-hauler bursts into flame at 5:15 AM on I-15 near Tremonton (Utah):
http://www.tremontonleader.com/?p=29372
2013-08-23 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 1 AM while parked at business in Garden City (Georgia):
http://www.wtoc.com/story/23236610/investigation-underway-into-early-morning-truck-fire-in-savannah
2013-08-23 - Tractor bursts into flame while parked in shed, fire destroys shed, trailer, and car too, in Monticello (Arkansas):
http://www.monticellolive.com/tractor-starts-fire-destroys-truck-trailer-shed/
Quote: "Around 6 pm, Friday evening, a tractor fire, spread to the shed where it was parked. The tractor, shed, a 1969 Ford pick-up, and a trailer were destroyed."
2013-08-23 - Tractor bursts into flame in field in Hopton (Britain):
http://www.staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk/News/Combine-harvester-blaze-on-Hopton-farmland-23082013.htm
2013-08-23 - Tractor and trailer of hay destroyed by fire in coastal Eastbourne (Britain):
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/10633013.Tractor_destroyed_after_hay_bales_catch_fire_on_Beachy_Head_farm/
2013-08-23 - Tractor bursts into flame on the A556 on the roundabout at junction 19 Tabley, Knutsford (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/tractor-on-fire-in-knutsford_23-08-2013_16-15-21
2013-08-23 - Garbage truck bursts into flame on I-70 near I-170 in St. Louis (Missouri):
http://fox2now.com/2013/08/23/traffic-snarled-on-eastbound-i-70-at-170-for-truck-fire/
http://aidesante.net/english/traffic-snarled-on-eastbound-i-70-at-170-for-truck-fire/
2013-08-23 - RV bursts into flame on the M25 in Surrey (Britain):
http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/traffic-chaos-caravan-fire-closes-5778485
http://www.itv.com/news/update/2013-08-23/caravan-fire-closes-anticlockwise-m25-in-surrey/
2013-08-23 - Van bursts into flame on North Fourth Ring Road in Beijing (China):
http://beijingcream.com/2013/08/a-van-combusted-on-beijings-north-fourth-ring-road/
2013-08-23 - Van bursts into flame in Hardee's parking lot in Alexandria (Minnesota):
http://www.voiceofalexandria.com/news/local/article_e58b7304-0c2b-11e3-a3b0-0019bb30f31a.html
2013-08-23 - Minivan bursts into flame on Four Mile Road near Jackson (Ohio):
http://www.thetelegramnews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=6&SubSectionID=83&ArticleID=18710
2013-08-23 - Minivan bursts into flame on road in Meriden (Connecticut):
http://www.myrecordjournal.com/meriden/meridennews/2175849-129/firefighters-put-out-car-fire-at-meriden-hub.html
2013-08-23 - Minivan bursts into flame as man works on it, in Monsey (New York), 1 injured:
http://www.lohud.com/article/20130823/news02/308230038/1018
2013-08-23 - Car bursts into flame while parked at Motel 6 in coastal Eureka (California):
http://lostcoastoutpost.com/2013/aug/23/photo-car-fire-eureka-motel-6-parking-lot/
2013-08-23 - Car bursts into flame at 2:30 AM while parked on street in coastal Massapequa (New York):
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/police-fire-destroys-car-in-n-massapequa-1.5942679
2013-08-23 - Car bursts into flame while parked in carpark in Athens (Georgia):
http://www.redandblack.com/crime/car-fire-blocking-parts-of-east-broad-street-cleared-friday/article_982b1108-0c55-11e3-a787-0019bb30f31a.html
2013-08-23 - Car bursts into flame in the wee hours while parked on street in North Amityville (New York):
http://longisland.news12.com/news/police-north-amityville-car-fire-at-173-steele-place-likely-a-case-of-arson-1.5942641
2013-08-23 - Car bursts into flame on I-35 near Ross (Texas):
http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/Vehicle-Fire-Slows-I-35-Traffic-Through-Central-Texas-220861101.html
2013-08-23 - Car bursts into flame on Jacks Wood Avenue, Rossmore in coastal Ellesmere Port (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/ellesmere-port-car-fire_23-08-2013_8-18-57
2013-08-23 - Car bursts into flame on road in Level Plains (Alabama):
http://www.southeastsun.com/image_73b43960-0c2f-11e3-8ef2-001a4bcf6878.html
2013-08-23 - Car bursts into flame at 6:40 AM at McDonald's near Cullompton (Britain):
http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/devon_news/10632727.Crews_tackle_car_fire_at_Cullompton_services/
http://www.middevonstar.co.uk/news/mid_devon_news_mix/10632727.Crews_tackle_car_fire_at_Cullompton_services/
http://www.i4u.com/2013/08/crews-tackle-car-fire-services-cullompton
2013-08-23 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Route 581 in Cumberland County (Pennsylvania):
http://cumberlink.com/news/local/route-lane-reopened-after-vehicle-fire/article_aa5ebaf8-0c39-11e3-99e0-0019bb2963f4.html
http://cumberlink.com/news/local/lane-restricted-on-route-after-vehicle-fire/article_aa5ebaf8-0c39-11e3-99e0-0019bb2963f4.html
2013-08-23 - Riding mower bursts into flame at Queens Park Golf Course in Crewe (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/ride-on-lawnmower-on-fire-in-crewe
2013-08-23 - Massive fire destroys RV, jet skis, pickup trucks, dump truck, several tractors and garage in Zanesville (Ohio):
http://www.myfox28columbus.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wsyx_massive-fire-causes-millions-damage-25804.shtml
2013-08-23 - Farm equipment and storage shed destroyed by fire at 1 AM at business in Grinnell (Iowa):
http://www.kcci.com/news/central-iowa/fireballs-seen-shooting-into-the-air/-/9357080/21618002/-/7gx1q4z/-/index.html
http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Fire-Explosion-Damage-Grinnell-Impelement-Business-220899251.html
Quote: "The fire stripped nearly 10 tractors down to their skeletons in a matter of minutes, and narrowly missed the business's main building."
2013-08-23 - Barn destroyed by fire on Fir Drive in Lemmon Valley (Nevada):
http://www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/Barn-Fire-Keeps-Firefighters-Busy-in-Lemmon-Valley-220881731.html
2013-08-23 - Barn destroyed by fire on Victor Road in Boone County (Indiana):
http://reporter.net/local/x86509550/Fire-destroys-pole-barn-hay
2013-08-23 - Electrical fire erupts at high-rise in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), building evacuated:
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/08/23/breaking-crews-responding-to-high-rise-fire-in-center-city/
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Fire-Evacuates-Center-City-High-Rise-220891621.html
2013-08-23 - Electrical fire breaks out at 12:30 AM in basement garage at UN building in coastal Manhattan (New York):
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/new_york&id=9216297
2013-08-23 - Home damaged by fire at 4 AM in coastal Norwich (Connecticut):
http://www.wfsb.com/story/23236444/crews-battling-fire-in-norwich
2013-08-23 - Vacant home burns in Windsor (Canada):
http://www.windsorstar.com/Arson+suspected+house+fire/8829258/story.html
2013-08-23 - Vacant building burns in Williams Lake (Canada):
http://www.wltribune.com/news/220893731.html
Quote: "The building was unoccupied as it had been damaged earlier this year when the building next door burned down."
2013-08-23 - Vacant commercial building burns at 4 AM in Birmingham (Alabama):
http://www.cbs42.com/2013/08/23/fire-on-birminghams-north-side/
2013-08-22 - Underground electrical explosions and fires torch cars, sicken 5 people, in coastal Queens (New York):
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/queens/five_injured_cars_charred_in_queens_mN7VVBz10vxlgA6KaBOKBLhttp://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Manhole-Fire-Queens-Woodside-Spread-Car-Police-220641251.html
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/gallery?section=news&id=9215038&photo=1
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/new_york&id=9215029
Quote: "Fire officials say two manhole fires in Queens caused minor injuries to five people and heavily charred two vehicles parked nearby. Report of the fires came in at 12:38 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of 75th Street and 88th Avenue in the Woodside section. Con Edison spokesman Allan Drury said the fire resulted from 'a failure of underground electrical delivery equipment.'"
Quote: "Residents said they were startled out of their beds by a loud 'boom.'"
Note: Hydrogen sulfide is a heavier-than-air gas and will seek out low-lying areas like underground facilities, basements, lakes, ponds, streams, canyons, valleys, ditches, etc. It is also reactive with copper, especially electrified copper, like that used in electrical infrastructure, wiring in vehicles, doorbell wires, lighting fixture wiring on porches, etc. There have been many underground explosions and fires this past year or so and this problem looks certain to worsen...
2013-08-22 - Underground electrical explosions and fire hit West Jakarta (Indonesia), near the coast, 4 injured:
http://www.beritajakarta.com/2008/en/newsview.aspx?idwil=0&id=29188http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2013/08/22/blotter/doc52166db3dd02e615419403.txt
http://dailyfreeman.com/articles/2013/08/23/blotter/doc52166db3dd02e615419403.txt
Quote: "Founded in 1888, Millens Recycling is in its fourth generation of scrap metal recycling."
2013-08-22 - Recycling center hit by fire for second time this month in Worksop (Britain), near the River Ryton:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-23792865
http://www.retfordtoday.co.uk/community/local-information/worksop-another-fire-at-recycling-centre-1-5974107
http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/community/local-information/worksop-another-fire-at-recycling-centre-1-5974107
http://www.ifsecglobal.com/author.asp?section_id=414&doc_id=560952
Quote: "More than 40 firefighters tackled the first blaze, which involved household waste products, on 3 August."
Quote: "This fire is in a different location to the previous one and they are not thought to be linked. This fire is predominantly of wood and wood chippings."
Note: Just because they don't see the link doesn't mean there isn't one. All flammable absorbent materials are absorbing hydrogen sulfide and/or methane and spontaneously combusting, including generic trash, wood, cardboard, paper, dried brush, dead trees, hay, straw, cloth, cotton, upholstery stuffing, etc.
2013-08-22 - Explosions and fire devastate fireworks factory near Sivakasi (India):
http://www.ndtv.com/article/south/major-explosion-at-cracker-factory-near-sivakasi-408950
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130822/news-current-affairs/article/explosion-cracker-factory-near-sivakasi
http://zeenews.india.com/news/tamil-nadu/massive-explosion-at-sivakasi-cracker-factory-report_870855.html
Quote: "The authorities said that the explosions took place during lunch hour when most of the workers were away, preventing casualties and injuries. Fire tenders have been rushed to the spot. The police said that the fire spread to an adjacent factory as well."
2013-08-22 - Fire erupts at oil refinery in coastal Port Abdullah (Kuwait):
http://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/News.aspx?ElementId=8a90c72a-d0dc-495d-adff-afca64317e81
http://www.bunkerportsnews.com/News.aspx?ElementId=7adb865b-5918-4b0a-a61b-eacad3170dee
2013-08-22 - Inferno destroys 150 homes along the M19 near Reservoir Hills in coastal Durban (South Africa):
http://www.ecr.co.za/post/150-homes-gutted-in-durban-fire/
2013-08-22 - Wildfire rages near Tetlin Junction (Alaska):
http://wtkr.com/2013/08/23/giant-fire-tornado-captured-on-video/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/20/alaskan-firenado_n_3786387.html
Note: First link has some very nice video footage of this fire, gives you a sense of the raw destructive power of these huge blazes as they march forward and turn forests into charred moonscapes, plus there's another video showing 'firenados' in Australia last year...
2013-08-22 - Ship 'Stiamar' bursts into flame at Burgas Port (Bulgaria):
http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=153062
http://www.focus-fen.net/index.php?id=n313294
2013-08-22 - Boat bursts into flame near the River's Edge Marina in coastal Charleston (South Carolina):
http://www.abcnews4.com/story/23228649/ncfd-boat-destroyed-in-fire
http://sconfire.com/2013/08/22/north-charleston-fire-responds-to-a-boat-fire/
http://northcharleston.live5news.com/news/news/99692-boat-catches-fire-near-ashley-river-marina
http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130822/PC16/130829811/1006/north-charleston-firefighters-extinguish-boat-fire-near-river-x2019-s-edge-marina
2013-08-22 - Boat and fourteen cars go up in flames in underground carpark in Canberra (Australia):
http://samuelgordonstewart.com/2013/08/multiple-car-fires-in-canberra-with-photos-and-video
Note: This area is about one block east (downwind) of a stream and two blocks from David Street Wetland, which has a pond or lake that's fed by that stream. A separate car fire is also mentioned in the story...
2013-08-22 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on Prescot Road in Old Swan, Liverpool (Britain):
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/pictures-old-swan-bus-fire-5767507
2013-08-22 - Car-hauler truck bursts into flame in parking lot in East Cambria County (Alabama):
http://www.brewtonstandard.com/2013/08/22/truck-fire-extinguished/
2013-08-22 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-70 in Denver (Colorado):
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/web/kmgh/news/local-news/semi-catches-fire-closing-eastbound-i-70-at-32nd-ave
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/semi-catches-fire-closing-eastbound-i-70-at-32nd-ave
2013-08-22 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the A75 near Gatehouse of Fleet (Scotland):
http://www.scotsman.com/news/odd/chicken-lorry-catches-fire-on-a75-1-3058707
http://www.gallowaygazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/lorry-fire-closes-a75-1-3057159
2013-08-22 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the M6 near Milnthorpe (Britain):
http://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/kirkby-lonsdale-and-milnthorpe-crews-attend-motorway-wagon-fire-1-5982045
2013-08-22 - Semi bursts into flame while parked at trucking business in Herron (Michigan):
http://www.watz.com/wire/localnews/00768_z8Semi_Truck_Destroyed_By_Fire_At_Hansens_And_Son_Trucking_054605.php
2013-08-22 - Tractor bursts into flame in Coolidge (Arizona):
http://www.trivalleycentral.com/courts_police/sheriffs_log/pinal-county-sheriff-s-log/article_16ae86a6-0c0e-11e3-8c21-001a4bcf887a.html
Note: This is an event log and this event is the last one listed, at the bottom...
2013-08-22 - Tractor bursts into flame on Burton Road in Bruen, Stapleford, Chester (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/combine-harvester-fire-in-chester
2013-08-22 - Garbage truck bursts into flame on road in Lewiston (Idaho):
http://www.klewtv.com/news/local/Sunshine-Disposal-truck-catches-fire-220678841.html
2013-08-22 - Garbage truck bursts into flame on road in South Jackson (Tennessee):
http://www.wbbjtv.com/news/local/Garbage-Truck-Catches-Fire-at-in-South-Jackson--220706801.html
http://www.wbbjtv.com/news/local/Garbage-Truck-Catches-Fire-Feet-Away-From-Gas-Station-Pumps-220762641.html
http://www.jacksonsun.com/article/20130823/NEWS01/308230009/
2013-08-22 - USPS postal delivery truck bursts into flame on Red Run Boulevard in Owings Mills (Maryland):
http://foxbaltimore.com/news/features/around-the-web/stories/usps-truck-fire-in-owings-mills-wbff.shtml
2013-08-22 - Rental truck bursts into flame on I-90 in Schodack (New York):
http://www.news10.com/story/23228780/truck-fire-briefly-closes-part-of-i-90
http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/top_stories/685172/truck-catches-fire-in-i-90/
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/52819370/ns/local_news-albany_ny/
Note: A tractor trailer burst into flame at 4 AM at a truck stop along Route 9 in Schodack (New York) in July, as mentioned in the 2013-07-01 update...
2013-08-22 - Minivan bursts into flame on Highway 9 near Lake Park (Iowa):
http://www.dickinsoncountynews.com/story/1996333.html
2013-08-22 - SUV bursts into flame at gas station in Dresher (Pennsylvania):
http://www.montgomerynews.com/articles/2013/08/23/ambler_gazette/news/doc52177d3454f68002040399.txt
2013-08-22 - Car bursts into flame on I-90 in Post Falls (Idaho):
http://www.krem.com/news/local/Interstate-90-car-fire-creates-Post-Falls-standstill-220749861.html
http://www.nwcn.com/news/washington?fId=220749861&fPath=/home&fDomain=10222
2013-08-22 - Car bursts into flame while parked in garage, fire spreads to home, in North Castle (New York):
http://www.lohud.com/article/20130822/NEWS/308220055/Official-Car-fire-ignites-house-North-Castle-video-
Quote: "We have over a mile of large diameter hose laid out to a pond on East Middle Patent Road..."
2013-08-22 - Car bursts into flame on Margate Road in Ramsgate (Britain):
http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Car-catches-Margate-Road-Ramsgate/story-19693724-detail/story.html
2013-08-22 - Car bursts into flame on the Greenhithe Bridge in coastal Auckland (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/north-shore-times/9079265/Car-catches-fire-on-bridge
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/national-news/9079018/Car-burns-on-West-Auckland-bridge
Note: This bridge spans Waitemata Harbour and connects Hobsonville and Greenhithe...
2013-08-22 - Car bursts into flame on the Princes Motorway in Helensburgh (Australia), near the coast:
http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/1726661/car-fire-causes-traffic-delays-at-helensburgh/
2013-08-22 - Car burts into flame on Barton Road in Congleton (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/congleton-car-fire
2013-08-22 - Car bursts into flame in the wee hours while parked at home in Hamilton (New Zealand):
http://www.3news.co.nz/Car-fire-threatens-Hamilton-home/tabid/423/articleID/310318/Default.aspx
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/9079082/Hamilton-car-fire-threatens-sleeping-boy
2013-08-22 - Car bursts into flame at 5:30 AM while parked in McQueeney (Texas):
http://seguingazette.com/news/article_9019da3c-0b7c-11e3-96fc-001a4bcf887a.html
2013-08-22 - Car bursts into flame at intersection in coastal Edinburgh (Scotland):
http://www.theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2013/08/city-centre-car-fire/
http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/video-hotel-guests-thought-fire-was-terror-attack-1-3057128
http://www.theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2013/08/car-fire-in-photos/
2013-08-22 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-55 in Jackson (Mississippi):
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20130822/NEWS01/130822028/Vehicle-fire-closes-northbound-55-traffic-until-2-15-p-m-
http://www.rankinledger.com/article/D0/20130822/NEWS01/130822028/I-55-lanes-open-after-vehicle-fire-causes-hour-long-closure
Quote: "A separate delay southbound on I-55 near the same exit, closed down one lane – the result of an accident that occurred 30 minutes after the vehicle fire."
2013-08-22 - Vehicle bursts into flame on road in Coffee County (Alabama):
http://www.rickeystokesnews.com/article.php/vehicle-fire-in-coffee-county-44984
2013-08-22 - Hay trailer bursts into flame while being towed by pickup, on I-82 near Ellensburg (Washington):
http://www.dailyrecordnews.com/members/hay-truck-fire-closes-interstate/article_378c6af2-0b62-11e3-b8e5-001a4bcf887a.html
2013-08-22 - Vehicle and nine businesses destroyed by fire at 5:30 AM in Kumasi (Ghana), near Lake Bosomtwe:
http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=283305
Quote: "Luv FM's Prince Appiah reports that the fire which started around 5:30 am on Thursday razed a vulcanising shop, a second hand tire shop, a car battery shop and other shops located within the Club 600 vicinity."
2013-08-22 - Two cars and mobile home destroyed by fire in Cathedral City (California), second mobile home damaged:
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20130822/NEWS0803/308220009/2-homes-car-destroyed-mobile-home-park-fire
Quote: "Charred remains of two cars and other unidentifiable debris lay between the two buildings."
2013-08-22 - Antique car and barn destroyed by fire in West Bradford Township (Pennsylvania):
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/08/22/breaking-firefighters-battle-barn-fire-in-chester-county/
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Barn-on-Fire-in-Chester-County-220748581.html
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=9216016
http://www.pottsmerc.com/article/20130823/NEWS03/130829651/video-fire-destroys-west-bradford-barn
Quote: "Eyewitness News is told an antique car inside the barn has been destroyed."
2013-08-22 - Barn destroyed by fire on Starr Road in Spokane County (Washington):
http://www.krem.com/news/Smoke-plume-leads-firefighters-to-Starr-Rd-barn-fire--220717251.html
2013-08-22 - Barn destroyed by fire on Cannelville Road in Roseville (Ohio):
http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/article/20130822/NEWS01/308220010/Fire-destroys-barn-Cannelville-Road
2013-08-22 - Barn and two silos damaged by fire before 3 AM in Warwick Township (Pennsylvania):
http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/885983_Cattle-credited-with-alerting-man-to-fire-in-Warwick-Township.html
http://news.yahoo.com/video/fire-damages-warwick-township-barn-140830800.html
2013-07-22 - Barn damaged by fire in coastal Lacey (Washington), 20 chickens and 7 ducklings killed:
http://www.theolympian.com/2013/08/23/2685913/farm-animals-killed-in-lacey-barn.html
http://q13fox.com/2013/08/23/chickens-ducks-killed-in-barn-blaze/
2013-08-22 - Storage building destroyed by fire at 2 AM in Portland (Tennessee):
http://www.newschannel5.com/story/23226589/storage-building-destroyed-by-fire-in-sumner-county
2013-08-22 - Transformer explodes and burns, power lost to some in Lyndhurst and surrounding areas (New Jersey):
http://www.northjersey.com/news/220722371_Transformer_explosion_causes_outages_in_Lyndhurst_and_neighboring_towns.html
http://www.allvoices.com/news/15256520-transformer-explosion-causes-outages-in-lyndhurst-and-neighboring-towns
http://bergennow.com/lyndhurst-nj-news/13404-transformer-explosion-causes-outages-in-lyndhurst-and-neighboring-towns
2013-08-22 - Transformer bursts into flame at 6:40 AM, takes out power to area near the Bay of Plenty (New Zealand):
http://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/51530-transformer-fire-cuts-power.html
2013-08-22 - Polymer business destroyed by fire at 12:30 AM in Cleveland (Tennessee):
http://www.wdef.com/news/story/Fire-destroys-manufacturing-facility/4hcJWhkfBUyAa160hicCPQ.cspx
http://www.newschannel9.com/news/top-stories/stories/fire-destroys-cleveland-business-6738.shtml
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/23226086/fire-destroys-cleveland-business
2013-08-22 - Fitness machine bursts into flame at hotel in South Burlington (Vermont):
http://www.wptz.com/news/vermont-new-york/burlington/fire-breaks-out-in-local-hotel/-/8869880/21613648/-/9x58wrz/-/index.html
Note: South Burlington is located on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain...
2013-08-22 - Chair bursts into flame at 1 AM inside triple-decker in Woonsocket (Rhode Island), fire spreads, 1 killed:
http://www.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/content/20130821-one-dies-in-fire-at-woonsocket-triple-decker.ece
Quote: "The fire started on the second floor in a chair, according to Roland Dejarlais Sr., father of the building's owner, Roland Dejarlais Jr. Residents put the burning chair onto a porch, where fire spread to the building's cedar siding..."
2013-08-22 - Deck bursts into flame, fire spreads to home, in Naperville (Illinois):
http://naperville.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/fire-causes-100000-in-damage-to-north-naperville-home
2013-08-22 - Deck bursts into flame at apartments in West Fargo (North Dakota):
http://www.wday.com/event/article/id/85833/
http://www.kvrr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21905&Itemid=57
2013-08-22 - Home destroyed by fire, second home damaged, at 6:30 AM in coastal Boca Grande (Florida):
http://www.nbc-2.com/story/23228598/boca-grand-home-detstroyed-by-fire
Quote: "There was no one inside either of the homes. Firefighters say it was difficult fighting the fire due to the remote location on southern tip of the island on a dead end narrow road."
Note: These were beachfront homes, on a little island off Florida's Gulf Coast...
2013-08-22 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 2:45 AM on Lake Avenue in Staunton (Virginia), adjacent home damaged:
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20130822/NEWS01/308220002/Early-morning-fire-engulfs-vacant-Staunton-house
http://www.whsv.com/news/headlines/Neighbors-Homes-Damaged-from-Early-Morning-Fire-220728571.html
2013-08-22 - Vacant house burns in Flint (Michigan), plus 6 other fires in 24 hours:
http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/08/vacant_structure_fire_marks_se.html
2013-08-22 - Vacant lighting business heavily damaged by fire in Wilmington (Delaware):
http://www.wdel.com/story.php?id=53123
Note: Wilmington is located at the confluence of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek...
2013-08-22 - Vacant building destroyed by fire before 4 AM in Richmond (New York), near Honeoye Lake:
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20130822/NEWS01/308220030/1002/RSS01
2013-08-22 - Vacant bar destroyed by fire near Cotton (Minnesota):
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/275918/
2013-08-22 - Vacant four-story building destroyed by fire in Sheffield (Britain):
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/fire-crews-tackle-big-blaze-in-sheffield-1-5981421
http://www.dailypress.net/page/content.detail/id/362151/Fire-destroys-120-golf-carts-at-SW-Michigan-course.html?isap=1&nav=5046
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/bfe280b57bbe4c928b60d354303d66b9/MI--Golf-Course-Fire
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130821/METRO06/308210092/1409/METRO/Fire-destroys-120-golf-carts-Dowagiac-course
2013-08-21 - Many devastating wildfires rage across Portugal, Portugal asks for aid from Spain and France:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20130821-40621-PRT
Quote: "Portugal has requested help from Spain and France as wildfires cut a swathe of destruction across central and northern areas of the country."
Note: See where Portugal is? On the western side of that landmass. Because of the direction of the Earth's rotation, winds tend to blow west-to-east, meaning the west side of landmasses will tend to get hit by hydrogen sulfide and methane blowing in off the seas and oceans. Portugal is like the California of that landmass...
2013-08-21 - Wildfire tears across the holiday island of Majorca (Spain):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20130821-40623-ESP
Quote: "About 450 hectares (1,100 acres) of forest were destroyed in the blaze, which was still out of control on the Mediterranean island although 130 people had been mobilised to try to put out the flames."
2013-08-20 - Wildfire rages out of control, quadruples in size, near Yosemite National Park (California), emergency declared:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20130823-40644-USA
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/08/22/firefighters-lose-ground-against-wildfire-near-yosemite/
http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/disasters/hot-dry-summer-pushes-wildfire-spending-past-1b/nZTxr/
http://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/local/7808794-113/fire-boise-tuesday-wildfire
Quote: "California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency due to the huge Rim Fire, which threatened more than 2,500 structures and had led to the evacuation of thousands this week. It was one of several blazes burning in or near the nation’s national parks and one of 50 major uncontained fires burning across the western U.S."
Quote: "As flames approached a section of Pine Mountain Lake with 268 homes in the afternoon, deputies went door-to-door to deliver the news and to urge people to leave..."
2013-08-21 - Towering smoky fire erupts at recycling center in Redmond (Washington), near the coast:
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/22/3578325/smoky-fire-in-wood-pile-at-wash.html
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2013/08/seattle-fire-crews-responding-to-blaze-at-redmond-recycling-center/
http://www.redmond-reporter.com/news/220595041.html
http://redmond.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/fire-scorches-all-wood-recycling-in-redmond
http://www.king5.com/news/local/Stubborn-fire-at-Redmond-recycling-plant-220603281.html
Quote: "The fire in Redmond stems from a 70-foot-tall and several-hundred-foot wide pile of wood and other debris at All Wood Recycling on 192nd Avenue Northeast. That’s one heck of a bonfire."
2013-08-21 - Chemical products store explodes and burns in Kirikkale (Turkey), 6 injured:
http://en.trend.az/news/incident/2181158.html
http://en.cihan.com.tr/news/1108922-Explosion-at-ammunition-store-in-central-Turkey-no-causalities-CHMTEwODkyMi80
Quote: "Explosion occurred in chemical product store in Turkish Kirikkale city night before on Wednesday. There are no killed as a result of explosion. Around six people who were injured as a result of explosion were rushed to the nearest hospitals."
2013-08-21 - Car dealership destroyed by fire in Hague (Canada):
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/news/Fire+destroys+dealership/8819467/story.html
http://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/fire-damages-hague-car-dealership-1.1421787
Quote: "A fire destroyed the Valley Ford dealership in Hague Wednesday night."
2013-08-21 - Boat explodes and burns at Platts Eyot Island in the River Thames near Hampton (Britain):
http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/news/10625565.PICS__Pleasure_boat_catches_fire_near_Thames_island/
Quote: "I heard an explosion and then saw a 26-foot cabin cruiser up in flames."
2013-08-21 - School bus bursts into flame on I-75 near coastal Venice (Florida):
http://www.wfla.com/story/23218851/school-bus-catches-on-fire-on-interstate-75
http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/23216344/2013/08/21/no-injuries-reported-in-sarasota-school-bus-fire
http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/article/331348/8/No-injuries-in-Sarasota-school-bus-fire
http://www.mysuncoast.com/news/local/school-bus-fire-closes-lanes-of-i/article_eccfcfb8-0a80-11e3-bbec-0019bb30f31a.html
2013-08-21 - Minibus bursts into flame at cafe in Bellevue (Nebraska):
http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/Good-Samaritans-Save-Woman-From-Burning-Bus-220569311.html
2013-08-21 - Fire truck bursts into flame at 1:35 AM while parked at inspection facility in Roanoke (Virginia):
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/archives/article_e004ca3e-4f1c-5e73-9415-d34ced2627c9.html
Quote: "Several weeks ago, a ladder truck from Citizens Truck Co. burned from an electrical fire, but has since been repaired and is back in service."
2013-08-21 - Tanker truck bursts into flame on I-76 in Seville (Ohio):
http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/oh_medina/Eastbound-section-of-Interstate-76-shutdown-after-tanker-truck-catches-fire
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/52812619/ns/local_news-cleveland_oh/
http://dailyreportage.com/seville_closed_after_truck_fire_f_58711371735.html
2013-08-21 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the M25 in Kent (Britain):
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford_messenger/news/m25-lorry-4964/
http://www.courier.co.uk/DRAMATIC-PHOTO-Lorry-M25/story-19686856-detail/story.html
http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2013-08-21/lorry-fire-causes-m25-delay/
2013-08-21 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Highway 240 near Marshall (Missouri):
http://www.marshallnews.com/story/1995938.html
2013-08-21 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the A16 near Louth (Britain):
http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/update-a16-closed-at-ulceby-cross-near-louth-after-lorry-fire-1-5411207
http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/Hay-lorry/story-19688207-detail/story.html
2013-08-21 - Garbage truck bursts into flame on Oak Avenue in Darby Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2013/08/21/news/doc5214ee1a1fd60219733141.txt
http://delcotimes.com/articles/2013/08/22/news/doc5214ee1a1fd60219733141.txt
2013-08-21 - Truck bursts into flame at 1:30 AM while parked in Arden-Arcade (California):
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2013/08/21/truck-catches-fire-in-arden-arcade-area/
2013-08-21 - Van bursts into flame on Route 537 in Colts Neck (New Jersey), near the coast:
http://www.app.com/article/20130821/NJNEWS14/308210116/Colts-Neck-van-blaze-extinguished-by-firefighters
2013-08-21 - Van bursts into flame while parked at Social Security building in Harrison (Arkansas):
http://harrisondaily.com/multimedia/harrison-firefighters-put-out-van-fire/article_d97af7b8-0a93-11e3-957b-001a4bcf887a.html
2013-08-21 - Van explodes into flame at the Neasden Roundabout in coastal London (Britain):
http://pappzd.com/2013/08/van-explodes-in-neasden-roundabout-causes-fire/
2013-08-21 - Minivan bursts into flame on I-95 in coastal Brevard County (Florida):
http://www.cfnews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2013/8/21/lightning_possibly_s.html
Note: They say maybe lightning caused this fire. That'd be extremely unusual. Also, from looking at the pic, this fire looks like it began inside the wheel wells, probably at the brakes or tires...
2013-08-21 - Minivan bursts into flame before 7 AM on Camden Street in Rockland (Maine), 1000 feet from the ocean:
http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/van-destroyed-in-camden-street-fire/1046254
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/21/news/midcoast/van-bursts-into-flames-on-route-1-in-rockland/
2013-08-21 - In separate incidents, two cars burst into flame before 3 AM in Caia Park (Britain):
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/wrexham-arson-attacks-two-cars-5759887
Quote: "This was the latest in a series of arson attacks on vehicles across Wrexham’s Caia Park housing estate, since the start of last year."
Note: Ah, so these 'arson attacks' (the kind where no arsonist is ever seen) began two years ago, right around the time that the waters of the Earth ramped up methane emissions and the number of hydrogen sulfide events around the world began rising. Coincidence? Hah, no, an obvious pattern...
2013-08-21 - Car bursts into flame on Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange (New Jersey):
http://thealternativepress.com/articles/vehicle-fire-on-pleasant-valley-way-snarls-traffi
2013-08-21 - Car bursts into flame while parked near homes in coastal North Wildwood (New Jersey):
http://www.shorenewstoday.com/snt/news/index.php/wildwood-mainmenu/wildwood-leader/43027-north-wildwood-vehicle-fire-leads-to-evacuation.html
2013-08-21 - Car bursts into flame on I-264 in coastal Virginia Beach (Virginia):
http://www.wavy.com/news/local/va-beach/i-264-ramp-blocked-by-vehicle-fire
2013-08-21 - Car bursts into flame on I-4 in Orange County (Florida), near the coast:
http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/car-fire-slows-traffic-i-4-attractions-area/nZYDy/
http://www.cfnews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2013/8/21/car_fire_blocking_la.html
2013-08-21 - Car bursts into flame inside parking garage in coastal Boston (Massachusetts):
http://www.metro.us/boston/news/2013/08/21/photos-garage-fire-hits-hours-after-south-boston-church-fire/
Quote: "A car caught fire in a Boston garage around 2 p.m., just hours after a fire destroyed a South Boston church."
2013-08-21 - Car bursts into flame on street in coastal Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia):
http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news.cfm?NewsID=86502
http://www.theborneopost.com/2013/08/23/man-escapes-unhurt-as-car-catches-fire/
2013-08-21 - Car bursts into flame at intersection in coastal Edinburgh (Scotland), explosions mentioned:
http://news.stv.tv/east-central/236948-explosions-heard-as-car-catches-fire-in-edinburghs-thistle-street/
http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/video-car-fire-on-hanover-thistle-street-corner-1-3057128
2013-08-21 - Car bursts into flame on the A30 near Patteson Cross (Britain):
http://www.midweekherald.co.uk/news/car_fire_on_a30_1_2347257
2013-08-21 - Car bursts into flame at 12:29 AM, fire spreads to flat, in Hale Bank, Widnes (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/saloon-car-on-fire-in-widnes
http://www.runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk/news/10624963.Car_blaze_spreads_to_flats_in_Widnes/
2013-08-21 - Car bursts into flame while parked on Osier Way in Aylesbury (Britain):
http://www.bucksherald.co.uk/news/more-news/police-investigate-suspected-arson-after-car-fire-in-aylesbury-1-5410482
2013-08-21 - Car bursts into flame on I-91 in Wallingford (Connecticut):
http://www.myrecordjournal.com/wallingford/wallingfordnews/2159226-129/car-fire-on-i91-s-by-exit-14-causing-delays.html
2013-08-21 - Car bursts into flame on I-94 near Paris (Wisconsin), near Lake Michigan:
http://www.westofthei.com/2013/08/21/units-responding-for-car-fire-on-i-94-2/43805
2013-08-21 - Car bursts into flame on I-84 near the airport in Boise (Idaho):
http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/08/21/2717746/vehicle-on-fire-near-boise-airport.html
2013-08-21 - Car bursts into flame on I-88 in East Moline (Illinois):
http://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=90054#.UhcFoD_4LBZ
2013-08-21 - Car bursts into flame at intersection in East Rockaway (New York):
http://www.liherald.com/stories/East-Rockaway-firefighters-battle-car-fire,49377
2013-08-21 - Motorcycle bursts into flame, fire spreads, gets huge, destroys 4-story building in Paris (France):
http://www.dailymail.com/News/NationandWorld/201308210132
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/smoke-fills-paris-sky-fire-tourist-area-20023083
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/08/21/smoke-fills-paris-sky-after-fire-at-18th-century-hotel-construction-site-in/
Quote: "Fire department spokesman Lt. Col. Frederic Grosjean said the blaze Wednesday afternoon engulfed a four-story temporary construction building involved with repairs on the historic Hotel Bourbon de Conde. About 100 firefighters were deployed. He said the fire began on a motorcycle nearby."
2013-08-21 - Car, golf cart and garage destroyed by fire at home in Sun City (Nevada):
http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/fire-rescue/sun-city-garage-fire-destroys-car-golf-cart
Quote: "Fire officials could not pinpoint the cause of the fire, but said that it started in the garage..."
2013-08-21 - Car and carport destroyed by fire at 1:30 AM at home in Lafayette (Louisiana):
http://www.theadvertiser.com/article/20130821/NEWS01/308210014/Early-morning-house-car-fire-under-investigation
Quote: "The owners of the home told investigators that they were asleep when they heard loud popping sounds."
2013-08-21 - Two vehicles, two dumpsters and a tree burst into flame at 4:06 AM in Iowa City (Iowa):
http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20130821/NEWS01/130821003/Police-investigating-suspicious-fire
Quote: "Police say first responders to the incident discovered that two dumpsters, two vehicles, and one tree were on fire."
2013-08-21 - Tire business erupts in flame in Unicoi (Tennessee):
http://www.wjhl.com/story/23224746/fire-does-minor-damage-at-unicoi-tire-manufacturer
Quote: "No one was hurt, but a firefighter with the Unicoi Fire Department went to the hospital after experiencing chest pains."
2013-08-21 - Barn destroyed by fire in Tracy (California), 10 pigs and 10 chickens killed:
http://www.tracypress.com/view/full_story/23430735/article-Barn-fire-kills-livestock-on-Middle-Road
2013-08-21 - Barn destroyed by fire in the Town of Clyman (Wisconsin):
http://www.wdtimes.com/news/article_69ce6712-0b4a-11e3-9a6f-001a4bcf887a.html
http://www.wiscnews.com/news/local/article_0dab5228-ba3a-5ef8-9028-372322f7037c.html
2013-08-21 - Barn damaged by fire at 6:42 AM in Menifee (California):
http://murrieta.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/barn-fire-quickly-contained-in-menifee_33d5216d
http://inlandsocal.com/2013/08/21/barn-fire-quickly-contained-in-menifee/
2013-08-21 - Garbage bursts into flame in garbage truck at 5:25 AM near Montara (Kansas):
http://cjonline.com/news/2013-08-21/trash-truck-fire-put-out-near-montara
http://www.wibwnewsnow.com/trash-truck-fire-stopped-by-good-samaritan/
http://www.ksn.com/2013/08/21/trash-truck-dumps-load-in-street-after-fire/
2013-08-21 - Big pile of goat manure bursts into flame at 3 AM in Windsor (Vermont):
http://www.dailymail.com/News/201308220104
http://www.boston.com/news/local/vermont/2013/08/22/spontaneous-goat-manure-fire-stinks-vermont-town/esxy4RXSt9MSyeho2SbZuO/story.html
2013-08-21 - Massive hay fire erupts in Buckeye Valley (Arizona), may burn for days:
http://www.azfamily.com/news/Hay-fire-in-Buckeye-Valley-could-burn-for-a-week-220600791.html
2013-08-21 - Two metal businesses destroyed by fire at 3:15 AM in coastal Los Angeles (California):
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/08/21/crew-battle-fire-involving-hazardous-chemicals-at-panorama-city-business/
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/los_angeles&id=9213841
Quote: "The building on fire and an adjacent building are owned by Nationwide Displays and Arrow Chrome Plating, both metal-plating companies."
2013-08-21 - Cellphone tower catches fire in Sanford (Florida), near Lake Monroe and Lake Jessup:
http://www.beacononlinenews.com/news/daily/6322
2013-08-21 - Carpet business hit by fire in Langhorne (Pennsylvania):
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=9214861
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/08/21/breaking-firefighters-battle-blaze-at-carpet-store-in-langhorne/
2013-08-21 - Huge blaze destroys church in coastal Boston (Massachusetts):
http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2013/08/south_boston_church_a_total_loss_after_five_alarm_fire
http://www.wbur.org/2013/08/21/south-boston-church-fire
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/08/21/4-alarm-fire-tears-through-south-boston-church/
2013-08-21 - Porch bursts into flame at home on Station Road in Langley (Britain):
http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/slough/articles/2013/08/22/92362-firefighters-investigating-porch-fire-in-langley/
2013-08-21 - Porch bursts into flame at home in coastal Coos Bay (Oregon):
http://www.kcby.com/news/local/Fire-department-House-fire-started-on-front-porch-220591851.html
2013-08-21 - Home erupts in flame at 3:45 AM in Ossining (New York):
http://www.lohud.com/article/20130821/NEWS/308210031/Fire-destroys-Ossining-home-1-firefighter-injured
Quote: "For our first arriving units, the first floor front porch area was fully engulfed in flames."
Note: Nobody was home at the time. It sounds like the fire may have begun on the porch. Ossining is on the eastern (downwind) banks of the Hudson River...
2013-08-21 - Vacant house burns in Portsmouth (Ohio):
http://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/news/home_top-news/2445740/PFD-investigates-vacant-dwelling-fire
2013-08-21 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 5:45 AM in Saginaw (Michigan):
http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2013/08/saginaw_vacant_house_demolishe.html
2013-08-21 - Vacant house destroyed by fire at 4 AM in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma):
http://kfor.com/2013/08/21/vacant-home-goes-up-in-flames-in-overnight-blaze/
2013-08-21 - Vacant laundromat burns in Chicago (Illinois), near Lake Michigan, kittens saved:
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=9214587
2013-08-20 - Huge inferno engulfs giant pile of scrap metal at metal recycling center in coastal New Jersey:
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/08/20/crews-battle-blaze-at-jersey-city-recycling-plant/http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/gallery?section=news&id=9212142&photo=1
http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/nation/20130820_ap_aa549b263ace4aab920e97ec2e20013b.html
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/08/jersey_city_recycling_plant_fire_rages_for_hours.html
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/08/large_scrap_metal_pile_creates_large_blaze_at_jersey_city_recycling_plant.html
2013-08-20 - Blaze engulfs at least 20 vehicles at metal scrap yard in West Paris (Maine):
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/20/news/lewiston-auburn/fire-engulfs-west-paris-scrap-yard/
Quote: "Crews spent nearly five hours Monday battling a fire that torched at least 20 vehicles stacked in a scrap metal yard on Maple Street."
Note: From the full hypothesis: "Metal-related businesses will be hit hard, including salvage yards and metal recycling centers."
http://wtvr.com/2013/08/20/neighbors-keep-hearing-mysterious-boom-sound-near-carytown/
Quote: "The front right window shook, which made me realize it’s more than just a backfire from a truck on a highway..."
Note: These mysterious 'boom sounds' being heard and felt around the world - sometimes accompanied by a 'flash of light' - are very likely gas plumes (hydrogen sulfide or methane or both) finding an ignition source and detonating. Eventually these explosions may rival those caused by small thermonuclear weapons like the one that destroyed Hiroshima, but minus any radiation (unless an explosion takes out a nuclear plant, many of which are coastal, and then you'd have radiation too). This town is very close to where the James River comes in from the ocean. On the plus side, we've managed not to have any towns or cities totally obliterated by these explosions...so far.
2013-08-20 - Explosion rocks boathouse at Weapons Station Earle at Sandy Hook Bay (New Jersey), 8 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20130820-40608-USA
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=9212178
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/20/explosion-nj-navy-base/2676565/
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/08/20/20106516-8-injured-in-explosion-at-jersey-shore-naval-facility
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/breaking/Explosion-Naval-Weapons-Station-220345101.html
2013-08-20 - Recycling plant erupts in huge fire in Stockport (Britain):
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-23776107
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/08/21/huge-blaze-at-manchester-recycling-plant/
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/crews-battle-on-after-allnight-efforts-to-control-recycling-plant-fire-in-stockport-8777690.html
Quote: ""It built up very quickly, and pretty much involved the whole site. Stacks of recycled waste about 5m high are involved in the fire."
Note: Also note the man found burned to death in a burning car in Stockport on this same day, in the corpses section...
2013-08-20 - Massive blaze engulfs pallet yard in Detroit (Michigan), half the city's firefighters respond:
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/massive-business-yard-fire-in-detroit
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130820/METRO01/308200106/1409/METRO
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130820/METRO01/308200106/-1/sitemap/80-firefighters-battle-pallet-blaze-Detroit-s-west-side
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130820/METRO01/308200106/1361/
http://www.freep.com/article/20130820/NEWS01/308200155/industrial-yard-fire
Quote: "The yard was full of pallets that made the fire hard to control."
Quote: "Craig Dougherty, chief of fire operations, couldn't remember the last fire he handled that required as much manpower, but said 'it's been a long time.' Plumes of black smoke rose over a large metal fence surrounding the yard. The flames incinerated stacks of wooden pallets, rubbish piles and melted a nearby semi-trailer with cargo inside."
2013-08-20 - Explosion and fire hits wood pellet company in coastal East Providence (Rhode Island), 1 injured:
http://www.wpri.com/news/local/providence/crews-responding-to-explosion-in-e-prov
http://www.turnto10.com/story/23197991/fire-reported-at-east-providence-wood-pellet-company
2013-08-20 - Two tanker trucks ignite and explode at chemical plant on the Mississippi River in coastal Harvey (Louisiana), 1 injured:
http://www.wwltv.com/news/Explosion-reported-on-West-Bank-220371851.html
http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ssf/2013/08/one_injured_in_explosion_at_ha.html
http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/Explosion-reported-on-West-Bank-220371851.html
http://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/tanker-catches-fire-after-explosion-in-harvey-officials-say/-/9853400/21543880/-/a069u8/-/index.html
Quote: "One man was injured in an explosion on the West Bank at a dock along the Mississippi River."
Quote: "Col. John Fortunato with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office said two trucks unloading chemicals caught fire and exploded at the facility."
2013-08-20 - Underground electrical explosion rocks Walsall (Britain), 2000 properties go dark:
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2013/08/20/explosion-as-2000-left-without-power-in-walsall/bshcqcjiqaa8l2s/
2013-08-20 - Underground fire erupts on Milford Mill Road in Pikesville (Maryland):
http://pikesville.patch.com/groups/breaking-news/p/fire-in-manhole-blocks-milford-mill-road-at-reisterstown-road
2013-08-20 - Underground gas pipeline explodes, substation erupts in flame, in Kiowa (Oklahoma):
http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/gas-pipeline-explodes-substation-fire/nZTTP/
http://www.newson6.com/story/23192889/pipeline-explosion-fire-reported-in-pittsburg-county
2013-08-20 - Electrical substation erupts in flame in Chicago (Illinois), near Lake Michigan:
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/08/20/fire-breaks-out-at-comed-substation/
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=9213255
2013-08-20 - Barn explodes and burns at 2 AM in Davie County (North Carolina):
http://www.wxii12.com/news/local-news/piedmont/tobacco-barn-burns-to-the-ground/-/10703612/21538544/-/29x31oz/-/index.html
Quote: "A tobacco barn was severely damaged following an explosion and fire early Tuesday morning."
2013-08-20 - Wildfire erupts near Lakeside (California), evacuations ensue, 2 firefighters injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20130821-40612-USA
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/aug/20/brush-fire-lakeside-aurora-lavala-coches/
2013-08-20 - Lolo Creek wildfire destroys 4 homes in Lolo (Montana):
http://www.kxly.com/news/spokane-news/4-homes-destroyed-in-lolo-fire/-/101214/21551420/-/jj0pdq/-/index.html
Quote: "The four homes destroyed in the Lolo Creek complex of fires does not include additional structures that also may have burned..."
2013-08-20 - Transformer bursts into flame in Orange (Australia), near the coast, 1300 homes lose power:
http://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/story/1720228/fire-causes-blackout-in-parts-of-west-orange/
2013-08-20 - Fishing boat 'Friendship' bursts into flame offshore near New Bedford (Massachusetts):
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130820/NEWS/130829995
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130821/NEWS/308210332/-1/NEWSMAP
2013-08-20 - Boat bursts into flame, burns and sinks, on the River Ouse near Blacktoft (Britain), couple escapes via dinghy:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-23768366
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2013-08-20/shipping-lane-re-opens-after-boat-fire/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2398331/River-Ouse-boat-boat-bursts-flames-sinks-seconds-elderly-couple-escaped.html
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/423503/Terrifying-moment-an-elderly-couple-narrowly-escape-being-burned-alive-after-boat-fire
2013-08-20 - Rail car bursts into flame at rail yard in Louisville (Kentucky):
http://www.whas11.com/news/Crews-working-rail-car-fire-at-34th-Market-streets-220341461.html
http://www.wave3.com/story/23181618/train-car-catches-fire-in-west-louisville
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130820/NEWS01/308200061/1001/rsslink
Quote: "The car normally carries coiled steel, but the car was empty when the fire started and it was the insulation that was burning."
Note: Maybe some rust fell off the steel and got onto the insulation. Then some hydrogen sulfide blows in, finds some rust, some sparking and sizzling occurs, and the insulation starts burning...
2013-08-20 - Car-hauler truck bursts into flame on I-20 near Van (Texas):
http://www.tylerpaper.com/TP-News+Local/184302/fire-slows-traffic-along-interstate-20-near-van
http://www.ketknbc.com/news/breaking-18-wheeler-on-fire-near-hwy-69-i-20
http://www.fox51.com/news/breaking-18-wheeler-fire-near-hwy-69-i-20
http://canton.kltv.com/news/news/212671-truck-hauling-new-cars-catches-fire
Quote: "The Van Zandt County Fire Marshal's Office said that around 7:30 Tuesday night, an 18-wheeler hauling new cars caught fire on the interstate."
2013-08-20 - Tanker truck bursts into flame on Oklahoma 11 near Pond Creek (Oklahoma):
http://enidnews.com/localnews/x865758457/Burning-semi-forces-closure-of-Red-Hill-Road
http://oklahomawelcome.com/news/state/99374-semi-on-fire-in-enid-poses-explosive-threat.html
http://enidnews.com/localnews/x31527714/Semi-fire-closes-road-in-Grant-County
Quote: "Two Pond Creek men, who happened to be driving that way, saw the truck on fire and managed to get it stopped and alert the driver to the danger. Joey Hayes, who was driving to Kansas, said he and his friend, Ryan Henry, saw the fire in the back two axles of the trailer."
Note: Brakes started this fire. From the full hypothesis: "Massive vehicles such as big RVs, buses, tanker trucks, tractor trailers, dump trucks, and car-haulers will be destroyed by fire in escalating numbers after tires or brakes ignite."
2013-08-20 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-40 near Kingman (Arizona):
http://pinionpinefire.blogspot.com/2013/08/late-night-semi-fire-on-interstate-40.html
Note: If this sounds familiar, it's because another tractor trailer burst into flame near Kingman two days prior, as mentioned in the 2013-08-18 update. I checked, different dates, different events, same fire department tasked to fight the fires...
2013-08-20 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on State Route 14 in Washougal (Washington):
http://www.nwcn.com/news?fId=220422311&fPath=/news/local&fDomain=10202
http://www.kgw.com/news/local/Highway-14-in-Washougal-closed-due-to-fire--220422311.html
Note: That road is about 500 feet from the Columbia River...
2013-08-20 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the M6 in Staffordshire (Britain):
http://www.staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk/News/HGV-fire-closes-M6-lanes-during-Staffords-rush-hour-20082013.htm
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2013/08/20/delays-for-m6-drivers-as-lorry-catches-fire/
2013-08-20 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-10 near Benson (Arizona):
http://www.kvoa.com/news/photo-semi-fire-closes-i-10-west-of-benson/
http://www.kgun9.com/news/local/I-10-closed-west-of-Benson-220383281.html
2013-08-20 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Route 35 near Dayton (Ohio):
http://www.whiotv.com/videos/news/raw-video-semi-catches-fire-on-route-35/v9YRH/
2013-08-20 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-5 near Bakersfield (California):
http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/I-5-traffic-a-mess-after-frozen-chicken-truck-catches-fire-220416901.html
2013-08-20 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the Bruce Highway near coastal Caloundra (Australia):
http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/truck-fire-limits-traffic-bruce-hwy/1993670/
http://www.i4u.com/2013/08/queensland-australia/limits-truck-traffic-fire-hwy-bruce
2013-08-20 - Flatbed truck bursts into flame on US 271 near Powderly (Texas):
http://theparisnews.com/news/article_e62cd41e-0a79-11e3-809a-0019bb2963f4.html
2013-08-20 - Flatbed truck bursts into flame on road in coastal Cardiff (Britain):
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/lorry-full-portable-toilets-fire-5755915
2013-08-20 - Truck bursts into flame at 5:08 AM at business on Cliff Lane in Lymm (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/lorry-fire-out-on-arrival-in-lymm
2013-08-20 - RV bursts into flame while parked at home in Tallahassee (Florida):
http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/RV-Catches-Fire-After-Possible-Explosion-220305821.html
http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/220305821.html
2013-08-20 - RV bursts into flame on I-5 near Harbor Drive, near coastal Camp Pendleton (California):
http://www.10news.com/news/crews-douse-rv-fire-on-south-i-5-near-camp-pendleton-082013
2013-08-20 - RV bursts into flame while parked at RV park in coastal Port Clinton (Australia):
http://www.sapolicenews.com.au/component/content/article/4-news/16475-caravan-fire-at-port-clinton.html
2013-08-20 - RV bursts into flame along Route 295 in coastal Cranston (Rhode Island):
http://www.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/content/20130820-fire-in-28-foot-rv-ties-up-traffic-on-northbound-route-295.ece
http://www.turnto10.com/story/23201392/camper-fire-blocks-traffic-on-i-295-north
2013-08-20 - Van bursts into flame on I-75 in coastal Collier County (Florida):
http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2013-08-20/Lanes-of-southbound-I-75-all-clear-after-vehicle-fire
2013-08-20 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on road in Limerick (Pennsylvania):
http://www.pottsmerc.com/article/20130821/NEWS01/130829899/limerick-truck-catches-fire-on-lightcap-road-driver-safe
2013-08-20 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on I-95 in Liberty County (Georgia), 1 injured:
http://www.wtoc.com/story/23200809/person-injured-in-vehicle-fire-in-liberty-county
Quote: "The victim suffered burns, but the extent of the injuries are not yet known."
2013-08-20 - Pickup truck bursts into flame near Rock Springs Road in Harrison (Arkansas):
http://harrisondaily.com/multimedia/vehicle-fire/article_88b77b64-09dd-11e3-a25f-001a4bcf887a.html
2013-08-20 - Pickup truck explodes in coastal Virginia Beach (Virginia):
http://wtkr.com/2013/08/20/car-fire-in-virginia-beach/
Quote: "A pickup truck exploded in the Carolanne Farms area of Virginia Beach this morning, sending debris flying 200 yards away."
2013-08-20 - Car explodes and burns at 4:30 AM while parked at home in Essex (Vermont), just east of Lake Champlain:
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130820/NEWS07/308200029/Essex-car-explosion-under-investigation
http://www.necn.com/08/21/13/Car-fire-explosion-investigated-in-Vt/landing.html?&apID=736ba69c61494e449c7e551ab3e4455a
http://www.boston.com/news/local/vermont/2013/08/21/car-fire-explosion-investigated/WOcoD4xq3tmPnxszq9YSsO/story.html
2013-08-20 - Car bursts into flame at 4 AM while parked at home, fire spreads to home, in Youngstown (Ohio):
http://www.wkbn.com/2013/08/20/car-fire-spreads-to-home/
2013-08-20 - Car bursts into flame on I-10 in coastal Jackson County (Mississippi), near Ocean Springs:
http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2013/08/car_fire_clogs_traffic_in_east.html
http://www.wlox.com/story/23180759/car-fire-on-i-10-stalls-traffic-in-jackson-county
http://www.sunherald.com/2013/08/20/4887314/car-fire-causes-traffic-delay.html
Quote: "The incident occurred near mile marker 56 near the Miss. 609 Ocean Springs exit."
2013-08-20 - Car bursts into flame on Route 52 in Coal Grove near the Ashland bridge, in Lawrence County (Ohio):
http://www.wchstv.com/newsroom/eyewitness/130820_18438.shtml
2013-08-20 - Car bursts into flame on Wilmslow Road in Woodford (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-fire-in-woodford
2013-08-20 - Car bursts into flame on I-84 in New Britain (Connecticut):
http://www.wfsb.com/story/23197866/traffic-jammed-on-i-84-in-new-britain-after-car-fire
http://wfsb.membercenter.worldnow.com/story/23197866/traffic-jammed-on-i-84-in-new-britain-after-car-fire
2013-08-20 - Car bursts into flame while parked at Social Security building in coastal Baltimore (Maryland):
http://baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=1&ARTICLE_ID=41268
2013-08-20 - Car bursts into flame on I-65 in Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://fox59.com/2013/08/20/car-fire-causes-major-delays-on-i-65-near-whiteland/
2013-08-20 - Vehicle and barn destroyed by fire, garage and home damaged, near Montezuma (Indiana):
http://yourweeklypaper.com/blog/2013/08/20/barn-fire-burns-residence-on-ewart-road/
Quote: "The barn, garage and other cribs and sheds were a total loss. At least one vehicle was also destroyed."
2013-08-20 - Two vehicles and garage destroyed by fire at 1 AM at home in Duluth (Minnesota):
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/275662/
2013-08-20 - Vehicle and garage destroyed by fire, home damaged, in Miami Township (Ohio), dog killed, family flees:
http://www.whiotv.com/news/news/local/garage-catches-fire-in-miami-twp/nZTwT/
Quote: "Firefighters received several reports of loud pops or explosions and Jirka believes the sound may have been coming from a sparking power line and/or metals from a torched vehicle inside the garage."
2013-08-20 - Auto shop destroyed by fire in Ottawa (Ohio):
http://putnamsentinel.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=16280
Quote: "...neighbors reported hearing a loud pop shortly before the building was engulfed in flames."
Note: There's that popping sound again, heard before many fires this past year or so. That sound is likely a gas plume finding an ignition source and detonating, a small explosion. People will sometimes mistake the small explosions for fireworks or gunfire. When the plumes are larger and more concentrated then you get homes or vehicles or businesses exploding, or you get those mysterious neighborhood-shaking 'mystery booms' that have been reported all over the world the last couple of years...
2013-08-20 - Auto shop damaged by fire in coastal Jensen Beach (Florida):
http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/region_martin_county/jensen_beach/chucks-automotive-fire-reported-in-jensen-beach
2013-08-20 - Barn heavily damaged by huge blaze in Holme Valley (Britain), 5 pigs roasted:
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/firefighters-tackle-huge-holme-valley-5760017
Quote: "In the end we got water from a reservoir about half a mile away..."
2013-08-20 - Barn damaged by fire in Oxfordshire (Britain), 26,000 chickens safely evacuated:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-23775203
Note: Wow, I'd have liked to have seen that. How does one evacuate 26 thousand chickens from a burning barn? A master 'open-all-cages' switch and then let nature sort it out?
2013-08-20 - Electrical panel bursts into flame at Sears at Willowbrook Mall in Wayne (New Jersey):
http://wayne.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/firefighters-battle-electrical-fire-at-sears
Note: This mall is within a mile of the Passaic River and surrounded on three sides by it...
2013-08-20 - Mill destroyed by fire at farm south of Mannheim (Canada):
http://www.newhamburgindependent.ca/news/fire-engulfs-old-mill-on-chicken-farm-south-of-mannheim/
2013-08-20 - Porch bursts into flame at 1:53 AM at trailer, trailer destroyed, in Normal (Oklahoma):
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/fire-destroys-trailer-in-normal-man-escapes-injury/article_05626caa-09bb-11e3-ac9a-0019bb2963f4.html
2013-08-20 - Deck bursts into flame at 2:40 AM at condo building in Colerain Township (Ohio):
http://www.fox19.com/story/23179673/deck-fire-displaces-2-families-in-colerain-twp
2013-08-20 - Vacant apartment building burns at 4 AM in El Reno (Oklahoma):
http://kfor.com/2013/08/20/el-reno-crews-investigating-cause-of-vacant-apartment-fire/
2013-08-20 - Vacant home burns in Altus (Oklahoma):
http://www.kswo.com/story/23201456/altus-fire
2013-08-20 - Vacant house destroyed by fire at 1 AM in Cleveland (Ohio):
http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/cleveland_metro/Vacant-Victor-Avenue-home-catches-fire-and-damages-neighboring-home
2013-08-20 - Vacant bingo hall destroyed by fire in Maltby (Britain):
http://www.southyorkshiretimes.co.uk/news/local/fire-destroys-old-bingo-hall-in-maltby-1-5971172
2013-08-19 - B1 bomber bursts into flame, explodes, crashes, near Broadus (Montana), crew of 4 ejects, some injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=VI-20130820-40592-USAhttp://www.ktvq.com/news/b-1-bomber-crashes-in-southeast-montana/
http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/ellsworth-b-1b-bomber-crashes-near-broadus-mt/?id=152124
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2013/0819/B-1-bomber-crash-Four-crew-members-ejected-from-the-aircraft-survive
Quote: "Rancher Steve Stoddard was on horseback riding with his cattle about 7:30 a.m. when he saw the plane coming from the northwest, trailing fire behind it. Seconds after the bomber came into view, he said, there was a loud explosion and a big ball of fire. Immediately after the explosion, the engine on the left side of the plane, along with all or a portion of the left wing, sheared off. 'It was coming apart in the air,' Stoddard said."
Quote: "Ekalaka residents tell MTN that neighboring ranchers reported seeing several parachutes deploy from the plane and an explosion before the plane crashed."
Note: About three hundred million bucks each for these bad boys. And a few days prior, a UPS cargo plane caught fire and crashed near airport in Birmingham (Alabama), killing both crew on board, as mentioned in the 2013-08-14 update. A passenger plane made an emergency landing in Philadelphia with smoke in the cabin, as mentioned in the 2013-08-18 update. A private jet carrying Ratt and Dokken made an emergency landing in Illinois with smoke in the cabin, as mentioned in the 2013-08-17 update. There have been lots of similar incidents this past year or so, though obviously nothing as expensive as a B1 bomber burning, exploding and disintegrating. Clearly, planes are increasingly having problems as the atmosphere is progressively contaminated with highly flammable hydrogen sulfide and methane. Fly the friendly skies? They don't look all that friendly to me anymore...
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/video_man_s_body_found_after_explosion_destroys_house_in_littleport_1_2342442
http://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/video_man_s_body_found_after_explosion_destroys_house_in_littleport_1_2342442
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/News/Fatal-house-fire-in-Littleport-was-like-something-on-a-film-20130820060000.htm
2013-08-19 - Oil tank explodes at business in Greenville (Pennsylvania), 1 killed:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=CE-20130820-40594-USA
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/emergency-crews-respond-pa-plant-explosion-20006184
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/08/19/multiple-injured-in-mercer-co-plant-explosion/
http://www.wtae.com/news/local/emergency-crews-rush-to-plant-explosion-in-mercer-county/-/9681086/21533918/-/njxcb2/-/index.html
2013-08-19 - Explosion hits auto shop in Missoula (Montana), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://missoulian.com/news/local/worker-dies-of-burns-suffered-in-missoula-auto-shop-fire/article_28d1b676-09c2-11e3-a8fe-001a4bcf887a.html
http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/7ba44c2573fa444abdb554f898c30f04/MT--Missoula-Shop-Fire/
http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/crews-repsond-to-fire-at-auto-body-shop/-/14594602/21528546/-/sw5p6bz/-/index.html
http://missoulian.com/news/local/missoula-auto-body-workers-burned-when-fumes-explode/article_b540471c-0904-11e3-ab72-001a4bcf887a.html
2013-08-19 - Underground fire rages for almost a year near Eagle (Alaska), residents worried about toxic gases:
http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/20130818/underground-fire-burning-remote-alaska-raises-concerns-about-toxic-gas
Quote: "People in Eagle began to smell sulfur."
Note: Interesting story here. It began, apparently, with a mysterious explosion in October 2012, and this underground fire has been burning ever since. Who knows how long a fire like this can go on. Decades? More? They mention that what may be burning is underground shale oil. Oil has varying amounts (sometimes lethal levels) of hydrogen sulfide. They mention the possibility of sulfur dioxide (which is also what is produced by the reaction of hydrogen sulfide and ozone), but seeing as they think this is oil burning, it seems much more likely that the sulfur smell is caused by hydrogen sulfide from the oil...
2013-08-19 - Power generating plant explodes in Cedar Rapid (Iowa):
http://www.kimt.com/2013/08/19/explosion-at-utility-building-rattles-cedar-falls/
http://www.kwwl.com/story/23172128/2013/08/19/emergency-crews-on-scene-of-possible-cedar-falls-explosion
http://www.cfu.net/news/explosion-at-cfu-facility.aspx
http://globegazette.com/news/local/no-one-injured-in-cedar-falls-utilities-explosion/article_5398739a-08eb-11e3-99c1-001a4bcf887a.html
http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/update-with-names-explosion-reported-near-uni-campus-no-one/article_57a57922-08e3-11e3-9400-0019bb2963f4.html
Quote: "...the blast leveled about half of the building."
2013-08-19 - Power station hit by fire in Visalia (California), in the San Joaquin Valley, much of the county goes dark:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=PW-20130820-40604-USA
http://www.recorderonline.com/articles/power-58077-county-fire.html
http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20130819/NEWS01/130819007/Fire-knocks-out-SCE-transformer-out-power-cut-120-000-customers-Visalia-area
Note: Caused by lightning strike. Well, so what? Obviously, lightning can serve as an igniter of flammable gas in the air. We've always had a lightning-causing-fires problem to some degree. Now it's getting worse, which is to be expected. Some explanations of the Clathrate Gun Hypothesis mention storms rolling through, causing fires and explosions as they ignite methane with the lightning, wiping out towns and cities. Seems quite plausible and in fact I think things are escalating in that direction right now...
2013-08-20 - Oil platform bursts into flame in the Gulf of Mexico:
http://sarn.firetrench.com/2013/08/tt-salvage-responds-to-oil-platform-fire/
Note: Blamed on lightning strike. Could be. Can't say I recall lightning strikes igniting oil platforms in the past, but apparently now they are. I'm sure platforms have lightning rods, but if the lightning bolts intersect any flammable methane or hydrogen sulfide plumes blowing around then that won't be any protection from the fires and explosions...
2013-08-19 - Transformer explodes and burns in coastal Karachi (Pakistan), nine nearby vehicles incinerated:
http://www.pakwatan.com/pakistan-news.php?id=7592
http://www.aaj.tv/2013/08/karachi-transformer-fire-reduces-nine-vehicles-to-ashes/
http://www.thefrontierpost.com/article/34621/
2013-08-19 - Landfill erupts in flame near Coldstream (Canada), nearby residents warned of possible evacuations:
http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/220290181.html
http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/220290181.html
http://storify.com/InfoTel_News/fire-at-vernon-landfill
http://www.1075kiss.com/kiss-news/latest-stories/7946-landfill-fire-contained-but-still-burning
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Forest+fire+landfill+blaze+keep+firefighters+busy+Interior/8810731/story.html
http://www.theprovince.com/news/Forest+fire+near+Osoyoos+landfill+blaze+keep+firefighters+busy/8811050/story.html
Quote: "There are 50 firefighters on scene from the Vernon, Coldstream and BX-Swan Lake departments as well as the Forest Service. A helicopter has been bucketing water from Kalamalka Lake and water bombers are anticipated."
Note: Last two links also mention a wildfire breaking out near Spotted Lake, about 10 kilometres west of Osoyoos...
2013-08-19 - Massive blaze destroys at least six warehouses in Fort Wayne (Indiana):
http://wxix.membercenter.worldnow.com/story/23179498/large-fire-ravages-several-fort-wayne-warehouses
http://www.wane.com/news/local/several-tenants-lose-everything-in-complex-fire
http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20130819/LOCAL07/130819444
Quote: "He says the buildings were largely warehouses with items such as wooden pallets."
Quote: "I lost a personal car of mine. I have a customer car of mine that was in there on the left."
Quote: "It happened near Herbert Street just east of downtown and south of the Maumee River."
Note: Pallets AND vehicles. It was probably inevitable that this place would burn...
2013-08-19 - Wildfire rages along the Columbia River near The Dalles (Oregon), 3 homes destroyed, many more threatened:
http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2021644638_apuswesternwildfires.html
http://www.katu.com/news/local/Wildfire-in-The-Dalles-burns-2-homes-5-structures-220431491.html
2013-08-19 - Wildfire erupts on Government Island, in the Columbia River, north of Portland (Oregon):
http://www.kgw.com/home/Grass-fire-ignites-on-Government-Island--220252601.html
http://www.koin.com/2013/08/19/grass-fire-sparks-on-government-island/
Quote: "Evacuation of the island underway. Traffic is affected along Marine Drive/42nd St boat ramp & I-205 both directions."
2013-08-19 - Large commercial ship 'Ramco Crusader' bursts into flame, burns and sinks, off the coast of Brazil:
http://www.workboat.com/Online-Features/2013/OSV-working-for-Petrobras-sinks-after-fire/
http://marinelog.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4514:tat-salvage-responds-to-oil-platform-fire&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=195
Quote: "On August 12, the Ramco Crusader, a 223' OSV providing support for Petrobras drilling activities, caught fire and sank off the coast of Brazil..."
Quote: "After the crew of 15 was safely evacuated, the vessel floated adrift to about 45 km off the coast of Beberibe, where it sank at around 9 p.m., Petrobras said."
Note: Some kind of support ship for the oil industry, 223 feet long...
2013-08-19 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame in the wee hours on the Florida Turnpike in coastal Martin County (Florida):
http://www.wptv.com/dpp/traffic/florida-turnpike-nb-lanes-closed-due-to-truck-fire-at-mm-121
http://cbs12.com/news/top-stories/stories/turnpike-reopens-martin-county-after-semi-fire-9541.shtml
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/morning-commute-already-seeing-snags-on-first-day-/nZSH6/
http://www.wptv.com/gallery/news/news_photo_gallery/photos-truck-fire-shuts-down-florida-turnpike-northbound-lanes-at-mile-marker-121
2013-08-19 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Highway 289 near Gunter (Texas):
http://www.kten.com/story/23177275/semi-truck-fire-temporarily-shuts-down-highway
2013-08-19 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on road in Lower Mahanoy Township (Pennsylvania):
http://wkok.info/news/news-news/truck-fire-in-northumberland-county/
2013-08-19 - Garbage truck bursts into flame at 4:40 AM while parked in Millwood Township (Minnesota):
http://wjon.com/crews-respond-to-garbage-truck-fire-in-milwood-township/
http://knsiradio.com/news/local/garbage-truck-shed-damaged-fire/
http://www.sctimes.com/article/20130819/NEWS01/308190028/Fire-damages-garbage-truck-shed-near-Melrose
2013-08-19 - Box truck bursts into flame at lumber business in Punxsutawney (Pennsylvania):
http://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com/content/central-knocks-down-cloe-lumber-vehicle-fire
2013-08-19 - Truck destroyed by explosions and fire at 12:20 AM while parked near junkyard near Haysville (Kansas):
http://ksffa.wordpress.com/2013/08/19/explosions-from-truck-fire-startle-neighborhood/
http://www.kake.com/news/headlines/Explosions-From-Truck-Fire-Startle-Neighborhood-220173101.html
Quote: "A truck fire in southern Sedgwick County early Monday started with explosions near a junkyard, which startled a neighborhood. The trouble started around 12:20 a.m. on South Grove, in the Haysville-Derby area. Several KAKE viewers reported via Facebook they heard several explosions."
2013-08-19 - Prisoner transport van bursts into flame on the A414/B181 near Chelmsford (Britain):
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-23757401
http://www.brentwoodgazette.co.uk/A414-security-van-prisoners-looked-like-bodies/story-19682254-detail/story.html
http://news.sky.com/story/1130649/prison-van-fire-in-essex-sparks-investigation
http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/your_local_areas/10621691.Security_van_transporting_prisoners_bursts_into_flames/
2013-08-19 - Van bursts into flame at 5 AM while parked on Rufford Street in coastal London (Britain):
http://kingscrossenvironment.com/2013/08/19/van-fire-on-rufford-street/
2013-08-19 - SUV bursts into flame on the Merritt Parkway in coastal Westport (Connecticut):
http://www.westportnow.com/index.php?/v2_5/comments/44881/
2013-08-19 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at 3 AM while parked on Kemp Street in Missoula (Montana):
http://newstalkkgvo.com/vehicle-fire-on-kemp-street-early-monday-morning-audio/
http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/missoula-fire-responds-to-early-morning-vehicle-fire/-/14594602/21523462/-/ruw8yj/-/index.html
Note: So an auto shop hit by explosion and a pickup truck igniting on the street in Missoula and a B1 bomber burning and exploding over in Broadus...
2013-08-19 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at 1:30 AM while parked in Salisbury (Maryland):
http://wnow.worldnow.com/story/23175024/early-morning-salisbury-truck-fire-under-investigation
2013-08-19 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on Intervale Road near Bethel (Maine):
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/oxford-hills/2013/08/20/pistol-rounds-set-after-truck-catches-fire/1410223
2013-08-19 - Jeep bursts into flame on I-25 near Castle Rock (Colorado):
http://www.9news.com/news/article/351083/188/Car-catches-fire-after-losing-power
http://www.9news.com/rss/story.aspx?storyid=351083
2013-08-19 - Dick Van Dyke's Jaguar bursts into flame on Highway 101 in coastal Los Angeles (California), Dick uninjured:
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/gossip/la-et-mg-dick-van-dyke-car-on-fire-20130819,0,4042382.story
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/08/19/veteran-actor-dick-van-dyke-survives-car-fire-without-apparent-injury/
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/dick-van-dyke-uninjured-after-car-fire-on-los-angeles-freeway-that-destroyed-his-jaguar/2013/08/19/ecae6574-0924-11e3-89fe-abb4a5067014_story.html
Quote: "The officer said witnesses reported the fire just before 2 p.m. Monday and said that an elderly man was slumped over behind the wheel of the flaming car."
Note: Slumped over? More details would be nice. Was he unconscious?
2013-08-19 - Two cars burst into flame at car dealership in coastal Cape Town (South Africa):
http://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-courts/second-car-dealership-fire-bombed-1.1564589
Quote: "The damage was most severe on the front bumper and engine area of the vehicles."
Note: Say, that's where there's a lot of electrified copper, like battery cables and headlight wires, and hydrogen sulfide is reactive with copper, especially electrified copper. They say 'firebombed', but nobody saw any humans near this fire, so that's obviously an assumption based on lack of knowledge about the problem we face. Cape Town is on the western side of the southern tip of Africa, which because of the Earth's rotation is the side most likely to get hit by hydrogen sulfide and methane blowing in off the ocean...
2013-08-19 - Car bursts into flame while parked in Mall of America carpark in Bloomington (Minnesota):
http://www.kare11.com/news/article/1036179/396/Vehicle-fire-contained-at-Mall-of-America
2013-08-19 - Car bursts into flame while parked at Florida Gulf Coast University carpark in coastal Estero (Florida):
http://www.fox4now.com/news/local/Fire-at-FGCU-parking-garage-220218801.html
2013-08-19 - Car bursts into flame at 7 AM on I-93 in coastal Dorchester (Massachusetts):
http://www.necn.com/08/19/13/Car-fire-on-I-93-in-Dorchester-Mass-caus/landing.html?blockID=849901&feedID=11106
http://www.csnne.com/sportsnetNewEngland/search/v/79644041/car-fire-on-i-93-in-dorchester-mass-causes-major-traffic-backup.htm
2013-08-19 - Car bursts into flame on the M53 near coastal Ellesmere Port (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-on-fire-on-m53-motorway-southbound
2013-08-19 - Car bursts into flame at 4:08 AM at Bedford Street in Crewe (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-destroyed-by-fire-in-crewe
2013-08-19 - Car bursts into flame on road in coastal Weymouth (Britain):
http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/10620631.Updated_with_picture__Road_reopened_following_car_fire/
2013-08-19 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home in New Braunfels (Texas):
http://kgnb.am/news/mechanical-issues-blamed-fire-destroyed-vehicle-monday
2013-08-19 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-40 near Thoreau (New Mexico):
http://www.krqe.com/news/local/vehicle-fire-closes-i-40-eb-near-thoreau
http://www.koat.com/news/new-mexico/vehicle-fire-closes-eastbound-i40-near-thoreau/-/9153762/21529596/-/mjekd7z/-/index.html
2013-08-19 - Vehicle bursts into flame on the M42 near Tamworth (Britain):
http://www.tamworthherald.co.uk/M42-temporarily-closed-following-vehicle/story-19678676-detail/story.html
2013-08-19 - RV, garage and home destroyed by fire at 12:30 AM in coastal Renton (Washington):
http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/first-kiro-7-fire-rips-through-renton-neighborhood/nZSLW/
http://renton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/fire-destroys-renton-home
2013-08-19 - Car and garage destroyed by fire in the wee hours in Danville (Illinois):
http://www.wicd15.com/news/top-stories/stories/two-more-fires-danville-8106.shtml
Quote: "Continuing coverage in Danville, authorities are now looking into two more suspicious fires. Two buildings caught fire early this morning. Bringing the total to seven fires in two and a half weeks."
Quote: "The owner of the garage and the owner of the car inside did not have insurance. The estimated loss is thirty-thousand dollars for the car."
Note: The other fire was a porch igniting at a vacant home. And obviously, there've been enough fires lately in Danville that people are noticing. They probably aren't noticing that the same thing is happening in cities and towns all over though...
2013-08-19 - Two barns destroyed by fire at 2 AM in Highland Township (Michigan), 4 horses killed:
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/oakland_county/four-horses-killed-in-barn-fire-in-highland-township
http://www.freep.com/article/20130819/NEWS03/308190090/1001/
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/4-horses-die-in-barn-fire-in-highland-township/-/1719418/21522806/-/b4w83fz/-/index.html
http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2013/08/four_horses_die_in_oakland_cou.html
Quote: "Rubble and ash is all that is left after the flames destroyed the barns."
2013-08-19 - Barn destroyed by explosion and fire near Mandata (Pennsylvania):
http://newsitem.com/news/fire-destroys-barn-near-mandata-1.1538126
Quote: "He said he heard a loud bang and saw smoke and flames coming from the barn."
2013-08-19 - Barn destroyed by fire in Little Suamico (Wisconsin), near Green Bay:
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20130819/GPG0101/308190323/Several-crews-respond-Little-Suamico-barn-fire
http://www.doorcountyadvocate.com/article/20130819/GPG0101/308190323/Several-crews-respond-Little-Suamico-barn-fire
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20130819/GPG0101/308190323
2013-08-19 - Storage barn destroyed by fire in Flora (Indiana):
http://www.carrollcountycomet.com/news/2013-08-21/Local_News/Monday_fire_claims_Climatek_storage_barn.html
2013-08-19 - Barn destroyed by fire in Frenchtown (Montana):
http://www.kpax.com/news/mineral-county-barn-hay-go-up-in-flames/
2013-08-19 - Barn and farm equipment heavily damaged by fire after 1 AM in Longview (Texas):
http://www.fox51.com/news/early-morning-fire-destroys-barn-75000-farming-equipment
http://www.news-journal.com/news/police/early-morning-fire-heavily-damages-barn-farm-equipment-in-longview/article_1c84ad86-08de-11e3-b916-0019bb2963f4.html
2013-08-19 - Barn damaged by fire on LaGrange Road in Perry (New York), 9 pigs roasted:
http://thedailynewsonline.com/news/article_a85efaf4-0943-11e3-ba77-001a4bcf887a.html
http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/wyoming-county/town-of-perry-barn-fire-claims-lives-of-nine-pigs-20130820
2013-08-19 - Hay bursts into flame in barn in coastal Amlwch, on the Isle of Anglesey (Britain):
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/local-news/ten-firefighters-tackle-barn-fire-5754782
2013-08-19 - Garbage bursts into flame in garbage truck in Monsey (New York):
http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/article.php?p=182354
2013-08-19 - Shed bursts into flame at 12:45 AM in Lexington (Kentucky):
http://www.lex18.com/news/arson-investigators-looking-into-shed-fire/
Quote: "...the blaze destroyed some lawn mowers and a deep freeze inside."
2013-08-19 - Blaze rips through multiple homes at 5:30 AM in Jersey City (New Jersey), 17 people homeless:
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Fire-Jersey-City-Flames-Firefighters-220164651.html
2013-08-19 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 1:45 AM in Lakeville (Minnesota):
http://www.kare11.com/rss/article/1036119/14/Early-morning-fire-guts-Lakeville-home
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/08/19/8-escape-safely-from-house-fire-in-lakeville/
2013-08-19 - Vacant property burns for seventh time since August 3 in Chillicothe (Missouri):
http://www.chillicothegazette.com/article/20130819/NEWS01/308190022/Fire-officials-make-return-to-Liberty-Hill-Road-structure
Quote: "The other fires at the property took place Aug. 3, 5, 7, 9, 10 and 11."
Note: One fire was a barn burning down on this property, and the other six fires were whatever this other structure is, presumably a house. They assume arson. I'm not assuming anything, but unless they have some evidence of a person being involved, then I'm not excluding the possibility that this is simply hydrogen sulfide finding some rusty iron/steel (nails or pipes or whatever) and acting as an igniter, for itself and whatever methane is blowing through, or just sparking and igniting some wood or anything else that is flammable and near the rusty iron/steel...
2013-08-19 - Vacant home burns in Dayton (Ohio):
http://www.abc22now.com/shared/news/top-stories/stories/wkef_vid_15455.shtml
2013-08-19 - Vacant house burns at 1:30 AM in Ogden (Utah), trash bin fire and field fire too same night:
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/56753334-78/fire-ogden-blazes-bauman.html.csp
2013-08-19 - Vacant home burns in Schaghticoke (New York):
http://troyrecord.com/articles/2013/08/19/news/doc5212975aa0807110552011.txt
2013-08-19 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 4 AM in Madisonville (Kentucky):
http://www.14news.com/story/23169738/vacant-house-fire-in-madisonville
2013-08-19 - Vacant convent burns in Fitchburg (Massachusetts), 1000 feet from a river:
http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/news/ci_23898351/firefighters-battle-another-blaze-at-vacant-fitchburg-building
http://www.telegram.com/article/20130819/NEWS/308199798/1116
2013-08-18 - In separate incidents, vehicle and restaurant burst into flame in Mission Valley (California), near the coast:
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Gordon-Biersch-Restaurant-Electrical-Fire-Mission-Valley-220129241.htmlhttp://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/aug/18/gordon-biersch-fire-icemaker/
http://www.10news.com/news/crews-extinguish-fire-at-gordon-biersch-restaurant-in-mission-valley-08182013
Quote: "At around 1:15 p.m., firefighters responding to a vehicle fire right next to the Gordon-Biersch Brewery Restaurant in Mission Valley were called to another fire that broke out inside the eatery."
Note: First the vehicle caught fire while parked at the restaurant. While they were fighting the vehicle fire, another fire, 'electrical', began in the restaurant. Hydrogen sulfide is reactive with copper, especially electrified copper. That both these fires broke out in the same general area and in the same timeframe, and taking into consideration the proximity to the West Coast (2 miles) - this looks like hydrogen sulfide. What else, coincidence? This reminds me of another incident, where an SUV burst into flame while parked at one home and a dimmer switch (electrified copper) caught fire in the home next door, same time, as mentioned in the 2013-02-05 update. Coincidence again? No, a pattern, a trend...
http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/23168264/house-explosion-rattles-north-texas-neighborhood
http://thescoopblog.dallasnews.com/2013/08/mesquite-home-catches-fire-after-neighbor-reports-explosion.html/
Quote: "Firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze Sunday afternoon at a Mesquite home after a neighbor reported hearing an explosion..."
Quote: "Miller said firefighters believe the blaze — which he said let off 'strange odors' — might have started in the garage area..."
Quote: "Miller said fire investigators saw no evidence of an explosion, save for a few aerosol cans that blew up after the blaze started. Miller said the gas company checked and said gas was not a cause either."
Note: Garage area - any vehicles or combustion engines or battery-powered devices in there? Strange odors - fires involving hydrogen sulfide may emit 'strange odors', extremely unhealthy odors too, and sometimes fatal...
2013-08-18 - Restaurant explodes in Sofia (Bulgaria), 9 injured:
http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=152948
2013-08-18 - Massive blaze destroys Supercheap Auto at 4 AM in suburb of coastal Perth (Australia), $5 million in damage:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-19/firefighters-fight-to-contain-blaze-at-shops/4895450
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/four-shops-alight-in-perth/story-fnii5thm-1226699640950
Quote: "The damage bill from the fire which destroyed Supercheap Auto in Myaree has been estimated at $5 million. The fire started in the large Supercheap Auto shop in the light industrial area at the corner of Leach Highway and North Lake Road just after 4am..."
2013-08-18 - Twelve cars hit by fire at auto repair yard near Fresno (California):
http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/08/18/3448803/fire-at-repair-yard-south-of-fresno.html
2013-08-18 - Metal recycling facility hit by fire in Johnston (Rhode Island), near the coast, evacuations ensue:
http://www.abc6.com/story/23167093/fire-at-johnston-metal-plant-covers-area-in-thick-smoke
http://www.turnto10.com/story/23166830/johnston-steel-yard-on-fire
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/18/3570793/ri-metal-recycling-plant-fire.html
http://www.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/content/20130818-smoky-fire-at-johnston-metal-recycling-plant-prompts-calls-for-evacuation.ece
Quote: "Officers moved reporters and other onlookers three blocks from the plant and were telling people who live near the company to leave their homes."
Quote: "According to early reports from the scene several autos were believed to have been where the blaze started."
2013-08-18 - Landfill erupts in flame at 3 AM on First Nations land outside Chilliwack (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/08/18/bc-landfill-fire-chilliwack.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/08/18/firefighters-respond-to-l_n_3776980.html
http://www.chilliwacktimes.com/news/dump-fire-prompts-air-quality-warning-1.592767
2013-08-18 - Landfill erupts in flame near Borden (Indiana):
http://www.wdrb.com/story/23168097/large-smoke-stench-results-from-fire-at-clark-floyd-landfill
http://www.wave3.com/story/23167879/indiana-landfill-fire-under-control
http://www.wdrb.com/story/23166977/fire-at-clark-floyd-landfill
2013-08-18 - Wildfire erupts near New Melones Lake (California):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20130818-40568-USA
Quote: "Firefighters were battling a 60-acre wildfire between the Parrotts Ferry Road Bridge and Murphys on Saturday. The fire started about 10 a.m. and was at 10 percent containment as of nearly 7 p.m., according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The bridge crosses New Melones Lake."
2013-08-18 - Wildfire rages within the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the American River in Tahoe National Forest (California):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20130818-40566-USA
Quote: "The majority of the fire area is within the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the American River."
2013-08-18 - Wildfire erupts near Bonney Lake (Washington):
http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/brush-fire-near-bonney-lake-grows-15-acres/nZR8g/
http://www.king5.com/news/local/East-Pierce-Firefighters-working-brush-fire-near-Bonney-Lake-220122191.html
2013-08-18 - Wildfire rages near Walker Lake (Nevada), grows to 1000 acres:
http://www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/Wildfire-Burning-Near-Walker-Lake-Power-Lines-Threatened-220118821.html
2013-08-18 - Wildfire breaks out near Lake O' the Pines (Texas), unoccupied home nearby burns in 'separate' fire:
http://www.news-journal.com/news/police/ore-city-firefighters-battle-two-blazes/article_b01cb23d-56be-5236-822c-ce5f2764f489.html
2013-08-18 - Wildfire erupts near Canyon Ferry Lake (Montana):
http://helenair.com/news/local/small-fire-reported-northeast-of-canyon-ferry-lake/article_9f2400be-088b-11e3-ab4e-0019bb2963f4.html
Note: Above six wildfires: lake, river, lake, lake, lake, lake, all places where a heavier-than-air gas like hydrogen sulfide will tend to accumulate, absorbing into the ground, dried brush, dead trees, and any other absorbent materials around...
2013-08-18 - Smoke in the cabin forces passenger plane to make emergency landing in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=VIV-20130819-40582-USA
http://www.wdtimes.com/news/national/article_871834c6-cd55-5ce9-9766-774c8d4453bc.html
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=9210611
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-bos-bwi-emergency-landing-20130818,0,2378946.story
2013-08-18 - Cargo ship 'Estancia' bursts into flame in the Gulf of Aden, crew abandons ship:
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritimenews/2013/livestock-carrier-estancia-fire-berbera/
Quote: "According to correspondent, there are no attempts to fight the fire, crew evacuated."
2013-08-18 - Boat bursts into flame on the Wando River (South Carolina), near the coast:
http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130818/PC16/130819395/1009/authorities-respond-to-boat-fire-on-wando-river
http://www.live5news.com/story/23166365/small-flash-fire-scorches-part-of-boat-in-wando-river-officials-say
2013-08-18 - Boat bursts into flame while parked at home on Grayson Street in Leitchfield (Kentucky):
http://www.k105.com/LFD-Extinguishes-Boat-Fire-On-Grayson-Street/17093742
2013-08-18 - Jet ski explodes on Lake Winnipesaukee (New Hampshire), 2 injured:
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/08/18/andover-man-child-injured-winnipesaukee-in-jet-ski-explosion/
http://www.wcax.com/story/23168036/2-injured-in-jet-ski-explosion-in-nh
http://andover.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/andover-man-child-injured-in-nh-boat-explosion
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130818/NEWS07/130819368
Quote: "A jet ski exploded on Sunday on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, injuring a 56-year-old man and an 8-year-old child."
Note: And a boat just exploded and injured 3 people in coastal Essex (Maryland), as mentioned in the 2013-08-17 update...
2013-08-18 - School bus bursts into flame on the Bruce Highway in Nambour (Australia):
http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/bus-catches-fire-while-taking-students-school-bli-/1989133/
http://www.noosanews.com.au/news/bus-catches-fire-while-taking-students-school-bli-/1989133/
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/bus-driver-puts-out-fire-on-school-bus-on-bruce-highway-at-nambour/story-fnihsrf2-1226699725157
2013-08-18 - School bus explodes into flame along Ringgold Road in East Ridge (Tennessee):
http://www.chattanoogan.com/2013/8/19/257295/Fire-Damages-Bus-In-East-Ridge.aspx
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/23171645/school-bus-catches-fire-in-east-ridge
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2013/aug/18/new-school-bus-blows-burns-ringgold-road/
2013-08-18 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the James Robertson Parkway in Nashville (Tennessee):
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130818/NEWS01/130818004/1969/NEWS
2013-08-18 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Highway 200 in Missoula (Montana):
http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/semi-truck-fire-shuts-down-highway-200/-/14594602/21517288/-/58xyv1z/-/index.html
2013-08-18 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-40 near Kingman (Arizona):
http://pinionpinefire.blogspot.com/2013/08/firefighters-make-quick-stop-on-semi.html
2013-08-18 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame near Inglis Lake Road west of Kenora (Canada):
http://www.ontariofreepress.com/story.shtml?story=6820
2013-08-18 - Tractor bursts into flame in the wee hours at farm in Dungannon (Ireland):
http://ulsterherald.com/2013/08/19/tractor-destroyed-in-suspected-arson-attack/
2013-08-18 - RV bursts into flame while parked at home in Rodney, Ontario (Canada):
http://mynews.ctvnews.ca/mediadetails/12394901
2013-08-18 - RV bursts into flame while parked in driveway in coastal Santa Barbara (California):
http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=119533
2013-08-18 - RV bursts into flame while parked at apartments in Provo (Utah), apartments evacuated:
http://www.kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/vid_4673.shtml
Note: A man burst into flame outside a 7-11 in Provo earlier this year, as mentioned in the 2013-02-11 update...
2013-08-18 - RV bursts into flame while parked at RV storage facility in Ontario (Canada), 1 injured:
http://www.dailybulletin.com/general-news/20130818/one-injured-in-fire-that-destroys-rv-at-ontario-storage-facility
2013-08-18 - RV bursts into flame on I-40 near Raleigh (North Carolina):
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/video?id=7676895
2013-08-18 - Minivan bursts into flame on I-82 near Kennewick (Washington), vehicle fire starts brush fire:
http://www.nbcrightnow.com/story/23168098/van-fire-sparks-brush-blaze-off-of-i-82
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/52789868/ns/local_news-tri_cities_wa/
Note: Kennewick lies on the banks of the Columbia River...
2013-08-18 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at 1:30 AM while parked at home in Dubuque (Iowa):
http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Dubuque-Police-Investigating-Truck-Fire-as-Arson-220144831.html
2013-08-18 - In separate incidents, 3 cars burst into flame in Cornwall (Britain):
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/car-fires-Cornwall-overnight/story-19674491-detail/story.html
2013-08-18 - Car explodes into flame shortly after 5 AM while parked on street in Faversham (Britain):
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kentish_gazette/news/car-fire-4847/
Quote: "The Renault Megane, parked in Lower Road, was left a shell after mysteriously catching alight shortly after 5am."
2013-08-18 - Car bursts into flame on Highway 101 in Calabasas (California), car fire starts brush fire:
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/los_angeles&id=9210620
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/08/18/5661171/car-fire-spreads-to-calabasas.html
http://www.vcstar.com/news/2013/aug/18/car-fire-spreads-into-brush-near-calabasas-lanes/
2013-08-18 - Car bursts into flame on I-95 in Exeter (Rhode Island), near the coast:
http://www.turnto10.com/story/23168398/car-fire-causes-back-up-on-route-95-in-exeter
2013-08-18 - Car bursts into flame on road in coastal Tyre (Lebanon):
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2013/Aug-19/227789-electric-problem-causes-car-fire-in-tyre.ashx
Note: Tyre is on the Mediterranean Sea coast, a little peninsula that juts out into the sea...
2013-08-18 - Car bursts into flame inside garage at home in Corfu (New York):
http://thebatavian.com/billie-owens/small-car-fire-garage-now-under-control-reported-east-main-corfu/39003
2013-08-18 - Car bursts into flame on the A6075 in Mansfield Woodhouse (Britain):
http://www.chad.co.uk/news/local/car-fire-in-mansfield-woodhouse-1-5964251
2013-08-18 - Car bursts into flame on Queen Elizabeth Way in Burlington (Canada), near Lake Ontario:
http://www.thespec.com/news-story/2135895-car-fire-on-niagara-bound-qew/
2013-08-18 - Car bursts into flame at 3:15 AM while parked at pub in Wodonga (Australia), near the Murray River:
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/1713951/mystery-of-the-blazing-car-at-pub/
2013-08-18 - Car bursts into flame on roundabout in coastal Dubai (UAE):
http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/world-trade-centre-r-a-vehicle-catches-fire-2013-08-18-1.517966
2013-08-18 - Two vehicles burst into flame while parked at home in Pasadena (Maryland), near the coast:
http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/for_the_record/firefighters-battle-double-vehicle-fire-at-pasadena-home/article_7775ea22-d0c1-5adb-b5b5-ce816f246957.html
Note: Also note the barn burning at 2:30 AM in Pasadena (Maryland) on this same day...
2013-08-18 - Vehicle bursts into flame inside auto shop in Windsor (Canada):
http://windsor.ctvnews.ca/cause-of-fire-at-auto-body-shop-unknown-1.1416321
Quote: "...they believe the fire started inside one of the vehicles."
2013-08-18 - Motorcycle bursts into flame on Norton Lane in Halton Village, Runcorn (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/motorcycle-on-fire-in-runcorn_19-08-2013_10-02-27
2013-08-18 - Machine shop and vehicles damaged by fire in Pine River (Minnesota):
http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2013-08-18/one-injured-pine-river-machine-shop-fire
Quote: "The machine shop had metal shop machines and several vehicles inside."
2013-08-18 - Tire business erupts in flame at 12:30 AM in Hamilton (Ohio):
http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/region_north_cincinnati/hamilton/hamilton-firefighters-battle-dixie-tire-blaze
http://www.fox19.com/story/23165479/an-overnight-fire-causes-heavy-damage-to-dixie-tire
2013-08-18 - Barn destroyed by fire at 2:30 AM in Pasadena (Maryland), near the coast:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/anne-arundel/pasadena/bs-md-ar-pasadena-arson-20130818,0,212437.story
http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/region/anne_arundel_county_/suspicious-barn-fire-in-pasadena
http://www.foxbaltimore.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.md/2cf5d4d3-www.foxbaltimore.com.shtml
2013-08-18 - Barn destroyed by fire on Paper Mill Road near Peach Bottom Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.yorkdispatch.com/ci_23889092/crews-scene-two-alarm-fire-peach-bottom-twp
http://www.abc27.com/story/23168250/crews-battle-barn-fire-near-peach-bottom
http://www.ydr.com/crime/ci_23889993/york-county-911-barn-fire-reported-peach-bottom
Quote: "The house was torn down after a May 19 fire caused by an electrical problem..."
Note: Hydrogen sulfide is reactive with copper, especially electrified copper. So, home burned down in May, 'electrical problem', and now the nearby barn has been destroyed too. The barn was probably spontaneous combustion as flammable absorbent materials absorb hydrogen sulfide and/or methane, or some hydrogen sulfide found some rusty iron in or near the barn (nails, horseshoes, pipes, whatever)...
2013-08-18 - Barn damaged by fire in Dalmatia (Pennsylvania), 4 cattle killed:
http://dailyitem.com/0100_news/x250193603/Dalmatia-barn-fire-kills-four-cattle
2013-08-18 - Basement fire erupts at commercial building in coastal Falmouth (Maine):
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Fire-in-Falmouth-commercial-building-quickly-extinguished.html
2013-08-18 - Basement fire erupts at apartment building in Cedar Rapids (Iowa), 10 people homeless:
http://www.woi-tv.com/story/23165322/cedar-rapids-fire-forces-10-from-their-homes
2013-08-18 - Apartment building hit by fire, eight units damaged, in coastal Jacksonville (Florida):
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/rss/article/324361/3/Fire-damages-eight-units-at-Mandarin-Apartment-complexe
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/rss/article/324355/3/Two-alarm-fire-out-at-Mandarin-Apartment-complex-
Quote: "Pabon said Stringfield began having chest pains and was transported to a hospital for treatment."
2013-08-18 - Garage destroyed by fire at 4 AM at home in Cheviot (Ohio):
http://www.local12.com//news/features/local-12/stories/overnight-garage-fire-cheviot-1018.shtml
2013-08-18 - Porch bursts into flame at home in Somerville (Massachusetts):
http://www.universalhub.com/2013/another-suspicious-fire-somerville
2013-08-18 - Blaze tears through home in coastal Norwalk (Connecticut), 3 injured (2 critically):
http://www.wtnh.com/news/fairfield-cty/norwalk-fd-rescues-2-inside-burning-home
2013-08-18 - Vacant home burns at 4 AM on Western Avenue in Toledo (Ohio):
http://www.13abc.com/story/23166749/arson-investigators-called-in-after-fire-on-western
2013-08-18 - Vacant house burns in Waterloo (Iowa):
http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/morning-fire-damages-vacant-home/article_86d7fef0-0806-11e3-a5e2-001a4bcf887a.html
2013-08-18 - Vacant home burns at 5:10 AM in Utica (New York):
http://www.wktv.com/news/local/Utica-fire-investigators-looking-into-Sunday-morning-fire-on-Bleecker-St-220104221.html
2013-08-18 - Vacant house destroyed by fire near midnight in Camden (Ohio):
http://www.whiotv.com/news/news/local/suspicious-vacant-house-fire-destroys-home/nZSHq/
2013-08-18 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 4 AM in coastal Aberdeen (Washington):
http://kbkw.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=5894
http://www.edmontonsun.com/2013/08/17/worker-seriously-hurt-after-explosion-in-alberta-industrial-area
http://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/two-injured-after-explosion-near-fox-creek-1.1416196
2013-08-17 - Building erupts in flame at landfill in Tontitown (Arkansas):
http://www.4029tv.com/news/arkansas/Officer-spots-fire-at-Tontitown-landfill-by-accident/-/8897494/21514218/-/9jjku1/-/index.html
http://www.4029tv.com/news/arkansas/northwest/fire-damages-landfill-in-tontitown/-/8897460/21515726/-/ghhe4nz/-/index.html
2013-08-17 - Blaze breaks out at lumber business in Paige (Texas), tractor trailer destroyed too:
http://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/large-mulch-fire-burning-in-paige
http://www.kvue.com/news/Emergency-crews-respond-to-fire-at-lumber-facility-in-Paige-TX-220073721.html
2013-08-17 - Wildfire rages near Oroville (California), one home, 3 outbuildings, several vehicles destroyed:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20130818-40563-USA
2013-08-17 - Smoke in private jet's cabin forces it to make emergency landing in Moline (Illinois):
http://ultimateclassicrock.com/ratt-dokken-cockpit-fire-emergency-landing/
http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/270985/
http://www.kimt.com/2013/08/17/rock-bands-plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-ill/
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/rock-bands-plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-illinois/article_ae53a4d4-0784-11e3-bc97-001a4bcf887a.html
Quote: " A private jet carrying rock bands Ratt and Dokken had to make an emergency landing in northwestern Illinois after smoke was detected in the cabin Saturday afternoon."
Quote: "Brennan said the two bands were taking SUVs to the Wauconda venue, which is about 170 miles from Moline, and were expected to make it to the show in time."
Note: Hopefully their SUVs won't burst into flame on the way...
2013-08-17 - Cargo ship bursts into flame in Vietnamese waters:
http://en.baomoi.com/Home/world/english.vov.vn/15-fishermen-on-Cyrus-ship-saved/384764.epi
2013-08-17 - Boat explodes at yacht club in coastal Essex (Maryland), 3 injured:
http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/08/boat-explosion-injures-three-at-baltimore-yacht-club-92891.html
http://www.wbal.com/article/102128/2/template-story/Coast-Guard-Battles-Boat-Fire-In-Middle-River
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2013/08/17/3-burned-after-boat-catches-fire-in-essex/
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/essex/bs-md-essex-boat-fire-20130817,0,6094629.story
2013-08-17 - School bus bursts into flame at 6:45 AM on US 69 near Arma (Kansas):
http://www.joplinglobe.com/topstories/x250193005/PSU-students-safe-after-bus-catches-fire
http://cjonline.com/news/2013-08-17/pittsburg-state-university-bus-catches-fire-way-summit
http://www.kansas.com/2013/08/17/2949004/bus-carrying-pittsburg-state-students.html
http://www.kmbc.com/news/kansas-city/pittsburg-state-charter-bus-catches-fire-on-way-to-kc-area/-/11664182/21509834/-/11039exz/-/index.html
2013-08-17 - Car-hauler truck bursts into flame on I-5 near Ashland (Oregon):
http://www.kdrv.com/tag/i5-car-fire-ashland/
http://www.kdrv.com/vehicle-fire-closes-i-5-near-ashland/
Quote: "A semi truck carrying 8-10 vehicles caught fire and spread to nearby grass..."
2013-08-17 - Three RVs burst into flame at facility near Ogden (Utah):
http://www.myksl.com/index/story/sid/26484908
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=26484908&nid=148&title=3-rvs-destroyed-in-fire-near-ogden
Quote: "Fire fighters responded to a fire that destroyed three RVs Saturday night, and were able to save a fourth RV from burning."
2013-08-17 - Van bursts into flame at 12:46 AM while parked in driveway at home on Kettell Avenue in Crewe (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/van-on-fire-on-a-driveway-of-a-property-in-crewe
2013-08-17 - Minivan bursts into flame at gas station in Eau Claire (Wisconsin):
http://www.wqow.com/story/23165091/2013/08/18/fire-crews-put-out-car-fire-in-eau-claire
http://www.weau.com/home/headlines/Van-fire-put-out-at-gas-station-in-Eau-Claire-220076981.html
Quote: "When she attempted to pull into the gas station to check it out, she says she saw a line of flames behind her van. She had lost power steering and brakes, but was able to stop it."
2013-08-17 - SUV bursts into flame at 1:30 AM while parked near building in St. Stephen (Canada), near the St. Croix River:
http://news.thetide.ca/2013/08/car-fire-prompts-building-evacuation.html
2013-08-17 - In separate incidents, two cars burst into flame, at 1 AM and at 3 AM, in Oxfordshire (Britain):
http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/10619322.Firefighters_tackle_two_car_blazes/
2013-08-17 - Car bursts into flame at 12:23 AM while parked in Napa (California):
http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/passerby-reports-car-fire-in-napa/article_3be6bd46-07ac-11e3-9b43-0019bb2963f4.html
Quote: "Firefighters found the inside of the parked black Honda Civic smoldering. The car was locked, said Capt. Jeff Taylor. Firefighters broke the driver’s side window to enter the car and unlock the doors. It took 20 minutes for the smoke to completely clear, Taylor said. The fire went out on its own. The outside of the car was intact..."
Note: Parked and locked car, and fire just started on its own inside the car. Hydrogen sulfide is reactive with rusty iron/steel and electrified copper, and virtually all vehicles have both. Anyone's vehicle can go up in flames at any time now, which is why it's probably wise to park vehicles away from other vehicles and away from your residence...
2013-08-17 - Car bursts into flame while parked in basement carpark at mall in coastal Singapore:
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/car-catches-fire-in-jem/780534.html
http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/this-urban-jungle/fire-breaks-out-at-jem
Note: This mall is located about 500 feet from the Jurong River...
2013-08-17 - Car bursts into flame while parked at the Oakland Coliseum in coastal Oakland (California):
http://www.csnbayarea.com/article/car-fire-oakland-coliseum-parking-lot
2013-08-17 - Car bursts into flame on the M6 near the Catthorpe interchange (Britain), in Leicestershire:
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/crews-respond-car-M6-Leicestershire/story-19673053-detail/story.html
2013-08-17 - Car bursts into flame on I-4 near coastal Daytona Beach (Florida):
http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/car-fire-slows-traffic-i-4-eastbound-volusia-count/nZRZD/
http://www.wesh.com/news/central-florida/volusia-county/car-fire-closes-i4-in-volusia-co/-/12983450/21509052/-/hv89dwz/-/index.html
2013-08-17 - Car bursts into flame on US 127 ramp in Delhi Township (Michigan):
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130817/NEWS01/130817003/U-S-127-ramp-reopened-after-car-fire
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130817/NEWS01/130817003/U-S-127-ramp-closed-due-car-fire
2013-08-17 - Car bursts into flame on the Outer Loop in Athens (Georgia):
http://wmsl.fm/advisory-message-update-car-fire-on-the-outer-loop-near-oconee-street-has-been-cleared/
https://local.nixle.com/alert/5049520/
2013-08-17 - Car bursts into flame at 3:30 AM while parked at home in Strovolos on the island of Cyprus:
http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/08/17/car-destroyed-by-fire/
2013-08-17 - Car bursts into flame on Meadville Road in Alabama (New York):
http://thebatavian.com/billie-owens/car-fire-meadville-road-alabama/38998
Note: The address listed is less than 500 feet from Tonawanda Creek...
2013-08-17 - Car bursts into flame in Thrupp (Britain):
http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Car-Stroud/story-19672960-detail/story.html
Note: Thrupp is beside the Oxford Canal and close to the River Cherwell...
2013-08-17 - Car bursts into flame at 2:39 AM on Bakestonedale Road in Pott Shrigley (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-well-alight-in-pott-shrigley
2013-08-17 - Vehicle bursts into flame near Aspen Cove (Canada):
http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&id=37476
http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2013-08-17/article-3355069/Suspicious-vehicle-fire-near-Aspen-Cove/1
Quote: "It happened on Route 330 near Aspen Cove, a community located in central Newfoundland on the Kittiwake Coast."
2013-08-17 - Motorcycle bursts into flame at 1:37 AM on Davenport Row in Runcorn (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/motorcycle-on-fire-in-runcorn
2013-08-17 - Feed trucks, 2 skid steers, tractor and building destroyed by fire at farm in salisbury (Vermont):
http://www.wcax.com/story/23164366/fire-at-a-salisbury-farm
Quote: "Feed trucks, 2 skid steers, and a tractor were destroyed. Luckily no animals were injured. Nop Farm Worker, Mike Sullivan said, 'Those mixers are about a hundred fifty thousand dollars a piece, there's four of them right there.'"
Note: Any of those vehicles have batteries in them or rusty iron/steel? Rhetorical question...
2013-08-17 - Antique car collection, garage and home heavily damaged by fire near Hartly (Delaware):
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130818/NEWS/130818002/Fire-damages-antique-car-collection-home
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130819/NEWS/308190041
Quote: "Fire officials are investigating a blaze that caused about $750,000 in damage Saturday near Hartly at a home and garage that housed an antique car collection."
Quote: "Connors said the fire appeared to be centered in the main garage, so the cars housed there are likely a total loss."
2013-08-17 - Minivan, recreational vehicles and garage destroyed by fire at 3 AM in Bath (New York):
http://www.steubencourier.com/article/20130817/NEWS/130819838
2013-08-17 - Barn destroyed by fire in coastal Harford County (Maryland):
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/harford/forest-hill/ph-ag-barn-fire-0821-20130817,0,1390915.story
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/harford/forest-hill/ph-prospect-road-barn-fire-pg-20130817,0,755005.photogallery
2013-08-17 - Barn and lots of hay damaged by major fire on Church Lane, Redmarshall, Stockton (Britain):
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/fire-crews-tackle-blaze-stockton-5745703
2013-08-17 - Barn damaged by fire in Peterborough (Britain):
http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/local/barn-fire-in-peterborough-ruled-as-accident-1-5401051
2013-08-17 - Transformer bursts into flame on Greasewood Street in Surprise (Arizona):
http://www.breakingnews.scottsdalearizonanews.com/2013/08/transformer-fire-15600-n-greasewood-st.html
2013-08-17 - Transformer bursts into flame in Mahone Bay (Canada):
http://dahldispatch.com/2013/08/17/mahone-bay-transformer-on-fire-smoking-and-something-leaking-1050/
2013-08-17 - Commercial building destroyed by fire at 2:40 AM in coastal Friday Harbor on San Juan Island (Washington):
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021633025_apwafridayharborfire.html
http://q13fox.com/2013/08/17/friday-harbor-fire-destroys-restaurant-and-other-businesses/
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Fire-destroys-building-on-Friday-Harbor-waterfront-220042891.html
Quote: "The building near the state ferry landing houses Downriggers Restaurant and several other businesses, including Friday Harbor Marine, Friday Harbor Yachts, San Juan Safaris and San Juan Excursions."
Note: Yachts? That'd be where I'd look for the source of this fire, although restaurants usually have pilot lights, and all of the businesses surely had some electrified copper...
2013-08-17 - Three stores destroyed by fire at strip mall in Chicago (Illinois), near Lake Michigan:
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=9209760
2013-08-17 - Football field press box bursts into flame at high school in Evansville (Wisconsin):
http://www.channel3000.com/news/officials-respond-to-high-school-press-box-fire/-/1648/21516718/-/1dbpsg/-/index.html
2013-08-17 - Blaze rips through the Old Post Office on Ship Street in coastal Brighton (Britain):
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/10619408.Fire_at_Old_Post_Office_in_Ship_Street__Brighton___North_Street_closed/
http://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2013/08/17/six-people-rescued-from-fire-in-centre-of-brighton/23235
Note: That street is less than 1000 feet from the ocean...
2013-08-17 - Porch bursts into flame, fire spreads, Valley View apartment building destroyed, in Latham (New York):
http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/your_news/682360/fire-at-valley-view-apartments-in-latham/
http://wnyt.com/article/stories/s3132397.shtml
2013-08-17 - Garage bursts into flame at 4:21 AM at home in Lakewood (California):
http://www.9news.com/rss/story.aspx?storyid=350678
Note: And the day prior, an apartment building was hit by fire in Lakewood, as mentioned in the 2013-08-16 update...
2013-08-17 - Garage bursts into flame twice, at 1 AM and again at 4 AM, in Minneapolis (Minnesota):
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/08/17/mpls-garage-fire-goes-up-in-flames-twice/
2013-08-17 - Porch catches fire at home in Dunkirk (New York):
http://www.chautauquatoday.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=25&id=89568
2013-08-17 - Home, two outdoor couches and mailbox hit by fire at 2:25 AM, within 2 blocks, in Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://www.wthr.com/story/23161689/2013/08/17/ifd-works-4-simultaneous-fires-in-2-block-radius
Note: That's a possible sign that the atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and methane plumes blowing around the atmosphere are getting larger and more concentrated, as one would expect...
2013-08-17 - Home damaged by fire at 2 AM in East McKeesport (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wtae.com/news/local/allegheny/firefighters-battle-east-mckeesport-blaze/-/10927008/21509840/-/94cbqvz/-/index.html
Note: About 1 mile east-northeast (downwind) of the Monongahela River...
2013-08-17 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Hanover Township (Pennsylvania):
http://golackawanna.com/news/local-news/761628/Fire-destroys-vacant-Hanover-Twp.-home
http://citizensvoice.com/news/fire-destroys-abandoned-hanover-twp-home-1.1537883
2013-08-17 - Vacant house destroyed by fire before 6 AM in Houston (Texas):
http://www.khou.com/news/local/Abandoned-home-catches-fire-in-northeast-Houston--220047641.html
2013-08-17 - Vacant home burns near Lake Zurich (Illinois):
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130817/news/708179799/
2013-08-17 - Vacant house burns before 6:30 AM in Charleston (West Virginia):
http://www.wchstv.com/newsroom/eyewitness/130817_18388.shtml
2013-08-17 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in East Liverpool (Ohio):
http://www.reviewonline.com/page/content.detail/id/568480/EL-FIRE-UNDER-INVESTIGATION.html
2013-08-17 - Large vacant building burns in Greenville (New York):
http://www.news10.com/story/23164996/large-fire-battled-in-greenville
2013-08-17 - Vacant junior high school burns in Ashtabula (Ohio), near Lake Erie:
http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2013/08/18/news/doc521037c59e230048424628.txt
http://www.19actionnews.com/story/23164241/vacant-junior-high-school
2013-08-16 - Home explodes and burns at Guilford Lake in Lisbon (Ohio), 1 seriously burned:
https://www.reviewonline.com/page/content.detail/id/568472/Explosion-at-Guilford-Lake-home-sends-man-to-burn-unit.html
Quote: "I tried to get him to sit down, but he didn't want to. His skin was coming off of his hands and starting to come off of his face. It looked like if you were to touch his face the skin would have come off..."
Note: That house is about 500 feet east-northeast (downwind) of the lake...
2013-08-16 - Home explodes on Miller Avenue in Euclid (Ohio):
http://fox8.com/2013/08/16/neighboring-homes-damaged-in-explosion/http://www.wkyc.com/news/article/310716/3/House-explodes-in-Euclid
http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/oh_cuyahoga/crews-at-scene-of-euclid-house-explosion
Quote: "The house erupted into massive chunks, with the chimney blown apart and scattered in different backyards. The entire 2nd floor was flipped upside down. Windows were shattered in multiple neighboring homes, spraying glass in every direction. At least one other house was knocked off its foundation."
http://www.vindy.com/news/2013/aug/16/garage-fire-damages-3-motorcycles-car/
Quote: "A woman who lives in the home said she heard a loud boom and that’s when she noticed the fire in the garage."
2013-08-16 - Explosion rocks asphalt company at 6:30 AM in Delevan (New York), 1 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20130816-40540-USA
http://www.wgrz.com/news/article/223263/37/Explosion-Reported-In-Delevan-NY
http://www.wivb.com/news/local/explosion-goes-off-at-asphalt-plant
2013-08-16 - Restaurant explodes at 1 AM in San Juan in the Philippine Islands, near the coast, 7 injured:
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/467325/7-injured-in-san-juan-city-explosion
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/08/16/13/4-hurt-san-juan-blast
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/nation/metro-manila/08/17/13/explosion-rocks-wilson-street-san-juan
Quote: "The incident also damaged at least eight vehicles and some motorcycles in the area."
2013-08-16 - Shed explodes at business in Blades (Delaware):
http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20130817/DW01/308170021/Propane-leak-causes-explosion-Blades
Quote: "Firefighters dispatched to the scene found a small shed containing safety equipment had a propane container inside with a small leak. The gas was apparently sparked by an electrical panel inside the shed, Chaffinch said."
Note: Propane isn't reactive with copper, even electrified copper. Hydrogen sulfide, however, is. This may be one of those events where there is some OTHER flammable gas in the air mix (in this case propane) and a little bit of hydrogen sulfide blows through and acts as the igniter. This is likely why so many boats are exploding and/or burning right after refueling now. The gas vapors fill the air, then a little hydrogen sulfide finds some rusty iron/steel or electrified copper and acts as the igniter, and the boat goes up in flames or explodes...
2013-08-16 - Landfill erupts in flame in Bend (Oregon):
http://www.opb.org/news/article/fire-breaks-out-at-knott-landfill-facility/
http://www.ktvz.com/news/fire-breaks-out-at-knott-landfill-recycling-center/-/413192/21505372/-/n7il4rz/-/index.html
Quote: "Firefighters minutes later said the fire was coming from the basement of the receiving facility and a truck apparently was involved."
2013-08-16 - Landfill erupts in flame in Amman (Jordan), northeast (downwind) of the Dead Sea:
http://www.waste-management-world.com/news/2013/08/17/fire-at-tabarbour-landfill-extinguished.html
Quote: "The CDD said wood, dead trees and old furniture are dumped at the landfill."
Note: Furniture means nails, screws, staples, which means rusty iron/steel...
2013-08-16 - Recycling facility hit by fire in the wee hours in Bridgeton (Missouri):
http://www.ksdk.com/rss/article/393079/3/Large-mulch-fire-at-Bridgeton-compost-pile-
http://fox2now.com/2013/08/16/fire-burns-at-bridgeton-mulching-facility/
http://www.ktrs.com/news/local-news/item/10501-smokey-fire-at-earth-city-recycling-center
2013-08-16 - Tree recycling facility hit by fire at 5:30 AM in Omaha (Nebraska), second time in a week:
http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/Omaha-Tree-Recycling-Facility-Catches-Fire-219904521.html
Note: The first fire here was mentioned in the 2013-08-14 update...
2013-08-16 - Patch Springs Fire rages through Willow Springs (Utah), at least 10 homes destroyed:
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=26462443&nid=148&title=over-10-trailer-homes-destroyed-in-patch-springs-fire
2013-08-16 - Seven fishing boats destroyed by fire while moored in coastal North Jakarta (Indonesia):
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/08/17/fire-engulfs-seven-fishing-boats-north-jakarta.html
Quote: "He said the fire, which started at 9:30 p.m. on the Cakrawala boat, spread quickly and engulfed seven other boats moored at Muara Baru Pier."
Note: That sounds like eight boats then, but the title says seven. I'll be conservative and go with seven. Also, just like cars, if you park your boat near another boat, you've just increased the risk of your boat being destroyed by fire, because the fire might start in the other boat but still hit yours...
2013-08-16 - Boat bursts into flame at the Fisherman's Inn boat launch at Lake Zumbro (Minnesota):
http://www.kttc.com/story/23158549/2013/08/16/boat-catches-fire-on-lake-zumbro
2013-08-16 - Train bursts into flame, explodes, in the Black Sea coastal city of Varna (Bulgaria), 11 injured:
http://www.euronews.com/nocomment/2013/08/16/huge-gas-explosion-in-bulgaria-injures-11/
2013-08-16 - Five passenger buses and car destroyed by fire shortly before 1 AM at depot in Peterculter (Scotland):
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/3357696/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-23724211
2013-08-16 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the Queensboro Bridge in coastal New York City (New York):
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/truck-fire-shuts-queensboro-bridge-heavy-black-smoke-billows-59th-street-bridge-article-1.1428779
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/16/queensboro-bridge-fire-truck-explosion_n_3768283.html
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=resources/traffic&id=9208564
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/08/16/huge-truck-fire-causes-delays-on-ed-koch-queensboro-bridge/
2013-08-16 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-84 near Baker City (Oregon), two NASCAR race cars damaged:
http://www.adn.com/2013/08/16/3028519/2-nascar-cars-damaged-in-ore-in.html
http://www.kval.com/news/local/Two-Nascar-race-cars-burned-in-trailer-fire-on-I-84-219983191.html
http://www.kgw.com/news/local/2-NASCAR-cars-damaged-in-I-84-trailer-fire-219975051.html
http://www.koin.com/2013/08/16/nascar-racing-cars-damaged-in-i-84-fire/
Note: Tire on the trailer ignited and the fire spread from there. From the full hypothesis: "Massive vehicles such as big RVs, buses, tanker trucks, tractor trailers, dump trucks, and car-haulers will be destroyed by fire in escalating numbers after tires or brakes ignite."
2013-08-16 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on road in Bedford (Virginia):
http://www.bedfordfd.com/news/fullstory/newsid/193052
2013-08-16 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the A39 at Welsford Moor, near Hartland (Britain):
http://www.northdevonjournal.co.uk/Artic-lorry-engine-A39-near-Hartland/story-19669970-detail/story.html
2013-08-16 - Box truck bursts into flame on Rock Road in the Town of Lyndon east of Cascade (Wisconsin), 1 injured:
http://wxerfm.com/news/articles/2013/aug/17/person-burned-due-to-van-fire-near-cascade/
http://b93radio.com/news/articles/2013/aug/17/person-burned-due-to-van-fire-near-cascade/
http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20130817/SHE0101/308170266/One-injured-Town-Lyndon-fire
2013-08-16 - Dump truck bursts into flame on Highway 400 in Toronto (Canada):
http://www.680news.com/2013/08/16/dump-truck-fire-closes-some-southbound-lanes-on-hwy-400/
http://myoor.com/dump-truck-fire-closes-some-southbound-lanes-on-hwy-400/
2013-08-16 - Truck bursts into flame on the M4 near Membury (Britain):
http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2013-08-16/delays-on-m4-after-lorry-fire/
http://www.westerndailypress.co.uk/Lorry-closes-major-route-hours/story-19671964-detail/story.html
http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/2013/m4-closed-between-hungerford-and-swindon-due-to-lorry-fire
2013-08-16 - RV bursts into flame while parked at home in West Milton (Ohio):
http://www.whiotv.com/news/news/west-milton-crews-battle-rv-fire/nZRJx/
http://www.whiotv.com/photo/news/west-milton-crews-battle-rv-fire/pxNWT/
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/west-milton-crews-battle-rv-fire/nZRJx/
2013-08-16 - Van bursts into flame on the M6 near Sandbach (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/van-on-fire-on-m6
2013-08-16 - Van bursts into flame on the A49 in Hereford (Britain):
http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/10617977.Van_fire_brings_problems_to_Hereford_s_roads/
http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/10618075.Edgar_Street_van_fire_update/
http://www.ledburyreporter.co.uk/news/10618075.Edgar_Street_van_fire_update/
2013-08-16 - Minivan bursts into flame at dog pound in Cambridge (Ohio):
http://www.yourradioplace.com/news/item/1582-pound-partners-van-burns-up-in-a-ball-of-fire
2013-08-16 - SUV bursts into flame on I-84 in Waterbury (Connecticut):
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/23154174/car-fire-briefly-closes-i-84-west-in-waterbury
http://www.wfsb.com/story/23154174/car-fire-briefly-closes-i-84-west-in-waterbury
2013-08-16 - Car bursts into flame on Old US 31 in Hayes Township (Michigan):
http://www.petoskeynews.com/news/featured/pnr-fire-damages-car-in-hayes-township-friday-20130816,0,6333736.story
2013-08-16 - Car bursts into flame on Main Street near the Cottonwood Creek bridge in Cottonwood (California):
http://www.redding.com/news/2013/aug/16/vehicle-fire-blocking-main-street-cottonwood/
2013-08-16 - Car bursts into flame on Highway 101 at Pleasant Valley Road in Camarillo (California):
http://www.vcstar.com/news/2013/aug/16/mobile-traffic/
2013-08-16 - Car bursts into flame in the wee hours on I-70 in Kansas City (Kansas):
http://video.us.msn.com/watch/video/vehicle-catches-fire-on-eb-i-70-near-sterling/1d0q6g8aq
http://www.kmbc.com/news/kansas-city/Vehicle-catches-fire-on-EB-I-70-near-Sterling/-/11664182/21493526/-/kpmob7/-/index.html
2013-08-16 - Car explodes at 12:15 AM in the Macquarie Fields suburb of coastal Sydney (Australia):
http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/latest_releases?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LmViaXoucG9saWNlLm5zdy5nb3YuYXUlMkZtZWRpYSUyRjMxOTQyLmh0bWwmYWxsPTE%3D
2013-08-16 - Car bursts into flame at intersection in Ruthven (Iowa):
http://kicdam.com/local/ruthven-car-fire/
2013-08-16 - Car bursts into flame on road in Oakfield (New York):
http://thebatavian.com/billie-owens/car-fire-batavia-oakfield-tl-road/38988
http://thedailynewsonline.com/image_a22579a8-06da-11e3-9e87-001a4bcf887a.html
2013-08-16 - Car bursts into flame on I-76 in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania):
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/08/16/breaking-vehicle-fire-closes-i-76-eastbound/
2013-08-16 - Car bursts into flame at gas station in coastal Miami (Florida):
http://www.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/21011438031884/car-catches-fire-at-local-gas-station/
2013-08-16 - Car bursts into flame on I-25 near Castle Pines (Colorado):
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2013/08/16/vehicle-fire-slows-traffic-on-i-25-near-castle-pines/
2013-08-16 - Vehicle bursts into flame as man works on it at home near Warm Springs Road in Henderson (Nevada), 1 injured:
http://www.8newsnow.com/story/23156605/garage-fire-at-henderson-house-injures-resident
2013-08-16 - Auto salvage business devastated by fire in Atlanta (Georgia):
http://www.11alive.com/video/2328822327001/1/Auto-salvage-business-burns-in-overnight-fire
2013-08-16 - Auto shop damaged by fire in Birmingham (Alabama):
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/52774890/
http://www.alabamas13.com/story/23157407/fire-breaks-out-at-auo-painting-business-in-birmingham-friday
2013-08-16 - Barn destroyed by fire near Barronett (Wisconsin):
http://www.spooneradvocate.com/news/local/image_8d9e5eb8-0631-11e3-94f4-001a4bcf887a.html
2013-08-16 - Barn damaged by fire at 5:06 AM in Antrim Township (Pennsylvania), 8000 turkey chicks killed:
http://www.publicopiniononline.com/latestnews/ci_23875627/8-000-chicks-die-barn-fire
http://www.herald-mail.com/news/tristate/hm-turkeys-die-in-antrim-township-barn-fire-20130816,0,4870121.story
2013-08-16 - Barn damaged by fire near Middlebury (Vermont):
http://www.wcax.com/story/23161167/barn-fire-near-middlebury
2013-08-16 - Barn damaged by fire on LaSalle Line in Enniskillen Township (Canada):
http://www.petroliatopic.com/2013/08/16/barn-fire-cause-undetermined
2013-08-16 - Transformer bursts into flame in North Bergen (New Jersey):
http://www.sandpointpr.com/2013-08/firefighters-make-quick-work-of-a-north-bergen-fire.html
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/08/firefighters_made_quick_work_of_a_north_bergen_fire_this_afternoon.html
2013-08-16 - Apartment building erupts in flame in Lakewood (Colorado):
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/lakewood-apartment-building-on-fire
http://www.9news.com/rss/story.aspx?storyid=350609
2013-08-16 - Apartment building damaged by fire at 4 AM in Erie (Pennsylvania), near Lake Erie, other fires mentioned:
http://www.goerie.com/article/20130817/NEWS02/308179949/Families-displaced-in-series-of-German-Street-fires#
Quote: "A fire that appeared to have started on the outside of 622 German St., near an overhang on the south side of the two-story building, got into the wood frame structure and above the ceiling, causing widespread damage inside..."
Note: So this fire began outside. The outside of buildings is obviously more exposed to the atmosphere than the inside. Hydrogen sulfide blowing by some rusty iron/steel (like nails) or electrified copper wiring is all it takes to start a fire...
2013-08-16 - Vacant barn destroyed by fire in Gert Town neighborhood in coastal New Orleans (Louisiana):
http://www.wblxlocal.com/news/31588-abandoned-barn-burns-down-in-gert-town-fire.html
http://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/abandoned-barn-burns-down-in-gert-town-fire/-/9853400/21509286/-/g0dwv2z/-/index.html
2013-08-16 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 3 AM in Dallas (Texas):
http://www.nbcdfw.com/video/#!/news/local/Dallas-Firefighters-Battle-Early-Morning-Blaze/219904891
2013-08-16 - Vacant house destroyed by fire at 2:30 AM in Huntsville (Alabama):
http://blog.al.com/breaking/2013/08/fire_destroys_unoccupied_house.html
2013-08-16 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Odenton (Maryland):
http://odenton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/fire-engulfs-vacant-house-on-old-waugh-chapel
2013-08-16 - Vacant house destroyed by fire in Lakeland (Florida):
http://www.theledger.com/article/20130816/NEWS/130819373/1001/business
2013-08-16 - Vacant house heavily damaged by fire at 5:34 AM in coastal Newport News (Virginia):
http://wtkr.com/2013/08/16/firefighters-on-scene-of-newport-news-house-fire/
http://www.wvec.com/news/local/Fire-damages-home-in-Newport-News-219904411.html
2013-08-16 - Vacant building burns on Ross Road in coastal Ellesmere Port (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/fire-inside-a-disused-building-in-ellesmere-port
2013-08-16 - Vacant nightclub burns in Huntington (West Virginia):
http://www.wowktv.com/story/23160258/fire-breaks-out-in-an-abandon-building-in-huntington
http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/Fire-Damages-Huntington-Nightclub-219996661.html
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/08/15/20034927-extreme-fire-behavior-34-wildfires-rage-across-11-states
Quote: "We are cautiously optimistic about what we can do to defend the towns but Mother Nature is in charge and she can deal some pretty rough cards..."
Note: She sure can...
2013-08-15 - Thousands flee raging wildfire bearing down on Sun Valley (Idaho):
http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/08/16/2710909/fire-west-of-sun-valley-forces.html
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/08/17/1600-homes-evacuated-as-wildfire-burns-near-tony-idaho-resort-communities/
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/08/16/20056110-homeowners-tourists-flee-sun-valley-resort-region-as-massive-wildfire-approaches
Quote: "Some 700 state and federal firefighters were deployed to battle the monstrous blaze as it moved east toward the affluent region, which is a second home to celebrities such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Hanks, according to The Associated Press. Private insurers have dispatched their own crews to provide structural protection for homes valued in the tens of millions of dollars, said Bronwyn Nickel, a spokeswoman for Blaine County, which is east of the capital of Boise, according to the AP."
2013-08-15 - Underground electrical fire erupts in Scranton (Pennsylvania):
http://wnep.com/2013/08/15/underground-utilty-fire-closes-scranton-streets/
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/failed-electrical-cable-causes-underground-fire-1.1537160
2013-08-15 - Transformer explodes and burns, starts grass fire, along Highway 65 near Carrollton (Missouri):
http://www.kmzu.com/transformer-blows-in-carrollton/
2013-08-15 - Explosion and fire hit oil recycling plant in Kankakee (Illinois):
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=9207675
Quote: "Nearby residents reported hearing an explosion that was followed by a lot of heavy black smoke."
2013-08-15 - Generator explodes, fire erupts, before fireworks show in Kyoto (Japan) on the island of Honshu, dozens injured:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/16/world/asia/japan-fireworks-explosion
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/08/16/generator-explosion-at-japanese-summer-fireworks-festival-injures-5/
http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nbc-news/52776311/
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2013/08/16/Generator-explosion-injures-59-at-Japanese-fireworks-festival/UPI-69031376631960/
Quote: "The blast occurred shortly before the start of the fireworks display in Kyoto. Investigators said it began at a row of stalls in the viewing area on the opposite side of the Yura River from the fireworks platform."
2013-08-15 - Huge explosion and flash of light alarms residents of coastal Half Moon Bay (California):
http://halfmoonbay.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/big-explosive-boom-wakes-up-half-moon-bay
Quote: "According to Dep. Rebecca Rosenblatt with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, officers and the San Mateo County Fire Dispatch were called to Alameda Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard in Miramar where it was determined that fireworks were set off on the beach."
Note: Sounds like an assumption. No suspects, nobody saw anybody. Right on the coast too. This is farther north on the West Coast than Santa Monica Bay, which experienced a 'naturally occurring methane release' earlier this year, as mentioned in the 2013-03-03 update, but there are methane hydrate deposits up and down the West Coast. Methane was also detected in the ground around 19 homes in Santa Maria (California), also south of Half Moon Bay, as mentioned in the 2013-01-18 update. Methane is explosively flammable...
2013-08-15 - Boat bursts into flame near Padangbai Harbor at the island of Bali (Indonesia), 7 tourists injured:
http://www.ubalert.com/pS4b
http://indosurflife.com/2013/08/seven-tourists-injured-as-boat-catches-fire-off-bali/
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/news/seven-foreign-tourists-injured-as-boat-catches-fire-off-bali/
Quote: "The Ocean Star Express I boat, which transported people from Bali to neighboring Lombok island, was carrying 32 passengers — all of whom were foreign tourists — when the boat caught fire not far from the harbor."
2013-08-15 - Boat explodes at McCoy Branch Cove in Lake of the Ozarks (Missouri), 1 injured:
http://www.ozarksfirst.com/story/iowa-man-injured-in-boat-explosion-at-lake-of-the-ozarks/d/story/BsJlq4wVUk28-oBI7hwg9Q
2013-08-15 - Boat bursts into flame at marina in Wherstead (Britain):
http://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/wherstead_crews_are_sent_to_boat_on_fire_1_2338400
2013-08-15 - Boat bursts into flame at the Sea Travel Marina in Mill Basin in coastal Brooklyn (New York):
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/boat_goes_up_in_flames_f6tz7DUzOWMHiaU4FlxKpM
2013-08-15 - Tanker truck bursts into flame on I-75 in Sumter County (Florida), near the coast:
http://www.ocala.com/article/20130815/articles/130819805
http://www.wesh.com/news/traffic/i75-back-open-after-tanker-fire-causes-shutdown/-/11788448/21489806/-/dnky1l/-/index.html
http://www.cfnews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2013/8/15/tractor_trailer_catc.html
2013-08-15 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Highway 10 near Custer (Wisconsin):
http://rock947.com/news/articles/2013/aug/15/fire-damages-semi-truck-near-custer/
http://wsau.com/news/articles/2013/aug/15/fire-damages-semi-truck-near-custer/
http://wifc.com/news/articles/2013/aug/15/fire-damages-semi-truck-near-custer/
2013-08-15 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-80 near Colfax (California):
http://fox40.com/2013/08/15/big-rig-fire-blocks-traffic-near-colfax/
2013-08-15 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-70 near Green River (Utah):
http://www.620wtmj.com/news/local/219955961.html
Quote: "Another semi caught fire near Green River August 15. The truck was traveling westbound in the area of spotted wolf when the trailer brakes caught fire."
2013-08-15 - Tractor bursts into flame near to the Longden Crossroads in Annscroft, near Shrewsbury (Britain):
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2013/08/15/tractor-destroyed-after-catching-fire-on-road-near-shrewsbury/
2013-08-15 - Box truck bursts into flame on Highway 101 near Kentville (Canada):
http://www.kingscountynews.ca/News/Local/2013-08-15/article-3351929/Vehicle-fire-at-Exit-13/1
2013-08-15 - Truck bursts into flame on Route 581 in Lower Allen Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/08/truck_fire_reported_on_route_5.html
2013-08-15 - Van bursts into flame at 2 AM in the Quedgeley area of Gloucester (Britain):
http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Van-severely-damaged-Quedgeley/story-19660574-detail/story.html
2013-08-15 - Van bursts into flame on the Dunstable Road in Bedfordshire (Britain):
http://www.luton-dunstable.co.uk/News/Van-fire-in-Dunstable-Road-put-out-by-the-Bedfordshire-Fire-Service-20130815103906.htm
2013-08-15 - Van bursts into flame at 2:35 AM on the A4/Bath Road near Tilehurst (Britain):
http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/2013/calcot-van-fire-treated-as-suspicious
2013-08-15 - Jeep bursts into flame at Rainbow Beach in Northampton (Massachusetts), near the Connecticut River:
http://www.gazettenet.com/home/8087412-95/car-catches-fire-at-beach-in-meadows-in-northampton
Quote: "About a half-dozen people who drove in two vehicles to an area in the Meadows called Rainbow Beach tried to put the fire out either by driving or pushing the Jeep partway into the Connecticut River, Deputy Fire Chief Stephen Vanasse said. The vehicle was sitting on the edge of the river when firefighters arrived around 8:30 p.m."
2013-08-15 - Car bursts into flame at 3 AM while parked at home, fire spreads to home, in West Valley City (Utah):
http://www.kutv.com/news/top-stories/stories/vid_6337.shtml
http://kutv.com/news/top-stories/stories/officials-investigating-overnight-car-fire-6337.shtml
Quote: "Heat from the fire melted siding on the house and also damaged a neighbor’s car."
Note: West Valley City is a bit east (downwind) of the Great Salt Lake...
2013-08-15 - Car bursts into flame at 1:40 AM while parked at home in Phillipsburg (New Jersey), shed, fence and garage damaged too:
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/phillipsburg/index.ssf/2013/08/phillipsburg_car_fire_destroys.html
Note: As you can see from the map at the link, this house is just east (downwind) of the Delaware River...
2013-08-15 - Car bursts into flame while parked in coastal Halls Head (Australia):
http://www.mandurahmail.com.au/story/1710177/police-investigating-a-deliberate-car-fire-in-halls-head/
Note: Just east (downwind) of the ocean...
2013-08-15 - Car bursts into flame in the wee hours while parked in parking garage near Lake Eola in Orlando (Florida):
http://www.cfnews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2013/8/15/car_catches_fire_at_.html
Quote: "The Orlando Fire Department says a vehicle erupted in flames inside the garage at the Metropolitan off East Washington Street at Lake Eola."
2013-08-15 - Car bursts into flame at intersection in Fulton (California):
http://www.fultonsun.com/news/2013/aug/16/fulton-fire-department-extinguishes-car-fire/
2013-08-15 - Car bursts into flame just after midnight while parked on Penenden Heath Road in Penenden Heath (Britain):
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent_messenger/news/police-and-fire-fighters-attend-4742/
2013-08-15 - Vehicle bursts into flame on road in Dover Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.ydr.com/local/ci_23865828/vehicle-fire-blocks-traffic-dover-township
2013-08-15 - Vehicle bursts into flame in the Gibraltar tunnels on the A40 in Monmouth (Britain):
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/archive/2013/08/15/10614022.print/
Note: Monmouth sits at the confluence of the River Monnow and the River Wye...
2013-08-15 - Police motorcycle bursts into flame on street in coastal Christchurch (New Zealand):
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/police-motorbike-bursts-into-flames-5534548
2013-08-15 - Semi trailer bursts into flame at 2:30 AM in Minneapolis (Minnesota), man inside seriously burned:
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/08/15/police-man-found-inside-burning-semi-in-minneapolis/
Quote: "Police were called to a warehouse in the area of 46th Street and Hiawatha Avenue at about 2:30 a.m. Thursday. When authorities arrived, a semi-trailer had caught fire and a man was found in the back of it with burns. He was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center and was conscious and alert, but had suffered severe burns."
2013-08-15 - Minivan, car and two residential structures destroyed by fire in Erie (Pennsylvania), near Lake Erie:
http://www.goerie.com/article/20130816/NEWS02/308169949/Fire-destroys-2-buildings-2-vehicles-on-Erie%27s-east-side
http://www.yourerie.com/story/two-homes-a-complete-loss-after-a-massive-blaze/d/story/QHVxpDiN_UWdx0zcUHt9DA
2013-08-15 - Boat and garage damaged by fire in Goose Lake Township (Illinois):
http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/2013/08/16/fire-damages-boat-garage/ai35b3x/
http://daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=510610
2013-08-15 - Auto shop damaged by fire in Barre (Vermont):
http://www.wcax.com/story/23154314/fire-crews-save-barre-auto-shop
2013-08-15 - Huge chicken barn destroyed by fire on Colebrook Road in North Cornwall Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.ldnews.com/latestnews/ci_23869490/barn-fire-colebrook-road-north-cornwall
http://local21news.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/fire-destroys-empty-barn-just-one-day-before-would-have-been-full-chickens-1207.shtml
Quote: "A fire destroyed a North Cornwall Township chicken barn about as long as a football field Thursday afternoon."
2013-08-15 - Barn destroyed by fire at 3 AM in Lismore (Minnesota), 150 pigs killed:
http://www.dglobe.com/content/barn-blaze-kills-150-pigs-near-lismore
http://www.startribune.com/local/219921031.html
http://www.crookstontimes.com/article/20130816/NEWS/130819700/1001/NEWS
2013-08-15 - Barn destroyed by fire at 5:30 AM, home scorched, in Posey County (Indiana):
http://www.wiky.com/news/fire-destroys-barn-damages-house
http://www.14news.com/story/23143231/posey-co-barn-destroyed-by-early-morning-fire
http://www.tristatehomepage.com/story/firefighters-battle-posey-county-barn-fire/d/story/1ISZQYhnOEK_VxIaoY8zWg
2013-08-15 - Barn destroyed by fire in Orting, near Buckley (Washington):
http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/08/16/2734321/fire-destroys-barn-in-orting.html
http://bonneylake-sumner.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/fire-destroys-barn-near-buckley
http://www.blscourierherald.com/news/219952821.html
2013-08-15 - Barn damaged by fire in Solano County (California), near the coast, 1 horse killed:
http://www.thereporter.com/breakingnews/ci_23870244/fire-crews-battle-barn-fire-north-meridian-road
http://www.thereporter.com/ci_23870244/fire-crews-battle-barn-fire-north-meridian-road
http://www.dailyrepublic.com/news/vacaville/fire-destroys-barn-near-vacaville/
2013-08-15 - Barn damaged by fire near Boston (Kentucky):
http://www.kystandard.com/content/barn-catches-fire-near-boston
2013-08-15 - Barn damaged by fire at 2:10 AM on Pontefract Road in Ackworth (Britain):
http://www.hemsworthandsouthelmsallexpress.co.uk/news/local/fire-crews-remain-at-ackworth-farm-1-5958729
2013-08-15 - Pile of clothes bursts into flame at Target on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Amherst (New York):
http://www.wkbw.com/news/local/Suspicious-Fire-Causes-up-to-5-Million-in-Damage-219860831.html
Quote: "A department spokesperson say the store had to be evacuated at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, after a pile of shorts in the men's department suddenly caught fire."
Quote: "Police say smoke and water damage are responsible for up to $5 million in damage to merchandise."
Note: Clothes, absorbent flammable material. I wonder whether there were some air vents near those clothes, or where these clothes were before being shipped here. Driven in a tractor trailer along a coast? Shipped from overseas on a ship? Then any pressure might squeeze out some absorbed hydrogen sulfide, which if it finds some electrified copper or rusty iron/steel generates a spark, which lands on the clothes. Maybe something like that...
2013-08-15 - Uniform supply company damaged by fire at 4 AM in Tuscon (Arizona):
http://www.kvoa.com/news/spontaneous-combustion-sparks-commercial-supply-shop-fire/
http://www.kvoa.com/news/second-instance-of-linens-catching-fire-at-prudential-supply/
http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/23145015/sprinklers-help-minimize-damage-after-linens-catch-fire
http://www.kgun9.com/news/local/Sprinkler-system-help-minimize-damage-in-morning-house-fire-219762061.html
Quote: "It's at least the second time this year that Tucson Fire Dept. has been called to Prudential Overall Supply."
Quote: "It was caused by, 'a spontaneous combustion of linens,' according to TFD."
Note: More clothes igniting. That ain't good...
2013-08-15 - Mulch bursts into flame beneath porch at home in Punxsutawney (Pennsylvania):
http://punxsutawneyspirit.com/content/quick-response-cools-walnut-st-mulch-fire
2013-08-15 - Piles of hay burst into flame at 5:30 AM in Cape Girardeau County (Missouri):
http://www.semissourian.com/story/1994168.html
2013-08-15 - Garbage bursts into flame in garbage truck in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/aug/15/garbage-trash-truck-catches-fire/
2013-08-15 - Two businesses destroyed by fire in coastal Bronx (New York):
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/new_york&id=9206981
2013-08-15 - Two business apartments destroyed by fire at 5:30 AM in coastal Flagler Beach (Florida):
http://www.wesh.com/news/central-florida/fire-destroys-business-2-apartments-in-flagler-beach/-/11788162/21480202/-/wuknp4z/-/index.html
2013-08-15 - Home destroyed by fire in coastal Indian Harbour Beach (Florida):
http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20130815/NEWS01/130815017/Indian-Harbour-Beach-home-destroyed-by-fire
2013-08-15 - Home destroyed by fire on Springfield Drive in Iron Mountain Lake (Missouri):
http://dailyjournalonline.com/news/local/fire-destroys-park-hills-home/article_dc226268-0600-11e3-98de-0019bb2963f4.html
Note: This house was 2000 feet from the lake...
2013-08-15 - Home damaged by fire in coastal Virginia Beach (Virginia), toddler killed:
http://www.wvec.com/news/local/Child-dies-in-Beach-house-fire-219868961.html
http://wtkr.com/2013/08/15/one-dead-in-fatal-fire-in-campus-east-neighborhood/
2013-08-15 - Home damaged by fire at 12:40 AM in Seatac (Washington), near the coast:
http://q13fox.com/2013/08/15/late-night-fire-destroys-single-family-home/
2013-08-15 - Home damaged by fire at 3:15 AM on Waterman Street in coastal Providence (Rhode Island):
http://www.turnto10.com/story/23142495/fire-damages-home-on-waterman-street
2013-08-15 - Vacant home burns at 2:14 AM in Saginaw (Michigan):
http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2013/08/firefighters_put_out_suspiciou.html
2013-08-15 - Vacant house under renovation burns in Columbus (Ohio):
http://www.nbc4i.com/story/23153784/fire-reported-at-vacant-east-side-home
2013-08-15 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 4:38 AM in Wasington County (Pennsylvania):
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/08/15/fire-destroys-vacant-washington-co-home/
2013-08-15 - Vacant house destroyed by fire in Payson (Illinois), second fire in 2 days:
http://www.connecttristates.com/news/story.aspx?id=934714
Quote: "For the second time in two days a vacant home near Payson was on fire. But this time the loss is total."
2013-08-14 - UPS jumbo cargo plane bursts into flame, crashes near airport in Birmingham (Alabama), both aboard killed:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=VI-20130814-40508-USAhttp://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2013/08/15/news/doc520cb6f6448e2692890899.txt
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/275185/
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130814/NEWS90/130819894/-1/rss01
http://www.app.com/viewart/20130814/NJNEWS18/308140035/ups-plane-crashes-alabama
Quote: "'It was on fire before it hit,' said Jerome Sanders, who lives directly across from the runway."
Quote: "People living near the airfield reported seeing flames coming from the aircraft and hearing its engines struggle in the final moments before impact."
Note: Just like all the ground vehicles bursting into flame, except with a plane you can't just pull right over and get out...
2013-08-14 - Small plane bursts into flame at 6 AM at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/aug/14/small-fire-breaks-out-private-plane-las-vegas/http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=HZ-20130815-40524-USA
http://valdostadailytimes.com/todays-top-stories/x738626027/Valdosta-firefighters-continue-to-monitor-site-of-chemical-fire
http://www.wctv.tv/news/headlines/Explosion-At-Industrial-Park-In-Valdosta-219620271.html
http://valdostadailytimes.com/todays-top-stories/x1664885371/PHOTOS-Explosion-fire-at-Gil-Harbin-Industrial-Park
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/injured-georgia-chemical-plant-blast-19964415
2013-08-14 - Tree recycling facility erupts in flame at 3 AM in Carter Lake (Nebraska):
http://www.kmtv.com/news/local/219548181.html
http://www.kptm.com/story/23140492/recycling-center-fire-burns-for-hours
Quote: "Crews also had to call for extra help when they arrived on the scene and saw how big the fire was."
2013-08-14 - Recycling center hit by fire at Maybank Wharf in Charlton (Britain):
http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/LatestIncidentsContainer_14081311.asp
http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/greenwich/10612192.Fire_breaks_out_at_Charlton_recycling_centre/
2013-08-14 - Electrical fire erupts at high-rise in coastal New Haven (Connecticut):
http://www.wfsb.com/story/23131573/large-fire-reported-in-new-haven
2013-08-14 - Elk Complex Fire tears through Fall Creek (Idaho), at least 53 structures destroyed:
http://www.kxly.com/news/northwest/-idaho-fire-burned-at-least-53-structures-in-town/-/101246/21465826/-/127jbpx/-/index.html
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/08/14/20019315-hundreds-evacuated-as-enormous-idaho-elk-fire-spreads
2013-08-14 - Boat bursts into flame at home in coastal Port Charlotte (Florida), 1 injured:
http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2013-08-14/Boat-fire-seriously-injures-Port-Charlotte-man
http://www.abc-7.com/story/23136501/man-seriously-injured-in-boat-fire
http://www.nbc-2.com/story/23136501/man-seriously-injured-in-boat-fire
2013-08-14 - Boat bursts into flame on Devils Lake in Woodstock Township (Michigan):
http://www.lenconnect.com/article/20130815/NEWS/130819731/-1/sports
2013-08-14 - Boat bursts into flame as man works on it at home in Springfield (Oregon):
http://www.kval.com/news/local/Boat-catches-fire-as-owner-makes-repairs-219788491.html
2013-08-14 - Train tanker car catches fire, explodes, in Ezerovo (Bulgaria), 12 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20130815-40521-BGR
http://www.focus-fen.net/index.php?id=n312841
2013-08-14 - In separate incidents, two buses bursts into flame on the island of Fiji:
http://www.fbc.com.fj/fiji/12888/two-bus-fires-recorded-yesterday
http://www.fijivillage.com/?mod=story&id=1408139976e29056b6aa862600dd76
http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=242756
2013-08-14 - Tanker truck bursts into flame on Texas 195 near Killeen (Texas):
http://www.kwtx.com/news/local/headlines/219554261.html
http://myktem.com/tanker-truck-fire-on-highway/
http://kdhnews.com/news/traffic/truck-catches-fire-on-hwy/article_6a4b7026-04e8-11e3-81e2-001a4bcf6878.html
2013-08-14 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 1:30 AM on I-35 in Bruceville (Texas):
http://www.kcentv.com/story/23132131/semi-fire-causes-major-delays-on-i-35
http://www.kwtx.com/news/local/headlines/Bruceville-Big-Rig-Fire-On-I-35-Northbound-Causing-Delays-219526741.html
http://www.kcentv.com/story/23136627/two-trucks-catch-fire-in-central-texas-within-six-hours-wednesday
Quote: "Two truck fires within six hours Wednesday morning, one in Killeen and one just outside our studios in Bruceville. Add that to Tuesday's fiery wreck, and that's three semi-trailer fires in 24 hours."
2013-08-14 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on US 10 in Portage County (Wisconsin):
http://www.waow.com/story/23141042/2013/08/14/semi-on-fire-closes-part-of-highway-10
2013-08-14 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at truck stop in Ozark (Alabama):
http://www.wtvy.com/home/headlines/Truck-Catches-on-Fire-at-Ozark-Kangaroo-Gas-Station-219584921.html
2013-08-14 - Truck bursts into flame on West Main Road in coastal Portsmouth (Rhode Island):
http://portsmouth.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/truck-fire-causes-traffic-delays
2013-08-14 - Truck bursts into flame before 7 AM on the M5 near junction 10 for Coombe Hill (Britain):
http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Firefighters-tackle-M5-blaze/story-19657046-detail/story.html
2013-08-14 - RV bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads, car and barn destroyed too, in Azalia (Indiana):
http://www.therepublic.com/view/local_story/Fire-destroys-barn-vehicles-at_1376532578
http://www.therepublic.com/view/local_story/Azalia-couple-loses-RV-barn-vi_1376592707
2013-08-14 - Van bursts into flame while parked inside auto dealership in Hardeeville (South Carolina):
http://www.wtoc.com/story/23132824/fire-breaks-out-at-oc-welch-ford-dealership-in-hardeeville
http://www.wsav.com/story/23133322/fire-breaks-out-at-oc-welch-dealership-in-hardeeville
http://www.islandpacket.com/2013/08/14/2628746/van-causes-fire-at-hardeeville.html
2013-08-14 - Van bursts into flame while parked at apartments in coastal Bluffton (South Carolina):
http://www.islandpacket.com/2013/08/14/2628919/van-catches-fire-at-bluffton-apartment.html
2013-08-14 - Van bursts into flame on Vicar Lane in Daventry (Britain):
http://www.daventryexpress.co.uk/news/local/electrical-fault-blamed-for-dramatic-town-centre-van-blaze-1-5386497
2013-08-14 - Minivan bursts into flame on Spooky Nook Road near Landisville (Pennsylvania):
http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/883234_Fire-destroys-minivan-near-Landisville.html
2013-08-14 - Minivan bursts into flame on the A1088 near the Norton junction in Elmswell (Britain):
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/elmswell_village_road_closed_because_of_car_fire_re_opens_1_2334859
2013-08-14 - Minivan bursts into flame on Elm Street in Norristown (Pennsylvania):
http://www.timesherald.com/article/20130814/NEWS01/130819812/woman-rescues-children-from-car-fire-in-norristown
2013-08-14 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on US 34 in Big Thompson Canyon (Colorado):
http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_23860809/u-s-34-closed-vehicle-fire-big-thompson
2013-08-14 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at 5:17 AM while parked at restaurant in Leitchfield (Kentucky):
http://www.k105.com/Vehicle-Fire-Under-Investigation/17071990
Quote: "The LPD and fire department were called to the scene Saturday, August 20, 2013, at 5:17 a.m."
Note: Well, either they got the date wrong by a week, or this is one of those new-fangled time-travelling trucks...
2013-08-14 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads to home, in Bethel Township (Ohio):
http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/news/local/bethel-twp-fire-causes-70k-in-damage/nZPHX/
http://www.whiotv.com/news/news/clark-county-home-damaged-after-car-fire-spreads/nZN2b/
2013-08-14 - Car bursts into flame while parked at auto shop, fire damages 4 more cars, in Ceres (California):
http://www.modbee.com/2013/08/14/2864125/fire-in-ceres-auto-shop-destroys.html
2013-08-14 - Car bursts into flame on road between Barrow and Ulverston (Britain):
http://www.nwemail.co.uk/home/firefighters-called-to-car-fire-between-barrow-and-ulverston-1.1077349
http://www.in-cumbria.com/firefighters-called-to-car-fire-between-barrow-and-ulverston-1.1077349
2013-08-14 - Car bursts into flame at 5:18 AM while parked in Pontypool (Britain):
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/gwentnews/10613696.Car_set_on_fire_overnight_in_Pontypool/
2013-08-14 - Car bursts into flame at 3 AM while parked in Grantville neighborhood of coastal San Diego (California):
http://www.cbs8.com/story/23133881/arson-investigators-on-scene-of-car-fire
http://www.10news.com/news/arson-investigators-look-into-suspicious-car-fire-in-grantville-081413
2013-08-14 - Car bursts into flame on Pocatello Creek Road in Bannock County (Idaho):
http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/article_0e8d7434-0545-11e3-8645-0019bb2963f4.html
2013-08-14 - Car bursts into flame on Colling Avenue in Rochelle Park (New Jersey):
http://www.northjersey.com/news/219721741_Rochelle_Park_s_Bravest_-_Rochelle_Park_firefighters_battled_a_car_fire_on_Colling_Avenue_on_Aug__12.html
2013-08-14 - Car bursts into flame on State Road 85 in coastal Niceville (Florida):
http://www.nwfdailynews.com/local/car-fire-closes-state-road-85-1.186833
2013-08-14 - Scaffolding motor bursts into flame at condos in coastal Daytona Beach Shores (Florida), 2 injured:
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/daytona-beach-shores-condo-workers-burned-by-scaffolding-fire/-/1637132/21464206/-/nt0f3z/-/index.html
http://www.wesh.com/news/central-florida/volusia-county/2-workers-injured-in-highrise-condo-fire-in-daytona-beach-shores/-/12983450/21464492/-/fvmcnkz/-/index.html
2013-08-14 - Barn destroyed by fire a little after 4 AM near Sherwood (Oregon):
http://www.oregonlive.com/sherwood/index.ssf/2013/08/sherwood_barn_fire.html
http://www.businesslistingsinportland.com/fire-destroys-barn-west-of-sherwood/
http://www.koin.com/2013/08/14/sherwood-barn-destroyed-in-blaze/
2013-08-14 - Barn destroyed by fire in Scotts (Michigan):
http://wwmt.com/news/features/featured/stories/farmer-uses-excavator-help-put-out-barn-fire-2020.shtml
2013-08-14 - Barn damaged by fire in George (Iowa):
http://kiwaradio.com/local-news/george-emergency-crews-called-to-report-of-barn-fire-wednesday-morning/
2013-08-14 - Barn damaged by fire at 12:55 AM in Gower (Britain):
http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/crews-deal-late-night-barn-blaze-Gower/story-19655955-detail/story.html
2013-08-14 - Barn damaged by fire at 4:45 AM near Copperfield (Canada):
http://newsroom.calgary.ca/pr/calgary/fire-crews-knock-down-fire-in-247877.aspx
2013-08-14 - Chemical fire breaks out in shed at business in Montgomery County (Pennsylvania):
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Crews-Battle-Chemical-Fire-in-Bucks-County-219597611.html
2013-08-14 - Fire erupts at Frederick Army lab under construction in Frederick (Maryland):
http://www.herald-mail.com/news/local/hm-fire-breaks-out-at-frederick-army-lab-under-construction-20130815,0,1410028.story
Note: I mentioned buildings under construction being vulnerable to the atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and methane problem because that's when buildings are more open to the atmosphere, and may have rusty iron nails or screws or pipes around, plus exposed copper wiring, along with lots of absorbent flammable lumber and drywall and stuff. A little hydrogen sulfide finds some rusty iron/steel or electrified copper and some sparking and sizzling occurs, which ignites the wood, and fire erupts. And the more methane in the air at the time, the more volatile the air mix, for when that spark occurs. In other words, hydrogen sulfide will often act as the igniter and both it and any methane (or any other flammable vapors, like gasoline, flooring liquid, propane, etc) will contribute to the fire and/or explosion(s)...
2013-08-14 - Porch bursts into flame at 4 AM at home in Westerville (Ohio), near Hoover Reservoir:
http://www.abc6onyourside.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wsyx_fire-burns-back-porch-westerville-home-25576.shtml
http://www.myfox28columbus.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wsyx_fire-burns-back-porch-westerville-home-25576.shtml
Quote: "One of the people inside the home was up watching television when they said they heard a pop and saw smoke about 4 a.m. Wednesday."
2013-08-14 - Porch bursts into flame in Ellwood City (Pennsylvania):
http://www.ellwoodcityledger.com/news/police_fire_courts/briefs/cause-of-porch-fire-under-investigation/article_194caeb3-09c2-5c39-87ce-081539879e3b.html
2013-08-14 - Porch bursts into flame, fire spreads to residential building, in Leominster (Massachusetts):
http://www.telegram.com/article/20130814/NEWS/308149674/1116
2013-08-14 - Three-story apartment building heavily damaged by fire in coastal Portland (Maine), 41 people homeless:
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/15/news/portland/portland-apartment-building-fire-leaves-41-homeless/
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Two-alarm-fire-damages-Grant-Street-apartment-building.html
2013-08-14 - Rash of vacant garage fires hits Dayton (Ohio):
http://www.whiotv.com/news/news/local/fire-crews-battling-dayton-garage-blaze/nZN9t/
Quote: "Dayton fire investigators are concerned as a recent string of vacant garage fires continued this afternoon."
2013-08-14 - Vacant home burns in Mansfield (Illinois):
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2013-08-14/fire-does-10000-vacant-mansfield-house.html
2013-08-14 - Vacant house burns in Payson (Illinois):
http://www.connecttristates.com/news/story.aspx?id=933807
2013-08-14 - Vacant house hit by basement fire in Trenton (New Jersey):
http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2013/08/fire_in_vacant_trenton_home_under_investigation_officials_say.html
2013-08-14 - Vacant home burns at 3:30 AM in Canton (Ohio):
http://www.cantonrep.com/news/x997496721/Fire-causes-10-000-in-damage-to-vacant-Canton-home
2013-08-14 - Vacant house burns at 12:30 AM in Joelton (Tennessee), 200 feet from a creek:
http://www.fox17.com/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wztv_vid_19517.shtml
2013-08-14 - Vacant home burns in Kokomo (Indiana):
http://kokomotribune.com/local/x738625572/House-fire-cause-remains-under-investigation
2013-08-13 - Indian submarine 'INS Sindhurakshak' explodes, burns, sinks, at port in coastal Mumbai (India), crew killed:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20130814-40503-INDhttp://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/thomson-reuters/130814/explosion-indian-submarine-18-sailors-feared-trapped
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/08/13/indian-navy-submarine-fire-sinks-sailors/2651239/
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/blaze-submarine-sinks-in-india-port-29497374.html
http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/indian-navy-submarine-ins-sindhurakshak-catches-fire-18-sailors-feared-trapped-405462
Quote: "An Indian navy submarine with about 18 sailors on board caught fire after an explosion and sunk early Wednesday at its home port in Mumbai."
Note: Lotsa boats and ships burning up this past year or so, and that looks highly likely to continue, and to escalate. Think back. Two barges exploded in coastal Mobile (Alabama). A gulf rig burned and exploded. A cruise ship burst into flame. A cargo ship cracked in half, burned and sank. Another cargo ship exploded and sank. And on and on. You can view the list of boat and ship fires on the right. Seeing as most of the methane and hydrogen sulfide is coming from the oceans, seas and lakes of the Earth, boats and ships are obviously going to have serious problems...
http://freewilliamsburg.com/two-manhole-explosions-in-bushwick/
http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/manhole-fire-leads-evacuations-williamsburg-2013-08-13-190200
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/243326-manhole-fires-causing-evacuations-in-brooklyn-fdny-responding/
http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20130813/williamsburg/fdny-battles-manhole-fire-on-maujer-street
http://www.timesledger.com/stories/2013/33/astoriamanholes_web_2013_08_14_q.html
2013-08-13 - Power station devastated by fire on the tourist island of Santorini (Greece) in the Aegean Sea, island goes dark:
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/13/santorini-fire-tourists-power-cut
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=10912151
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/travel/219406281.html
Quote: "Santorini is one of Greece's main tourist destinations, attracting about 1.7 million visitors last year. It is famous for the view from its dramatic seaside cliffs at sunset."
Quote: "Authorities said the Greek navy would ship generators to the island by early on Wednesday."
2013-08-13 - Transformer bursts into flame along Route 202 in Raritan Borough (New Jersey), road closed:
http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/index.ssf/2013/08/transformer_fire_in_raritan_bo.html
http://www.nj.com/somerset/index.ssf/2013/08/downed_wires_transformer_fire_shuts_down_all_lanes_of_route_202_in_raritan_borough.html
2013-08-13 - Transformer bursts into flame in Savannah (Georgia), 6500 lose power:
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/23126065/transformer-fire-causes-power-outage-in-savannah
http://savannahnow.com/news/2013-08-13/transformer-fire-impacting-southside-savannah-power-traffic
2013-08-13 - Gas station explodes and burns in coastal Viña del Mar (Chile):
http://www.correodelorinoco.gob.ve/impacto/explota-un-camion-gas-vina-mar-fotos/
2013-08-13 - Gym explodes and burns in Puerto Ordaz (Venezuela), 1 killed, 2 injured:
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/gas-explosion-kills-hurts-venezuela-gym-19952661
http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/gas-explosion-kills-1-hurts-2-at-venezuela-gym_868900.html
Note: This city is surrounded by rivers. It's almost an inland island...
2013-08-13 - Crushed cars burst into flame at auto scrapyard on Robin Hood Bay Road in coastal St. John's (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2013/08/13/nl-industrial-fire-doused-813.html
Note: And the day prior, hundreds of cars went up into flames at some used and scrap auto warehouses in coastal Sharjah (UAE), as mentioned in the 2013-08-12 update...
2013-08-13 - Fire erupts at 1:30 AM at trash facility in Vandalia (Ohio):
http://www.daytondailynews.com/ap/ap/ohio/sprinklers-douse-trash-fire-at-ohio-waste-facility/nZMx3/
http://www.wdtn.com/dpp/news/local/montgomery/wdtn-accidental-trash-fire-at-waste-facility
http://www.whiotv.com/news/news/firefighters-respond-to-fire-on-webster-street/nZMqr/
2013-08-13 - Pallets and tires burst into flame at landfill in the Bahamas:
http://jonesbahamas.com/landfill-burns/
http://www.thenassauguardian.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41103&Itemid=27
2013-08-13 - Chemical fire erupts at the Port of Tampa in coastal Tampa (Florida):
http://www.wfla.com/story/23128167/fire-at-port-of-tampa
http://tbo.com/article/20130813/ARTICLE/130819735
http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/region_tampa/officials-responding-to-fire-at-port-of-tampa-fumes-could-cause-eye-and-skin-irritation
Note: The same thing also happened less than a week prior, as mentioned in the 2013-08-07 update...
2013-08-13 - Huge natural gas fire erupts, destroys well-digging equipment, in Bethel Township (Ohio):
http://www.wdtn.com/dpp/news/local/clark/neighbors-stunned-by-gas-well-fire
http://www.abc22now.com/shared/news/top-stories/stories/wkef_update-natural-gas-fire-extinguished-bethel-township-15307.shtml
Quote: "I've never seen anything like this this is the first time this has occurred in my career of almost 20 years, very unique."
Note: They were digging a water well and hit a pocket of natural gas unexpectedly close to the surface. One must wonder how often this is now happening. As heat rises closer to the surface, not only will there be more volcanic eruptions and methane hydrate deposits dissociating in the Earth's waters (already happening), but gases in the ground will also be under increasing pressure and will tend to migrate upward toward the surface...
2013-08-13 - Wildfire erupts near Nine Mile Falls (Washington), near Nine Mile Dam:
http://www.kxly.com/news/spokane-news/officials-closing-hwy-291-for-firefighting-effort/-/101214/21455188/-/hrv8uyz/-/index.html
2013-08-13 - Wildfire breaks out in coastal Palmetto Bay (Florida), explosions mentioned:
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Firefighters-Battle-Brush-Fire-in-Palmetto-Bay-219379901.html
Quote: "It's unknown how the fire began but some nearby residents reported hearing explosions shortly before it began. 'They were big explosions, you could hear that something had exploded and we didn't know what it was but we heard three large bangs,' resident Charles Bauer said."
Note: Could be some hydrogen sulfide found some electrified copper or rusty iron/steel there and a cloud or three detonated and started this fire. They say this happened Tuesday morning and the pics are night, so this occurred in the wee hours...
2013-08-13 - Utah wildfire rips through Lake Rockport near Park City (Utah), 13 homes and several vehicles and boats destroyed:
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/08/14/utah-wildfire-destroys-13-homes-20-outbuildings-vehicles-and-boats/
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=26427882&nid=148&title=13-homes-lost-and-hundreds-of-residents-evacuated-in-rockport-fire
2013-08-13 - Fishing boat 'Sea Princess' bursts into flame off the coast of Oregon, 2 people and 2 cats saved:
http://www.ktvz.com/news/la-pine-couple-and-cats-survive-explosion-sinking/-/413192/21453336/-/cqe63a/-/index.html
2013-08-13 - Boat bursts into flame while anchored near Sopers Hole in the British Virgin Islands:
http://www.bvibeacon.com/2/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3823:boat-blaze-dowsed-in-west-end&catid=746:local-news-august-15-2013
2013-08-13 - In separate incidents, two ambulances burst into flame on medical calls in coastal Washington DC:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/aug/13/dc-ambulance-catches-fire-during-medical-call/
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/DC-Ambulance-Catches-Fire-While-on-Emergency-Call-219413221.html
2013-08-13 - Shuttle bus bursts into flame near I-10 in Tuscon (Arizona):
http://www.kvoa.com/news/photo-sun-van-shuttle-catches-fire/
http://www.kgun9.com/news/local/Firefighters-responding-to-burning-SunVan-vehicle-219493691.html
http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/23129392/traffic-possibly-delayed-at-i-10-valencia-for-sun-van-fire
2013-08-13 - Passenger bus destroyed by fire, two more buses damaged, while parked at depot in Vijayawada (India):
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/one-apsrtc-bus-gutted-two-damaged-in-fire-mishap/article5021918.ece
http://www.inooz.in/article/view/1748580/one-apsrtc-bus-gutted-two-damaged-in-fire-mishap/082013
2013-08-13 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the A34 near Whitchurch (Britain):
http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/2013/lorry-fire-causing-delays-on-a34
http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/story/2013-08-13/lorry-fire-causing-delays/
http://www.thisishampshire.net/news/10609779.Firefighters_tackle_lorry_blaze_on_A34_near_Whitchurch/
2013-08-13 - Flatbed truck bursts into flame at lay-by on the B3261 near Axminster (Britain):
http://www.midweekherald.co.uk/news/lorry_fire_at_axminster_1_2333467
2013-08-13 - RV bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads to home, in Laneham (Britain):
http://www.retfordtimes.co.uk/Laneham-caravan-spreads-house/story-19651344-detail/story.html
2013-08-13 - Van bursts into flame on I-43 near Muskego (Wisconsin), near Muskego Lake:
http://www.jsonline.com/news/traffic/i-43-lane-closed-for-vehicle-fire-b9974590z1-219400741.html
http://muskego.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/car-fire-causes-i43-traffic-jam
2013-08-13 - Van bursts into flame on Boothtown Road in Boothtown, Halifax (Britain):
http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/calderdale/van-bursts-into-flames-on-busy-road-1-5949749
2013-08-13 - Sheriff deputy’s car bursts into flame while patrolling Mock Creek area in Boyle County (Kentucky):
http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/local/amn-police-news-sheriff-deputys-car-catches-fire-20130814,0,5029662.story
2013-08-13 - Five cars burst into flame at car auction lot in Graham (North Carolina):
http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/top-news/fire-damages-cars-at-auction-lot-1.186529
Quote: "A Tuesday evening fire that started at a car auction lot in Graham resulted in five vehicles being burned before fire officials could extinguish the flames."
2013-08-13 - Two cars burst into flame while parked on Brockhurst Road in coastal Gosport (Britain):
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/local/crew-called-to-car-fires-1-5384424
2013-08-13 - Car bursts into flame while parked at antiques mall, fire spreads, mall destroyed too, in Bozeman (Montana):
http://www.abcfoxmontana.com/story/23126053/antique-mall-fire-caused-by-vechicle-fire
http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/gallery/news/collection_6730d170-0474-11e3-ba42-0019bb2963f4.html
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/51e9c6512d124fb3866cbbb8e39663b7/MT--Antiques-Mall-Fire
Quote: "Fire officials say the blaze that destroyed the Country Mall on Huffine Lane in Bozeman started after a nearby car caught on fire. 'It's devastating and just the history and irreplaceable objects,' said Gwen Allen, Country Mall Manager. The Country Mall is completely gone after a vehicle fire destroyed it. All that remains are ashes and memories. "
2013-08-13 - Car bursts into flame on Theodosia Street in coastal Timaru (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/9041212/Car-catches-fire-in-Theodosia-St
2013-08-13 - Car bursts into flame on I-83 ramp in Conewago Township (Pennsylvania):
http://fox43.com/2013/08/13/fire-destroys-car-shuts-down-exit-28-ramp-on-i-83/
http://www.ydr.com/local/ci_23851114/vehicle-fire-blocks-ramp-i-83-conewago-township
2013-08-13 - Car bursts into flame while parked at bank on Haddonfield Road in Cherry Hill (New Jersey):
http://cherryhillfire.blogspot.com/2013/08/squrt-51-extinguihes-car-fire.html
2013-08-13 - Car bursts into flame while parked in alley in Madison (Wisconsin):
http://madisonet.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=1302&dept_id=181979&newsid=20476184&PAG=461&rfi=9
2013-08-13 - Car bursts into flame on the A12 near Kelvedon (Britain):
http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/10608804.Car_catches_fire_while_travelling_along_the_A12/
2013-08-13 - Car bursts into flame at 4 AM while parked on street in Moose Jaw (Canada):
http://regina.ctvnews.ca/police-say-early-morning-vehicle-fire-in-moose-jaw-is-suspicious-1.1408723
2013-08-13 - Car bursts into flame near Fir Road in St. Joseph County (Indiana):
http://www.abc57.com/news/local/Driver-unaware-of-car-on-fire-while-driving-219524441.html
2013-08-13 - Car bursts into flame on North Carolina 24 near Clinton (North Carolina):
http://www.clintonnc.com/view/full_story/23366084/article-Car-destroyed-by-fire
2013-08-13 - Car bursts into flame on road near Pratt (Kansas):
http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20130814/NEWS/130819711/-1/sports
2013-08-13 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-45 in Houston (Texas):
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-traffic/article/Vehicle-fire-closes-two-main-lanes-of-southbound-4729785.php
2013-08-13 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Just Court in Manitowoc (Wisconsin):
http://www.doorcountyadvocate.com/article/20130813/MAN0101/308140200/Fire-officials-respond-vehicle-fire
http://www.htrnews.com/article/20130813/MAN0101/308140200/Fire-officials-respond-vehicle-fire
2013-08-13 - Motorcycle bursts into flame on St Benedicts Close in Orford, Warrington (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/motorbike-on-fire-in-warrington
2013-08-13 - Three cars and two garages destroyed by fire at 1:07 AM in Moline (Illinois):
http://www.kwqc.com/story/23123180/multiple-structure-fire-in-moline
http://qctimes.com/news/local/moline-fire-damages-vehicles-garages-house/article_b0b18f44-1d0b-5e1a-8efc-99d541f69a74.html
Quote: "No one was injured when an early Tuesday fire in Moline destroyed two garages and three cars and damaged two other garages, four vehicles and a house."
Note: Moline is sandwiched between the Mississippi River to the north and the Rock River to the south...
2013-08-13 - Two tractors, jet ski and workshop destroyed by fire at 5:08 AM in Yuba City (California):
http://www.appeal-democrat.com/articles/fire-126980-city-hoses.html
2013-08-13 - Truck and barn destroyed by fire in Darien (New York):
http://thebatavian.com/billie-owens/barn-fire-sumner-road-darien/38936
Quote: "Firefighters are told there is a creek to draw water from across from the property."
2013-08-13 - Barn destroyed by fire at 1:08 AM in Exeter (New Hampshire), 1500 feet from a stream and near the coast:
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130813-NEWS-130819934
2013-08-13 - Barn destroyed by fire in coastal Renfrewshire (Scotland):
http://news.stv.tv/west-central/235915-bishopton-farm-house-blaze-in-renfrewshire-battled-by-firefighters/
2013-08-13 - Barn destroyed by fire in Farmer Township (Ohio):
http://bryantimes.com/news/local/article_91dcc09a-e61d-547b-aa45-4414fdccb981.html
2013-08-13 - Large pile of trees and debris bursts into flame in Whitehall, Grimes County (Texas):
http://www.navasotaexaminer.com/news/article_e449d64e-0469-11e3-af12-0019bb2963f4.html
2013-08-13 - Construction materials burst into flame in front of high school in Wheeling (Illinois):
http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_e34234b6-046a-11e3-97e1-001a4bcf6878.html
2013-08-13 - Deck bursts into flame at 6 AM at home in Madison (Wisconsin):
http://host.madison.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/deck-fire-at-east-side-apartment-causes-damage/article_2431fa4a-7c67-58e3-86d8-c4e758cc13d4.html
2013-08-13 - Chair bursts into flame on porch, fire spreads to porch, home, in St. Helens (Oregon):
http://www.thechronicleonline.com/news/for_the_record/article_a4f06a0e-0526-11e3-b297-0019bb2963f4.html
Quote: "Fire officials said residents stated that a cloth covered, stuffed chair on the back porch was first observed to be on fire."
Note: Cloth and stuffing are both flammable absorbent materials, and the skeleton was probably wood too, and the whole thing was likely held together with nails and screws and staples, which rust. Bad idea to put that kind of furniture on your porch these days...
2013-08-13 - Four homes damaged by fierce blaze in Jersey City (New Jersey), 6 firefighters injured:
http://www.app.com/viewart/20130813/NJNEWS10/308130044/6-firefighters-hurt-battling-Jersey-City-blaze
Quote: "One firefighter suffered chest pains and smoke inhalation, while another slipped and sprained his knee and the third injured his back when he fell through the roof."
2013-08-13 - Log cabin destroyed by fire in Walnut Hills (Ohio), 1000 feet from the Ohio River:
http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20130814/NEWS01/308140037/
2013-08-13 - Porch or electrical panel bursts into flame, fire spreads to restaurant, in Elizabethtown (Kentucky):
http://www.thenewsenterprise.com/content/fire-forces-etown-barbecue-restaurant-close
Quote: "An Elizabethtown barbecue restaurant could be closed for up to two months after a Tuesday morning fire originating on its back porch destroyed the building’s electrical panel."
2013-08-13 - In separate incidents, home under construction and vacant home burn in the wee hours in Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://www.indystar.com/article/20130813/NEWS/308130011/1001/NEWS
http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/marion_county/fire-dstroys-house-under-construction
Note: First fire, at the home under construction, was at 3:40 AM, and the vacant home burned at 4:52 AM...
2013-08-13 - Vacant structure fires on the increase in Hamilton (Ohio):
http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/news/fires-at-vacant-buildings-on-rise-in-hamilton/nZMby/
Quote: "Hamilton firefighters have responded to 21 fires at vacant buildings in the city so far this year — including two over the weekend — which is just six fewer than for all of 2012, according to fire department records."
Note: So they're just 6 less than the entire previous year, and it's only August. Well, they aren't the only city with vacant structures burning up, and it's gonna get worse...
2013-08-13 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 4:20 AM in Grand Rapids (Michigan):
http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/grand_rapids/house-fire-on-dorchester-avenue-august-13-2013
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/08/crews_tackle_vacant_house_fire.html
2013-08-13 - Vacant house destroyed by fire in Moorestown (Pennsylvania):
http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/burlington_county_times_news/fire-destroys-vacant-house-in-moorestown-damages-kitchen-of-palmyra/article_64f4d9ef-6545-5ee1-85bf-02c259f23ea3.html
2013-08-13 - Vacant home burns in Brockton (Massachusetts):
http://www.enterprisenews.com/topstories/x1905499296/Kitchen-fire-sparks-at-vacant-Brockton-home
2013-08-12 - Massive inferno destroys hundreds of scrap vehicles in coastal Sharjah (UAE):
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/hundreds-of-cars-burnt-out-after-sharjah-firehttp://gulftoday.ae/portal/bd061548-fd67-4cd4-baaf-27e4ab646639.aspx
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-article-display-1.asp?xfile=data/nationgeneral/2013/August/nationgeneral_August105.xml§ion=nationgeneral
Quote: "Hundreds of vehicles and spare parts worth millions of dirhams were destroyed in the fire that gutted three second-hand car warehouses on Monday."
Quote: "A nearby furniture store was also destroyed."
Quote: "We lost more than 150 used cars, and if you add the cars lost in the whole blaze in all the warehouses it could be more than 400 vehicles."
Note: From the full hypothesis: "Metal-related businesses will be hit hard, including salvage yards and metal recycling centers." Scrapyards like this are vulnerable mostly because of hydrogen sulfide's reactivity with rusty iron/steel, although if the place has batteries in any vehicles then the reactivity with electrified copper will also cause problems. Since vehicles are going to keep on rusting, this problem won't be going away. There've been many fires just like this (though this may be the biggest such blaze so far)...
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/viewart/20130812/NEWS/130812046/Mobile-home-explosion-in-Cedar-Rapids-injures-4
http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Officials-Investigate-Report-of-Explosion-in-Southwest-Cedar-Rapids-219318931.html
http://www.kcci.com/news/central-iowa/2-adults-2-children-inside-when-explosion-occurred/-/9357080/21438640/-/j92dfuz/-/index.html
2013-08-12 - Bungalow explodes and burns, collapses, at 3:47 AM in Burbage (Britain):
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Gas-explosion-destroys-bungalow/story-19646643-detail/story.html
2013-08-12 - Explosions and fire hit electrical substation in Warwick Township (Pennsylvania), thousands lose power:
http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/882325_Transformer-explosion-cuts-power-to-6-020-in-Warwick-Township.html
http://us.topnewstoday.org/us/article/7270759/
Quote: "According to Northern Lancaster County Regional Police, a series of explosions were heard, resulting in the fire in an electrical transformer..."
2013-08-12 - Gas pipeline explodes in field near Erie (Illinois), near the Rock River, evacuations ensue:
http://www.wdtimes.com/news/national/article_48e0f7f2-bfdb-54fb-8a95-2f0465ea7fcc.html
http://news.ca.msn.com/top-stories/gas-leak-sparks-massive-fire-in-illinois-corn-field
http://www.kwqc.com/story/23121006/huge-natural-gas-pipeline-fire-near-erie-il
http://www.abc6onyourside.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wsyx_flames-seen-30-miles-after-il-pipeline-explosion-25552.shtml
Quote: "Nobody was injured in the explosion, which was reported around 11:15 p.m. Monday near the town of Erie, 27 miles northeast of Davenport, Iowa. Dozens of residents were evacuated from their homes as a precaution and the flames could be seen for dozens of miles..."
2013-08-12 - Bridge damaged by explosion in Cape Girardeau (Missouri):
http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2013/08/12/se-missouri-bridge-explosion-investigation/
http://www.stltoday.com/news/state-and-regional/missouri/se-mo-bridge-explosion-under-investigation/article_dff4c6ac-837a-52f4-ad0b-a9b776dbd7a1.html
2013-08-12 - Explosion rocks Šibenik tunnel near Spišský Hrhov (Slovakia), 1 killed, 5 injured:
http://spectator.sme.sk/articles/view/50999/10/explosion_in_tunnel_near_levoca_claims_one_life.html
2013-08-12 - Fierce fast-moving wildfire forces evacuation of hundreds from Fall Creek (Idaho):
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/08/13/hundreds-evacuated-amid-wildfires-but-some-stay/
Quote: "Jeff Day, a game warden with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, said he toured a small settlement on the north side of a reservoir popular among boaters and anglers, called Fall Creek. There, he said, he'd seen several cabins burned to the ground, though the Fall Creek Resort was still intact."
2013-08-12 - Caribou Creek Fire grows, possibly to 1400 acres, near Fairbanks (Alaska):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20130814-40500-USA
http://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/thick-smoke-hinders-oversight-of-caribou-creek-fire/article_e825e414-0389-11e3-9caf-0019bb30f31a.html
Quote: "The fire started Sunday afternoon on state Mental Health Trust land just north of the Salcha River, 24 miles east of the Stuart Creek 2 fire."
Quote: "It’s listed as a human caused fire, meaning it wasn’t caused by lightning."
Note: So fires that start because of hydrogen sulfide's reactivity with rusty iron/steel or electrified copper, or spontaneous combustion, are classified as 'human caused', even though no humans are involved. That's logical. Not!
2013-08-12 - Wildfire erupts between yacht club and marina on the east side of Harrison Lake (Washington):
http://www.northshoreoutlook.com/news/219342331.html
Note: Because of the Earth's rotation, winds generally blow west-to-east, which means the eastern side of any body of water is generally the downwind side...
2013-08-12 - Wildfire breaks out near Hyrum Dam (Utah):
http://news.hjnews.com/allaccess/article_4502ea5c-04a1-11e3-ba79-0019bb2963f4.html
2013-08-12 - Furniture business hit by 'flash fire' in St. Charles (Missouri), possible explosion, firefighter injured:
http://www.kmov.com/news/local/Fire-crews-respond-to-reported-explosion-at-St-Charles-business--219294091.html
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/fire-damages-st-charles-furniture-stripping-company/article_c72917eb-13fc-5287-bd02-22293f22738a.html
2013-08-12 - Destroyer USS McFaul bursts into flame in coastal Norfolk (Virginia):
http://wtkr.com/2013/08/12/fire-breaks-out-on-uss-mcfaul/
http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_news/norfolk/norfolk-ship-catches-fire
http://www.fox43tv.com/dpps/news/local/norfolk/norfolk-ship-catches-fire_6628939
2013-08-12 - Boat bursts into flame off the coast near Bahar ic-Caghaq on the island of Malta:
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130812/local/boat-catches-fire.481787
http://pricesrates.com/en/57-Europe-rate-exchange/70-Malta-rate-exchange/524156-Boat-catches-fire.html
http://www.maltamediaonline.com/?p=43960
2013-08-12 - Boat bursts into flame near Carreg yr Imbill (Britain):
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/family-five-lucky-alive-after-5712205
2013-08-12 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-78 in Hunterdon County (New Jersey), near the coast:
http://nj1015.com/interstate-78-closed-by-tractor-trailer-fire/
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/52738871/ns/local_news-new_york_ny/
http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/index.ssf/2013/08/traffic_backing_up_on_route_78_1.html
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Truck-Fire-Baby-Diapers-Interstate-78-Union-New-Jersey-219315801.html
2013-08-12 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-15 in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://www.8newsnow.com/story/23115679/breaking-news-car-fire-on-i-15
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/aug/12/vehicle-fire-i-15-blocks-traffic/
http://www.allvoices.com/news/15183438-truck-fire-blocks-i15-northbound-near-blue-diamond-road
http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/traffic-transportation/truck-fire-blocks-i-15-northbound-near-blue-diamond-road
2013-08-12 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Minnesota 15 near St. Cloud (Minnesota):
http://www.sctimes.com/article/20130813/NEWS01/308130022/Damage-estimated-40-000-truck-fire
http://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/MN/2013/August/13/Damage.estimated.at.40000.in.truck.fire.near.St.Cloud.aspx
2013-08-12 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-40 near Ash Fork (Arizona):
http://www.kpho.com/story/23125139/1-lane-of-eastbound-i-40-near-ash-fork-open-after-truck-fire
http://www.toledonewsnow.com/story/23125139/produce-truck-fire-closes-eastbound-i-40-near-ash-fork
http://www.wsmv.com/story/23125139/produce-truck-fire-closes-eastbound-i-40-near-ash-fork
2013-08-12 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at Pengwern Isaf Farm, Cenarth, Newcastle Emlyn (Britain):
http://www.carmarthenjournal.co.uk/hits-lorry-carrying-30-tonnes-hay/story-19650419-detail/story.html
2013-08-12 - Tractor and baler burst into flame in Quidenham (Britain):
http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/news/latest-news/five-fire-crews-called-to-extinguish-tractor-baler-and-straw-fire-in-south-norfolk-1-5380527
2013-08-12 - Tractor bursts into flame near Beckside Farm in Crook (Britain):
http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/10608007.Police_and_firefighters_attend_tractor_blaze_in_Crook/
2013-08-12 - RV bursts into flame on Airport Road in Taft (California):
http://www.taftmidwaydriller.com/article/20130813/NEWS/130819932/1001/NEWS
2013-08-12 - Van bursts into flame on the A4 Bath Road in Calcot (Britain):
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/van-fire-a4-bath-road-5711008
http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/2013/reading-firefighters-tackle-calcot-van-fire
2013-08-12 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on Lindsey Lane in Hannibal (Missouri):
http://www.hannibal.net/article/20130813/NEWS/130819710/2000
2013-08-12 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on road near Lexington (Kentucky):
http://krvn.com/index.php?more=imxcd3g5
http://lexch.com/news/local/lvfd-responds-to-truck-fire/article_a3cacf4a-0394-11e3-8bae-001a4bcf887a.html
Note: Pic at first link shows a river or lake right next to the road...
2013-08-12 - Car bursts into flame on I-85 in Macon County (Alabama):
http://blog.al.com/montgomery/2013/08/car_fire_slows_traffic_on_sout.html
2013-08-12 - Car bursts into flame on road in Teliarganj (India):
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Panic-in-Teliarganj-as-car-catches-fire/articleshow/21792050.cms
2013-08-12 - Car bursts into flame on I-95 in coastal Miami (Florida):
http://www.local10.com/news/car-catches-fire-on-i95/-/1717324/21426652/-/rdpy5o/-/index.html
http://www.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/21011402164010/car-catches-fire-on-i-95/
2013-08-12 - Car bursts into flame at gas station in Port Jefferson Station (New York):
http://portjefferson.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/car-fire-torches-camaro_77409248
2013-08-12 - Car bursts into flame on the A11 near Thetford (Britain):
http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/a11_closed_near_thetford_after_car_fire_1_2330441
2013-08-12 - Car bursts into flame on the A23 near Pease Pottage (Britain):
http://www.westsussextoday.co.uk/news/county-news/latest-news/car-fire-on-a23-1-5379378
http://www.crawleyobserver.co.uk/news/local/car-fire-on-a23-1-5379378
2013-08-12 - Car bursts into flame while parked inside building, fire spreads to building, in Rushsylvania (Ohio):
http://www.peakofohio.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=5&id=88863
http://www.examiner.org/news/26646-building-catches-fire-near-rushsylvania
2013-08-12 - Car bursts into flame on road near York (Nebraska):
http://www.yorknewstimes.com/news/car-destroyed-by-fire/article_f511037e-037b-11e3-99c2-0019bb2963f4.html
2013-08-12 - Semi trailer bursts into flame at truck stop in Plymouth (Indiana):
http://am1050.com/2013/moving-catches-fire-at-pilot-truck-stop/
2013-08-12 - Excavator and two buildings destroyed by blaze on Milltown Lane, near Maghery (Ireland):
http://www.portadowntimes.co.uk/news/local/45-firefighters-tackle-blaze-at-yard-1-5368745
Note: Maghery is on the southwest shore of Lough Neagh, near Derrywarragh Island...
2013-08-12 - Boat, truck and three structures burn in the wee hours in Vacaville (California), near the coast:
http://news.yahoo.com/video/large-fire-damages-3-structures-152100447.html
http://www.thereporter.com/news/ci_23850127/fire-destroys-rural-vacaville-property
2013-08-12 - Car, garage and porch destroyed by fire in the wee hours at home in Wallingford (Connecticut):
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Fire-Destroys-Porch-Garage--Car-in-Wallingford-219239981.html
2013-08-12 - Inferno destroys auto wrecking business in coastal Brisbane (Australia):
http://screen.yahoo.com/fire-destroys-brisbane-auto-business-015721418.html
2013-08-12 - Barn and equipment destroyed by fire in Sylvan Township (Michigan):
http://chelseaupdate.com/sylvan-township-fire-destroys-barn-equipment/
2013-08-12 - Barn damaged by fire in Lodi Township (Michigan):
http://thesalinepost.com/blog/saline-area-fire-department/saline-firefighters-knock-down-barn-fire
2013-08-12 - Barn damaged by fire in Dry Run (Pennsylvania):
http://www.abcnews4.com/story/23115442/volunteers-save-barn-from-burning-hay
2013-08-12 - Barn damaged by fire in Clapham (Britain):
http://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/local/fire-crews-battle-barn-blaze-1-5382259
2013-08-12 - Historic wood bridge destroyed by fire at 5:30 AM in Kalona (Iowa):
http://www.press-citizen.com/viewart/20130813/NEWS01/308130009/Historic-Iowa-bridge-has-burned-arson-suspected
2013-08-12 - Pallets burst into flame inside vacant building in coastal Ellesmere Port (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/derelict-building-containing-pallets-on-fire-in-ellesmere-port
2013-08-12 - Four fires erupt in Ogden (Utah):
http://www.kutv.com/news/top-stories/stories/vid_6282.shtml
Note: These were smallish grass fires. Three of them were along the same street, and one of those was near a landfill. The fourth was on River Drive...
2013-08-12 - Transformer bursts into flame before 5:47 AM near restaurant in coastal Mobile (Alabama):
http://blog.al.com/live/2013/08/fire_reported_at_eds_seafood_s.html
Note: They don't say when this fire occurred, but the story was posted at 5:47 AM...
2013-08-12 - Porch bursts into flame, fire spreads to home, in Chesterfield County (Virginia), 1 injured:
http://wtvr.com/2013/08/13/kimmeridge-court-fire-update/
http://www.wric.com/story/23123348/child-injured-in-chesterfield-fire-released-from-hospital
2013-08-12 - Two homes catch fire about 1.5 miles apart in Schenectady (New York), near the Mohawk River:
http://www.cbs6albany.com/news/features/top-story/stories/breaking-2-homes-catch-fire-schenectady-10221.shtml
2013-08-12 - Vacant home burns at 1 AM in Fresno (California):
http://www.cbs47.tv/news/local/story/Overnight-fire-at-abandoned-home-in-Fresno/4MjGQS6oeUOz0r8FKjK0-w.cspx
2013-08-12 - Vacant house heavily damaged by fire at 2:30 AM in coastal Melbourne (Australia):
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/suspicious-fire-damages-brighton-house-20130812-2rqui.html
Note: $600k in damage, so either that house was virtually destroyed or it was a mansion...
2013-08-12 - Vacant triple-decker destroyed by fire in coastal Providence (Rhode Island):
http://www.wpri.com/dpp/news/local_news/providence/providence-fire-guts-vacant-triple-decker-on-hamilton-street
2013-08-12 - Vacant boat repair shop destroyed by fire at Cooley Landing in coastal Palo Alto (California):
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_23856690/cooley-landing-boathouse-east-palo-alto-destroyed-by
Quote: "It's kind of out there on a peninsula, surrounded on three sides by water..."
2013-08-12 - Vacant hotel burns in Goshen (Indiana):
http://www.news-sentinel.com/article/2013130819921
2013-08-11 - Wildfire burns 3000 acres in Skull Valley (Utah):
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/56720916-78/fire-amp-canyon-lightning.html.csp
2013-08-11 - Wildfire burns 800 acres near Lake Tahoe (Nevada):
http://www.ktvn.com/story/23106989/f
Note: These are by no means the largest or most devastating fires that have been steadily occurring. They are, however, representative of the common scenario which is unfolding: fires hitting coastal areas and other low-lying areas like lakes, valleys, canyons, etc. Hydrogen sulfide is a heavier-than-air gas so these are the areas in which it will tend to accumulate, absorbing into the ground, dried brush, dead trees, anything porous and absorbent. Once enough gas accumulates then fire can spontaneously ignite, or fire may ignite due to hydrogen sulfide's reactivity with electrified copper or rusty iron/steel, or from lightning strikes. Not only will such fires be unusually fierce and hot, they will also be highly dangerous for firefighters. A firefighter suddenly died in his truck at the scene of a fire in Oregon the day prior, for example, as mentioned in the 2013-08-10 update...
http://www.ubalert.com/qF4b
http://en.rian.ru/world/20130811/182708384/1-Dead-6-Injured-After-Explosion-in-Eastern-Ukraine.html
http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2013/08/11/gas-explosion-kills-1-injures-6-in-ukraine/
Quote: "Two people were killed and 16 people injured in an explosion that tore through an apartment block in the eastern Ukrainian city of Lugansk on Sunday..."
2013-08-11 - Huge explosion destroys home, damages 10-15 more, on South Lake Drive in Du Quoin (Illinois), 1 killed:
http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/392280/3/One-person-killed-in-DuQuoin-IL-house-explosion
http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/local/House-explosion-in-a-local-community-frightens-neighbors-219193931.html
http://www.14news.com/story/23104739/1-person-confirmed-dead-in-house-explosion-in-du-quoin
Quote: "Neighbors say a man in his 80’s was killed early Sunday morning when his house on S. Lake St. exploded. The force of the explosion could be felt for miles. As many as 12 homes were damaged and debris from the blast was found more than a mile away. 'It felt like the whole earth shook,' said one witness."
Quote: "One woman tells Heartland News says she heard the blast seven miles away."
2013-08-11 - Explosion tears roof off home in Greeley (Colorado), at least 1 injured:
http://kdvr.com/2013/08/11/explosion-tears-roof-from-home-in-greeley/
2013-08-11 - Fire rages through recycling facility in Hucknall (Britain):
http://www.hucknalldispatch.co.uk/news/local-news/fire-rages-at-hucknall-recycling-unit-1-5943987
2013-08-11 - Oil refinery hit by massive blaze in coastal Puerto la Cruz (Venezuela):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20130812-40481-VEN
2013-08-11 - Fire erupts in mine near Borlange (Sweden), 30 miners evacuated:
http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/30-evacuated-during-fire-at-sweden-s-oldest-mine_868448.html
http://www.taiwannews.com.tw/etn/news_content.php?id=2277036
2013-08-11 - Electrical substation bursts into flame in Chabeelepurwa (India), nearby area goes dark:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/speednewsshow/21765651.cms
Quote: "Soon it spread in the vicinity and led to panic."
2013-08-11 - Boat bursts into flame in the Mediterranean Sea near the Isla del Barón (Spain):
http://www.theleader.info/article/40238/spain/costa-calida/civil-protection-called-to-boat-fire/
2013-08-11 - Boat bursts into flame while docked at marina in coastal Brick Township (New Jersey):
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20130811/NJNEWS/308110020/Brick-authorities-investigating-boat-fire-marina
http://brick.patch.com/groups/breaking-news/p/man-escapes-as-fire-engulfs-yacht-at-brick-marina
http://pointpleasant.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/man-escapes-as-fire-engulfs-yacht-at-brick-marina_a9fec664
Quote: "I just heard some popping and I thought it was fireworks..."
2013-08-11 - Boat bursts into flame at 3 AM at home, fire spreads to truck, garage, home, in Oroville (California):
http://www.krcrtv.com/news/local/suspicious-fire-forces-family-from-their-oroville-home/-/14322302/21424512/-/sw3281/-/index.html
2013-08-11 - Boat bursts into flame on Mountain Island Lake near Mount Holly (North Carolina):
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/local/officials-respond-boat-fire-mountain-island-lake/nZLkC/
http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Boat-catches-fire-with-8-people-on-board-no-injuries-reported-219209601.html
2013-08-11 - Boat explodes and burns on Saguaro Lake in the Tonto National Forest (Arizona), 5 injured:
http://azdailysun.com/news/state-and-regional/arizona-deputies-investigate-boat-explosion/article_2574aa0a-2df1-565f-a6ae-4d76c41b8531.html
2013-08-11 - Boat bursts into flame at Cave Run Lake (Kentucky), 2 injured:
http://themoreheadnews.com/local/x1664883552/Two-hurt-as-fire-destroys-boat
Note: Thousands of white bass were found dead at Cave Run Lake in June, as mentioned in the 2013-06-14 update...
2013-08-11 - Yacht bursts into flame in the ocean near the Isle of Wight (Britain):
http://iwcp.co.uk/news/news/fire-on-yacht-50532.aspx
2013-08-11 - Train bursts into flame, 2 cars derail, in coastal Fernandina Beach (Florida):
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/rss/article/323535/3/Train-catches-fire-spills-contents-near-Fernandina-Beach
2013-08-11 - Limo bus bursts into flame at 3:45 AM on I-190 in Buffalo (New York):
http://jamestown.ynn.com/content/top_stories/679456/no-one-hurt-in-limo-bus-fire-on-i-190/
http://buffalo.ynn.com/content/top_stories/679456/no-one-hurt-in-limo-bus-fire-on-i-190/
2013-08-11 - Car-hauler truck bursts into flame, several cars on it destroyed, on I-4 in Orlando (Florida):
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-i-4-trailer-fire-20130811,0,4365672.story
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/trailer-fire-shuts-down-exit-ramp/-/1637132/21421188/-/14c836r/-/index.html
Quote: "A fire aboard a trailer loaded with cars destroyed several vehicles and forced the closure of an Interstate 4 exit ramp..."
2013-08-11 - Semi bursts into flame inside auto shop, fire spreads to building, near White City (Oregon):
http://www.kdrv.com/structure-fire-near-white-city/
http://www.i4u.com/2013/08/mike-hussey/city-catches-semi-white-truck-building-fire
2013-08-11 - Two garbage trucks burst into flame while parked in lot in Remus (Michigan):
http://michigan.icito.com/police-investigating-truck-fires-in-mecosta-county/
http://www.9and10news.com/story/23108297/police-investigating-truck-fires-in-mecosta-county
2013-08-11 - Camper-van bursts into flame on the M5 near Wellington (Britain):
http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/10605256.Campervan_fire_on_M5_at_Wellington/
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/news/newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=25750&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=35
2013-08-11 - Camper-van bursts into flame at Long Gate in Wadworth, Doncaster (Britain):
http://www.southyorkshiretimes.co.uk/news/local/camper-van-fire-in-doncaster-1-5943773
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/camper-van-fire-in-doncaster-1-5943773
2013-08-11 - Van bursts into flame on the A17 near Holbeach (Britain):
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/truck-fire-disrupts-a17-at-holbeach-1-5378335
2013-08-11 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at the Nashua River Rail Trail in Nashua (New Hampshire):
http://nashua.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/reader-photos-of-the-day-truck-fire-at-rail-trail
2013-08-11 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at 6:39 AM on Ridgeway Road in Albany (New York):
http://democratherald.com/news/local/public-safety-log-aug/article_a350c60a-0308-11e3-b25b-001a4bcf887a.html
Note: This event is listed at the bottom of this event log...
2013-08-11 - Police car bursts into flame on I-85 in Gwinnett County (Georgia):
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/gwinnett-police-car-catches-fire-along-i-85/nZLdG/
2013-08-11 - Car bursts into flame while parked at restaurant in Huber Heights (Ohio):
http://www.wdtn.com/dpp/news/local/montgomery/car-fire-outside-dragon-buffet
2013-08-11 - Car bursts into flame on Mansfield Road in Worksop (Britain):
http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Emergency-services-attend-car-Worksop/story-19644358-detail/story.html
2013-08-11 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-481 in Clay (New York):
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/08/vehicle_fire_causes_interstate_481_northbound_to_close.html
http://new-york.icito.com/vehicle-fire-causes-interstate-481-northbound-to-close-at-caughdenoy-road-exit-in-clay/
2013-08-11 - Vehicle bursts into flame on West El Prado Road in Chandler (Arizona):
http://www.breakingnews.scottsdalearizonanews.com/2013/08/vehicle-fire-800-w-el-prado-rd-chandler.html
2013-08-11 - Barn destroyed by fire in Watertown Township (Ohio):
http://www.mariettatimes.com/page/content.detail/id/553449/Neighbors-help-save-gear-from-barn-fire.html
2013-08-11 - Eleven trash bins burst into flame in the last month in Santa Ana (California), near the coast:
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/08/12/police-search-for-suspects-following-series-of-11-trash-bin-arsons/
Quote: "The arsonist is believed to usually strike between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m..."
Note: The wee hours are when the atmosphere cools and contracts, which will push any hydrogen sulfide or methane floating in the air above closer to the ground. Maybe the arsonist here is Earth. Nobody has seen anybody...
2013-08-11 - Porch bursts into flame at 4 AM at home, fire spreads, home destroyed, in Toledo (Ohio):
http://www.erietvnews.com/story/23104435/home-total-loss-after-fire-started-on-porch
2013-08-11 - Home bursts into flame at 1 AM in New Castle (Pennsylvania), third fire on that street in 3 weeks:
http://www.wtae.com/news/local/third-fire-in-3-weeks-hits-new-castle-street/-/9681086/21423732/-/odstmuz/-/index.html
Note: A vacant home burned next this house in July. Exactly as I have said, the most vulnerable homes are burning first and hardest, and that's vacant homes. Once they have burned then the occupied homes will burn, starting with those most vulnerable to the atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and methane problem, like dominoes falling...
2013-08-11 - Vacant house burns in Harrisburg (Pennsylvania):
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/08/suspicious_fire_in_vacant_harr.html
2013-08-11 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Isle La Motte (Vermont):
http://online.wsj.com/article/APf3db53d677a0457f9697bcd7d612280b.html
2013-08-10 - Massive explosion hits chemical plant in coastal Hyo-go Prefecture (Japan), 30 injured:
http://3agelnetwork.com/en/article/7956.html
Note: From the full hypothesis: "Likewise, chemical plants of all types will burn and/or explode, including biofuels plants, fertilizer plants, specialty chemical plants, petroleum-related facilities and more."
These chemical plant fires can be devastating, like the one in West (Texas), the plant that exploded and burned near Tavares (Florida), and many others. Living anywhere remotely near a chemical plant of any kind is looking like an increasingly dangerous proposition. None of these plants were designed to function in an atmosphere that is being contaminated with flammable methane and highly flammable and reactive hydrogen sulfide, so it is no wonder that chemical plants are exploding and burning. There will be many more events like this as conditions continue to worsen...
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20130810-40460-IDN
2013-08-10 - Transformer explodes and burns, ignites garage, in Spokane (Washington):
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/aug/11/in-brief-transformer-blast-sparks-garage-fire/
http://news.yahoo.com/video/fire-chars-garage-leaves-dozens-140727831.html
2013-08-10 - Boat explodes and burns near coastal Honokohau (Hawaii):
http://westhawaiitoday.com/sections/news/local-news/fire-damages-boat-honokohau.html
2013-08-10 - Boat bursts into flame at 2 AM while parked at home, fire spreads, van and 2 garages destroyed too, in Winnipeg (Canada):
http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/fire-damages-house-garages-on-garwood-avenue-1.1405749
http://www.ipick.ca/winnipeg/fire-destroys-two-garages-on-garwood-avenue
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Fire-destroys-two-garages-on-Garwood-Avenue-219109881.html
Quote: "He said his son spotted flames shooting up from their boat in the backyard and it spread from there to the garage."
2013-08-10 - Boat bursts into flame on the River Thames at the Caversham Lock (Britain):
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/narrowboat-fire-caversham-lock-morning-5695539
2013-08-10 - Tour bus bursts into flame near the waterfront in coastal San Francisco (California):
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/san_francisco&id=9202414
Quote: "Officials say the engine compartment aboard the bus suddenly exploded into flames at around 6 p.m. It happened near the waterfront on Broadway and Front streets."
Note: Two transit buses burst into flame in coastal San Francisco in the past week too, one mentioned in the 2013-08-08 update and one mentioned in the 2013-08-02 update...
2013-08-10 - Passenger bus bursts into flame in Samabula on the island of Fiji:
http://fijionlinenews.com/2013/08/12/passengers-get-out-of-smoking-bus-fijivillage/
2013-08-10 - Minibus bursts into flame on road in Peddamberpet (India):
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-10/hyderabad/41265615_1_bus-passengers-miraculous-escape-fire-engine
http://newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/Bus-catches-fire-none-injured/2013/08/10/article1727290.ece
2013-08-10 - Trolley bursts into flame on I-90 in Girard Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130811/NEWS02/308119925/-1/NEWSSITEMAP
Note: Girard Township is right on the shore of Lake Erie...
2013-08-10 - Tractor and baler bursts into flame on the A350 near Shaftesbury (Britain):
http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/10605118.Tractor_and_baler_fire_causes_A350_disruption/
http://www.thisisdorset.net/news/tidnews/10605118.Tractor_and_baler_fire_causes_A350_disruption/
2013-08-10 - Postal truck bursts into flame at post office in Edgemoor (Delaware):
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=9202226
Note: Edgemoor is right on the banks of the Delaware River...
2013-08-10 - Cement truck bursts into flame on road in Gloucester (Britain):
http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/Cement-lorry-catches-Gloucester/story-19642521-detail/story.html
http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Cement-lorry-catches-Gloucester/story-19642521-detail/story.html
2013-08-10 - Ambulance bursts into flame on I-91 in Hartford (Connecticut):
http://www.wfsb.com/story/23100754/i-91-north-reopens-following-ambulance-fire
2013-08-10 - Two RVs burst into flame on Abbot’s Road in Colchester (Britain):
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/colchester_crews_tackle_caravan_fire_in_abbot_s_road_1_2329077
2013-08-10 - Camper-van bursts into flame on the A1 at Carlton-on-Trent (Britain):
http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Firefighters-called-camper-van-ablaze/story-19642810-detail/story.html
2013-08-10 - Van bursts into flame on Johnson Street in Victoria (Canada), 1000 feet from the coast:
http://www.ipick.ca/victoria/van-fire-forces-evacuation-of-johnson-street-businesses
http://www.timescolonist.com/news/b-c/van-fire-forces-evacuation-of-johnson-street-businesses-1.575052
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=566027
http://www.timescolonist.com/news/world/van-fire-forces-evacuation-of-johnson-street-businesses-1.575052
2013-08-10 - Van bursts into flame on road in coastal Miri, Sarawak (Malaysia):
http://www.newsarawaktribune.com/news/9900/Van-completely-destroyed-after-it-catches-fire/
2013-08-10 - SUV bursts into flame at 1:50 AM while parked at home in Monroe (Connecticut), fire scorches home's siding too:
http://www.doingitlocal.com/2013/08/early-morning-fire-destroys-vehicle-damages-house/
2013-08-10 - Jeep bursts into flame at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston (West Virginia):
http://www.wboy.com/story/23101269/vehicle-fire-reported-near-thomas-memorial-hospital-in
http://www.wowktv.com/story/23101269/vehicle-fire-reported-near-thomas-memorial-hospital-in
Note: That hospital is 500 feet from the Kanawha River...
2013-08-10 - Taxi bursts into flame at airport in coastal Macau (China):
http://www.macaudailytimes.com.mo/macau/46086-taxi-catches-fire-at-border-gate-terminal.html
2013-08-10 - In 2 separate incidents, 4 cars destroyed by fire between 3 AM and 4 AM while parked in Luxembourg:
http://www.chronicle.lu/categoriesluxembourgathome/item/4200-4-cars-destroyed-in-2-car-fires-in-luxembourg-and-esch
2013-08-10 - Car bursts into flame on I-5 near Redding (California):
http://www.redding.com/news/2013/aug/10/vehicle-ablaze-interstate-5/
2013-08-10 - Car bursts into flame on the M180 near Scunthorpe (Britain):
http://www.thisisscunthorpe.co.uk/Car-M180-motorway/story-19642780-detail/story.html
2013-08-10 - Car bursts into flame on highway in Scarborough (Maine), near the coast:
http://www.wgme.com/news/top-stories/stories/wgme_vid_18229.shtml
http://www.mainenewssimply.com/content/wgme/car-fire-turnpike-scarborough
2013-08-10 - Car bursts into flame on I-44 in the wee hours, comes to rest near hotel, hotel damaged too, in Tulsa (Oklahoma):
http://www.news9.com/story/23100800/car-fire-damages-skelly-drive-hotel
http://www.newson6.com/story/23100800/car-fire-damages-skelly-drive-hotel
2013-08-10 - Car bursts into flame at 2 AM on Golden Beach Road in Mechanicsville (Maryland), 1 injured:
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Man-in-Critical-Condition-after-Car-Fire-219106161.html
2013-08-10 - Car bursts into flame at 3:56 AM while parked in driveway at home on Sorbus Drive in Crewe (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-on-fire-on-a-driveway-in-crewe
2013-08-10 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home in Freeland (Pennsylvania), fire scorches second car, garage:
http://standardspeaker.com/news/1.1534496
2013-08-10 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Alabama 167 near the Triple Bridges in Five Star (Alabama):
http://www.rickeystokesnews.com/article.php/updated-vehicle-fire-north-of-enterprise-on-167-44707
Note: Rickey Stokes sure displays a lot of freakin' ads. I mean, seriously, look at 'em all! But he also covers stories in that area that no one else does, so all-in-all, the tradeoff is worth it...
2013-08-10 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Route 6 in coastal Bourne (Massachusetts):
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130810/NEWS11/130819972
2013-08-10 - Generator bursts into flame on truck, fire spreads to truck, at community market in Denton (Texas):
http://www.dentonrc.com/local-news/local-news-headlines/20130811-blotter-food-truck-catches-fire-at-community-market.ece
2013-08-10 - Barn destroyed by fire in Parkersburg (West Virginia):
http://www.thenewscenter.tv/home/headlines/Fire-Destroys-Barn-219142331.html
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/576956.html
Note: A pickup truck burst into flame at a gas station in Parksersburg the day prior, as mentioned in the 2013-08-09 update...
2013-08-10 - Barn destroyed by fire near Lake Orion (Michigan):
http://oaklandtownship.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/black-friday-closes-with-a-barn-fire
2013-08-10 - Electrical fire hits high-rise in downtown Kansas City (Missouri), building evacuated:
http://www.kshb.com/dpp/news/local_news/dozens-forced-out-after-kc-high-rise-fire
Note: Kansas City is located at the confluence of the Kansas River and the Missouri River...
2013-08-10 - Deck bursts into flame at home, fire spreads, home destroyed, in Kennewick (Washington):
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/08/10/3141106/house-destroyed-in-kennewick-fire.html
Note: That house is about 1000 feet downwind of a stream or creek...
2013-08-10 - Two vacant homes and an occupied home burn within 75 minutes in the wee hours in Buffalo (New York):
http://www.buffalonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130810/CITYANDREGION/130819834/1010
Note: The two vacant homes burned at 1:54 AM and the other home burned at 3:09 AM...
2013-08-10 - Vacant apartment building burns in Hamilton (Ohio) for second time since October:
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130811/NEWS02/308119925/-1/NEWSSITEMAP
2013-08-10 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 4:27 AM in Downers Grove (Illinois):
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2013/08/10/fire-destroys-vacant-house-in-downers-grove/al22ubz/
2013-08-10 - Vacant house burns at 4:30 AM in Peoria (Illinois):
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/story/vacant-house-fire-under-investigation/d/story/2QhaPVDIpEi12aPBj_QtLA
2013-08-09 - Mysterious explosion rattles homes, alarms residents, in coastal Renton (Washington):
http://renton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/kennydale-explosion-a-mystery-renton-fire-department-says
Quote: "Crews could smell a 'sulfur-like' smell and searched the area, which is inaccessible by car, but ultimately did not find the source of the explosion sound neighbors in the area heard. Anderson said that given that there was no associated fire located, the department will not likely investigate further, so the source of the blast will likely remain a mystery."
Note: Sulfur-like smell? Uh huh. This was probably a gas plume containing some hydrogen sulfide and possibly methane too, which found an ignition source and exploded. It was a remote area, so ignition source may have been lightning, static electricity, or some rusty iron or steel in the area (pipes, nails, whatever). What happens when these explosions occur in populated areas? Well, then you might see homes or businesses being destroyed. Say, there HAVE been a lot of explosions destroying homes and businesses lately. Coincidence? I doubt that...
http://www.spenboroughguardian.co.uk/news/local/homes-evacuated-because-of-underground-fire-in-batley-1-5941675
http://www.newsrt.co.uk/news/homes-evacuated-because-of-underground-fire-in-batley-1998912.html
http://www.dewsburyreporter.co.uk/news/local/more-local-news/homes-evacuated-because-of-underground-fire-in-batley-1-5941675
2013-08-09 - Recycling facility erupts in flame on Stanford Road in Grays (Britain), 1 mile from the River Thames:
http://www.yourthurrock.com/2013/08/09/rio-recycling-quarry-on-fire/
http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/south_essex_news/10604528.Recycling_material_on_fire_in_Orsett/
http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/news/10604528.Recycling_material_on_fire_in_Orsett/
2013-08-09 - Wildfire advances toward Fall Creek (Idaho), evacuations ensue:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20130810-40455-USA
Quote: "The Pony Complex fire is estimated to cover about 39 square miles, stretching to the southwestern end of Anderson Ranch Reservoir. Many families trying to start vacations in the Sun Valley area were forced to turn around."
2013-08-09 - Container ship 'Wilheim E' bursts into flame while docked at Penang Port in coastal George Town (Malaysia):
http://seafarertimes.com/2013-14/node/1290
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritimenews/2013/fire-boxship-wilhelm-e-penang-malaysia/
http://www.nst.com.my/latest/container-vessel-catches-fire-at-penang-port-1.334994
2013-08-09 - Fishing boat bursts into flame while moored near coastal Langkawi (Malaysia):
http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/fire-destroys-fishing-boat-at-jetty
2013-08-09 - Houseboat explodes and burns on Chickamauga Lake in Harrison Bay State Park (Tennessee), 1 injured:
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/23097988/woman-burned-in-boat-gas-tank-explosion
2013-08-09 - Boat bursts into flame on Lake Nacimiento (California):
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2013/08/09/2624319/boat-burning-nacimiento-lake.html
2013-08-09 - Double-decker transit bus bursts into flame at 5 AM on the A50 at Field Head Island, near Markfield (Britain):
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Road-closed-hours-bus/story-19639595-detail/story.html
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Double-decker-bus-Leicestershire/story-19638073-detail/story.html
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Drama-bus-blaze-leaves-major-route-shut-hours/story-19642157-detail/story.html
2013-08-09 - School bus bursts into flame on Highway 73 in coastal Port Arthur (Texas):
http://www.12newsnow.com/story/23097801/school-bus-fire-leads-to-crash
2013-08-09 - Passenger bus bursts into flame in Hyderabad (India):
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x12vlij_svr-travels-bus-catches-fire-in-hyderabad_news
2013-08-09 - Passenger bus bursts into flame at Gatwick Airport (Britain), evacuations ensue:
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/bus-fire-forces-gatwick-airport-evacuation-8754540.html
Quote: "Passengers have had to be evacuated from a terminal at a major UK airport after a coach caught fire."
2013-08-09 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on Charles Ashmore Road in Norton, Sheffield (Britain):
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/local/passengers-leave-sheffield-bus-after-fire-1-5941658
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/passengers-leave-sheffield-bus-after-fire-1-5941658
2013-08-09 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on highway in Labrador (Canada), plane waterbombs the fire:
http://www.bloomberg.com/video/truck-fire-extinguished-by-water-bomber-GjtGyserQbqgJ3xlo5B0TQ.html
Note: Hah, now that's cool...
2013-08-09 - Tractor bursts into flame near airport in Digby, Nova Scotia (Canada):
http://www.novanewsnow.com/section/2013-08-09/article-3344957/Tractor-fire-at-the-Digby-Area-Airport/1
http://www.digbycourier.ca/News/Local/2013-08-09/article-3344957/Tractor-fire-at-the-Digby-Area-Airport/1
2013-08-09 - Truck bursts into flame while parked inside municipal building in Ste. Genevieve (Missouri), building damaged too:
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/23100132/fire-damages-ste-gen-city-building-truck
http://www.wmctv.com/story/23100132/fire-damages-ste-gen-city-building-truck
2013-08-09 - Truck bursts into flame on County Road 26 in coastal Fremont (California):
http://fremonttribune.com/vehicle-fire/image_6ecd96f3-3851-55dc-b066-a1a87a6a12bd.html
Note: I think that's a truck. Hard to be sure with all the flames...
2013-08-09 - RV bursts into flame on road near Port Coquitlam (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/08/09/bc-motorhome-fire-poco.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/08/09/motorhome-blaze-sparks-po_n_3734550.html
http://www.tricitynews.com/news/219007881.html
Note: Port Coquitlam sits at the confluence of the Fraser River and the Pitt River...
2013-08-09 - RV bursts into flame on highway near the Town of Batavia (New York):
http://thebatavian.com/howard-owens/rv-reportedly-fire-thruway/38894
2013-08-09 - Van bursts into flame on Beach Road in Scratby (Britain), near coastal Great Yarmouth:
http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/update_driver_escapes_serious_injury_after_van_fire_in_scratby_1_2327579
http://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/update_driver_escapes_serious_injury_after_van_fire_in_scratby_1_2327579
2013-08-09 - Van bursts into flame while parked inside vacant building on Clifton Drive North in St. Annes (Britain):
http://www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/2013/08/van-fire-in-derelict-building-in-st-annes-at-1007-hrs/
2013-08-09 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at Bunker Lake Boulevard in Andover (Minnesota):
http://twincitiesfirewire.com/2013/08/09/andover-crews-respond-to-vehicle-fire/
2013-08-09 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at Dollar General in Center (Texas):
http://lightandchampion.com/article/003903-fire-ignites-pickup-truck-dollar-general-center
2013-08-09 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at gas station in Parkersburg (West Virginia):
http://www.thenewscenter.tv/home/headlines/Truck-Catches-on-Fire-Next-to-Gas-Pump-Part-of-Route-47-Closed-218942961.html
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/576899/Fire-destroys-truck--damages-gas-station.html
2013-08-09 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on I-110 at Airline in Baton Rouge (Louisiana):
http://ebrnorth.wafb.com/news/events/76121-video-truck-fire-i-110-airline
2013-08-09 - Limousine bursts into flame on I-75 near Detroit (Michigan):
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/video-limo-catches-fire-on-i-75-southbound
2013-08-09 - Police cruiser bursts into flame on I-285 in DeKalb County (Georgia), ammo in car goes off:
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/sheriffs-cruiser-catches-fire-with-ammunition-insi/nZKbx/
2013-08-09 - Ferrari bursts into flame while parked at shopping center in coastal Boca Raton (Florida):
http://www.kypost.com/dpps/shared/red-ferrari-destroyed-in-boca-raton-parking-lot-fire_8704337
http://www.wptv.com/gallery/news/news_photo_gallery/photos-red-ferrari-destroyed-in-parking-lot-fire-in-boca-raton
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/sfl-boca-ferrari-fire-20130809,0,3991934.story
http://cbs12.com/news/top-stories/stories/ferrari-destroyed-fire-boca-raton-9382.shtml
2013-08-09 - Jeep bursts into flame on Highway 92 outside Knoxville (Tennessee):
http://journalexpress.net/local/x1938693232/Car-fire-extinguished-quickly
2013-08-09 - Car bursts into flame on South Virginia Road in Crystal Lake (Illinois):
http://www.nwherald.com/2013/08/09/firefighters-respond-to-car-fire-in-crystal-lake/ass4u8l/
2013-08-09 - Car bursts into flame while parked in carpark on Preston Brook in Runcorn (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-fire-in-runcorn_09-08-2013_12-01-42
2013-08-09 - Car bursts into flame at 5 AM while parked on Plough Lane in Purley (Britain):
http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/news/10602588.Brand_new_car_destroyed_by_fire_in_Purley/
2013-08-09 - Car bursts into flame while parked on Lock Lane in Thorne (Britain):
http://www.southyorkshiretimes.co.uk/news/local/thorne-angler-s-car-goes-up-in-flames-1-5941682
Quote: "He had just come back from fishing in the canal to drive home when he saw what had happened."
2013-08-09 - Car bursts into flame in McDonald's parking lot in Bellefontaine (Ohio):
http://www.examiner.org/news/26561-car-fire-extinguished
2013-08-09 - Car bursts into flame at intersection in Tamaqua (Pennsylvania):
http://www.tnonline.com/2013/aug/10/car-fire-backs-traffic-rt-309-tamaqua
2013-08-09 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-64 in Goochland County (Virginia):
http://wtvr.com/2013/08/09/vehicle-fire-slows-traffic-on-i-64/
2013-08-09 - Three semi trailers destroyed by fire at trucking terminal in Copley Township (Ohio):
http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/large-fire-at-copley-township-trucking-terminal-prompts-evacuation-order-1.419892
Quote: "Three semitrailers were on fire when the first firefighters arrived on the scene..."
2013-08-09 - RV trailer bursts into flame on Misty Mountain Road in Taney County (Missouri):
http://www.krzk.com/16355/suspicious_rv_fire_in_chestnut_ridge_area_.html
2013-08-09 - SUV and garage destroyed by fire, home heavily damaged, in Lake Havasu City (Arizona):
http://www.havasunews.com/news/house-fire-causes-in-damage/article_ec6dc88e-0244-11e3-a4a3-001a4bcf887a.html
Quote: "The origin is the garage. We are sure of that, but we are pinpointing it better."
Note: It was probably that SUV bursting into flame...
2013-08-09 - Car destroyed by fire, townhouse damaged, in Poughkeepsie (New York):
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/VideoNetwork/2351042120001/Fire-destroys-car-and-guts-townhouse
Note: A vacant home just went up in flames in Poughkeepsie the previous day, as mentioned in the 2013-08-08 update...
2013-08-09 - Fire engulfs auto shop in Minneapolis (Minnesota), 'fireball' mentioned, 1 injured:
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/08/09/reports-1-injured-after-repair-shop-fire/
Quote: "A fire ball engulfed the back service bay, and now the shop is a complete loss."
2013-08-09 - Auto business hit by fire in Royalton (Minnesota):
http://knsiradio.com/news/local/three-fire-crews-battle-blaze-royalton/
http://www.sctimes.com/article/20130809/NEWS01/308090041/Fire-destroys-Royalton-car-repair-building-1-person-injured
Quote: "Fire crews from Royalton, Rice and Little Falls responded to Gene’s Repair, Sales, Tires and Towing..."
2013-08-09 - Auto shop and truck destroyed by fire along the Port Carbon-Saint Clair Highway near Pottsville (Pennsylvania):
http://wnep.com/2013/08/09/auto-shop-destroyed-by-flames/
2013-08-09 - Auto parts shop destroyed by fire in Forestdale (Alabama):
http://www.cbs42.com/2013/08/09/fire-at-westwood-auto-parts-in-forestdale/
http://www.abc3340.com/story/23098088/fire-destroys-westwood-auto-parts-in-forestdale-pictures
http://www.wset.com/story/23098088/fire-destroys-westwood-auto-parts-in-forestdale-pictures
Quote: "Around the same time a massive fire destroyed Jasper Church of the Nazarene, another blaze was engulfing Westwood Auto Parts in Forestdale, sending the owner to the hospital."
Note: Multiple fires erupting in the same timeframe and in the same geographic area is a possible sign of flammable gas - hydrogen sulfide or methane or both - blowing through the area...
2013-08-09 - Van's tires start smoking on Downshire Way in Wildridings (Britain):
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/tyres-overheat-van-downshire-way-5692610
2013-08-09 - Barn destroyed by fire on Ashley Road in Ashley (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/fire-at-ashley-hall
http://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/10603650.LATEST__Firefighters_battle_barn_blaze_at_Ashley_Hall/
2013-08-09 - Barn destroyed by fire in coastal Manawatu (New Zealand), on the North Island:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/9026672/Friends-of-family-rally-as-barn-fire-claims-animals-livelihood
2013-08-09 - Barn damaged by fire in Rearsby (Britain):
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/crews-tackle-barn-blaze/story-19639487-detail/story.html
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/service-tackling-barn-Rearsby/story-19638919-detail/story.html
http://www.newsrt.co.uk/news/fire-in-barn-at-rearsby-1998824.html
2013-08-09 - Electrical fire erupts at 5:15 AM at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati (Ohio):
http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/region_central_cincinnati/downtown/Electrical-fire-causes-minor-damage-to-Paul-Brown-Stadium
2013-08-09 - Dumpster bursts into flame at market in Flowood (Mississippi):
http://www.wmctv.com/story/23095923/stores-evacuated-as-fire-erupts-in-dumpsters
2013-08-09 - Dumpster bursts into flame in Greensboro (North Carolina):
http://myfox8.com/2013/08/09/portion-of-patterson-street-closed-due-to-fire/
2013-08-09 - Dumpster bursts into flame near truck yard in Phoenix (Arizona):
http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/20130810dumpster-fire-erupts-behind-phoenix-truck-yard.html
2013-08-09 - Trash compactor bursts into flame at 3:30 AM at K-Mart in East Stroudsburg (Pennsylvania):
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130810/NEWS/308100329/-1/rss01
2013-08-09 - Residents freaking out over 'arson' attacks in Marysville (Ohio):
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/public/2013/08/09/Marysville-arson-fires.html
Quote: "Someone is terrorizing the neighborhood and we’re all going to stick together until it stops."
Note: It could be that there is no 'someone' and it's never going to stop, just get progressively worse. Some twigs were found on fire, and a towel, and a rag, and a home burned. Nobody's seen anybody though, so I'm not assuming arson myself. All of these fires sounds like fires that could ignite because of the atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and methane problem...
2013-08-09 - Porch bursts into flame, fire spreads to home, in Concord (New Hampshire):
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130809/NEWS07/130809201
http://www.wmur.com/news/nh-news/2alarm-porch-fire-spreads-into-roof-of-concord-home/-/9857858/21413152/-/14fkwur/-/index.html
2013-08-09 - Hotel catches fire in coastal Xlendi on the island of Malta:
http://gozonews.com/40204/fire-breaks-out-at-the-st-patricks-hotel-in-xlendi-gozo/
2013-08-09 - Massive fire rips through 4-story condo building in coastal Tybee Island (Georgia):
http://savannahnow.com/news/2013-08-09/no-injuries-tybee-island-condo-blaze
Quote: "Tybee Island Fire and Southside Fire/EMS responded to the massive blaze in the four-story complex on Silver Avenue, between the beach and Butler Avenue on the south end of the island."
Note: Check out Tybee Island with Google Maps or whatever and see how coastal this place is...
2013-08-09 - In separate incidents, two vacant homes burn within an hour in the wee hours in Canton (Ohio):
http://www.cantonrep.com/news/x997494732/Two-vacant-homes-burn-in-northwest-Canton
Note: First fire at 2:40 AM, second at 3:20 AM...
2013-08-09 - Vacant home burns at 11:11 PM in Danville (Illinois):
http://commercial-news.com/local/x389852399/Fire-Reports
2013-08-09 - Vacant house burns in Leadville (Missouri):
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/23094951/state-fire-marshal-investigates-suspicious-fire-in-st-francois-county
2013-08-08 - Underground explosion and fire destroy driveway, ignite hedge, incinerate car, at home in Sutton (Britain):
http://firegeezer.com/2013/08/09/underground-ka-boom-sets-driveway-and-car-on-fire/http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2386911/Dramatic-moment-mystery-explosion-causes-pavement-catch-leaving-100-homes-power.html
Quote: "It was the fourth underground explosion in Sutton since April..."
Note: Hydrogen sulfide is a heavier-than-air gas and it will seek out low-lying areas like underground facilities, basements, ditches, ravines, canyons, valleys, ponds, lakes, streams, creeks, seas, quays, bays, etc. It is also reactive with copper, especially electrified copper, like wiring in vehicles and cables and other electrical equipment in electrical infrastructure. This is the likely cause of most of the non-running 'cold' vehicles bursting into flame. Britain overall saw a 200% increase year-over-year in underground explosions and fires from 2011 to 2012, as mentioned in the 2013-06-16 update. It sounds like the problem is getting worse too, as would be expected with an increasingly contaminated atmosphere...
http://www.katu.com/news/local/Building-collapses-in-five-alarm-Portland-fire-218828041.html
http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2013/08/mlk_fire_traffic_limited_to_on.html
http://www.wdtimes.com/news/national/article_1584732f-301c-5a23-9a97-a716ff3cec04.html
Quote: "It was no longer a building on fire - it was a ball of fire."
Note: From the full hypothesis: "So far as homes are concerned, vacant homes, unoccupied homes and homes under construction will burn hardest and first but the number of occupied homes burning will also be increasing."
2013-08-08 - Small explosion in the wee hours hits electrical equipment at Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant (North Carolina):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=NC-20130808-40427-USA
http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/08/08/3092286/explosion-at-harris-nuclear-plant.html
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/08/08/4223591/transformer-failure-at-harris.html
http://enenews.com/explosion-at-u-s-nuclear-plant-triggered-emergency-alert-it-was-of-sufficient-force-to-damage-permanent-structures-or-equipment-within-the-protected-area-video
Quote: "The licensee has classified this event as an Alert based on an EAL entry condition of 'an explosion of sufficient force to damage permanent structures or equipment within the Protected Area.'"
Quote: "The Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant is a single-unit power plant located on Harris Lake, near New Hill, North Carolina - about 20 miles southwest of Raleigh."
2013-08-08 - Underground explosions rattling residents in Barodiya village in Ratlam district (India):
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-08/indore/41200320_1_ratlam-explosions-water-level
2013-08-08 - Tire recycling plant erupts in flame before 4 AM in Sterling (Connecticut):
http://www.courant.com/community/sterling/hc-sterling-reenergy-fire-0808-20130808,0,1692291.story
http://apmobile.worldnow.com/story/23079678/fire-breaks-out-at-recycling-plant-in-sterling
http://www.wfsb.com/story/23079678/fire-breaks-out-at-recycling-plant-in-sterling
2013-08-08 - California wildfires way up over previous years:
http://www.wdtimes.com/news/national/article_9ff41195-c98f-5e72-88e7-c36470acd97b.html
Quote: "It's still weeks before the fire-fanning Santa Ana winds usually arrive and already it's been a brutal fire season, with nearly twice as many acres burned statewide from a year ago, including 18,000 scorched this week in a blaze still raging in the mountains 90 miles east of Los Angeles. So far this year, California fire officials have battled 4,300 wildfires, a stark increase from the yearly average of nearly 3,000 they faced from 2008 to 2012, said Daniel Berlant, a spokesman for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection."
Note: California (and the North American West Coast generally) is downwind of the giant dead zone known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, which is surely pluming hydrogen sulfide now...
2013-08-08 - Wildfire erupts, grows rapidly, in Riverside County west of Palm Springs (California), 26 homes destroyed, 3 injured:
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/08/09/california-wildfire-destroys-26-homes/
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2013/08/07/silver-fire-riverside-county-calif/2630169/
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130808/NEWS11/130809676/-1/rss01
http://www.wdtimes.com/news/national/article_b26eaab3-1b12-58e7-b533-b54e4b72e0a8.html
Quote: "Hawkins said the wind-fed fire that sparked at 2:05 p.m. Wednesday is one of the 'most rapidly spreading, dangerous fires that I've seen' in his 50 years as a firefighter."
2013-08-08 - Wildfire erupts, grows to 5,000 acres, threatens residents, near Cagliari on the island of Sardinia (Italy):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_summary&edis_id=WF-20130809-40429-ITA
2013-08-08 - Small wildfire mysteriously erupts next to McIvor Lake in Campbell River (Canada):
http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/218893871.html
2013-08-08 - Fishing trawler 'Daroni' bursts into flame in the Cook Strait near Wellington (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/9018908/Mayday-called-from-burning-ship
http://news.msn.co.nz/nationalnews/8703054/fishing-boat-fire-in-cook-strait
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/9018891/Fishing-ship-catches-fire-near-Wellington
2013-08-08 - Fishing boat bursts into flame near bridge in coastal Istanbul (Turkey):
http://www.habermonitor.com/en/haber/detay/fishing-boat-in-flames/158662/
2013-08-08 - Boat bursts into flame while moored in the Sechelt Inlet (Canada):
http://www.coastreporter.net/article/20130809/SECHELT0101/308099966/-1/sechelt/sailors-and-firefighters-battle-boat-fire
2013-08-08 - Six vehicles burst into flame at 6 AM in Liverpool (Britain):
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/vandals-set-six-cars-fire-5675060
Note: They say 'vandals' did it, but these were those invisible vandals again, because nobody saw anybody. They do mention an accelerant, which is what both methane and hydrogen sulfide are. The wee hours are when the atmosphere cools and contracts, which will push any methane or hydrogen sulfide floating in the air above closer to the ground...
2013-08-08 - Transit bus bursts into flame in Outer Richmond area of coastal San Francisco (California):
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/san_francisco&id=9200467
http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/local/fire-breaks-out-muni-bus-outer-richmond/nZJhZ/
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Muni-bus-catches-fire-2nd-time-in-a-week-4718978.php
Note: If this sounds familiar, it's because another transit bus burst into flame in San Francisco a few days prior, as mentioned in the 2013-08-02 update. This area is also where the limousine burst into flame and incinerated 5 women, on the San Mateo Bridge, as mentioned in the 2013-05-04 update...
2013-08-08 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on Highway 415 transition road to Route 1 (Israel):
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/Flash.aspx/273981
2013-08-08 - Tanker truck bursts into flame at 6:40 AM on M25 roundabout near St Albans (Britain):
http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Massive-lorry-M25-junctions-J25-J24/story-19631366-detail/story.html
http://www.stalbansreview.co.uk/news/10599519.Lorry_fire_leads_to_heavy_congestion_on_M25/
http://www.brentwoodgazette.co.uk/TRAVEL-M25-closed-lorry/story-19630511-detail/story.html
2013-08-08 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the A14 near Kelmarsh (Britain):
http://www.harboroughmail.co.uk/news/mail-news/traffic-jams-after-lorry-fire-on-a14-1-5369388
http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/top-stories/a14-in-northamptonshire-closed-for-over-four-hours-after-lorry-fire-1-5368845
2013-08-08 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the A121 at around 3 AM in Waltham Abbey (Britain):
http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/Cheshunt-and-Waltham/Lorry-fire-in-Waltham-Abbey-20130808113312.htm
http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/efnews/10599404.Lorry_trailer_catches_fire_in_Waltham_Abbey/
2013-08-08 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-20 in Jackson (Mississippi):
http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/23085937/traffic-alert-truck-fire-shuts-down-i-20
http://www.wlox.com/story/23085937/traffic-alert-truck-fire-shuts-down-i-20
http://www.wapt.com/news/central-mississippi/jackson/truck-fire-backs-up-traffic-on-i20-near-the-stack/-/9156912/21390340/-/10tcyjvz/-/index.html
2013-08-08 - Garbage truck bursts into flame on the Natcher Parkway near Bowling Green (Kentucky):
http://wkyufm.org/post/vehicle-fire-leads-closure-northbound-natcher-lanes-mile-point-10
http://www.wcluradio.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19395
http://www.columbiamagazine.com/index.php?sid=61172
Quote: "Both northbound lanes of the Natcher Parkway are closed near mile point 10, after a garbage truck caught fire on the right shoulder of the parkway."
2013-08-08 - Garbage truck bursts into flame on Highway 417 near Kanata (Canada):
http://www.cfra.com/News/Ottawa-Regional-News/Garbage-truck-catches-fire-on-Highway-417
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/story/2013/08/08/ottawa-garbage-truck-fire-closes-lane-of-highway.html
2013-08-08 - RV bursts into flame at RV park near Midway (Arkansas):
http://www.baxterbulletin.com/article/20130808/NEWS01/130808006/Firefighters-respond-RV-fire-north-Midway
http://www.baxterbulletin.com/article/20130809/NEWS01/308090028/Woman-safely-escapes-RV-fire
http://rvdailyreport.com/News/ctl/ArticleView/mid/427/articleId/29585/Woman-safely-escapes-RV-fire-at-Ark-park.aspx
2013-08-08 - Camper-van bursts into flame in driveway at home on Port Hall Place in coastal Brighton (Britain):
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/10601360.Camper_van_on_fire_in_Port_Hall_Place_driveway/
2013-08-08 - Van bursts into flame on Route 30 near I-83 in York County (Pennsylvania), 1 lightly injured:
http://www.ydr.com/local/ci_23821722/vehicle-fire-westbound-route-30-near-83-interchange
http://www.yorkdispatch.com/ci_23823064/van-fire-route-30-sends-one-hospital
http://www.abc27.com/story/23085049/van-catches-fire-on-route-30
2013-08-08 - Van bursts into flame on Highway 31 in coastal North Myrtle Beach (South Carolina):
http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/23087419/van-of-fire-on-highway-31-in-nmb
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/08/08/3634067/van-fire-may-lead-to-lane-closures.html
2013-08-08 - Van bursts into flame while parked on side of road in Kidderminster (Britain):
http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/news/local/10603343.Van_fire_in_Kidderminster/
2013-08-08 - SUV bursts into flame in Pingewood (Britain), near The Reading Lake:
http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/08/09/92003-car-fire-in-pingewood/
2013-08-08 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on I-10 in San Antonio (Texas):
http://www.ksat.com/news/raw-video-truck-fire-on-i10-at-callaghan/-/478452/21387684/-/10sxs6dz/-/index.html
2013-08-08 - Pickup truck bursts into flame near State Highway 208 and FM 2105 in San Angelo (Texas):
http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2013/aug/08/truck-fire-san-angelos-north-side-extinguished/
2013-08-08 - Six cars go up in flames at 3:30 AM while parked in carpark in coastal Singapore:
http://ride.asiaone.com/news/general/story/carpark-fire-damages-6-cars-0
Note: Fire started in one vehicle and then spread to the other five. And that's why it's probably not too wise to park your vehicle near other vehicles or near your home...
2013-08-08 - Three cars go up in flames while parked in carpark in Warrington (Britain):
http://www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk/articles/16379/1/Car-fire-on-office-car-park/Page1.html
Note: Again, the fire started in one car, spread to the others...
2013-08-08 - Car bursts into flame on I-55 in Cape Girardeau County (Missouri):
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/23082237/traffic-flowing-again-on-i-55-after-car-fire
http://www.wistv.com/story/23082237/traffic-flowing-again-on-i-55-after-car-fire
http://www.kfvs.com/story/23082237/i-55-reduced-to-one-lane-due-to-car-fire
2013-08-08 - Car bursts into flame at 3:20 AM while parked on street on the island of Cyprus:
http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/08/08/car-destroyed-in-fire/
2013-08-08 - Car bursts into flame on I-696 in Oak park (Michigan):
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130808/METRO05/308080093/1361/I-696-westbound-closed-at-Coolidge-by-car-fire
Quote: "August 8, 2013 at 11:11 am"
Note: That was the date and time the article was posted. Not really worth mentioning, but I've been getting 1111'd for a few years now, so just noting it anyway. Heh...
2013-08-08 - Car bursts into flame at Taunton Deane Services in Taunton (Britain):
http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/taunton_news/10601845.Car_fire_at_Taunton_Deane_Services/
http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/10601845.Car_fire_at_Taunton_Deane_Services/
2013-08-08 - Car bursts into flame while parked at mall in Orangeburg (South Carolina):
http://thetandd.com/car-fire/image_3db4770c-004b-11e3-9962-0019bb2963f4.html
http://thetandd.com/news/car-destroyed-by-fire/article_bf63c8c6-004a-11e3-8e89-0019bb2963f4.html
2013-08-08 - Car bursts into flame on road in Beechworth (Australia):
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/1694399/beechworth-womans-car-catches-fire/
2013-08-08 - Car bursts into flame as man works on it, fire spreads, home destroyed, in Phoenix (Arizona), 1 injured:
http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/story/23089899/2013/08/09/car-fire-destroys-phoenix-home-man-burned
2013-08-08 - Car bursts into flame on road near Wensum Park in Norwich (Britain), near the River Wensum:
http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/car_fire_blocks_road_near_wensum_park_in_norwich_1_2326846
2013-08-08 - Car bursts into flame on road in Mount Morris (Illinois):
http://www.oglecountynews.com/2013/08/09/no-injuries-in-mt-morris-car-fire/asoizhb/
2013-08-08 - Car bursts into flame on Red Lane in Breightmet (Britain):
http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/li/districtnews/10603871.VIDEO__Car_destroyed_in_fire_in_Red_Lane__Breightmet/
2013-08-08 - Scooter bursts into flame while parked on Blackbrook Avenue in Orford (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/scooter-fire-in-warrington_09-08-2013_8-28-53
2013-08-08 - Boat, 3 vehicles and motorcycle destroyed by fire, two homes damaged, in Spokane (Washington):
http://www.krem.com/news/Sherman-fire-damages-homes-vehicles-and-one-boat--219065531.html
2013-08-08 - Hay bales burst into flame on truck on Highway 4 in Copperopolis (California), near New Melones Lake:
http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/news/article_9d968be6-0074-11e3-98bb-0019bb2963f4.html
2013-08-08 - Utility pole bursts into flame on Allaire Avenue in coastal Ocean Township (New Jersey):
http://www.app.com/article/20130808/NJNEWS/308080075/1004/NEWS01
2013-08-08 - Food stand bursts into flame at Six Flags St. Louis (Missouri):
http://www.ksdk.com/rss/article/391835/3/Small-fire-at-Six-Flags-St-Louis
Note: Off-hours, nobody was working the stand. Park staff discovered the fire...
2013-08-08 - Shed bursts into flame at 2:30 AM, fire spreads to apartment building in Kent (Washington), near the coast:
http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/raging-fire-forces-people-kent-apartments/nZH7w/
2013-08-08 - Huge fire tears through pub at 4:20 AM at marina in Cambridgeshire (Britain):
http://www.wisbechstandard.co.uk/news/update_gallery_fire_at_cambs_marina_pub_not_suspicious_1_2324154
http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/update_gallery_fire_at_cambs_marina_pub_not_suspicious_1_2324154
2013-08-08 - Porch bursts into flame at 5 AM, fire spreads to home, in Columbus (Ohio):
http://www.cantonrep.com/newsnow/x997494391/Ohio-newspaper-carrier-saves-11-people-from-fire
http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2013/08/08/columbus-midland-house-fire.html
Note: Newspaper delivery guy saw the fire and woke the people up, maybe saved their lives...
2013-08-08 - Home destroyed by fire on Lady's Island (South Carolina), family loses everything:
http://www.islandpacket.com/2013/08/08/2619102/ladys-island-home-destroyed-by.html
2013-08-08 - Mobile home damaged by fire in Brooksville (Florida), near coastal Tampa, 1 injured:
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/09/3552111/man-recovering-after-fire-rips.html
2013-08-08 - Vacant home burns at 3:18 AM in Poughkeepsie (New York):
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20130808/NEWS05/130808005/Firefighter-injured-battling-suspicious-City-Poughkeepsie-fire
2013-08-08 - Vacant house burns in Shreveport (Louisiana):
http://www.ktbs.com/story/23085607/fire-crews-respond-to-blaze-at-vacant-home
Note: A vacant building burned in Shreveport the day prior too, as mentioned in the 2013-08-07 update...
2013-08-08 - Vacant home burns at 1:30 AM in Spokane (Washington):
http://www.khq.com/story/23079961/fire-damages-vacant-home
2013-08-08 - Vacant house burns at 1:45 AM in Columbus (Ohio):
http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2013/08/08/columbus-meek-avenue-house-fire.html
2013-08-08 - Vacant home burns in Rome (Georgia):
http://romenews-tribune.com/view/full_story/23323028/article-Vacant-house-on-North-Broad-catches-fire
2013-08-08 - Vacant commercial building destroyed by huge blaze at 3 AM in St. Claude (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2013/08/08/mb-fire-vacant-building-st-claude-manitoba.html
2013-08-07 - Pallet business destroyed by fire at 12:30 AM in Springfield (Ohio):
http://www.wdtn.com/dpp/news/local/clark/fire-damages-springfield-businesshttp://www.whiotv.com/news/news/local/overnight-blaze-engulfs-springfield-business/nZHrF/
http://www.whiotv.com/videos/news/springfield-on-scene-at-the-tri-state-pallet-inc/v8W7B/
Quote: "Around 12:30 a.m. Thursday fire fighters were called to Tri-State Pallet Inc. on Sherman Avenue where a fire was reported. Upon arriving, responders described the building as 'thoroughly engulfed' and proceeded to attempt putting it out."
Note: Another fire at a pallet company?! Shocking, I tells ya. Well, not really. These pallet-related fires keep happening. All flammable absorbent materials are absorbing hydrogen sulfide and/or methane and spontaneously combusting, including wood, paper, cardboard, generic trash, dried brush, straw, hay, cloth, etc. Pallets have an extra problem too: hydrogen sulfide is reactive with rusty iron/steel, and pallets are held together with nails, screws and/or staples, which rust. So a little hydrogen sulfide finds some rusty iron/steel, a little sparking or sizzling occurs, spark lands on the wood, and whoosh, fire breaks out. These fires may start small, but they'll get huge very quickly, especially if no one's around to notice. At 12:30 AM, there was probably no one there, so the fire grew until it was big enough to attract attention...
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=HZ-20130809-40430-USA
http://tbo.com/article/20130808/ARTICLE/130809345
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/08/3550301/people-near-downtown-tampa-asked.html
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20130808/wire/130809672
Quote: "Tampa Fire Rescue officials say they've extinguished a small fire in a silo at the port that caused a chemical smell in downtown Tampa."
Quote: "Tampa Fire Rescue Capt. Lonnie Benniefield said a downtown resident called 911 complaining of eye irritation at approximately 9 a.m. When first responders arrived at the Port of Tampa, they discovered a small fire inside a sulfur tank. The Port of Tampa is the largest port in the state of Florida. The port is located on the western coast or Suncoast of Florida, approximately 25 miles from open waters of the Gulf of Mexico."
Quote: "Crews at the port attempted to extinguish the fire with steam, which created a cloud of sulphur dioxide that was visible at the port."
Note: When you react hydrogen sulfide with ozone, you get sulfur dioxide and water. (More info here.) So if we try to mitigate hydrogen sulfide with ozone, we'll end up with moisture in the air and some sulfur dioxide. I'd be surprised if we aren't already doing that, especially in coastal areas. Sulfur dioxide is bad, but hydrogen sulfide is much worse in many ways, including flammability, reactivity with other chemicals, and lethality. What did they mention in this event? Steam and sulfur dioxide. Interesting, at the very least...
2013-08-07 - Wildfire breaks out on the east end of Beardsley Lake in Stanislaus National Forest (California):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20130807-40410-USA
Note: East side of the lake means the downwind side...
2013-08-07 - Explosion and fire hits building under construction in Ivanovo (Russia), 4 injured:
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/video-news/video-four-injured-in-rooftop-explosion-in-ivanovo-29483501.html
2013-08-07 - Recycling area catches fire at 2:20 AM and 4:53 AM in Wallington (Britain):
http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/10596009.Wallington_recycling_area_set_on_fire_twice_in_one_morning/
http://www.suttonguardian.co.uk/news/10596009.Wallington_recycling_area_set_on_fire_twice_in_one_morning/
Quote: "Firefighters from Sutton also had to attend a blaze at the recycling area at Tesco in Oldfields Road, Sutton, shortly before 10.30pm."
2013-08-07 - Wood pellet factory hit by fire in Brumunddal (Norway), possible explosion too:
http://norwaytoday.info/home_view.php?id=5733
Quote: "Witnesses said they heard a loud bang before it started to burn..."
2013-08-07 - Towing company devastated by blaze in coastal Middle River (Maryland):
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/essex/bs-md-co-fire-20130807,0,3407852.story
http://www.wbaltv.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/crews-battle-fire-at-middle-river-towing-company/-/10136486/21366208/-/dy3lpoz/-/index.html
2013-08-07 - Fishing boat explodes and burns near the Bimini Islands in the Bahamas:
http://www.tribune242.com/news/2013/aug/08/lucky-escape-for-four-bahamians-as-boat-explodes/
2013-08-07 - Transit bus bursts into flame at 6 AM on I-285 in Sandy Springs (Georgia), near the Chattahoochee River:
http://www.11alive.com/news/article/301750/3/Bus-fire-causing-delays-on-I-285-in-Sandy-Springs
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/atlanta-traffic-bus-fire-causes-delays-i-285/nZGyX/
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/bus-catches-fire-on-top-end-perimeter/nZGw4/
http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/23076969/mti-shuttle-bus-bursts-info-flames-on-interstate
Quote: "The fire was reported at around 6 a.m. on the eastbound side of the highway near the Chattahoochee River."
2013-08-07 - Transit bus bursts into flame in coastal Pudong, Shanghai (China):
http://mobile.shanghaidaily.com/article/?id=537729
2013-08-07 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on highway near Laguna in the Philippine Islands:
http://anc.yahoo.com/news/bus-burns-on-edsa-055254235.html
2013-08-07 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on Route 443 between Mevo Horon and Givat Zeev (Israel):
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/Flash.aspx/273885
2013-08-07 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on the A21 near Gießhübl (Austria):
http://inserbia.info/news/2013/08/serbian-bus-caught-fire-on-austrian-highway-no-one-was-injured/
http://austriantimes.at/news/General_News/2013-08-08/49698/Passengers_escape_bus_fire_
http://austrianindependent.com/news/General_News/2013-08-08/14379/Passengers_escape_bus_fire_
2013-08-07 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-95 near Augusta (Maine):
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/Tractor-trailer-fire-near-mile-104-leaves-I-95-traffic-backed-up.html
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Car-fire-stops-northbound-traffic-on-Maine-Turnpike-in-Gardiner.html
http://www.kjonline.com/news/Car-fire-stops-northbound-traffic-on-Maine-Turnpike-in-Gardiner.html
2013-08-07 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame before 6 AM on road near Jasper (Texas):
http://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_68c951b0-ffbf-11e2-abf8-0019bb30f31a.html
2013-08-07 - RV bursts into flame while parked at home in Henrietta (Texas), fire scorches home some too:
http://www.texomashomepage.com/story/fire-in-henrietta-destroys-rv/d/story/mUTUJKVDqECe0xTifZlnEQ
2013-08-07 - RV bursts into flame on I-5 near Eugene (Oregon):
http://www.kval.com/younews/218777921.html
2013-08-07 - Van bursts into flame on the M1 near Watford (Britain):
http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/10598148.VIDEO__Van_ablaze_on_M1/
2013-08-07 - Van bursts into flame on road in Dangshan County (China):
http://www.best-news.us/news-5102095-Van-traveling-on-their-own-after-spontaneous.html
Quote: "...after flameout car, the car actually own Start moving forward..."
Note: After catching fire, the van started moving forward on its own? That's what it sounds like, though the translation leaves much to be desired...
2013-08-07 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at home in Shreveport (Louisiana):
http://theinquisitor.com/article-1618-fire-damages-pickup-truck.html
2013-08-07 - Car bursts into flame while parked inside garage at home, fire spreads to garage, in Buford (Georgia):
http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/2013/aug/07/buford-house-fire-possibly-triggered-by-car/
2013-08-07 - Car bursts into flame at 1:30 AM while parked on Coleridge Lane in Pangbourne (Britain):
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/arson-suspected-after-car-fire-5672762
2013-08-07 - Car bursts into flame at home on Lovely Street in the Town of Canton (Connecticut):
http://canton-ct.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/emergency-officials-respond-to-scene-of-car-fire
2013-08-07 - Car bursts into flame at US 41/45 in Menomonee Falls (Wisconsin):
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/52697871/
http://www.620wtmj.com/news/local/Backups-on-Waukesha-Co-freeway-due-to-car-fire-218739861.html
2013-08-07 - Car bursts into flame on the M65 near Burnley (Britain):
http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/mans-car-written-moments-after-5673277
2013-08-07 - Car bursts into flame in Tesco parking lot in Dungannon, County Tyrone (Ireland):
http://www.demotix.com/news/2371757/car-fire-tesco-store#media-2371694
2013-08-07 - Car bursts into flame in the wee hours at Summerlin Road in coastal Fort Myers (Florida):
http://www.fox4now.com/multimedia/videos/?c=news&filter=5AM
2013-08-07 - Car bursts into flame on road in Torrington (Connecticut):
http://www.kotanow.com/story/23069392/torrington-firefighters-respond-to-car-fire
2013-08-07 - Car bursts into flame on I-64 in New Kent County (Virginia):
http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_news/driver-and-child-escape-vehicle-fire
http://www.nbc12.com/story/23074251/traffic-alert-vehicle-fire-on
http://wtvr.com/2013/08/07/vehicle-fire-closes-i-64-west-in-new-kent/
http://www.fox43tv.com/dpps/news/local/driver-and-child-escape-vehicle-fire_6607779
2013-08-07 - Car bursts into flame on Haig Street in coastal Port Lincoln (Australia):
http://www.magic899.com.au/index.php/news/21347-car-fire-investigated
2013-08-07 - Car bursts into flame on Highway 400 in Bradford, Ontario (Canada):
http://mynews.ctvnews.ca/mediadetails/12212677
2013-08-07 - Car bursts into flame in Lisbon (Ohio), 1 injured:
http://www.reviewonline.com/page/content.detail/id/568324/Man-injured-in-car-fire.html
2013-08-07 - Car bursts into flame on Rochdale Road in Bury (Britain):
http://www.burytimes.co.uk/sport/football/shakers/buryfcredirect/talkingshakers/burynews/10600652.Family_flee_as_car_bursts_into_flames/
2013-08-07 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Swedesboro Road in Woodstown (New Jersey):
http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2013/08/woodstown_vehicle_fire_tops_latest_salem_county_firelog.html
2013-08-07 - Riding mower bursts into flame at home in Tyngsborough (Massachusetts):
http://tyngsboroughemergencyblog.wordpress.com/2013/08/07/lawnmower-fire-on-groton-road/
2013-08-07 - Auto shop bursts into flame in Louisville (Kentucky):
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130807/NEWS01/308070087/Business-fire-closes-4700-block-Poplar-Level-Road
http://www.wave3.com/story/23077695/crews-on-scene-of-structure-fire-on-poplar-level-road
2013-08-07 - Auto shop catches fire in Harrison (Missouri):
http://www.krzk.com/16296/breaking_fire_at_carmart_in_harrison.html
http://harrisondaily.com/news/fire-at-car-mart-not-suspicious/article_2090d1ce-ffa7-11e2-8b2d-0019bb2963f4.html
2013-08-07 - Barn destroyed by fire at 5:16 AM, fire spreads to home, home heavily damaged, in Ripley (New York):
http://www.goerie.com/article/20130807/NEWS02/308079918/Crews-battling-barn-house-fires-in-Ripley-NY
http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/587612/Massive-fire-destroys-barn--house-in-Ripley.html
Quote: "A fire that started in a barn destroyed the building and a neighboring house this morning."
2013-08-07 - Barn destroyed by fire in Penn Township (Pennsylvania), near Manheim:
http://www.wgal.com/news/susquehanna-valley/lancaster/crews-battle-barn-fire-near-manheim/-/9704306/21365836/-/6gkctt/-/index.html
http://fox43.com/2013/08/07/barn-fire-in-lancaster-county/
http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/880355_Fire-hits-barn-in-Penn-Township--closing-Route-72-south-of-Manheim.html
2013-08-07 - Barn, riding mower and 1500 bales of hay destroyed by fire in Brighton (Wisconsin):
http://www.westofthei.com/2013/08/08/barn-total-loss-horses-ok-in-brighton-barn-fire
2013-08-07 - Two different barns damaged by fire in the wee hours in Montcalm County (Michigan):
http://fox17online.com/2013/08/07/crews-battle-two-barn-fires-in-montcalm-county/
Quote: "Firefighters from at least seven total departments responded to two overnight barn fires early Wednesday morning."
Note: The first barn burned in Home Township and the second barn burned in Ferry Township...
2013-08-07 - Barn destroyed by fire at 4:45 AM on Hawtrey Road in Delhi, Ontario (Canada):
http://www.tillsonburgnews.com/2013/08/07/delhi-barn-fire-deemed-suspicious
2013-08-07 - Barn damaged by fire at 3 AM in Harrington (Delaware):
http://www.wmdt.com/story/23076539/cause-of-harrington-barn-fire-under-investigation
http://delaware.newszap.com/centraldelaware/124601-70/harrington-barn-fire-causes-50k-in-damage
http://www.wboc.com/story/23073491/harrington-barn-fire-causes-50k-in-damage
2013-08-07 - Pump station heavily damaged by fire in Norwich (Vermont):
http://www.boston.com/news/local/vermont/2013/08/08/fire-month-water-pump-station/BWr5Vf8YfAsrGM9nmrC8IP/story.html
http://www.wcax.com/story/23082742/fire-at-norwich-water-pump-station
2013-08-07 - Porch bursts into flame at 1:30 AM, fire spreads, home destroyed, in Marysville (Ohio):
http://www.myfox28columbus.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wsyx_fire-destroys-home-multiple-fire-departments-respond-25436.shtml
2013-08-07 - Garage bursts into flame, fire spreads to home, in coastal Newport News (Virginia):
http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/dp-newport-news-family-displaced-after-house-fire-20130807,0,3545523.story
Quote: "Most of the damage to the home was isolated to the garage filled with tools, snowboarding equipment, beach gear, an ATV and other items..."
Note: I bet some of those tools were cordless (e.g. with a battery and electrified copper), or the ATV had a battery in it, or both...
2013-08-07 - Home destroyed by fire and explosion, second home damaged, in Mill Creek area of coastal Bluffton (South Carolina):
http://www.islandpacket.com/2013/08/07/2617157/fire-destroys-mill-creek-home.html
2013-08-07 - Home destroyed by fire within an hour of the power being turned on in Soddy Daisy (Tennessee):
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/23076746/firefighters-respond-to-soddy-daisy-house-fire
Note: Hydrogen sulfide is reactive with copper, especially electrified copper. Turning on the power in that house suddenly electrified all the wiring in the house. Seen that happen with a boat too - it burst into flame shortly after the owner put a battery in it for boating season...
2013-08-07 - Home damaged by fire in Two Rivers (Wisconsin):
http://www.htrnews.com/article/20130807/MAN0101/130807067
2013-08-07 - Home heavily damaged by fire in South Lake Tahoe (California):
http://www.mynews4.com/news/local/story/Structure-in-South-Lake-Tahoe-sustains-major-fire/CmUHsYDhnESuXUmH9H3YCw.cspx
http://www.rgj.com/article/20130807/NEWS/130807018
2013-08-07 - Vacant building burns on New Road in Winsford (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/derelict-building-on-fire-in-winsford
2013-08-07 - Vacant building burns in Shreveport (Louisiana):
http://www.ksla.com/story/23078700/fire-at-vacant-hearne-ave-building-under-investigation
2013-08-07 - Vacant house burns in San Antonio (Texas):
http://www.news4sanantonio.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/vacant-home-catches-fire-1491.shtml
2013-08-07 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Dola (West Virginia):
http://www.wdtv.com/wdtv.cfm?func=view§ion=5-News&item=FIRST-ON-5-NEWS-Crews-Fight-Fire-at-Vacant-Home11176
2013-08-07 - Vacant house destroyed by fire in Rotorua (New Zealand), near Lake Rotorua, on the North Island:
http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/fire-guts-vacant-house/1974674/
2013-08-06 - Massive inferno devastates Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at 5 AM in Nairobi (Kenya):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20130807-40406-KENhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/in-pictures-nairobi-airport-fire-brings-things-to-a-standstill-8749671.html
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/233347-kenya-fire-shuts-down-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport-in-nairobi/
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/national_world&id=9198037
Quote: "The Associated Press reporters at the scene said the blaze is massive, noting that the fire looks to have gutted the international arrivals area. Flights into the airport were redirected to other Kenyan airports."
Quote: "Michael Kamau, the cabinet secretary for transport and infrastructure, said the fire began at 5 a.m. in the immigration section of the arrivals hall."
Note: This airport is one of the biggest in Eastern Africa, so the devastation of the international terminal here is significant. That was one HUGE fire too...
http://www.wmctv.com/story/23064500/burned-man-found-in-vacant-lot
Quote: "Ellis Dewald says he came across the victim and called police. He says the man was burned from the waist down."
Note: Hydrogen sulfide is a heavier-than-air gas, so if you enter a depression, your pants and shoes might absorb some, but not your shirt, for example. Then some static electricity or lighting a cigarette or using an electronic device (electrified copper) provides an ignition source, and whoosh, you might just go up in flames. Didn't see any mention of anyone seeing another person here, just this burned man, and he is by no means the first person to mysteriously go up in flames either...
2013-08-06 - Massive explosion devastates apartment block in Rosario (Argentina), at least 8 killed and 60 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20130806-40395-ARG
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/argentina-deadly-apartment-building-gas-explosion-19881985
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/08/06/argentina-building-explosion/2624465/
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/07/gas-explosion-collapses-apartment-block
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/natural-gas-explosion-argentina-leaves-casualties-article-1.1419435
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2385827/Dramatic-images-Argentina-apartment-building-explosion-killed--nineteen-residents-missing.html
Note: Many excellent pics at the last link...
2013-08-06 - Duplex explodes and burns in Beaverton (Ohio):
http://www.kgw.com/news/local/Explosion-reported-at-Beaverton-duplex-218591171.html
2013-08-06 - Underground electrical explosion and fire blows off manholes, disrupts train service, in Portland (Oregon):
http://www.nwcn.com/news/oregon?fId=218609071&fPath=/home&fDomain=10202
http://www.koin.com/2013/08/06/transformer-blows-power-out-max-slowed/
http://www.kptv.com/story/23064155/report-of-underground-explosion-in-downtown-portland
Quote: "Steve Minor, who was on a MAX train at the time, said the explosion shook the whole train."
Quote: "Thought we hit a car then lots of smoke. Thought car or train was on fire. … then saw debris and thought it maybe a bomb. Driver of max said he saw a fireball."
2013-08-06 - Underground electrical fire hits Forest Park neighborhood in Springfield (Massachusetts):
http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/hampden/power-outage-and-smoke-from-manhole-cover-in-springfields-forest-park
2013-08-06 - Transformer bursts into flame outside rehab center in Rogers (Arkansas):
http://5newsonline.com/2013/08/06/rogers-rehabilitation-center-being-evacuated-for-fire/
2013-08-06 - Transformer bursts into flame near Market Street in Wilmington (North Carolina):
http://www.wwaytv3.com/2013/08/07/power-outage-affects-market-street-near-walmart-wilmington
Quote: "Wilmington police and fire departments had to use flash lights to direct the traffic."
2013-08-06 - Two utility poles burst into flame on Nursery Lane in Nether Alderley (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/telegraph-poles-on-fire-in-nether-alderley
Note: Bah, who needs electricity anyway? Oops, I do! Sh#t!
2013-08-06 - Major blaze hits auto junkyard in Dallas (Texas):
http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Junkyard-fire-burns-in-far-South-Dallas-218595041.html
2013-08-06 - Boat storage facility hit by major fire near coastal Torpoint (Britain):
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/VIDEO-Investigation-cause-boat-store/story-19604584-detail/story.html
2013-08-06 - Explosion and fire hits metal painting plant in Byram (Mississippi), employees run for their lives:
http://www.wapt.com/news/central-mississippi/explosion-rocks-metal-painting-plant-in-byram/-/9156946/21363372/-/gl7uk2/-/index.html
Quote: "Dozens of emergency crews responded to the Metal Coaters building on Prisock Road after employees said an explosion and a fire at the metal painting plant sent them running for their lives about 4 p.m."
2013-08-06 - Chemical plant hit by explosion in Horlivka (Ukraine), at least 5 killed:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20130806-40396-UKR
2013-08-06 - Landfill erupts in flame in Smiths Creek (Michigan):
http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20130806/NEWS05/308060059/UPDATE-Fire-Smiths-Creek-Landfill-called-contained
http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20130806/NEWS05/130806007/Rescue-crews-respond-landfill-fire
2013-08-06 - Furniture storage warehouse destroyed by fire at 1:30 AM in coastal Sarasota (Florida):
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20130806/BREAKING/130809788
Quote: "Nobody was inside the warehouse, but the facility was used to store kitchen sets and bar stools for Dinettes Unlimited, Wollheim’s furniture business."
Quote: "In the same area within a month, there were two other fires — one in a trash bin and another in a tractor-trailer..."
Note: So, wood (furniture), trash and a vehicle burning in them thar parts recently. That area is on Florida's Gulf Coast, directly downwind of the Gulf of Mexico. Lots of mysterious human deaths along that coast too...
2013-08-06 - Firefighters battle underground forest fire near coastal Port Orchard (Washington):
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Kitsap-firefighters-battling-underground-forest-fire-218601931.html
2013-08-06 - Wildfire erupts near the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in Palm Springs (California):
http://www.kesq.com/news/fire-breaks-out-at-palm-springs-tramway-lower-station/-/233092/21355938/-/catxbwz/-/index.html
http://www.kesq.com/news/tram-fire-a-danger-in-many-ways/-/233092/21363460/-/h0lf64z/-/index.html
2013-08-06 - Major wildfire roars to life in Riverside County (California), 'wall of fire' threatens homes, evacuations ensue:
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Falls-Fire-Southern-California-Wildfire-Riverside-County-218499741.html
Quote: "Evacuation orders for residents in Lakeland Village were lifted at 9:30 p.m., according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Residents of Decker Canyon remained under mandatory evacuation orders early Tuesday."
2013-08-06 - Wildfire mostly contained near Lake Elsinore (California):
http://www.kesq.com/news/fire-near-lake-elsinore-73-percent-contained/-/233092/21374200/-/14lt08c/-/index.html
2013-08-06 - Nudist colony hit by fire in Saranac (Michigan), near Lake Saranac:
http://www.freep.com/article/20130807/NEWS06/308070072/Forest-Hills-Club-Grand-Rapids-nudist-camp-fire
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130807/NEWS01/308070015/1002/NEWS01
Quote: "'There’s a lot of reasons to put on clothing, not just to cover up, but for protection,' Terry explained. 'If you’re out with a chainsaw, cutting lumber...'"
Note: As a wise towel once said, 'Don't forget to bring a towel!'
2013-08-06 - Boat bursts into flame while docked at Thamesport Marina in coastal New London (Connecticut):
http://www.theday.com/article/20130806/NWS04/130809840/1047
http://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CT/2013/August/07/Boat.fire.quickly.extinguished.in.New.London.aspx
2013-08-06 - Boat bursts into flame on Foote Pond in Oscoda (Michigan):
http://www.iosconews.com/breaking_news/article_0bbc899c-fecf-11e2-af1e-001a4bcf887a.html
2013-08-06 - In separate events, passenger bus and car burst into flame in Fremont (Nebraska):
http://fremonttribune.com/news/local/lunch-program-continues-despite-burned-bus/article_316a3335-9e21-5b31-983c-943055c5fd13.html
Quote: "'It was arson fires,' he said. 'They went from one to another to another.'"
Note: Some garage doors burned too. First was the bus, at 5:11 AM, followed by the car fire a few blocks away right after the bus fire, followed by the garage doors burning at 6:06 AM. Nobody saw anybody, no motive, no nothin', so they're just assuming arson. And yet if 'they' is the WIND, will it not go from one to another to another? It just might. Maybe this was arson, maybe not, but until I see evidence of people being involved, I'm not making that assumption. Fremont is just northeast (downwind) of the Platte River. The wee hours are when the atmosphere cools and contracts, which will push any methane or hydrogen sulfide floating in the air above closer to the ground...
2013-08-06 - Transit bus bursts into flame at intersection in Binghamton (New York):
http://www.newschannel34.com/news/local/story/Ride-Tioga-Bus-Fire/2mKVMeSDyUCgEG7su6LUeA.cspx
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/52688067/ns/local_news-binghamton_ny/
http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20130806/NEWS01/308060033/Bus-fire-Binghamton-s-South-Side
http://www.ithacajournal.com/article/20130806/NEWS01/308060033/
2013-08-06 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on highway in Kolkata (India):
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/20-escape-bus-blaze/articleshow/21665443.cms
2013-08-06 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the Pacific Highway near Port Macquarie (Australia):
http://www.portnews.com.au/story/1686634/truck-fire-delays-motorists-on-pacific-highway/
2013-08-06 - Tractor bursts into flame in Rexburg (Idaho):
http://www.uvsj.com/news/firefighters-extinguish-tractor-fire/article_33d7d9b2-ffa7-11e2-9998-0019bb2963f4.html
2013-08-06 - Truck bursts into flame at 5:35 AM on the A14 near Huntingdon (Britain):
http://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/latest-news/firefighters_called_to_lorry_fire_on_a14_near_huntingdon_1_2320746
2013-08-06 - RV bursts into flame on road near Camp Pendleton (California), near the coast:
http://calfire.blogspot.com/2013/08/ca-mcp-la-pulgas-camp-pendleton-fully.html
2013-08-06 - RV bursts into flame while parked at car wash on Brainerd Road in Chattanooga (Tennessee):
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/23060769/motorhome-goes-up-in-flames-on-brainerd
http://www.wsmv.com/story/23060769/motorhome-goes-up-in-flames-on-brainerd
2013-08-06 - RV bursts into flame while parked on Pine Lane in Cottenham (Britain):
http://www.elystandard.co.uk/news/caravan_set_on_fire_in_cottenham_1_2320757
2013-08-06 - RV bursts into flame at Pauls Bridge in Somerton (Britain):
http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/somerset_news/10595484.Caravan_fire_cause__unclear_/
http://www.chardandilminsternews.co.uk/news/10595484.Caravan_fire_cause__unclear_/
2013-08-06 - RV and trailer burst into flame at gas station in Amarillo (Texas):
http://amarillo.com/news/local-news/2013-08-06/rv-trailer-catch-fire-amarillo-gas-station
2013-08-06 - Minivan bursts into flame at intersection in El Centro (California):
http://www.ivpressonline.com/news/quicknews/ivp-traffic-control-on-fourth-street-in-el-centro-for-vehicle-fire-20130806,0,732013.story
http://www.ivpressonline.com/videos/raw-video-van-fire-slows-traffic-on-fourth-street-in/video_8410eab4-ff0b-11e2-9834-001a4bcf6878.html
2013-08-06 - SUV bursts into flame while parked in parking lot in San Benito (Texas):
http://www.krgv.com/news/car-fire-in-san-benito/
2013-08-06 - SUV bursts into flame on Riverside Drive in St. George (Utah):
http://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2013/08/06/vehicle-fire-quickly-quelled-by-fire-crews/
2013-08-06 - SUV bursts into flame on Beltway 8 North in Houston (Texas):
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Vehicle-fire-closes-frontage-lanes-of-Beltway-4710283.php
2013-08-06 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at 1:15 AM while parked on Wilson Road in Wyke (Britain):
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/10594854.Chemical_scare_as_fire_breaks_out/
2013-08-06 - Three cars burst into flame at 1 AM on Chester Crescent in Sunderland (Britain):
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/10595263.Police_probe_car_fires/
2013-08-06 - Two cars burst into flame at 4:58 AM in the US Virgin Islands:
http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/paradise-mills-vehicle-fire-investigated-as-arson-1.1532700
Note: Classified as arson, but nobody witnessed any people, so I'll just take that with a big fat grain of salt...
2013-08-06 - Car bursts into flame at 4:30 AM while parked at home in Epworth (Britain), fire damages garage too:
http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/car-fire-in-epworth-1-5924775
http://www.southyorkshiretimes.co.uk/news/car-fire-in-epworth-1-5924775
http://www.thisisscunthorpe.co.uk/Car-Epworth/story-19618990-detail/story.html
2013-08-06 - Car bursts into flame while parked in garage at Reading Services along the M4 (Britain):
http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/reading/articles/2013/08/06/91896-car-fire-at-reading-services/
2013-08-06 - Car bursts into flame while parked on Calle de Valle in Tuscon (Arizona):
http://www.kvoa.com/news/rural-metro-fire-crews-put-out-vehicle-fire/
2013-08-06 - Car bursts into flame while parked in garage in coastal Falmouth (Britain), fire spreads to garages:
http://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/10593972.Burning_car_sets_garages_on_fire_in_Falmouth/
http://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/fpfalmouth/10593972.Burning_car_sets_garages_on_fire_in_Falmouth/
2013-08-06 - Car bursts into flame on US 221 in Forest (Virginia):
http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/article_dbd3fa48-fed9-11e2-9b0a-0019bb30f31a.html
2013-08-06 - Car bursts into flame at 6:10 AM on I-94 in Maple Grove (Minnesota):
http://www.startribune.com/local/blogs/218490251.html
2013-08-06 - Car bursts into flame on the A458 on the outskirts of Bridgnorth (Britain):
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/emergency-services/2013/08/06/car-destroyed-in-fire-on-busy-road/
2013-08-06 - Car bursts into flame on I-80 in Dixon (California):
http://dixon.patch.com/groups/editors-picks/p/dixon-fire-extinguishes-blazing-vehicle
2013-08-06 - Car bursts into flame on West Danville Street in South Hill (Virginia):
http://www.vancnews.com/news/article_32558b84-fec6-11e2-8d1b-0019bb2963f4.html
2013-08-06 - Car bursts into flame on street in coastal Brisbane (Australia):
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/young-driver-escapes-seconds-before-car-bursts-into-flames-at-yeronga-in-brisbane8217s-south/story-fnii5v71-1226692747863
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/young-driver-escapes-seconds-before-car-bursts-into-flames-at-yeronga-in-brisbane8217s-south/story-fnihsrf2-1226692747863
2013-08-06 - Three cars and barn/shop destroyed by fire, home damaged, in Conway (Washington), 1000 feet from the Skagit River:
http://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/conway-fire-damaages-house-destroys-barn/article_8b66ca24-ff04-11e2-a23c-001a4bcf887a.html
2013-08-06 - Car and barn damaged by fire at 5:15 AM, on Farrand Road in Clio (Michigan):
http://www.minbcnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=930396
http://www.wnem.com/story/23054475/firefighters-respond-to-large-barn-fire-in-clio
2013-08-06 - 250 tons of hay catches fire in barn on Wheatley Road in Forest Hill (Britain):
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/10595978.250_tonnes_of_hay_in_barn_fire_at_Forest_Hill/
2013-08-06 - Storage facility erupts in flame at 6:28 AM in coastal San Jose (California), 4 units damaged:
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_23804077/san-jose-firefighters-battling-2-alarm-blaze-at
Note: A massive fire just damaged 48 storage units in Sumter (South Carolina), as mentioned in the 2013-08-05 update. These places magnify the risk of fire from hydrogen sulfide's copper and rust reactivity. If ANYONE has some rusty iron/steel or a battery-powered anything (vehicle or golf cart, whatever) in a storage unit, then ALL units are in danger. Some of these places are probably better insulated from the outdoor atmosphere than others are too. If you have to use a storage facility then you might wanna be selective, take a good look at the place and its location in relation to any creeks or ponds or lakes and the like...
2013-08-06 - Storage building heavily damaged by fire in Black River Falls (Wisconsin):
http://www.wqow.com/story/23055435/2013/08/06/fire-causes-550000-in-damage-to-storage-structure
2013-08-06 - In separate incidents, auto shop and storage garage hit by fire in coastal Norwalk (Connecticut):
http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/two-fires-reported-norwalk-tuesday-morning
Note: These two fires occurred within an hour, with the auto shop burning at 6:25 AM and the garage burning at 7 AM...
2013-08-06 - Tire shop erupts in flame in Lone Oak (Texas):
http://www.kltv.com/story/23042055/fire-crews-battling-blaze-in-lone-oak
2013-08-06 - Porch bursts into flame at 4:06 AM, fire spreads to home then second home, in Lebanon (Pennsylvania), 9 people homeless:
http://www.ldnews.com/lebanonnews/ci_23799553/two-alarm-fire-strikes-lebanon-50-e-lehman
2013-08-06 - Porch bursts into flame at 4:49 AM, fire spreads to home, in Rome Township (Ohio), 6 people homeless:
http://starbeacon.com/local/x1938691603/Rome-family-of-six-escapes-fully-involved-house-fire
2013-08-06 - Home destroyed by fire in coastal Gulfport (Mississippi), family of 4 homeless:
http://www.wmctv.com/story/23062358/family-of-4-homeless-after-gulfport-fire
2013-08-06 - Home damaged by fire in Lake Worth (Florida), family of 4 homeless:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/fire-damages-lake-worth-home-displaces-adult-four-/nZFxq/
2013-08-06 - Home damaged by fire in coastal Portsmouth (Rhode Island):
http://www.turnto10.com/story/23065704/portsmouth-house-fire-appears-to-be-accidenta
2013-08-06 - Multi-family home damaged by fire in coastal Providence (Rhode Island):
http://www.turnto10.com/story/23064658/fire-at-a-multi-family-home-in-providence
2013-08-06 - Vacant home burns at 3 AM in Mount Carbon (Pennsylvania):
http://republicanherald.com/early-morning-fire-destroys-vacant-mount-carbon-home-1.1531946
2013-08-06 - Vacant house burns at 5 AM in Erie (Pennsylvania), near Lake Erie:
http://www.goerie.com/cause-of-east-erie-fire-under-investigation
Quote: "The fire appears to have started on a pile of clothing or some furniture that was in the attic..."
Note: Flammable absorbent materials...
2013-08-06 - Vacant grocery store burns at 1:04 AM in Chesapeake (Virginia), near the coast:
http://www.wvec.com/my-city/chesapeake/Fire-damages-vacant-grocery-store-in-Chesapeake-218485511.html
http://www.wvec.com/news/local/Fire-damages-vacant-grocery-store-in-Chesapeake-218485511.html
2013-08-05 - Underground electrical fire causes two power outages in Sacramento (California):
http://www.kcra.com/news/smud-nearly-1800-without-power-in-downtown-sac-arden-area/-/11797728/21342674/-/2dvhwxz/-/index.htmlhttp://www.kcra.com/news/local-news/news-sacramento/smud-nearly-1800-without-power-in-downtown-sac-arden-area/-/12969376/21342674/-/xol4ulz/-/index.html
Note: These underground electrical fire/explosion events are getting to be almost daily now. 'Today's underground electrical fire brought to you by the City of Sacramento. Come visit us while we still have electricity! (tm) Pre-Arrival Hotel Incineration Insurance available for a nominal fee! Get a free night's stay if your rental car explodes and kills you!'
2013-08-05 - Transformer bursts into flame, takes out power to high school, in coastal Palm Harbor (Florida):
http://palmharbor.patch.com/groups/schools/p/transformer-fire-knocks-out-power-to-palm-harbor-univ-high
Note: And don't forget, Palm Harbor offers some of the most picturesque views of electrical infrastructure burning! Come for the beaches, stay for the carcinogenic transformer smoke!
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20130805-40384-GRC
2013-08-05 - Wildfire breaks out along shoreline of Chambers Lake in Poudre Canyon (Colorado):
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/chambers-fire-burning-near-chambers-lake-in-poudre-canyon
2013-08-05 - Recycling facility erupts in flame in Sun Valley (California), near the coast:
http://northhollywood.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/fire-near-businesses-reported-in-sun-valley
2013-08-05 - Recycling facility hit by fire in the Town of Victor (New York):
http://www.13wham.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/fire-at-victor-recycling-plant-2524.shtml
http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S3120807.shtml?cat=565
http://www.mpnnow.com/topstories/x1383328117/Victor-recycling-building-damaged-by-smoke-in-Monday-fire
2013-08-05 - Recycling facility hit by huge fire in Birmingham (Britain), other similar fires mentioned:
http://www.prw.com/subscriber/headlines2.html?cat=1&id=3281
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/national/news/10592435.Huge_fire_hits_paper_recycling_site/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-23571542
http://www.southportgb.com/southport/news_list/Firefighters_Extinguish_Fire_At_Recycling_Site_In_Southport-52441786.htm
Quote: "The UK’s recycling industry continues to be hit by fires. The latest include a blaze at waste recycling premises on Crowland Street, Southport, another on Shireoaks Lane, Worksop, and a third at Birmingham’s Premier Waste."
Quote: "Mr Shilton said the fire service had seen 'a significant increase' in the number of blazes at recycling plants this year alone."
Note: From the full hypothesis: "Trash-related facilities such as recycling centers and landfills will burn hard too, as hydrogen sulfide is absorbed into flammable absorbent materials like wood, paper, cardboard, straw, hay, dried brush, generic trash, clothing, cotton, wool."
2013-08-05 - Warehouse full of tires hit by raging fire and explosions in Brockton (Massachusetts):
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/08/06/families-rescued-after-fire-explosions-at-brockton-warehouse/
http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/x273445475/Four-Alarm-Fire-in-Brockton
2013-08-05 - Massive blaze tears through hospital under construction in Amman (Jordan), near the Dead Sea:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/videos/news/fire-guts-jordan-hospital/v8Ggn/
http://en.ammonnews.net/article.aspx?articleno=22668
Note: Whew, huge fire there. Place looked like it was at least getting close to completion too...
2013-08-05 - Boat bursts into flame on Lake White in Pike County (Ohio):
http://www.pikecountydaily.com/news/article_968083c4-ff1b-501f-964c-e50df6479186.html
2013-08-05 - Boat bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads to garage, in coastal Egg Harbor Township (New Jersey):
http://www.nbc40.net/story/23061776/boat-catches-fire-in-eht
2013-08-05 - Passenger bus bursts into flame in Urumqi (China), 1 killed, dozens injured:
http://www.chinadailyasia.com/news/2013-08/06/content_15081703.html
http://www.bubblews.com/news/912088-urumqi-bus-fire-a-dead-31-injured
http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-bus-fire-kills-one-six-injured_866862.html
http://www.dnaindia.com/world/1870162/report-1-dead-6-injured-in-china-bus-fire
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2013/08/05/Fire-on-bus-in-China-kills-one-injures-six/UPI-43601375705434/
2013-08-05 - School van bursts into flame while parked at school in Kayamkulam (India):
http://www.mathrubhumi.com/english/story.php?id=138670
2013-08-05 - Tour bus bursts into flame on road near airport in Orlando (Florida):
http://www.cfnews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2013/8/5/fire_destroys_tour_b.html
2013-08-05 - Fuel tanker truck bursts into flame near airport in coastal Fort Myers (Florida):
http://www.news-press.com/article/20130805/NEWS01/130805038/1002/RSS01
http://www.nbc-2.com/story/23050813/fuel-tanker-catches-fire-near-rsw#.UgCVE23lIYP
2013-08-05 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame inside the Gudvanga Tunnel (Norway), 70+ injured:
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/08/06/317470/73-hospitalized-in-norway-tunnel-fire/
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2013/08/05/Fire-in-Norwegian-tunnel-hospitalizes-70/UPI-88231375728950/
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20130805-40383-NOR
http://www.toledoblade.com/World/2013/08/05/55-people-hospitalized-after-tunnel-fire-in-Norway.html
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/people+hospitalized+after+truck+catches+fire+tunnel+western/8749527/story.html
Quote: "Most of the injured suffered from smoke inhalation, but some people were lightly hurt after they crashed their cars in the darkness..."
2013-08-05 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the Bay Bridge in coastal San Francisco (California):
http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/local/traffic-troubles-persist-wake-sf-big-rig-fire/nZFYt/
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/08/05/sf-big-rig-fire-snarls-morning-commute-on-i-80-near-5th-street/
http://www.contracostatimes.com/rss/ci_23797120
http://www.ktvu.com/videos/news/big-rig-fire-exclusive-video-of-bay-bridge-big-rig/v8F87/
2013-08-05 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-27 near Wayside (Texas):
http://www.newschannel10.com/story/20247859/hay-truck-fire
2013-08-05 - Cargo truck bursts into flame on I-95 near Newport (Maine):
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/05/news/mid-maine/truck-carrying-carnival-ride-catches-fire-on-i-95-closes-southbound-lanes-near-newport/
2013-08-05 - RV bursts into flame at RV park in Lockhart (Alabama), man incinerated:
http://www.wtvy.com/home/headlines/Lockhart-Fatal-Fire-218586151.html
2013-08-05 - RV bursts into flame at 1:30 AM in Farley Hill (Britain):
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/caravan-fire-in-farley-hill-5586592
http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/08/05/91841-caravan-fire-in-farley-hill/
2013-08-05 - Minivan bursts into flame on Grey Road 13 north of Eugenia (Canada), near Lake Simcoe:
http://www.simcoe.com/news-story/3925727-no-injuries-in-car-fire/
2013-08-05 - SUV bursts into flame while parked in garage at home, fire spreads to garage, in Stockton (California):
http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130806/A_NEWS/130809939/-1/rss01
2013-08-05 - SUV bursts into flame while parked on Kennedy Boulevard in Jersey City (New Jersey):
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/08/firefighters_extinguish_car_fire_in_jersey_city_officials_say.html
2013-08-05 - SUV bursts into flame south of the Beebe Bridge near Lone Pine (Washington):
http://pro.kpq-am.tritonflex.com/common/more.php?m=15&r=1&item_id=2631
Note: Driver said his wife and two kids were inside, but nobody was found, and apparently he was being pursued by cops at the time. What'll happen when both the cops' car and the pursued vehicle burst into flame during a pursuit? Everybody gets out and starts running while the vehicles burn?
2013-08-05 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads to home, in West Nyack (New York):
http://newcity.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/car-fire-damages-west-nyack-house
2013-08-05 - Car bursts into flame while parked near building in Charlottesville (Virginia):
http://wina.com/local/building-escapes-damage-from-car-fire/
2013-08-05 - Car bursts into flame at 5:15 AM while parked at hospital in coastal Aberdeen (Scotland):
http://www.firescotland.gov.uk/news-campaigns/news/2013/08/car-fire-at-aberdeen-royal-infirmary.aspx
2013-08-05 - Car bursts into flame while parked at house near Strzelecki Lookout in coastal Newcastle (Australia):
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1684563/car-fire-on-the-hill-near-strzelecki-lookout/
Note: The Strzelecki Lookout overlooks the ocean...
2013-08-05 - Car bursts into flame at 12:20 AM while parked in Greasbrough (Britain):
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/greasborough-crews-tackle-sports-car-fire-1-5926124
Note: Story also mentions another car fire, in Firbeck (Britain)...
2013-08-05 - Car bursts into flame at 2 AM while parked near building in Colorado Springs (Colorado), building damaged too:
http://www.kktv.com/home/headlines/Fire-Destroys-Car-And-Damages-Building-218350411.html
2013-08-05 - Car bursts into flame while parked in Weidner Road in Buffalo Grove (Illinois):
http://buffalogrove.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-blotter-car-engulfed-in-flames
2013-08-05 - Car bursts into flame at 2:20 AM while parked on street near the Bay of Plenty (New Zealand):
http://www.bayofplentytimes.co.nz/news/car-fire-suspicious/1973021/
2013-08-05 - Car bursts into flame at 4:30 AM while parked at home in coastal Geographe (Australia):
http://www.busseltonmail.com.au/story/1689512/police-investigate-suspicious-geographe-fire/?cs=1435
2013-08-05 - Car explodes into flame at 4 AM while parked on street in Pueblo (Colorado):
http://www.chieftain.com/home/1659126-120/block-fire-arrested-bail
Note: ALL of those cars above burst into flame while parked, not running...
2013-08-05 - Car bursts into flame on Second Creek Road in Lawrenceburg (Tennessee):
http://lawrenceburgnow.com/080513father.html
http://www.wkrn.com/story/23064291/father-son-escape-car-fire-without-injury
2013-08-05 - Car bursts into flame on the Williamsburg Bridge over the East River near coastal Brooklyn (New York):
http://bedfordandbowery.com/2013/08/there-was-a-car-fire-on-the-williamsburg-bridge/
http://www.boweryboogie.com/2013/08/car-fire-closes-brooklyn-bound-outer-roadway-of-williamsburg-bridge/
http://observer.com/2013/08/dramatic-car-fire-closes-part-of-williamsburg-bridge-instagrammers-get-to-work/
2013-08-05 - Car bursts into flame on the M3 north of Winchester (Britain):
http://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/10591819.Car_fire_on_motorway_north_of_Winchester/
http://www.thisishampshire.net/news/hampshirechroniclenews/10591819.Car_fire_on_motorway_north_of_Winchester/
2013-08-05 - Car bursts into flame on Route 219 in Buffalo (New York):
http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/local/car-fire-closes-lane-on-route-219-north
2013-08-05 - Two cars and office damaged by fire at 2 AM at auto dealership in Spellbrook (Britain):
http://www.harlowstar.co.uk/News/Harlow-news/Fire-destroys-second-hand-car-dealers-office-in-Spellbrook-20130805080148.htm
http://www.hertsandessexobserver.co.uk/News/Bishops-Stortford/Investigation-into-fire-at-second-hand-car-dealers-in-Stortford-20130805080148.htm
2013-08-05 - Barn destroyed by huge fire at Shordley Lane, Hope, Flintshire (Britain):
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/hope-barn-blaze-firefighters-tackle-5669734
2013-08-05 - Barn destroyed by fire in Newberry Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.yorkdispatch.com/ci_23798461/crews-reponding-fire-newberry-twp
http://www.ydr.com/local/ci_23798613/firefighters-respond-barn-fire-newberry-township
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/08/fire_officials_responding_to_b.html
2013-08-05 - Barn and 1200 bales of hay destroyed by fire in Lake Township in Stoneboro (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wkbn.com/2013/08/05/fire-destroys-amish-barn-in-stoneboro/
http://www.wfmj.com/story/23049229/firefighters-on-scene-of-mercer-county-barn-fire
2013-08-05 - Barn and tons of straw and hay destroyed by fire on Fort Loudon Road in Peters Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.publicopiniononline.com/localnews/ci_23800154/peters-township-barn-destroyed-fire
2013-08-05 - Barn bursts into flame at 3 AM, fire spreads to home, both destroyed, in Newburgh (Indiana)
http://www.14news.com/story/23044886/newburgh-firefighters-battle-early-morning-barn-fire
http://warrickcounty.14news.com/news/news/145383-newburgh-firefighters-battle-early-morning-barn-fire
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2013/aug/05/no-headline---fire/
Quote: "There's actually a lake half way down the drive way that we're drafting water out of to provide us our water supply..."
Note: One of the pics shows a burned-out work truck. I bet that was in the barn and that's what got this fire started...
2013-08-05 - Barn damaged by fire at 5 AM in Waconia (Minnesota), near Lake Waconia:
http://kstp.com/article/stories/s3120009.shtml
2013-08-05 - Major fire tears through dry cleaning business in Old Jefferson (Lousiana):
http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ssf/2013/08/crews_on_scene_of_two-alarm_fi.html
Note: About 5 miles downwind of the Mississippi River there...
2013-08-05 - Huge fire rips through storage facility, 48 units damaged, in Sumter (South Carolina):
http://www.wistv.com/story/23053992/storage-facility-fire
2013-08-05 - Can of degreasing fluid explodes at home in coastal Rothwell (Australia), 2 people burned:
http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2013/08/05/Explosion_north_of_Brisbane_injures_two_893639.html
http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/moreton/fire-crews-called-to-explosion-in-amity-drive-rothwell/story-fni9r1i7-1226691487746
Note: Rothwell is right on the shore of Moreton Bay, on the Redcliffe Peninsula, near Brisbane...
2013-08-05 - Dumpster bursts into flame inside Salvation Army in Ann Arbor (Michigan):
http://annarbor.com/news/fire-inside-of-dumpster-in-ann-arbor-salvation-army-causes-minor-damage/
2013-08-05 - Recycled paper bursts into flame inside recycling truck on Congleton Road in Nether Alderley (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/recycled-paper-on-fire-inside-an-lgv-at-astra-zeneca
2013-08-05 - Porch bursts into flame at 3:30 AM at home on Coopers Creek Road in Kanawha County (West Virginia):
http://www.wowktv.com/story/23044031/firefighters-battle-2-early-morning-fires
http://www.wboy.com/story/23044031/firefighters-battle-2-early-morning-fires
http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/Firefighters-Battle-a-House-Fire-in-Coopers-Creek-218341171.html
2013-08-05 - Porch catches fire at home in Roanoke (Virginia):
http://www.roanoke.com/news/2129854-12/fire-forces-closure-of-melrose-ave-between-24th.html
2013-08-05 - Deck catches fire at home in Iowa City (Iowa):
http://www.cbs2iowa.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/fire-damages-iowa-city-home-20296.shtml
http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20130805/NEWS01/130805012/Fire-damages-Iowa-City-home
Quote: "The first in crew found the main body of fire on the wood deck."
2013-08-05 - Home destroyed by fire in the Bird Island subdivision of coastal Cocoa (Florida), near Lake Poinsett:
http://www.wesh.com/news/central-florida/brevard-county/fire-guts-home-in-cocoa/-/11788124/21340470/-/c04oai/-/index.html
2013-08-05 - Home damaged by fire in coastal Norfolk (Virginia):
http://www.wvec.com/news/local/Loud-popping-sound-heard-before-Norfolk-house-catches-fire-218441701.html
Quote: "The occupants, two men and a woman, told firefighters they heard popping upstairs and then the lights went out. They went to their electrical panel and tried to turn the power back home and heard a loud boom."
Note: Sounds like the home version of all the electrical fires and explosions of late. Hydrogen sulfide is reactive with copper, especially electrified copper. Running AC units or fans in the windows upstairs?
2013-08-05 - Residential building damaged by fire near Bay Street in Clifton (New York), on Staten Island:
http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/08/fire_in_residential_building_i.html
2013-08-05 - Vacant home burns at 12:11 AM in Danville (Illinois), other fires mentioned:
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2013-08-05/early-morning-fire-third-three-days-danville.html
2013-08-05 - Vacant house burns at 2:30 AM in Charlotte (North Carolina):
http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Fire-rips-through-vacant-home-in-northeast-Charlotte-218333751.html
2013-08-05 - Vacant home destroyed by fire after 1 AM near Yorkville (Ohio):
http://www.timesleaderonline.com/page/content.detail/id/548416/Fire-destroys-vacant-house-near-Yorkville.html
2013-08-05 - Vacant house destroyed by fire in the wee hours in Turley (Oklahoma):
http://www.kjrh.com/dpp/news/local_news/fire-department-officials-do-not-anticipate-an-investigation-into-monday-turley-fire
2013-08-05 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Sebago (Maine), near Lake Sebago:
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Sebago-fire-levels-vacant-home.html
2013-08-05 - Vacant small business burns in coastal Tampa (Florida):
http://tbo.com/business-fire-closes-stretch-of-kennedy-blvd-in-tampa-20130805/
2013-08-04 - Underground electrical fire hits Framingham (Massachusetts), thousands lose power:
http://www.wickedlocal.com/framingham/news/x853698997/Malfunction-knocks-out-power-to-3-000-Framingham-customers
Note: And yet another underground electrical fire. hydrogen sulfide is a heavier-than-air gas and it will tend to accumulate in low-lying areas like underground facilities, basements, ditches, culverts, streams, ponds, lakes, rivers, canyons, valleys, etc. It is also reactive with copper, especially electrified copper, like that used in electrical infrastructure, wiring in vehicles and homes, and so on. It's also reactive with rusty iron/steel, and there are probably many underground pipes or brackets or whatever that have rust on them...
2013-08-04 - Explosion and fire hit electrical substation near Hastings (Britain), thousands lose power:
http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/local/explosion-then-power-cut-in-2-722-households-1-5354778
Quote: "Residents had come to have a look after hearing an explosion. They said it shook their houses."
Note: Well, I hope you've got some backup light sources. If not, there's never been a better time to stock a few, just in case. That's one of those things it's way better to have and not need than to need and not have...
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20130805-40368-ESP
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/wildfire-rages-west-spains-capital-madrid-19866907
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/08/04/550-firefighters-battle-large-wildfire-west-spain-capital-madrid/
Quote: "Emergency services have rescued one man who suffered burns while fighting the flames, and an unspecified number of residents of what was described as a 'hippie camp' were also evacuated."
2013-08-04 - Home explodes and burns in Taman Meru (Malaysia), 3 killed:
http://nl.covertimes.com/news/the-sun-uk_2013-08-04/loud-explosion-preceded-fatal-house-fire/1235723
2013-08-04 - Motel room hit by explosion on South Ocean Drive in coastal Vero Beach (Florida):
http://www.cbs12.com/news/top-stories/stories/vid_9255.shtml
2013-08-04 - Explosion and 'flash fire' hit flare company in Hardeman County (Tennessee):
http://www.kfvs12.com/global/story.asp?s=13152506
2013-08-04 - Passenger plane's engine bursts into flame at takeoff from coastal Auckland (New Zealand), lands safely:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=VIV-20130805-40370-NZL
Quote: "Engineers are checking a Fiji Airways plane that had to make an emergency landing at Auckland Airport this morning. Flight FJ430, which was on its way to Suva, was forced to turn back after there was a fire in the right hand engine during take-off. As a safety measure the aircraft, carrying 122 passengers and six crew, returned to Auckland without incident."
2013-08-04 - Fishing boat bursts into flame, burns and sinks, near the St. Lucie Inlet (Florida):
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/aug/04/coast-guard-heading-to-boat-on-fire-northeast-of/
http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/region_st_lucie_county/28-foot-boat-burned-about-9-miles-off-the-st-lucie-inlet
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/aug/05/good-samaritan-responds-after-boat-catches-fire-st/
2013-08-04 - Boat bursts into flame in Reynolds Channel near Long Beach (New York):
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/2-injured-in-boat-fire-near-long-beach-1.5827671
2013-08-04 - Boat bursts into flame while parked at industrial yard in coastal Tweed Heads (Australia):
http://www.echonews.com.au/news/suspicious-fire-destroys-beaut-boat-in-tweed/1971727/
2013-08-04 - Four dump trucks destroyed by fire while parked at business in Cantonment (Florida):
http://www.weartv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/dump-truck-fire-under-investigation-34621.shtml
2013-08-04 - Car-hauler truck bursts into flame on I-84 in Pulaski County (Virginia):
http://www.wsls.com/story/23042674/car-carrier-fire-on-interstate-81-near-pulaski-co
http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/vehicle-fire-causing-delays-on-i81s/-/20128466/21327588/-/whj3taz/-/index.html
2013-08-04 - Two tractor trailers destroyed by fire at business in Springfield Township (Pennsylvania):
http://allentown.icito.com/fire-crews-battle-blaze-at-bucks-county-truck-company/
http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-southeasternpa/fire-crews-battle-blaze-at-bucks-county-trucking-company/-/121434/21325390/-/vvtpq7z/-/index.html
2013-08-04 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on road near Freemans Waterhole (Australia):
http://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/1683601/truck-starts-bushfire/
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1684690/semi-trailer-fire-freemans-waterhole/
2013-08-04 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Old Frankfort Pike in Lexington (Kentucky):
http://www.lex18.com/news/semi-catches-fire/
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/52673763/ns/local_news-lexington_ky/
2013-08-04 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at truck stop in El Paso (Texas):
http://www.kfoxtv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/semitrailer-truck-stop-fire-causes-200000-worth-damage-298.shtml
2013-08-04 - Box truck bursts into flame on the NY State Thruway near New Paltz (New York):
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130804/NEWS/130809908
2013-08-04 - Truck bursts into flame on highway heading to Beijing (China):
http://www.best-news.us/news-5071039-Spontaneous-destroyed-truck-plates.html
2013-08-04 - RV bursts into flame at Bannut Tree Farm in Arley (Britain), near Kidderminster:
http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/news/local/10591335.Crews_called_to_large_caravan_fire/
http://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/worcestershire/10591335.Crews_called_to_large_caravan_fire/
2013-08-04 - Van bursts into flame on St. John's Road in coastal Exmouth (Britain):
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Police-say-cause-van-Exmouth-suspicious/story-19613972-detail/story.html
http://www.exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/van_damaged_in_fire_1_2318280
2013-08-04 - Jaguar sports car bursts into flame on road in Herentals (Belgium):
http://jalopnik.com/jaguar-f-type-just-completely-melts-in-belgian-fire-1027373708
2013-08-04 - Four cars go up in flames while parked on waterfront street in coastal Sydney (Australia):
http://www.news.com.au/national-news/nsw-act/street-closed-as-four-cars-go-up-in-flames/story-fnii5qqu-1226691151439
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/street-closed-as-four-cars-go-up-in-flames/story-fni0cszg-1226691151439
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/street-closed-as-four-cars-go-up-in-flames/story-fnii5qqe-1226691151439
Quote: "The vehicles were parked on leafy Burnell Street in Russell Lea, which overlooks Iron Cove."
Quote: "There is nothing to suggest the fire was suspicious..."
2013-08-04 - Two cars burst into flame at 5:16 AM while parked at home in Newton Abbot (Britain), another car fire mentioned:
http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/UPDATE-Suspicious-car-fatal/story-19611254-detail/story.html
Quote: "Just an hour before they also went to another suspicious car fire in a service lane at Teign Road, where a Freelander was alight. Crews used two breathing apparatus and one hose reel to extinguish the fire. 'As the incidents were only quarter of mile apart we believe they could be linked,' said Mr Leaman."
Note: Same timeframe, same general area, same atmosphere. Dunno if there's any other link, but there is definitely that one...
2013-08-04 - Car bursts into flame in grocery store parking lot in Loris (South Carolina):
http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/23042017/man-returns-to-car-after-grocery-shopping-find-it-smoking
2013-08-04 - Car bursts into flame on street in Bryan (Texas):
http://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/Car-Suddenly-Catches-on-Fire-in-Bryan-218305921.html
2013-08-04 - Car bursts into flame at 4:45 AM while parked at home in Hamilton (Canada), fire spreads to two garages:
http://www.cbc.ca/hamilton/news/story/2013/08/04/hamilton-police-calling-car-fire-suspicious.html
http://www.thespec.com/news-story/3924210-two-garages-damaged-in-suspicious-car-blaze/
Note: Hamilton sits on the shore of Lake Ontario...
2013-08-04 - Car bursts into flame on road in Govilon near Abergavenny (Britain):
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/10591714.Driver_given_oxygen_after_car_fire_near_Abergavenny/
2013-08-04 - Car bursts into flame at 12:30 AM while parked at Ashtree Gardens in Mixenden (Britain):
http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/crime/police-investigate-deliberate-car-fire-1-5920873
2013-08-04 - Car bursts into flame at 5 AM while parked on Bury Road in Bolton North (Britain):
http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/10591132.Car_blaze_probed/
2013-08-04 - Car bursts into flame at 4:24 AM in Priory Close (Britain):
http://www.buckinghamshireadvertiser.co.uk/south-buckinghamshire-news/local-buckinghamshire-advertiser-news/2013/08/05/firefighters-believe-car-fire-was-arson-82398-33694371/
2013-08-04 - Car bursts into flame on I-84 in Waterbury (Connecticut):
http://www.rep-am.com/news/traffic/doc51fed1fa9bdfd227556161.txt
2013-08-04 - Car bursts into flame in the wee hours while parked on street in Hamilton (New Zealand), on the North Island:
http://www.chch.com/emerald-st-fire-investigated-as-arson/
2013-08-04 - Car bursts into flame on highway in Modena (Italy):
http://www.truckandautocenter.com/auto-in-fiamme-autostrada-modena-car-on-fire-in-italy/
2013-08-04 - Vehicle bursts into flame on the Ohio Turnpike near the Sandusky River, near Clyde (Ohio):
http://www.sanduskyregister.com/article/4381491
Quote: "Traffic is backed up in the westbound lanes near Shannon Road close to the Ohio 53 exit. This is just east of the Sandusky River."
Note: Just east of the river means downwind of the river...
2013-08-04 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Clifton Avenue in Rockford (Illinois), near the Rock River:
http://rockfordscanner.com/2013/08/04/vehicle-fire-on-clifton-ave/
2013-08-04 - Jet ski explodes at home in Gresham (Oregon), near the Columbia River, man seriously burned:
http://www.katu.com/news/local/Jet-ski-explodes-badly-burning-Gresham-man-in-ensuing-fire-218365361.html
2013-08-04 - Car and home destroyed by fire in Lecanto (Florida), near the coast:
http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/news/article.html/content/news/articles/bn9/2013/8/4/fire_takes_everythin.html
2013-08-04 - Car and home destroyed by explosions and fire in Williamsburg (Kentucky):
http://www.wkyt.com/wymt/home/headlines/Fire-destroys-Williamsburg-home-218300271.html
2013-08-04 - Auto shop damaged by fire at 12:48 AM in Smithsburg (Maryland):
http://www.herald-mail.com/news/local/hm-fire-damages-smithsburg-auto-parts-building-20130804,0,3037450.story
2013-08-04 - Huge blaze destroys barm 3000 tons of silage and 450 tons of straw, near coastal Burnham-On-Sea (Britain):
http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/Large-barn-Coat-near-Martock/story-19611548-detail/story.html
http://www.westerngazette.co.uk/Large-barn-Coat-near-Martock/story-19611548-detail/story.html
Quote: "Two further crews from Yeovil also attended the scene, along with support appliances from Ilminster, Burnham on Sea and Street."
2013-08-04 - Barn destroyed by fire in Vineland, Ontario (Canada):
http://www.thespec.com/news-story/3924208-overnight-fire-guts-barn-in-vineland/
2013-08-04 - Barn damaged by fire at Ash Common near Holnest in north Dorset (Britain):
http://www.thisisdorset.net/news/10591697.Crews_battle_barn_blaze_in_north_Dorset/
http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/10591685.150_hay_bales_alight_in_barn_fire/
2013-08-04 - Barn damaged by fire on Clover Avenue in Atwater (California):
http://www.mercedsunstar.com/2013/08/05/3147356/no-one-injured-by-blaze-in-barn.html
2013-08-04 - Historic dredge destroyed by fire in Chatanika (Alaska):
http://www.newsminer.com/news/dermot_cole/owners-look-for-answers-after-fire-destroys-historic-dredge/article_6606bb4a-fda1-11e2-a259-001a4bcf6878.html
2013-08-04 - Fire rips through storage facility at 12:30 AM, 19 units burn, in coastal Newport News (Virginia):
http://www.nbc12.com/story/23040767/fire-damages-19-units-at-storage-facility-in-va
http://wtkr.com/2013/08/04/newport-news-storage-facility-fire-damages-units/
2013-08-04 - Mechanical room erupts in flame at hospital in Houston (Texas):
http://www.khou.com/news/local/BREAKING-HFD-responds-to-2-alarm-fire-at-Memorial-Hermann-Southeast-Hospital-218298011.html
2013-08-04 - Luggage conveyor belt bursts into flame at airport in Orlando (Florida):
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-orlando-airport-fire-20130804,0,3129698.story
http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/fire-breaks-out-baggage-claim-area-orlando-intl-ai/nZDg2/
2013-08-04 - Roof bursts into flame at restaurant in coastal Point Pleasant Beach (New Jersey):
http://www.app.com/article/20130804/NJNEWS/308040071/1001/rss
2013-08-04 - Major fire destroys market in Glassell Park neighborhood in coastal Los Angeles (California):
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/los_angeles&id=9195642
Note: That neighborhood is just East-Northeast (downwind) of the Los Angeles River (Rio de Los Angeles)...
2013-08-04 - Mattress bursts into flame inside home in Sidney (Ohio):
http://www.whiotv.com/news/news/breaking-news/crews-fight-house-fire-in-sidney/nZDZt/
2013-08-04 - Two homes damaged by fire in coastal Oakland (California):
http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/local/fire-damages-two-large-oakland-victorian-homes/nZDW9/
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/08/04/fire-officials-investigate-2-alarm-fire-in-oakland/
2013-08-04 - Home damaged by blaze on Silver Beach Road in coastal Riviera Beach (Florida):
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/local/house-fire-in-riviera-beach-turned-over-to-state-i/nZDhL/
2013-08-04 - Home damaged by fire, possible explosion(s), in Helena (Ohio):
http://www.toledonewsnow.com/story/23043936/house-fire-not-comfired-as-explosion-in-helena
Note: Neighbors who were there said they heard explosions...
2013-08-04 - Waco increases reward to $10k for info leading to arrest of those responsible for huge spate of vacant fires:
http://www.wacotrib.com/news/fire/investigation-into-north-waco-fires-continues/article_b360fe13-122b-5a6b-84c0-140dfc04cc26.html
Quote: "Some of the buildings have burned multiple times. Most of the vacant buildings were abandoned homes, but fires also broke out in a former nightclub, as well as a condemned 48-unit apartment complex slated for demolition."
2013-08-04 - Vacant house burns at 2 AM in Omaha (Nebraska):
http://www.ketv.com/news/local-news/blaze-damages-abandoned-home-in-omaha/-/9674510/21325176/-/sqcwv8/-/index.html
Quote: "It's kind of concerning with all these abandoned houses catching on fire, something is wrong..."
Quote: "Sunday's fire is the third inside a vacant home within two blocks of the area."
2013-08-04 - Vacant home burns at 1 AM in Cabin Creek (West Virginia), nearby home damaged too:
http://www.wowktv.com/story/23041507/abandon-house-catches-fire-in-cabin-creek-and-damages-nearby-residence
2013-08-04 - Vacant home burns in Sioux Falls (South Dakota):
http://www.argusleader.com/article/20130804/ARGUS911/308040041/Crews-extinguish-attic-fire-vacant-home
2013-08-04 - Vacant house burns in Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://www.wthr.com/story/23040261/2013/08/04/vacant-house-fire
http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/marion_county/no-one-hurt-after-vacant-house-fire
2013-08-04 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Milwaukee (Wisconsin):
http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/Firefighters-battle-a-two-alarm-fire-on-Milwaukees-east-side-218281191.html
2013-08-03 - Underground explosion and fire hit coastal Manhattan (New York):
http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/186633/smoky-manhole-explosion-spooks-east-side
Note: Hydrogen sulfide is a heavier-than-air gas and it will tend to accumulate in low-lying areas like underground facilities, basements, valleys, ravines, canyons, ditches, canals, streams, marshes, swamps, rivers, lakes, ponds, quays, seas, coasts, etc. It is also reactive with copper, especially electrified copper, like underground electrical infrastructure, wiring in vehicles and homes, etc. A rising number of events just like this have been afflicting cities and towns all over, but more on or near coasts or major bodies of water...
http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/headlines/10590936.UPDATE__Fire_in_Woodstock_Road_caused_by_electrical_fault/
http://www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/10590936.Update__Woodstock_Road_reopens_after_underground_fire/
Quote: "It is thought a passer-by saw flames coming from a manhole cover."
2013-08-03 - Underground electrical explosion and fire erupt on Railway Street in Hertford (Britain):
http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/News/Explosion-in-Hertfords-Railway-Street-20130803165925.htm
Quote: "Very lucky no one was walking on that side of the road at the time, would have definitely caused injury in my opinion. Looked like the paving slabs were damaged and the man hole cover blew off. Heavy things!"
2013-08-03 - Blaze tears through pallet company in San Antonio (Texas):
http://www.kens5.com/news/Fire-at-eastside-pallet-company-impacts-traffic-overnight-218220011.html
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Fire-breaks-out-at-pallet-company-4705161.php
Quote: "Atlas Pallet Company caught fire around 12:15 Saturday morning on Essex Street, according to SAFD. When crews arrived huge flames were shooting through the building."
2013-08-03 - Pallet company damaged by fire in Summitville (Indiana):
http://heraldbulletin.com/crime/x1938688430/Fire-at-Summitville-pallet-factory-quickly-contained
2013-08-03 - Fire hits Riverside Recycling Facility in coastal Portland (Maine):
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Fire-breaks-out-at-Portland-recycling-center.html
http://www.wgme.com/news/top-stories/stories/wgme_fire-burns-at-riverside-recycling-facility-18123.shtml
http://www.wmtw.com/news/maine/portland/road-reopens-after-fire-at-riverside-recycling-center/-/8865266/21324038/-/92nfnjz/-/index.html
2013-08-03 - Large fire hits recycling facility in Worksop (Britain):
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-23559362
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/story/2013-08-03/worksop-recycling-plant-fire/
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2013-08-03/damage-at-recycling-plant-fire-is-considerable-says-fire-chief/
2013-08-03 - Planned implosion of plant in Bakersfield (California) takes off man's leg, 4 others lightly injured:
http://www.13wham.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/5-people-injured-ca-plant-explosion-2460.shtml
Quote: "Kern County Fire Engineer Leland Davis said Saturday that a man was taken to a trauma center with a severed leg and four people were treated for minor injuries at the implosion of the Pacific Gas and Electric plant early Saturday in Bakersfield. Davis says a 1,000-foot perimeter had been erected around the old plant and that all of the injured spectators were standing where it was permitted."
Note: I'm sure that's great consolation to the guy who lost his leg...
2013-08-03 - Explosion rocks business in Happy Valley-Goose Bay (Canada), 1 killed, 2 injured:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2013/08/04/nl-labrador-industrial-accident-latest-804.html
2013-08-03 - Helicopter catches fire, lands in field near Hinckley, in Leicestershire (Britain):
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Helicopter-forces-pilot-land-field/story-19611273-detail/story.html
2013-08-03 - Boat bursts into flame at boat factory in coastal Kundapur (India), fire spreads to building, other boats:
http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=182423
http://kannadigaworld.com/news/karavali/26596.html
2013-08-03 - Several vehicles burst into flame in coastal Palm Beach County (Florida):
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/state/sfl-vehicle-fires-spark-investigation-20130803,0,6835305.story
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/sfl-vehicle-fires-spark-investigation-20130803,0,4297965.story
2013-08-03 - Passenger bus bursts into flame at 5 AM in Simi Valley (California):
http://www.vcstar.com/news/2013/aug/03/bus-catches-on-fire-early-saturday-in-simi/
http://www.vctribune.com/moving-bus-catches-fire-in-simi-valley/
2013-08-03 - Passenger bus bursts into flame in Port Imperial Parking lot in Weehawken (New Jersey):
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/08/mechanics_put_out_bus_fire_in_weehawken_official_says.html
2013-08-03 - Minibus bursts into flame on the A2 near Canterbury (Britain):
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kentish_gazette/news/van-fire-closes-a2-near-4253/
2013-08-03 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-70 near Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/i-70-traffic-backed-up-after-tractor-trailer-fire
http://indianapolis-indiana.us/2013/08/03/i-70-backed-up-after-semi-fire/
2013-08-03 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame, explodes, on highway in Turkey:
http://www.habermonitor.com/en/haber/detay/blazing-truck-like-a-bomb-exploded/156818/
2013-08-03 - Hay truck bursts into flame on I-83 near Glen Rock (Pennsylvania):
http://www.yorkdispatch.com/ci_23788627/vehicle-fire-blocks-83s-ramp-springfield-twp
http://cumberlink.com/news/local/trailer-carrying-hay-catches-fire-on-i/article_fa4d41e2-fc5d-11e2-9474-0019bb2963f4.html
2013-08-03 - RV bursts into flame while parked at Lougheed Mall in Burnaby (Canada):
http://www.news1130.com/2013/08/03/motorhome-charred-by-fire-in-lougheed-mall-parking-lot/
2013-08-03 - RV bursts into flame on Highway 2 near Sidney (Iowa):
http://kmaland.com/02764_Fremont_County_vehicular_fire_140700.asp
2013-08-03 - Van bursts into flame at 6:30 AM at farm on New Lane in Sowerby (Britain):
http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/calderdale/fire-fighters-put-out-van-fire-1-5919719
2013-08-03 - Van bursts into flame in bayou near apartments in Houston (Texas):
http://www.khou.com/news/local/Firefighters-investigate-mysterious-vehicle-fire-in-southeast-Houston-218243181.html
2013-08-03 - SUV bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads, home and 3 vehicles destroyed, on the island of Lanai (Hawaii):
http://www.khon2.com/2013/08/03/fire-claims-lanai-house-and-several-cars/
Quote: "About two hours ago fire investigators were with the homeowner trying to find out exactly how and where the fire started. But neighbors report seeing the fire start from a Hummer parked in the driveway, before it quickly spread to the rest of the home."
2013-08-03 - Highway Patrol car bursts into flame on I-10 near Tallahassee (Florida):
http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/Florida-Highway-Patrol-Vehicle-Catches-Fire--218234231.html
http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20130803/NEWS/130803002/1001/RSS
2013-08-03 - In separate incidents, three cars burst into flame on roads in coastal Guangdong Province (China):
http://www.best-news.us/news-5066135-From-the-car-yesterday-morning-peak-spontaneous-bursts-of-three.html
2013-08-03 - In separate incidents, car and home burst into flame, at 3:40 AM and 1 AM respectively, in Lancaster (California):
http://theavtimes.com/2013/08/04/arson-suspected-in-lancaster-house-car-fires/
2013-08-03 - Car bursts into flame on Thompson Lane in Nashville (Tennessee):
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130803/NEWS01/130803011/Thompson-Lane-car-fire-not-affecting-traffic
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130803/NEWS01/130803011/1969/NEWS
2013-08-03 - Car bursts into flame on the B3157 coast road at Abbotsbury (Britain):
http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/10591119.Firefighters_tackle_vehicle_fire_on_coast_road/
http://www.thisisdorset.net/news/10591119.Firefighters_tackle_vehicle_fire_on_coast_road/
2013-08-03 - Car bursts into flame in a car park off Sandford Lane in Woodley (Britain):
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/car-fire-in-woodley-5583757
http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/woodleyandearley/articles/2013/08/04/91837-fire-crews-tackle-woodley-car-blaze/
2013-08-03 - Car bursts into flame on the Northern State Parkway on Long Island (New York):
http://longisland.news12.com/news/lanes-reopened-after-northern-state-parkway-car-fire-1.5822982
2013-08-03 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-195 in Jackson Township (New Jersey):
http://www.oceancountysignal.com/2013/08/03/vehicle-fire-on-interstate-195-in-jackson-township/
2013-08-03 - Car and shed destroyed by fire in coastal Geelong (Australia):
http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2013/08/05/370441_news.html
2013-08-03 - Massive fire destroys barn in Ashfield–Colborne–Wawanosh (Canada), near Lake Huron, people sit on lawn chairs and watch:
http://www.huronnewsnow.ca/2013/08/03/barn-burns-in-ashfield-colborne-wawanosh/
Quote: "As a barn burned, leaving silos standing alone in the night sky, people mingled or sat in lawn chairs. Their voices raised when a piece of the barn collapsed."
2013-08-03 - Barn destroyed by fire in North Whitehall Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/fire-destroys-barn-in-lehigh-county/-/132502/21320314/-/jc47iiz/-/index.html
2013-08-03 - Barn destroyed by fire in Central Point (Oregon):
http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130803/NEWS07/308030332
http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130804/NEWS/308040320
2013-08-03 - Barn damaged by fire in DeKalb (Illinois):
http://www.wrex.com/story/23042375/2013/08/04/fire-brass-investigate-dekalb-barn-fire
2013-08-03 - Barn and hay damaged by fire in Bishopstone (Britain):
http://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/10590887.Barn_fire_in_Bishopstone/
2013-08-03 - Microwave bursts into flame at Northlake Mall in Charlotte (North Carolina), mall evacuated:
http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Northlake-Mall-evacuated-after-microwave-catches-fire-218229741.html
2013-08-03 - Porch catches fire at home in coastal Lincoln City (Oregon), 1000 feet from the ocean:
http://www.newslincolncounty.com/archives/89948
2013-08-03 - Two row homes destroyed by fire in Trenton (New Jersey):
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/08/04/fire-rips-through-2-trenton-row-homes/
Quote: "Neighbors also say recently several homes have caught fire on that block."
2013-08-03 - Mobile home erupts in flame in Lake Worth (Florida):
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/local/man-teenager-escape-mobile-home-fire-in-lake-worth/nZDHX/
2013-08-03 - Home destroyed by fire in coastal Cape Coral (Florida):
http://www.news-press.com/article/20130803/NEWS0101/130803013/1002/RSS01
http://www.nbc-2.com/story/23040849/cape-coral-home-destroyed-by-fire-lee-county-florida
2013-08-03 - Vacant mobile home destroyed by fire in Thonotosassa (Florida):
http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/fire/fire-destroys-vacant-mobile-home-in-thonotosassa/2134662
2013-08-03 - Vacant house burns in Lake Station (Indiana):
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/lake-station/vacant-lake-station-house-catches-fire-for-second-time/article_37ea7088-cd03-5225-9709-673619963225.html
2013-08-03 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Oroville (California):
http://www.orovillemr.com/news/ci_23789303/fire-guts-vacant-home
http://www.kget.com/news/local/story/Northeast-Bakersfield-apartment-fire-explosion/yUpO_n4wu0KJqbtFe1QEkg.cspx
2013-08-02 - Explosion hits building on Vine Street in Cincinnati (Ohio):
http://www.wlwt.com/news/local-news/cincinnati/police-on-scene-of-explosion-on-vine-street/-/13549970/21314756/-/47i7imz/-/index.html
2013-08-02 - Explosion and fire hit tent at Camp Bestival on the grounds of Lulworth Castle in Dorset (Britain), 2 injured:
http://www.nme.com/news/various-artists/71804
http://www.spin.com/articles/camp-bestival-explosion-two-injured-england/
2013-08-02 - Major fire hits waste transfer station in San Martin (California):
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_23787765/san-martin-crews-fighting-blaze-at-waste-transfer
2013-08-02 - Man burned when brush explodes at home in Sesser (Illinois):
http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/home/ticker/Sesser-man-burned-in-a-backyard-explosion--218162241.html
Quote: "His second and third degree burns were the result of a methane gas explosion...from a few simple bags of old leaves and branches."
2013-08-02 - Boat bursts into flame en route to Chub Cay, near New Providence, in the Bahamas:
http://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/rbpf/Deposit_bag_armed_robbery_in_Nassau_-_Boat_fire_off_New_Providence29834.shtml
2013-08-02 - Double-decker passenger bus bursts into flame on the East Coast Highway near Hentian Damai (Malaysia):
http://www.nst.com.my/latest/47-passengers-escaped-unhurt-from-bus-fire-1.331697
2013-08-02 - Transit bus bursts into flame at 6:48 AM in neighborhood in coastal San Francisco (California):
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/08/02/muni-bus-catches-fire-in-sfs-outer-richmond/
http://news.kron4.com/news/muni-bus-catches-fire/
http://sfappeal.com/2013/08/38-geary-bus-catches-fire-in-outer-richmond/
2013-08-02 - Ambulance bursts into flame at the Washington Hospital Center in coastal Washington DC:
http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=269095
2013-08-02 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame in Jackson Township (Ohio):
http://www.cantonrep.com/news/x1465124482/Truck-fire-closes-High-Mill-Avenue-NW-in-Jackson
Note: It was actually hauling a log picker and that's what caught on fire...
2013-08-02 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the A38 near Duffield (Britain):
http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/A38-reopens-lorry/story-19606909-detail/story.html
2013-08-02 - Box truck bursts into flame outside home in Westchester County (New York):
http://www.myfoxny.com/story/23035000/truck-explosion-in-westchester
2013-08-02 - Delivery truck bursts into flame near I-16 in Macon (Georgia):
http://www.13wmaz.com/news/article/241347/153/I-16-Truck-Fire-Video-Captured-By-Viewer
2013-08-02 - In separate incidents, truck and car burst into flame in Doncaster (Britain):
http://www.southyorkshiretimes.co.uk/news/local/doncaster-vehicle-fires-1-5915292
Note: The truck burned on August 1st on the A18. The car burned at 4:15 AM on August 2, at Elmwood Avenue, Woodlands. Another car fire was mentioned, at 3:30 AM, which they say was arson, but that doesn't mean it actually WAS arson...
2013-08-02 - Truck bursts into flame at 6:10 AM at the docks in coastal Felixstowe (Britain):
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/felixstowe_fire_crews_tackle_small_lorry_fire_at_docks_1_2312878
http://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/felixstowe_fire_crews_tackle_small_lorry_fire_at_docks_1_2312878
2013-08-02 - Camper-van bursts into flame on the M5 near Bridgwater (Britain):
http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/10590509.Fire_crews_tackle_camper_van_fire_on_M5/
http://www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/10590509.Fire_crews_tackle_camper_van_fire_on_M5/
2013-08-02 - Van bursts into flame on the M4 near Wokingham (Britain):
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/van-catches-fire-on-m4-5458389
2013-08-02 - SUV bursts into flame while parked at Sam's Club in Chesapeake (Virginia), near the coast:
http://www.wvec.com/news/mobile/Viewer-captures-fire-crews-putting-out-car-fire-218136591.html
2013-08-02 - SUV bursts into flame on Corporation Street in Sowerby Bridge (Britain):
http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/calderdale/vehicle-was-on-fire-1-5919713
2013-08-02 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on Route 54 in Valley Township (Pennsylvania):
http://dailyitem.com/0100_news/x1981926746/Truck-destroyed-by-fire
2013-08-02 - Car bursts into flame on East Lake Road near Lake Cliff Drive in Lawrence Park Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.goerie.com/article/20130802/NEWS02/308029892/No-injuries-in-eastside-car-fire
2013-08-02 - Car bursts into flame inside garage at home in Visalia (California), fire spreads to garage:
http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/08/02/3421766/car-fire-damages-visalia-garage.html
2013-08-02 - Car bursts into flame on the F3 near coastal Sydney (Australia):
http://au.news.yahoo.com/video/national/watch/18311128/car-fire-causes-traffic-chaos/
2013-08-02 - Car bursts into flame while parked on Lodge Road in Smethwick (Britain):
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2013/08/03/midlands-fire-crews-called-to-crashes-and-car-blaze/
2013-08-02 - Car bursts into flame at Radio Shack in coastal Bridgeport (Connecticut):
http://www.doingitlocal.com/2013/08/todays-car-fire-15/
2013-08-02 - Car bursts into flame on road at Ghajn Tuffieha Bay on the island of Malta:
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130802/local/no-one-injured-in-car-fire.480554
2013-08-02 - Car bursts into flame on Highway 400 in Barrie (Canada):
http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/2013/08/02/no-injuries-as-vehicle-burns-in-northbound-lanes-through-barrie
2013-08-02 - Car bursts into flame at 2 AM at bar in Lincoln (Nebraska):
http://www.1011now.com/home/headlines/Small-Fire-Totals-Car-218053811.html
2013-08-02 - Vehicle bursts into flame in parking lot in Jamestown (North Dakota):
http://www.jamestownsun.com/event/article/id/192226/group/homepage/
2013-08-02 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Malibu Canyon Road in coastal Malibu (California):
http://malibu.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/vehicle-fire-diverts-northbound-malibu-canyon-road-traffic
2013-08-02 - Vehicle bursts into flame, fire spreads to shipping container, on Telford Road in coastal Ellesmere Port (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/vehicle-and-shipping-container-on-fire-in-ellesmere-port
2013-08-02 - Pickup truck, race car and garage destroyed by fire in Ringtown (Pennsylvania):
http://republicanherald.com/news/ringtown-fire-destroys-vehicles-1.1530800
2013-08-02 - Tractor, tree and field go up in flames in Pequot Lakes (Minnesota):
http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2013-08-02/pequot-firefighters-respond-fire
2013-08-02 - 'Flash fire' or 'freak explosion' hits auto shop in Beltsville (Maryland), 2 injured:
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2013/08/02/2-hurt-in-flash-fire-at-beltsville-auto-shop/
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Explosion-Reported-at-Maryland-Auto-Repair-Shop-218134681.html
http://www.foxbaltimore.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.md/38f4d182-www.foxbaltimore.com.shtml
2013-08-02 - Auto shop erupts in flame at 2:30 AM in Killeen (Texas):
http://www.kwkt.com/news/killeen-fire-marshal-investigating-early-morning-auto-body-shop-fire
http://myktem.com/killeen-firefighters-respond-to-intense-fire-at-tasco-auto-color/
2013-08-02 - Auto shop catches fire in Fall River (Massachusetts):
http://www.wpri.com/dpp/news/local_news/se_mass/fire-breaks-out-at-car-repair-shop
2013-08-02 - Barn destroyed by fire near Kinston (North Carolina):
http://www.kinston.com/news/local/fire-at-tobacco-barn-results-in-loss-of-thousands-of-dollars-1.181592
2013-08-02 - Barn damaged by fire at Oaks in Charnwood (Britain), second large barn fire in a week in that area:
https://www.neighbourhoodlink.co.uk/da/48684/Two_Large_Barn_Fires_in_Less_Than_a_Week_Spark_a_Warning_From_Firefighters.html
2013-08-02 - Barn damaged by fire off River Lane, Funtley, near Fareham (Britain):
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/local/huge-barn-fire-at-farm-burns-for-several-hours-1-5351376
2013-08-02 - Garbage bursts into flame at 6:20 AM in garbage truck in Paradise (California):
http://www.paradisepost.com/news/ci_23785050/garbage-truck-catches-fire-friday-morning
2013-08-02 - Restaurant severely damaged by fire at 1 AM on West River Street in Truckee (California):
http://www.mynews4.com/news/local/story/Truckee-business-severely-damaged-in-fire/_lwAk1yuYEu6EiNO13L4Ow.cspx
2013-08-02 - Deck bursts into flame at home in Hamburg Township (Michigan):
http://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20130802/NEWS01/130802004/Fire-damages-Hamburg-Township-family-s-deck
2013-08-02 - Home damaged by fire in Fond du Lac (Wisconsin):
http://www.fdlreporter.com/article/20130802/FON0101/308020337
2013-08-02 - Vacant home and occupied home burn in the wee hours in Toledo (Ohio):
http://www.northwestohio.com/news/story.aspx?id=929065
2013-08-02 - Two more vacant homes burn in Youngstown (Ohio):
http://www.vindy.com/news/2013/aug/02/two-vacant-house-fires-in-youngstown/
2013-08-02 - Vacant house burns at 1 AM in Dayton (Ohio):
http://www.whiotv.com/news/news/crews-fight-overnight-blaze-in-west-dayton/nZBp9/
Note: Ohio looking pretty burny there...
2013-08-02 - Vacant home burns at 4:30 AM in Fort Wayne (Indiana):
http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20130803/LOCAL07/308039933/-1/LOCAL11
2013-08-02 - Vacant home burns at 4:24 AM in Peoria (Illinois), firefighter injured:
http://www.pjstar.com/news/x1592812572/One-firefighter-hurt-battling-South-Peoria-blaze
http://www.pjstar.com/news/x1905497736/Peoria-firefighter-injures-knee-battling-vacant-house-fire
2013-08-02 - Vacant warehouse burns at 1 AM in Rochester (New York):
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20130802/NEWS01/308020034/1002/RSS01
http://www.wesh.com/news/central-florida/explosion-at-st-augustine-apartment-kills-1/-/11788162/21304724/-/843boo/-/index.html
http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/1-dead-st-augustine-apartment-explosion/nZByY/
2013-08-01 - Fire hits electrical substation in coastal Volusia County (Florida), massive power outage ensues:
http://www.wesh.com/news/central-florida/volusia-county/thousands-affected-by-volusia-blackout/-/12983450/21302178/-/rsfxip/-/index.html
http://www.cfnews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2013/8/1/massive_power_outage.html
Quote: "Viewers began calling into News 13 around 11:30 about power being out across Ormond Beach. Since then we have received calls about outages in Holly Hill, Daytona Beach, South Daytona, Port Orange, Ponce Inlet, Daytona Beach Shores and Edgewater. FPL says at one point about 110,000 people were without power. They are working to get it back on. FPL says they are still investigating what caused the outage."
2013-08-01 - Transformer explodes on Route 10 in Livingston (New Jersey), 1 injured:
http://livingston.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/transformer-explodes-on-rt-10-sends-one-to-hospital
2013-08-01 - Paper recycling company hit by blaze in Carrollton (Texas), near Lewisville Lake:
http://thescoopblog.dallasnews.com/2013/08/firefighters-battling-three-alarm-blaze-at-carrollton-paper-company-building.html/
2013-08-01 - Sawmill destroyed by fire in Wrangell (Alaska):
http://www.adn.com/2013/08/02/3005412/wrangell-sawmill-destroyed-by.html
http://www.newsminer.com/news/alaska_news/wrangell-sawmill-destroyed-by-fire/article_c335f9ca-fbd5-11e2-b81c-001a4bcf6878.html
2013-08-01 - Smoke in the cockpit forces F-15 to make emergency landing in Portland (Oregon):
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2013/08/oregon_national_guard_f-15_jet.html
Note: Sure is a lot of that happening these days...
2013-08-01 - Ten boats hit by fire at 2:20 AM, structures destroyed, at amusement center on shore of Conneaut Lake (Pennsylvania):
http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/4459951-74/lake-beach-blaze
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/08/01/fire-heavily-damages-conneaut-lake-park-beach-club/
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/region/conneaut-lake-park-restaurant-beach-club-destroyed-in-fire-697717/
Quote: "State fire marshals are investigating the fire that leveled the Beach Club and Down Under eateries and adjoining Dockside banquet facility. It damaged 10 boats docked nearby."
2013-08-01 - Boat bursts into flame at Hayden Island (Oregon):
http://www.kgw.com/news/local/Boat-catches-fire-near-Hayden-Island-218001201.html
http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2013/08/firefighters_contain_fire_on_h.html
http://www.nwcn.com/news/oregon?fId=218001201&fPath=/home&fDomain=10202
http://www.koin.com/2013/08/01/boat-catches-fire-on-tomahawk-island/
2013-08-01 - Boat bursts into flame in Cape Mudge (Canada), near the lighthouse:
http://hqcomoxvalley.com/news/local/news/v/Local/235547/2-people-uninjured-after-boat-fire
2013-08-01 - 'Flash fire' hits boat in coastal Lee County (Florida), 2 injured:
http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2013-08-01/2-burned-during-boat-refueling-fire
2013-08-01 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 4:52 AM on road in Hegins Township (Pennsylvania):
http://citizenstandard.com/news/truck-trailer-ignites-1.1528501
2013-08-01 - Dump trucks, lawn mowers and other trucks destroyed by blaze at municipal building in York County (Pennsylvania):
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/08/fire_destroys_york_county_muni.html
http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/878085_Fire-tears-through-York-maintenance-building--Lancaster-County-crews-provide-aid.html
Quote: "Lower Windsor Township Police Chief Tim Caldwell says the building and its contents are a complete loss. Workers saved two municipal trucks and lawnmowers that were in use at the time; but everything else — including dump trucks, lawnmowers and other trucks — was destroyed."
2013-08-01 - Three garbage trucks destroyed by fire at 4 AM, and 2 more damaged, at business in Westborough (Massachusetts):
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/newsnow/x853697898/Fire-destroys-E-L-Harvey-trucks
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x853697898/Fire-destroys-E-L-Harvey-trucks
http://westborough.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/fire-strikes-el-harvey-trash-trucks
Quote: "Three of the trash-hauling trucks were engulfed with fire when responders arrived, but the blaze could not be seen from the street because the trucks were parked far back in the lot, Lawrence said. Lawrence said he heard E.L. Harvey & Sons employees estimating damage costs at about $300,000 per truck."
2013-08-01 - USPS postal truck bursts into flame on Allentown Road in Lima (Ohio), some mail salvaged:
http://www.limaohio.com/news/local_news/article_c8a9b0fc-fb0f-11e2-ae77-001a4bcf6878.html
2013-08-01 - Construction truck bursts into flame on I-80 near Sparks (Nevada):
http://www.kolotv.com/news/headlines/No-Injuries-in-I-80-Truck-Fire-217944191.html
2013-08-01 - Food truck bursts into flame in Bastrop County (Texas), 1 injured:
http://www.keyetv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/woman-hurt-after-food-truck-catches-fire-10952.shtml
2013-08-01 - Chip truck bursts into flame on Highway 101 near Wawa, Ontario (Canada):
http://www.wawa-news.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18584:chip-truck-fire-closes-highway-for-&catid=41:news&Itemid=201
2013-08-01 - RV bursts into flame on I-75 in Knoxville (Tennessee):
http://www.local8now.com/news/headlines/RV-fire-snarls-traffic-on-I-75-near-Emory-Road-218012231.html
http://www.wbir.com/news/article/282858/2/RV-from-California-goes-up-in-flames-on-I-75
2013-08-01 - RV bursts into flame at 5:30 AM in Felton (California):
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/localnews/ci_23777740/firefighters-battle-rv-fire-felton
http://www.dailybulletin.com/california/ci_23777740/firefighters-battle-rv-fire-felton
2013-08-01 - RV bursts into flame while parked in yard at home in Sioux City (Iowa):
http://siouxcityjournal.com/recreational-vehicle-fire-in-sioux-city-aug/youtube_d71388a1-e443-59f7-8761-c95d459f1c44.html
http://www.ktiv.com/story/23023389/2013/08/01/rv-catches-fire-in-sioux-city
http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/briefs/recreational-vehicle-bursts-into-flames-in-sioux-city-backyard/article_7edb1d9c-499f-5228-9dc1-2f38a323e4b0.html
2013-08-01 - In separate incidents, van and car burst into flame, in Delabole and Goss Moor (Britain), respectively:
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/crews-attendance-incidents-Delabole-Goss-Moor/story-19601625-detail/story.html
2013-08-01 - Van bursts into flame on the Polegate bypass near Eastbourne (Britain):
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/10588429.Van_catches_fire_on_busy_road/
2013-08-01 - Minivan bursts into flame at intersection in Pocatello (Idaho):
http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/article_bb241a9c-fae4-11e2-b53b-0019bb2963f4.html
http://www.eastidahonews.com/2013/08/van-catches-fire-in-pocatello/
2013-08-01 - SUV bursts into flame while parked at Vital Statistics Office, fire spreads to office, in Brandon (Florida):
http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/fire/firefighters-put-out-car-fire-that-spread-to-brandon-office/2134290
http://brandon.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/car-fire-spreads-glass-shatters-birth-certificates-spared
http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/region_east_hillsborough/brandon/brandon-car-fire-spreads-to-medical-building
2013-08-01 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on road in Dover (Delaware), near the coast:
http://www.wboc.com/story/23024407/dover-man-narrowly-escapes-vehicle-fire
http://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/DE/2013/August/02/Dover.Man.Narrowly.Escapes.Vehicle.Fire.aspx
2013-08-01 - Seven car fires hit Albury (Australia) in past two months, 19 this year:
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/1679090/19-car-fires-in-city-dont-fight-them/
Note: In other words, the number of car fires in Albury is escalating, and pretty fast too...
2013-08-01 - Car bursts into flame on street in downtown Ann Arbor (Michigan):
http://annarbor.com/news/volvo-destroyed-after-catching-fire-in-downtown-ann-arbor/
2013-08-01 - Car bursts into flame on Ohio 4 near Old Mill Road in Springfield (Ohio):
http://www.whiotv.com/news/news/car-fire-stops-traffic-on-ohio-4-in-springfield/nZBZ9/
2013-08-01 - Car bursts into flame on road near Bridgwater (Britain):
http://www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/bridgwater_news/10587901.Police_called_to_car_fire_near_Bridgwater/
http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/10587901.Police_called_to_car_fire_near_Bridgwater/
2013-08-01 - Car bursts into flame on I-26 (South Carolina):
http://thetandd.com/news/car-fire-blocks-traffic-on-i/article_3550e7a0-faf9-11e2-b98b-0019bb2963f4.html
2013-08-01 - Car bursts into flame on I-81 in Salem (Virginia):
http://blogs.roanoke.com/sosalem/2013/08/vehicle-fire-on-interstate-81-in-salem/
http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/traffic-backed-up-on-i81-south-in-salem-from-car-fire/-/20128466/21288126/-/yh670y/-/index.html
2013-08-01 - Car bursts into flame at 1 AM on Red Rover Road in Callemondah (Australia), half a mile from the Calliope River:
http://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/news/police-fire-crews-attend-after-car-set-fire/1969289/
2013-08-01 - Car bursts into flame on road in Johnson Creek (Wisconsin):
http://www.dailyunion.com/multimedia/image_ca058a6c-fb86-11e2-9c89-0019bb30f31a.html
2013-08-01 - Car bursts into flame in coastal Port Glasgow (Scotland):
http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/portglasgow/articles/2013/08/02/466612-family-escape-after-car-fire-in-port/
2013-08-01 - Car bursts into flame on road near Brixey (Missouri):
http://www.ozarkcountytimes.com/news/video_bb60b01c-faec-11e2-94c4-0019bb30f31a.html
2013-08-01 - Car bursts into flame on I-10 at Redd Road in El Paso (Texas):
http://www.elpasotimes.com/newupdated/ci_23777410/traffic-update-vehicle-fire-at-i-10-and
2013-08-01 - Vehicle bursts into flame at 2:45 AM while parked at apartments in coastal North Vancouver (Canada):
http://globalnews.ca/news/754812/north-vancouver-firefighters-douse-suspicious-car-fire-in-parkade/
2013-08-01 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-20 in Darlington County (South Carolina):
http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=928587
2013-08-01 - Motorcycle bursts into flame at 1:49 AM on Crescent Drive in Helsby, Frodsham (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/motorbike-fire-in-helsby
2013-08-01 - RV trailer bursts into flame at home in Winfield (Missouri), fire spreads, garage destroyed too:
http://www.ksdk.com/rss/article/390990/3/Winfield-Mo-garage-destroyed-by-fire
2013-08-01 - Van, SUV and two homes burn in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/23024347/fire-spreads-to-2-houses-displaces-5
2013-08-01 - Barn destroyed by fire in Haughton (Louisiana), as many as 26 thoroughbred horses killed:
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/79810/fire-destroys-one-barn-near-louisiana-downs
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20130801/NEWS01/130801034/19-horses-die-Bossier-City-barn-blaze
http://arklatexhomepage.com/fulltext?nxd_id=345122
http://www.wbrz.com/news/racehorses-die-in-fire-near-la-downs/
Quote: "As many as two-dozen racehorses died in a barn fire near north Louisiana's Louisiana Downs racetrack..."
Quote: "Local trainer Dan White reported that 26 horses died in the fire."
2013-08-01 - Around 35 bales of hay burst into flame in barn in Teutopolis (Illinois), barn saved:
http://www.thexradio.com/news/78-local-news/6865-barn-fire-burns-bales-not-building
2013-08-01 - Tree bursts into flame in Liskeard (Britain):
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Suspected-arson-attack-tree-Liskeard/story-19578879-detail/story.html
2013-08-01 - Fire rips through call center at 5 AM in Augusta (Maine):
http://www.wlbz2.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=251729
2013-08-01 - Large commercial building destroyed by blaze in Minneapolis (Minnesota), radio tower falls on neighborhood:
http://www.kare11.com/news/article/1033956/391/Intense-fire-drops-radio-tower-on-Mpls-neighborhood
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/22987350/fire-near-u-of-m-campus-destroys-auto-shop-deli
http://knsiradio.com/news/local/fire-wipes-out-minneapolis-building/
http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/269715/
Quote: "The building housed a day care center, deli and auto repair business."
Quote: "Neighbors were temporarily evacuated as the fire burned overnight. An old 200-foot radio tower tethered to the building toppled during the fire."
2013-08-01 - Blaze rips through apartment building in coastal Norfolk (Virginia), 10 people homeless:
http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/dp-norfolk-apartment-fire-displaces-10-20130802,0,935794.story
2013-08-01 - Hotel catches fire in coastal Norfolk (Virginia), 25 people displaced:
http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/dp-norfolk-hotel-fire-0802,0,2945889.story
Note: Both the above fires happened Thursday evening (Aug 1, 2013), and both in the same city, on the coast...
2013-08-01 - Porch catches fire at home, fire spreads, home destroyed, in Raritan Township (New Jersey):
http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/index.ssf/2013/08/fire_destroys_raritan_township.html
2013-08-01 - Home burns twice in one day in Fairview (West Virginia):
http://www.wdtv.com/wdtv.cfm?func=view§ion=5-News&item=Fairview-House-Fire-Rekindles11083
2013-08-01 - Vacant trailer burns on Suck Creek Road near Chattanooga (Tennessee):
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/22988527/suck-creek-road-fire
Quote: "Water is being tanked in from the Suck Creek Boat Ramp..."
2013-08-01 - Vacant home burns at 5 AM in Champaign (Illinois):
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2013-08-01/updated-fire-damages-vacant-house-champaign.html
2013-08-01 - Vacant house burns in Birmingham (Alabama):
http://www.cbs42.com/2013/08/02/fire-breaks-out-at-abandoned-home-in-birmingham/
2013-08-01 - Vacant warehouse burns in Birmingham (Britain):
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/henrietta-street-warehouse-fire-being-5397306
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