2015 - JAN - Fires And Explosions 1

2015-01-01 - Man, 76, ignites and burns to death while working on car, in Springfield (Tennessee):
http://wkrn.com/2015/01/01/elderly-man-catches-fire-at-springfield-storage-facility/
http://www.wsmv.com/story/27747519/springfield-man-dies-after-being-burned-in-garage-fire

Quote: "An investigation revealed Chapman had been working on a car inside the garage at the time of the incident. A witness told officers they saw Chapman running out of the garage on fire."

2015-01-01 - Underground electrical fire hits Wichita (Kansas), blackouts ensue:
http://wichita.gotnewswire.com/news/underground-fire-causes-power-outage-in-northwest-wichita
http://ksn.com/2015/01/01/underground-fire-causes-power-outage-in-northwest-wichita/

Note: Also see the firefighter who went into cardiac arrest on this day while fighting a fire in Wichita...

2015-01-01 - Underground electrical explosion blows manhole open in coastal Wellington (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/64589843/Electrical-fault-blows-open-manhole
http://article.wn.com/view/2015/01/01/Electrical_fault_blows_open_manhole/

2015-01-01 - Underground parking garage goes up in flames, 10 cars burn, at apartments in Stuttgart (Germany), 40 injured:
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/europe/europe/2015-01/01/c_133891892.htm
http://news.newsdirectory1.com/about-40-injured-in-fire-in-stuttgart-underground/
http://ww.corbisimages.com/stock-photo/rights-managed/42-65732478/fire-in-underground-parking-lot

Quote: "According to first investigations, two motorcycles in the garage went up in flames and set cars on fire."

Quote: "About 40 people were injured on Thursday when a big fire broke out in German city Stuttgart, according to German media Focus. The incident took place in an underground parking garage of an apartment building on the morning of New Year's Day. Dense smoke rose through open doors and spread to other areas of the building, local police told media."

Quote: "A firefighter extinguishes a fire in an underground parking lot in Stuttgart, Germany, in the early morning hours of 01 January 2015. 40 people were injured, at least ten cars burned, and 160 emergency personnel were at the scene."

Note: More underground fires occurring. Hydrogen sulfide is a heavier-than-air gas so it will seek out low-lying areas. It's also reactive with copper, especially electrified copper, and rusty iron/steel, both likely to be found in underground facilities. These types of fires have really escalated, especially in the past year, as the atmospheric contamination has intensified. And just as this problem was worse in 2014 than in 2013, it will be worse yet in 2015, and so on. There's no real limit to how bad this problem will get, except that once every vehicle has been destroyed and there's no electricity anywhere then these events will cease and the problem will be 'solved'...

2015-01-01 - Apartment building rocked by explosion in Canton (North Carolina), 1 killed:
http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/man-dies-in-canton-house-explosion/1286861

Note: This is the 1st residential explosion in 2015...

2015-01-01 - Scrap metal recycling facility erupts in flame at 2:20 AM in Owego (New York):
http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/public-safety/2014/12/31/owego-fire-upstate-shredding/21096655/
http://wnbf.com/fire-at-upstate-shredding-in-owego/

2015-01-01 - Recycling center hit by explosion in Elkhart (Indiana), 1 killed:
http://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Man-dies-after-explosion-at-workplace-287357781.html
http://www.elkharttruth.com/news/crime-fire-courts/2015/01/02/Explosion-at-Green-Stream-Company-in-Elkhart-burns-kills-employee.html

2015-01-01 - Carpet recycling business erupts in flame in Attleboro (Massachusetts):
http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/firefighters-knock-down-blaze-at-attleboro-carpet-recycling-business/article_86e6fe0d-70dd-5f8b-9241-40612d4b4fa8.html

Note: Another carpet recycling business was just destroyed by a huge blaze in Denver (Colorado), mentioned in the 2014-12-30 update...

2015-01-01 - 31 new cars destroyed by fire, 14 more damaged, while parked at business in coastal Tema (Ghana):
http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/artikel.php?ID=341228

Quote: "A fire that broke out on New Year’s Day at the Stallion Industrial and Investment Company car park in Tema burnt 31 new saloon vehicles. Fourteen other vehicles, which were also parked inside the car port, were partly destroyed."

Note: This is the 1st fire involving 25+ vehicles in 2015...

2015-01-01 - Massive inferno destroys hundreds of buildings at 6:45 AM in Quezon City (Philippine Islands), near the coast:
http://sputniknews.com/asia/20150101/1016449310.html
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/1172148-quezon-city-fire-massive-blaze-in-philippines-destroys-homes-on-new-years/
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/661251/2000-houses-engulfed-in-massive-qc-fire
http://www.sott.net/article/290789-Massive-fire-erupts-in-Philippines-destroys-about-2000-buildings

2015-01-01 - Refinery damaged by fire in Oregon (Ohio):
http://www.daytondailynews.com/ap/ap/ohio/investigators-look-for-cause-of-ohio-factory-fire/njd3j/
http://www.toledoblade.com/Police-Fire/2015/01/01/Blaze-at-Oregon-refinery-under-control.html

2015-01-01 - Oil storage tanks burst into flame during delivery at business in Williston (North Dakota):
http://www.thedickinsonpress.com/energy/oil/3646065-oil-storage-tanks-north-dakota-catch-fire-no-injuries
http://www.brainerddispatch.com/news/elsewhere/3645969-north-dakota-enbridge-oil-facility-catches-fire-damage-unclear
http://927thevan.com/news/articles/2015/jan/02/enbridge-oil-facility-in-north-dakota-catches-fire-damage-unclear/
http://www.kfyrtv.com/home/headlines/287327451.html

Quote: "The blaze started when two trucks were delivering crude to the 12-tank battery on Thursday afternoon, officials said. Nearby residents reported hearing and feeling an explosion. Each tank has a capacity of 210 barrels. All 12 of the tanks contained crude, Perez said, and eight of them caught fire."

2015-01-01 - Smoke in cabin sends passenger plane to emergency landing in Montreal (Canada):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=VIV-20150102-46518-CAN

Note: This is the 1st plane to come down smoking or on fire in 2015...

2015-01-01 - Boat, two tractors and barn destroyed by fire at 4:18 AM in St. Clair Township (Ohio):
http://www.reviewonline.com/page/content.detail/id/582215/Early-morning-fire-destroys-barn.html

Quote: "The barn, used as a storage building for the trailer park, was destroyed along with the items inside, which included at least two tractors, a boat, spare trailer furnaces and miscellaneous tools."

Note: This is the 1st boat to burn in 2015, and the first two tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2015. The wee hours are when the atmosphere cools and contracts, which will push any methane and/or hydrogen sulfide in the air above closer to the ground, making fires, explosions and animals and people sickening or dying more common during those hours...

2015-01-01 - At least 17 buses go up in flames at 3 AM while parked at bus depot in Ambedkar Nagar (India), near the Ghaghara River:
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/17-lowfloor-dtc-buses-gutted-at-depot/article6745827.ece
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/indiahome/indianews/article-2893789/Massive-fire-engulfs-17-DTC-buses-South-Delhi-depot.html
http://www.indianewschannels.com/aaj-tak-news/fire-in-dtc-bus-depot-at-ambedkar-nagar/95749.html
http://www.prokerala.com/news/photos/new-delhi-charred-remains-of-the-buses-destroyed-255017.html
http://www.bharatchannels.com/indiatv-hindi-news/bus-depot-catches-fire-at-ambedkar-nagar-in-delhi-video_6555458fd.html
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/17-low-floor-DTC-buses-gutted-in-New-Year-blaze/articleshow/45722423.cms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Doimx6_S6gw

Quote: "A fire mysteriously broke out in 17-18 buses of the Delhi Transport Corporation which were parked in the Ambedkar Nagar bus depot."

Note: 30 buses, 5 minibuses and a car were just destroyed by fire after 1 AM while parked at depot in Merthyr Tydfil (Britain), nobody there, mentioned in the 2014-12-28 update. At least 25 buses, plus some cars, were just destroyed by a huge fire in the wee hours in Springe (Germany) too, $12 million in damages, nobody there, mentioned in the 2014-12-26 update. So in just 3 fires that was 72 buses, 5 minibuses and some cars destroyed, all in less than one week. Whew...

Note: These are the first 17 buses to burn in 2015...

2015-01-01 - School bus firsts into flame on road in coastal Kandivali (India):
http://india.timesofnews.com/school-bus-catches-fire-on-western-express-highway/

Note: This is the 1st school bus to burn in 2015 and the 18th bus to burn in 2015...

2015-01-01 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-15 near Overton (Nevada):
http://mesquitelocalnews.com/2014/12/fruity-fire-blocks-sb-15-overton-turnoff/

2015-01-01 - Tractor (cotton picker) bursts into flame in Loris (South Carolina):
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2015/01/01/4701570_cotton-picker-catches-fire-in.html
http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=1143485

Note: These are the 3rd and 4th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2015...

2015-01-01 - Truck bursts into flame in Sunny Slope area in Camdenton (Missouri), near Lake of the Ozarks:
http://lakeexpo.com/news/lake_news/truck-fire-in-camdenton/image_cfe6a8fa-9214-11e4-a58c-6fa252a9ee84.html

2015-01-01 - RV bursts into flame on road in White City (Oregon), dog killed:
http://kobi5.com/news/item/dog-dies-in-motorhome-fire.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r07IhnHLQ8A

Note: This is the 1st RV to burn in 2015...

2015-01-01 - Van and car go up in flames inside auto shop in Basford (Britain):
http://www.nottinghampost.com/Firefighters-blaze-Basford-car-garage/story-25793594-detail/story.html
http://www.nottinghampost.com/Basford-garage-Customers-cars-affected/story-25797168-detail/story.html

2015-01-01 - SUV bursts into flame at 5 AM while parked at home, fire spreads to condo building, in Meriden (Connecticut):
http://www.myrecordjournal.com/meriden/meridennews/6565344-129/woman-rescued-from-early-morning-condo-fire-in-meriden.html
http://www.wfsb.com/story/27742017/one-rescued-from-meriden-house-fire
http://foxct.com/2015/01/01/fire-damages-condo-complex-on-new-years-morning/
http://wtnh.com/2015/01/02/video-meriden-car-fire-spreads-to-building/

Quote: "Firefighters rescued one woman from an early morning New Year’s Day fire at a condominium complex that appears to have started in a car parked below the building, a fire official said. Fire Chief Kenneth Morgan said crews responded around 5 a.m. to a blaze at 62 Woodland Ridge that initially was called in by a neighbor as a car fire."

Note: A noxious smell blew through Meriden in February 2014, starting at 4:30 AM, mentioned in the 2014-02-21 update. A man in his 40s dropped dead in a hotel two days later in Meriden, mentioned in the 2014-02-23 update...

2015-01-01 - Pickup truck bursts into flame in the wee hours while parked on street in coastal Washington DC:
http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/2015/01/01/new-years-day-car-fire-new-york-ave-ne-dc/21144549/
http://www.wusa9.com/picture-gallery/news/2015/01/01/photos-truck-fire-and-house-fire-in-dc/21144567/

2015-01-01 - Car bursts into flame on I-95 in coastal Boca Raton (Florida):
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/traffic/car-fire-closes-southbound-i-95-exit-ramp-at-yamat/njd3q/
http://www.wopular.com/car-fire-closes-southbound-i-95-exit-ramp-yamato-road-boca-raton

2015-01-01 - Car bursts into flame at 2:30 AM while parked on Earl Street in Rugby (Britain), near the River Avon:
http://www.rugbyadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/crews-called-to-car-fire-in-rugby-on-new-year-s-day-1-6499857

2015-01-01 - Car bursts into flame at 2:59 AM while parked at The Birches in Neston (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-set-alight-in-neston

2015-01-01 - Car bursts into flame at Countisbury Hill in Lynmouth (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=31496&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2015-01-01 - Two cars, four forklifts and storage facility go up in flames at 2:35 AM in Springfield (Massachusetts):
http://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2015/01/very_suspicious_fire_destroys_rose_kennedy_s_cars_in_springfield

2015-01-01 - Two vehicles and garage destroyed by fire, two homes damaged, in Stewartville (Minnesota):
http://kimt.com/2015/01/01/73212/

2015-01-01 - Vehicle and barn go up in flames in McLeansville (North Carolina):
http://www.news-record.com/news/photo-barn-fire-on-mcleansville-road/article_4feeadb6-91f4-11e4-beed-e73445712255.html

Quote: "Guilford County and McLeansville fire departments responded to a barn fire at 5203 McLeansville Road near 1 p.m. , Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, and discovered the barn and some farm equipment and a vehicle inside on fire."

2015-01-01 - Barn, two sheds and hay go up in flames in Bennett (Colorado), 2 horses, some goats and some chickens killed:
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/barn-fires-reported-south-of-bennett
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/01/01/bennett-firefighters-battle-barn-fire/
http://www.9news.com/story/news/local/2015/01/01/horses-euthanized-after-barn-fire/21166521/
http://www.video11.com/world/animals-injured-in-bennett-barn-fire-h235664.html

2015-01-01 - Barn destroyed by fire near Beulah (Colorado), 2 dogs killed:
http://www.krdo.com/news/dogs-missing-after-pueblo-county-barn-fire/30493622

2015-01-01 - Barn destroyed by fire at 2:50 AM near Fostoria (Ohio):
http://reviewtimes.com/breaking-news/2015/01/01/barn-fire-reported-on-ohio-613/
http://wfin.com/news-update-ticker/barn-fire-reported-on-ohio-613/
http://1063thefox.com/pole-barn-destroyed-by-fire-in-northern-hancock-county/

2015-01-01 - Two barns destroyed by fire near Arlington (Ohio):
http://thecourier.com/breaking-news/2015/01/02/two-barns-destroyed-in-fire-near-arlington/
http://wkxa.com/local-news/barn-fire-reported-near-arlington-2/

2015-01-01 - Barn destroyed by fire in Hartland (Connecticut), near Barkhamsted Reservoir, some chickens killed:
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Crews-Respond-to-Barn-Fire-in-Hartland-287301651.html
http://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-hartland-fire-destroys-barn-20150101-story.html

2015-01-01 - Barn and 30 tons of hay go up in flames in Clapton-in-Gordano Near Bristol (Britain):
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Barn-Clapton-Gordano-near-Bristol/story-25793069-detail/story.html
http://www.southwestnews.org.uk/news/barn-fire-at-clapton-in-gordano-near-bristol
http://news24.org.uk/news/the-bristol-post-published-barn-fire-at-claptoningordano-near-bristol

2015-01-01 - Furniture store destroyed by fire in Prichard (Alabama), near the coast:
http://www.al.com/news/mobile/index.ssf/2015/01/fire_rips_through_prichard_fur.html
http://www.al.com/news/mobile/index.ssf/2015/01/prichard_furniture_store_destr.html

2015-01-01 - Couches burst into flame inside furniture store in Sacramento (California):
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2015/01/01/small-fire-burns-at-sacramento-furniture-store/

Quote: "Damage to the showroom was reportedly limited to a few couches."

2015-01-01 - Light fixture business goes up in flames at 3 AM in Charlotte (North Carolina), nobody there:
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/local/firefighters-battle-3-alarm-business-fire-southwes/njdxP/
http://myfox8.com/2015/01/01/firefighters-battle-3-alarm-business-fire-in-nc/
http://www.wbtv.com/story/27741709/three-alarm-fire-breaks-out-at-south-charlotte-lighting-store

2015-01-01 - Commercial building damaged by fire before 2 AM in Calgary (Canada), nobody there:
http://www.noodls.com/view/ACCB437E31A59798F5CC8FE2990F41E122AB54AE?1142xxx1420153494
http://article.wn.com/view/2015/01/01/Calgary_Fire_Department_responds_to_building_fire_in_Sunalta/

2015-01-01 - Porch bursts into flame at 6 AM in El Paso (Texas):
http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_27239963/fire-damages-northeast-el-paso-home
http://www.ktsm.com/news/fire-crews-respond-overnight-house-fire
http://www.kfoxtv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/Fire-in-northeast-El-Paso-damages-a-home-66360.shtml

2015-01-01 - Porch bursts into flame, fire spreads to home, oxygen tanks explode, on Belford Drive in Greece (New York):
http://www.13wham.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/explosion-at-house-fire-greece-18917.shtml
http://rochester-new-york.yourlocalnews.us/?zfcategory=13WHAM&zftitle=Explosion+at+house+fire+in+Greece

2015-01-01 - Porch bursts into flame, fire spreads to home, in Nashua (New Hampshire):
http://www.wmur.com/news/2-hurt-in-nashua-house-fire/30494492
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20150103/NEWS07/150109882
http://hosted2.ap.org/NHWLV/43dda9ff6c4347c09d7ecdb8d0d1cdea/Article_2015-01-02-NH--House%20Fire-Nashua/id-c049b2773bcf48ae8884f75ec5862a1e

2015-01-01 - Deck bursts into flame, fire spreads to apartment building, in Concord (North Carolina):
http://www.wbtv.com/story/27745056/apartments-catch-fire-in-concord

2015-01-01 - Garage bursts into flame, fire spreads, home destroyed, on Lake Trail Drive in Kenner (Louisiana), near the coast:
http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/jefferson/2015/01/01/firefighters-work-three-alarm-fire-in-kenner/21169939/

Quote: "It's the fifth fire to happen in the metro area in the last 24 hours."

2015-01-01 - Home destroyed by fire at 1:30 AM, fire spreads to duplex and vacant home, in Paulina (Oregon):
http://www.katu.com/news/local/Fire-destroys-3-homes-in-small-Oregon-town-287286511.html
http://www.kval.com/news/local/Fire-destroys-3-homes-in-small-Oregon-town-287286511.html
http://www.mycentraloregon.com/2014/12/31/paulina-fire-destroys-three-structures/
http://www.bendbulletin.com/home/2737677-151/fire-in-paulina-3-homes-lost
http://www.ktvz.com/news/fire-destroys-3-homes-in-paulina-residents-save-town/30474324

2015-01-01 - Home destroyed by fire at 2:30 AM near Monroe (Nebraska), pets killed, nobody there:
http://krvn.com/regional-news/pets-die-as-fire-destroys-platte-county-residence/

2015-01-01 - Home destroyed by fire at 5:30 AM in Phoenix (Arizona), nobody there:
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2015/01/01/phoenix-fire-crews-battle-early-morning-blaze/21147837/

2015-01-01 - Apartment building damaged by fire in the wee hours in coastal Miami (Florida), started in vacant apartment:
http://www.local10.com/news/residents-evacuated-after-fire-in-apartment-building/30485658

2015-01-01 - Deadly fire burns shed in Moncks Corner (South Carolina), 1 killed:
http://www.thestate.com/2015/01/01/3903307/one-dead-in-moncks-corner-fire.html

2015-01-01 - Deadly fire burns home at 1 AM in Reno (Nevada), 1 killed, 1 unaccounted for:
http://www.mynews4.com/news/story/One-person-found-dead-in-south-Reno-house-fire/1yMZ0OQtQkyPi3m9Sl1tsg.cspx

2015-01-01 - Deadly fire burns home in Hays (Kansas), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://ksn.com/2015/01/01/147737/

2015-01-01 - Deadly fire burns home in Vadnais Heights (Minnesota), near Vadnais Lake, 1 killed:
http://www.startribune.com/local/east/287309121.html
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/01/01/1-person-dies-in-vadnais-heights-house-fire/

2015-01-01 - Deadly fire burns apartment building in coastal Myrtle Beach (South Carolina), 1 killed:
http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=1143600
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2015/01/01/4701944_late-night-myrtle-beach-fire-leaves.html?rh=1

2015-01-01 - Vacant home burns at 4 AM in McKees Rocks (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/local/abandoned-house-fire-forces-neighbors-evacuate-mck/njdy3/
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2015/01/01/firefighters-battle-mckees-rocks-vacant-house-blaze/
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/9131187-fire-hits-vacant-home-in-mckees-rocks/

2015-01-01 - Vacant home burns at 11:21 PM on 850 George St. in Peterborough (Canada), two blocks from the Otonabee River:
http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2015/01/02/50k-in-damage-in-george-st-house-fire

2015-01-01 - Vacant home burns in Windsor Mill (Maryland):
http://patch.com/maryland/owingsmills/firefighters-control-blaze-vacant-house-officials-say

2015-01-01 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Lafayette (Louisiana):
http://klfy.com/2014/12/30/vacant-building-destroyed-in-fire/
http://www.katc.com/story/27730864/firefighters-respond-to-abandoned-house-fire-on-chestnut-street

2015-01-01 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://www.mynews3.com/content/news/local/story/north-las-vegas-losee-lake-mead-fire-vacant-home/YlhTS92ZrkOM5NFGicTx6Q.cspx

2015-01-01 - Vacant factory erupts in flame at 3:30 AM, fire spreads to two vacant homes and church, in Mount Holly (New Jersey):
http://news.yahoo.com/3-alarm-fire-erupts-auto-124353221.html
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/01/01/fire-rips-through-factory-in-mount-holly/
http://6abc.com/news/more-than-100-firefighters-battle-3-alarm-fire-in-mt-holly/458415/
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/4-Alarm-Business-Fire-in-Burlington-County-287274741.html
http://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/news/local/fire-destroys-mount-holly-warehouse-damages-homes/article_557323f1-d880-57de-a9e8-25bc5e33cf21.html

2015-01-02 - Woman's charred corpse found near the Hannah Caldwell School in Union Township (New Jersey):
http://newjersey.news12.com/news/police-body-found-not-victim-of-foul-play-1.9767558
http://newyork.dotnewz.com/police-body-found-not-victim-of-foul-play-newyork/
http://www.facebook.com/News12NJ/posts/10152962001019153

2015-01-02 - Underground fire breaks out in Chester (Britain), two blocks from the River Dee:
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/fire-in-man-hole-in-chester
http://www.newsnorthwest.org.uk/news/fire-in-man-hole-in-chester

Note: And the day prior, an underground electrical fire broke out in Wichita (Kansas), an underground electrical explosion blew off a manhole in coastal Wellington (New Zealand), and an underground parking garage went up in flames and injured 40 people in Stuttgart (Germany), all three events mentioned in the 2015-01-01 update...

2015-01-02 - Electrical substation goes up in flames in Rhone (France), 14,000 homes go dark:
http://www.transformers-magazine.com/component/k2/item/1617-transformer-fire-left-thousands-without-power-in-rhone.html
http://www.leprogres.fr/rhone/2014/12/18/le-transformateur-erdf-prend-feu-14-000-clients-prives-d-electricite

Note: A home exploded and burned at 3:15 AM the day prior in Roubaix (France), injuring 1 person, mentioned in the 2015-01-01 update...

2015-01-02 - Home explodes and burns in Mundelein (Illinois), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20150102/news/150109803/
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2015/01/02/fire-possible-explosion-at-home-in-mundelein/
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Report-of-Explosion-in-Mundelein-287349831.html
http://wgil.com/v3/2015/01/03/explosion-at-northern-il-home-kills-1/
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/mundelein/chi-possible-house-explosion-reported-in-mundelein-20150102-story.html
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/category/news/11000166-witnesses-describe-house-explosion/
http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2015/01/double-explosion-heard-house-explosion-on-killarney-pass-drive-near-midlothian-rd-mundelein/
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/explosion-at-northern-illinois-home-kills/article_f9ebb0f9-9bab-5eb6-bd89-4d1cededa078.html

Quote: "Crews responded to the fire shortly after noon Friday at Killarney Pass Drive and Highland Road in the Loch Lomond subdivision in Mundelein. Neighbors reported hearing two loud booms, and said the blast was powerful enough to knock items off shelves and walls."

2015-01-02 - Apartment building explodes on Foxglove Drive in Bury (Britain):
http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/11700150.PICTURE_ADDED__Flats_evacuated_after_gas_explosion/

Note: These are the 2nd and 3rd residential explosions in 2015...

2015-01-02 - Restaurant damaged by explosion in coastal Eastport (Maryland), 2 lightly injured:
http://www.wbaltv.com/news/Officials-2-injured-in-restaurant-kitchen-explosion/30500524

2015-01-02 - Ship and five-star hotel ravaged by huge blaze at Marina Bay in coastal Gibraltar (Britain):
http://www.surinenglish.com/20150102/news/gibraltar/serious-fire-damages-five-201501021138.html

Quote: "Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 5.30pm after a member of the hotel’s staff spotted smoke coming from the ship. Hundreds of onlookers gathered to watch the fire as emergency services tackled the blaze."

Note: A power plant exploded and burned in Gibraltar in April 2014, blacked out part of the city and disrupted gambling, mentioned in the 2014-04-20 update...

2015-01-02 - Cruise ship hit by fire on the River Ganga in Kolkata (India):
http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/minor-fire-breaks-out-at-luxury-cruiser-in-kolkata-643124
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-minor-fire-breaks-out-at-luxury-cruiser-2048916

2015-01-02 - Boat bursts into flame at 2:53 AM while moored on the River Cam in Stourbridge Common (Britain), nobody there:
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/crews-called-New-Year-boat-blaze-Stourbridge/story-25797244-detail/story.html
http://www.newseast.org.uk/news/fire-crews-called-to-new-year-boat-blaze-at-stourbridge-common

2015-01-02 - In two separate incidents, boat bursts into flame, and RV and 3 cars go up in flames, in the wee hours, in coastal Sunderland (Britain):
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/all-news/boat-and-caravan-wrecked-in-devastating-arson-attack-1-7029684

Note: They say arson but that's very likely because they were all parked vehicles, no mention of any surveillance footage, forensic evidence, motive, suspects, or anything at all that would indicate arson. That's how they roll in Britain: if they can't figure out how fires start then they say it's arson. Saying something doesn't mean it's true though, and mere proclamations from people ignorant of the atmospheric problem are less than convincing. In any case, these are the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th boats to burn in 2015, and the 2nd RV...

2015-01-02 - Church bus bursts into flame on road in Green Bay (Wisconsin), near Lake Michigan:
http://www.jrn.com/nbc26/news/Church-Bus-Fire-287396661.html
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/local/2015/01/02/children-escape-injury-as-church-bus-catches-fire/21212553/
http://fox11online.com/2015/01/02/bus-caught-on-fire-in-green-bay/
http://www.channel3000.com/children-escape-injury-as-church-bus-catches-fire/30506470
http://www.wearegreenbay.com/story/d/story/bus-fire-in-green-bay/83522/A8sT3dvwWkybxhzsWV6tvQ
http://www.facebook.com/wfrv5/posts/10152979784283514

2015-01-02 - Tour bus bursts into flame, rolls away and hits vehicles, on the island of Tortola (British Virgin Islands):
http://bvinews.com/new/bus-on-fire-damage-several-vehicles-injures-two/

Quote: "Preliminary investigations by the Fire Department indicate that a Safari bus was heading up the hill when it burst into flames. The driver, who was the only occupant, managed to escape unhurt. While firefighters were busy putting out the blaze, however, the vehicle suddenly started to run downhill. It slammed into about five other vehicles that were on the roadway below..."

Note: These are the 19th and 20th buses to burn in 2015...

2015-01-02 - Tanker truck bursts into flame at 3:30 AM on road in Howard Township (Michigan):
http://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Tanker-truck-fire-closes-M-60-287322221.html
http://www.fox28.com/story/27746665/2015/01/02/propane-truck-fire-shuts-down-m-60-in-cass-county
http://www.abc57.com/story/27745705/m-60-closed-after-truck-hauling-propane-catches-fire
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2015/01/tanker_truck_catches_fire_in_c.html
http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/stretch-of-m60-reopened-after-propane-truck-fire/30496110
http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/local/no-injuries-reported-in-propane-tanker-truck-fire/article_617559ca-9331-11e4-b554-23d28cae2652.html

Quote: "Michigan State Police on scene say the fire is out, but M-60 remains closed at Barron Lake Road."

2015-01-02 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-15 in Barstow (California):
http://www.jrn.com/ktnv/news/Semi-fire-impacts-traffic-into-Nevada-on-I-15-287388101.html
http://lasvegas.gotnewswire.com/news/semi-fire-impacts-traffic-into-nevada-on-i15
http://snewsi.com/id/1519638931/Semi-fire-impacts-traffic-into-Nevada-on-I-15
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQdemrvhgG8

Note: First story says the truck was on its side and on fire, but the video shows otherwise, just another semi on fire on the side of the road. These are the 5th and 6th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2015...

2015-01-02 - Dump truck bursts into flame, occupants jump out, truck crashes into home, in South Strabane Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20150102/NEWS01/150109933

Quote: "An out-of-control dump truck with its engine compartment engulfed in flames slammed into a South Strabane house Friday morning, although crews were able to prevent the fire from spreading to the residence. The Scott Morgan Remodeling dump truck driven by Ryan Carrell was heading north on Donnan Avenue when the engine compartment caught fire near North Main Street about 7:30 a.m., South Strabane police said."

2015-01-02 - Garbage truck bursts into flame on street in coastal Weymouth (Britain):
http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/11698943.display/
http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/11698943.UPDATE__Bin_lorry_fire_in_Weymouth___King_Street_reopened/
http://www.dorsetfire.gov.uk/live-incident-feed/refuse-lorry-fire-weymouth-inc-no-11317/

2015-01-02 - RV bursts into flame, fire spreads to home, in Vancouver (Washington):
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jan/02/rv-fire-spreads-damage-nearby-house-orchards-park/
http://newstral.com/en/article/en/969998679/rv-fire-spreads-to-damage-nearby-house-shop-building-near-orchards-park

2015-01-02 - RV bursts into flame on I-5 near Gold Hill (Oregon), near the Rogue River:
http://kobi5.com/news/item/i-5-car-fire-backs-up-traffic.html
http://kobi5.com/news/local-news/item/i-5-car-fire-backs-up-traffic.html

Quote: "A motor home fire on Interstate-5 is backing up southbound traffic at mile marker 39 near Gold Hill. It all began around 6:30 Friday night."

2015-01-02 - RV bursts into flame on 35th Street in Rockford (Illinois), near the Rock River:
http://rockfordscanner.com/2015/01/02/recreational-vehicle-fire-in-rockford/

Note: These are the 3rd, 4th and 5th RVs to burn in 2015...

2015-01-02 - Ambulance van bursts into flame while parked at hospital in Price (Utah):
http://www.castlecountryradio.com/Passenger-Van-Fire/20632188

2015-01-02 - Van bursts into flame at Tesco in North Petherton (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=31502&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2015-01-02 - Van bursts into flame on the B3170 near Taunton (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=31506&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.applefm.co.uk/local-news/taunton-fire-crew-deals-with-van-fire-on-b3170-taunton-to-corfe/2015/01/02

2015-01-02 - Van bursts into flame on Shepherd Road in Gloucester (Britain):
http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/firefighter-extinguish-van-fire-in-gloucester/

2015-01-02 - SUV bursts into flame while parked near Mohawk Square in Mason City (Iowa):
http://kimt.com/2015/01/02/car-ablaze-in-mason-city/
http://globegazette.com/news/sport-utility-vehicle-bursts-into-flames-on-mason-city-street/article_0eb3d9cc-551f-5ed3-bda3-9d6365061014.html

2015-01-02 - SUV bursts into flame on 19th Street in Lubbock (Texas):
http://www.kcbd.com/story/27750777/vehicle-catches-fire-on-19th-indiana
http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/27750777/vehicle-catches-fire-on-19th-indiana
http://www.wdam.com/story/27750777/vehicle-catches-fire-on-19th-indiana
http://www.wlox.com/story/27750777/vehicle-catches-fire-on-19th-indiana

2015-01-02 - SUV bursts into flame just before 6 AM on road in Iowa (Minnesota):
http://kimt.com/2015/01/02/crews-on-scene-of-car-fire/

2015-01-02 - SUV bursts into flame at Slieveshan Park in Kilkeel (Ireland):
http://newrytimes.com/2015/01/02/police-appeal-for-information-after-car-fire/

2015-01-02 - SUV bursts into flame along the A244 in Oxshott (Britain):
http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/11699846.Leatherhead_Road_closed_due_to_vehicle_fire/
http://www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/11699846.Leatherhead_Road_closed_due_to_vehicle_fire/

2015-01-02 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads to garage, in Danbury (Connecticut):
http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Danbury-fire-destroys-truck-damages-garage-5990679.php

Quote: "The fire began in the truck, which was parked under a trellis that also caught fire, said Bernie Meehan, deputy fire chief. Flames also spread to the garage, but firefighters were able to extinguish the fire before it caused serious damage."

2015-01-02 - Car bursts into flame at 5:20 AM while parked inside garage at home in Salina (Kansas):
http://salinapost.com/2015/01/02/car-fire-in-south-salina/

Quote: "At approximately 5:20 AM in the 2600 block of Carolina Dr, the Salina F.D. responded to a report of a smoke detector going off in the garage of a residential home. Upon arrival there was a vehicle on fire."

2015-01-02 - Car explodes and burns on road near West Carrollton (Ohio), 1 injured:
http://www.whio.com/news/news/crime-law/driver-suffers-minor-burns-in-car-fire/njfdG/
http://www.whio.com/photo/news/crime-law/driver-suffers-burns-after-explosion-car-fire/pCWpTH/
http://canadatoday.org/news/driver-suffers-burns-after-explosion-car-fire

Quote: "When crews arrived, the Honda Accord was engulfed, and the driver said the car caught fire after he heard a blast, said West Carrollton Fire Capt. Andy Shepherd."

2015-01-02 - Car bursts into flame in garage at home, fire spreads to garage, in coastal Anacortes (Washington):
http://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/car-fire-destroys-garage-in-anacortes/article_1a442c2f-36d0-5027-995c-7d1aa0c9f721.html

2015-01-02 - Car bursts into flame near Three Rivers Drive in Rome (Georgia):
http://www.facebook.com/RomeNewsTribune/posts/10152972173903631
http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/police_fire/no-one-hurt-in-friday-morning-car-fire-near-three/article_6939bf50-92a2-11e4-acd5-63d54b17871b.html

2015-01-02 - Car bursts into flame on US 131 near Cadillac (Michigan):
http://www.minews26.com/content/?p=35966

2015-01-02 - Car bursts into flame at Waterloo Cross Caravan Park in Uffculme (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=31509&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.middevongazette.co.uk/crew-called-car-blaze-Uffculme-caravan-park/story-25798614-detail/story.html

2015-01-02 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-684 in Armonk (New York):
http://armonk.dailyvoice.com/news/vehicle-fire-results-delays-i-684

2015-01-02 - Vehicle bursts into flame on the M5 near Worcester (Britain):
http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/11699075.Slow_traffic_on_M5_due_to_vehicle_fire/

2015-01-02 - RV trailer bursts into flame at 3:55 AM on Church Road in Chester (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/caravan-fire-in-chester_02-01-2015_8-39-43

2015-01-02 - Barn destroyed by fire and explosion in Modesto (California), nobody there, 3 horses killed:
http://www.kcra.com/news/local-news/news-modesto/3-horses-killed-in-modesto-barn-fire/30508566
http://fox40.com/2015/01/02/firefighters-extinguish-investigate-modesto-barn-fire/
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2015/01/02/3-horses-killed-in-modesto-barn-fire/

2015-01-02 - Barn damaged by fire in O’Connor Township (Canada), some chickens and goats killed:
http://www.tbnewswatch.com/News/366425/Barn_fire
http://country1053.ca/news/1944833966/cause-barn-fire-hwy-590-still-not-known

2015-01-02 - Electrical room bursts into flame at hospital in Holdrege (Nebraska):
http://www.kearneyhub.com/news/local/holdrege-hospital-begins-with-electrical-fire-malfunction/article_118eca90-92a5-11e4-82cc-03bb2cc3b783.html

2015-01-02 - Lumber yard goes up in flames just before 4 AM near Black Creek Drive in Toronto (Canada), near Lake Ontario:
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2015/01/02/fouralarm_blaze_hits_toronto_lumber_yard.html

2015-01-02 - Former school destroyed by massive inferno shortly after 4 AM in coastal Coos Bay (Oregon), nice pic:
http://theworldlink.com/news/local/coos-bay-fire-estimates-englewood-school-suffered-k-in-damage/article_392b8834-3c38-50ce-9261-fa04d434361a.html

2015-01-02 - Four businesses damaged by fire at 2 AM in Topeka (Kansas):
http://www.kctv5.com/story/27746185/fire-reported-in-downtown-topeka
http://wichita.gotnewswire.com/news/fire-reported-in-downtown-topeka

2015-01-02 - Workshop damaged by fire at 6:20 AM in Tulsa (Oklahoma), nobody there:
http://www.fox23.com/news/news/local/fire-crews-investigating-workshop-fire-north-tulsa/njfHx/
http://www.newson6.com/story/27746590/tulsa-building-damaged-by-fire

2015-01-02 - Warehouse goes up in flames, collapses, in Harbin (China), 5 killed, 13+ injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20150103-46536-CHN
http://english.cri.cn/12394/2015/01/02/3781s859646.htm
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2015-01/03/content_19223563.htm
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/china/deadly-fire-sweeps-through-chinese-warehouse-n278986
http://www.lillooetnews.net/warehouse-collapse-kills-5-firefighters-injures-14-others-in-northeastern-china-1.1703233
http://article.wn.com/view/2015/01/03/3_dead_14_injured_in_NE_China_warehouse_collapse/

2015-01-02 - Garage bursts into flame, fire spreads to sheds, at home in Joliet (Illinois):
http://www.theherald-news.com/2015/01/02/garage-fire-damages-sheds-neighboring-home-in-joliet/as5ldx7/

2015-01-02 - Garage bursts into flame shortly before 1 AM, fire spreads to duplex, in Kent (Washington), near the coast:
http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/fire-breaks-out-garage-kent-duplex/njfKB/

2015-01-02 - Porch bursts into flame with popping sound, fire spreads to roof, in Lancaster (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wgal.com/news/firefighters-investigating-cause-of-lancaster-city-fire/30507114
http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/update-fire-damaged-lancaster-apartment-building-on-east-lemon-street/article_26ab34ae-92aa-11e4-92fe-cfbb157817dc.html

Quote: "The woman who lives at the home said she heard a popping noise and then her boyfriend said the porch was on fire. The fire chief said the fire was contained to the third floor back porch and roof of the home."

2015-01-02 - Porch bursts into flame, fire spreads, home heavily damaged, in Norwich (Connecticut), near the coast:
http://www.wfsb.com/story/27748546/thick-smoke-billows-from-home-in-norwich

2015-01-02 - Home destroyed by huge blaze in Damascus Township (Pennsylvania), nobody there, 2 dogs killed:
http://wnep.com/2015/01/02/fire-destroys-home-and-kills-two-dogs/

2015-01-02 - Home destroyed by fire at 12:35 AM, fire spreads to second home and church, in Houston (Texas), nobody there:
http://abc13.com/news/fire-engulfs-ne-houston-home-but-doesnt-stop-there/458886/

2015-01-02 - Home destroyed by fire on Rock Creek Road in Hansen (Idaho):
http://magicvalley.com/news/local/rock-creek-road-house-destroyed-by-new-year-s-day/article_1dd552ae-216a-5f93-b79f-e9513fabf335.html

2015-01-02 - Home destroyed by fire in Dallas Plantation (Maine), nobody there:
http://www.centralmaine.com/2015/01/02/maine-holiday-home-destroyed-by-fire/
http://www.pressherald.com/2015/01/02/maine-holiday-home-destroyed-by-fire/

2015-01-02 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire shortly before midnight in Knoxville (Tennessee), 28 people homeless:
http://wate.com/2015/01/02/crews-work-to-extinguish-west-knoxville-apartment-fire/
http://www.wbir.com/picture-gallery/news/local/west-knoxville-farragut/2015/01/02/massive-apartment-fire-displaces-nearly-20-people/21189687/

2015-01-02 - Deadly fire burns apartment building before 4 AM in Athens (Georgia), 1 killed:
http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2015-01-01/man-killed-east-athens-fire
http://www.wjbf.com/story/27747862/man-dies-after-fire-engulfs-apartment-in-east-athens

2015-01-02 - Deadly fire burns home on Blue River Parkway in Silverthorne (Colorado), former mayor killed:
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/01/02/one-rescued-in-large-silverthorne-house-fire/
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/unconscious-man-pulled-from-severe-house-fire-in-silverthorne01022014

2015-01-02 - Deadly fire burns high-rise in Edgewater Beach (Illinois), near Lake Michigan, 1 killed:
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news-chicago/7/71/255095/81-year-old-woman-seriously-hurt-edgewater-high-rise-fire

2015-01-02 - Deadly fire burns home at 5:15 AM in Battle Creek (Michigan), 2 killed:
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/story/news/local/2015/01/03/second-death-new-years-day-fire/21225779/

2015-01-02 - Deadly fire burns home in Laurel (Maryland), 1 killed:
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2015/01/02/woman-dies-after-being-burned-in-laurel-house-fire/
http://www.foxbaltimore.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.md/3a1d1deb-www.foxbaltimore.com.shtml
http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/local/laurel/2015/01/02/woman-dies-from-injuries-md-fire/21214433/

2015-01-02 - Vacant commercial building burns at 2 AM in Parkside area in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania):
http://6abc.com/news/fire-damages-commercial-building-in-parkside/458859/

2015-01-02 - Vacant barn destroyed by huge fire just after 2 AM near Roscoe (Illinois):
http://www.wifr.com/home/headlines/Abandoned-House-Fire-Goes-Up-in-Flames-287385441.html
http://www.rrstar.com/article/20150102/NEWS/150109891

2015-01-02 - Vacant industrial building burns in Brockport (New York):
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/money/2015/01/02/cause-brockport-fire-investigation/21184763/
http://rochester.twcnews.com/content/news/797199/fire-at-former-kleen-brite-facility/
http://www.13wham.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/brockport-fire-under-investigation-18925.shtml

2015-01-03 - Man burns to death in burning RV at 4:30 AM in Eden (Vermont):
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2015/01/vermont_state_police_investiga_11.html

Note: This is the 6th RV to burn in 2015...

2015-01-03 - Huge wildfires rage out of control in South Australia, 26+ homes destroyed:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20150102-46527-AUS
http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/jan/04/south-australia-bushfires-homes-lost-strong-winds-fan-blaze
http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/videos/news/australia-fire-destroys-dozens-of-homes/vC8jM9/
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/thousands-flee-as-wildfires-rage-30879414.html
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/01/03/australia-wildfires/21223787/
http://www.smh.com.au/national/five-homes-destroyed-in-south-australia-fires-20150103-12h9o9.html
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-03/tough-conditions-expected-for-firefighters-in-sa-vic/5998194
http://www.dw.de/thousands-flee-homes-as-bushfires-rage-in-southern-australia/a-18168503
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/fragment/homes-destroyed-adelaide-hills-bushfire
http://www.msn.com/en-us/video/us/australia-fire-destroys-dozens-of-homes/vp-BBhtyai
http://www.news.com.au/national/south-australia/south-australia-bushfires-more-than-800-firefighters-tackle-blaze-as-mercury-rises/story-fnj4ag6f-1227173256782

Quote: "The Adelaide Hills is braced for a fourth day of the worst bushfires South Australia has endured in 30 years."

Quote: "The latest update from authorities this afternoon has confirmed 26 homes have been destroyed in the fire, which is the worst since the Ash Wednesday blaze in 1983 which killed 28 people."

Note: Watch the US West Coast in the coming year. It's likely to be a lot like Australia. The Bureau of Land Management is already hiring firefighters for the coming fire season in preparation. They know what's coming and how bad it's going to be...

2015-01-03 - Home destroyed by explosion and fire in Battle Creek (Michigan), nobody there:
http://woodtv.com/2015/01/03/battle-creek-house-catches-fire-after-explosion/
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/story/news/local/2015/01/03/explosion-destroys-battle-creek-home/21242423/
http://www.wwmt.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/House-explosion-rocks-BC-neighborhood-66759.shtml
http://wkzo.com/news/articles/2015/jan/04/house-explosion-rocks-battle-creek-neighborhood/

Note: A deadly fire just killed two people in Battle Creek too, mentioned in the 2015-01-02 update...

2015-01-03 - Apartment building explodes and burns in coastal Istanbul (Turkey), at least 4 injured:
http://national.bgnnews.com/4-injured-in-gas-explosion-at-an-apartment-in-tuzla-istanbul-haberi/2597

Note: These are the 4th and 5th residential explosions in 2015...

2015-01-03 - Underground electrical fire evacuates mall in Portland (Oregon):
http://koin.com/2015/01/03/lloyd-center-electrical-fire-prompts-evacuations/
http://portland.gotnewswire.com/news/lloyd-center-electrical-fire-prompts-evacuations
http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2015/01/lloyd_center_electrical_fire_o.html
http://inagist.com/all/551482815234072576/

2015-01-03 - Underground electrical explosion hits High Street in Leatherhead (Britain), blackouts ensue:
http://www.dorkingandleatherheadadvertiser.co.uk/Power-cut-Leatherhead-High-Street-manhole-cover/story-25801040-detail/story.html

2015-01-03 - USPS tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-80 in Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County (Pennsylvania):
http://standardspeaker.com/news/mail-truck-catches-fire-on-i-80-1.1812261
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20150103/Car-Fire-Delays-Traffic-In-Pennsylvania-Nescopeck/
http://www.timesleader.com/news/local-news-news/50974658/

Quote: "No injuries were reported after a tractor-trailer hauling mail for the United States Postal Service caught fire in Sugarloaf Township on Saturday afternoon."

2015-01-03 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Indiana 49 in Valparaiso (Indiana):
http://www.hoosierherald.com/2015/01/03/semi-fire-prompts-closure-of-northbound-ind-49-in-valparaiso/
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/semi-fire-on-ind-in-valparaiso/image_7cc787c9-5743-53e4-80c2-c766d5c261d6.html
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/semi-fire-prompts-closure-of-northbound-ind-in-valparaiso/article_9671a85f-3c9c-535a-afa3-5d8f56529fae.html

2015-01-03 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame before 1:31 AM at business in Pflugerville (Texas):
http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/ctid/2749

Quote: "UPDATE: BC201 INCIDENT COMMAND WITH TRACTOR TRAILER FIRE EXTENDED TO COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE BLDG."

2015-01-03 - Two tractors and machine shed destroyed by fire near Merrill (Iowa), near the Floyd River:
http://www.lemarssentinel.com/story/2152893.html

Quote: "The burning machine shed and its contents were totally destroyed, Conley said. 'The owner got one tractor out," he said. "There were two tractors, several toolboxes and other machinery left inside that was destroyed as well.' Conley said no one was injured in the fire and its cause is undetermined."

Note: These are the 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2015...

2015-01-03 - Plow truck bursts into flame near Sulpher Springs Road in Armstrong Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/625098.html

2015-01-03 - Cherry picker truck bursts into flame at 6:56 AM while parked on Ottery Moor Lane in Honiton (Britain), near the River Otter:
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=31518&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2015-01-03- Garbage truck bursts into flame on Langley High Street in Slough (Britain):
http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2015/01/03/106480-bin-lorry-on-fire-in-langley-high-street/
http://www.southnews.org.uk/news/bin-lorry-on-fire-in-langley-high-street

2015-01-03 - Truck bursts into flame at Lowe's in Concord (California):
http://claycord.com/2015/01/03/photos-truck-fire-extinguished-at-lowes-in-north-concord/
http://www.topix.com/city/concord-ca/2015/01/photos-truck-fire-extinguished-at-lowes-in-north-concord

2015-01-03 - Van bursts into flame on Trelowarren Street in Camborne (Britain):
http://www.westbriton.co.uk/caught-Camborne/story-25800883-detail/story.html
http://www.southwestnews.org.uk/news/van-caught-on-fire-in-camborne
http://www.cornishlocalnews.co.uk/news/van-caught-on-fire-in-camborne

2015-01-03 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at home in Columbus (Nebraska):
http://columbustelegram.com/news/local/hot-ride-gets-attention-of-firefighters/article_d97dee7d-4fcc-5dab-803d-cf0bf31f0e76.html
http://columbustelegram.com/vehicle-fire/image_e9eb0e85-0154-5f7c-b0ed-9bb1c96afa9b.html
http://columbustelegram.com/vehicle-fire/image_a4abe5b5-770a-573f-8351-6cb7844fbd5b.html

2015-01-03 - Car bursts into flame while parked inside garage, fire spreads to garage, at home in Southington (Connecticut):
http://foxct.com/2015/01/03/garage-fire-in-southington-no-injuries-reported/
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Car-Catches-Fire-in-Southington-Garage-287428121.html
http://www.wfsb.com/story/27754427/vehicle-catches-fire-in-southington-garage
http://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-southington-fire-0104-20150103-story.html
http://www.myrecordjournal.com/southington/southingtonnews/6583696-129/car-fire-in-garage-of-southington-home-damages-house-destroys.html

2015-01-03 - Car bursts into flame before 1:54 AM on I-95 in coastal Bridgeport (Connecticut):
http://www.doingitlocal.com/2015/01/tonights-car-fire-110/

2015-01-03 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home in Horley (Britain):
http://www.surreymirror.co.uk/Firefighters-battle-car-threatened-Horley-house/story-25800573-detail/story.html

2015-01-03 - Car bursts into flame at carpark at Sainsbury's in Barnwood (Britain):
http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/fire-crew-deal-with-car-fire-at-sainsburys-barnwood/
http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/service-called-car-reportedly-petrol-station/story-25801030-detail/story.html
http://www.southwestnews.org.uk/news/fire-service-called-to-car-fire-reportedly-next-to-petrol-station

2015-01-03 - Car bursts into flame at 5:30 AM on Lunn Road in Cudworth (Britain):
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/firefighters-tackle-car-fire-in-cudworth-1-7031355
http://www.newsyorkshire.co.uk/news/firefighters-tackle-car-fire-in-cudworth

2015-01-03 - Car bursts into flame at the Copdock Interchange in Ipswich (Britain):
http://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/firefighters_called_to_car_blaze_near_the_copdock_interchange_ipswich_1_3904559

2015-01-03 - Car bursts into flame on Elm Lane in Bourne End (Britain), just northeast (downwind) of the River Thames:
http://www.wycombetoday.com/2015-01-03-car-caught-fire-in-elm-lane-bourne-end/

Note: Also see the two separate cars that crashed and burst into flame in Maidenhead, also near the River Thames...

2015-01-03 - Motorcycle bursts into flame in coastal St Just (Britain):
http://www.cornishman.co.uk/Motorbike-Leswidden/story-25800583-detail/story.html
http://www.southwestnews.org.uk/news/motorbike-fire-in-leswidden

2015-01-03 - Car and garage destroyed by fire at home in Bern Township (Pennsylvania):
http://readingeagle.com/news/article/fire-crews-on-scene-of-blaze-in-bern-township

2015-01-03 - Vehicle and garage go up in flames at home in La Vista (Nebraska), separate crash at the same time:
http://www.wowt.com/home/headlines/LaVista-Crews-Battle-House-Fire-Investigate-Crash-287399941.html

2015-01-03 - RV trailer and workshop destroyed by fire at 1:30 AM near Ashburton (Britain):
http://wearesouthdevon.com/fire-crews-tackle-major-blaze-near-ashburton/
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Devon-crews-tackle-cabin-blaze-12-hours/story-25800796-detail/story.html

2015-01-03 - Vehicle and garage destroyed by fire at home on North Bellbrook Street in Orange (California):
http://abc7.com/news/garage-fire-displaces-family-of-5-in-orange/460972/

Note: Home is about a mile east (downwind) of the Santa Ana River...

2015-01-03 - Vehicles and barn destroyed by fire in Chimacum (Washington), near the coast:
http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20150103/NEWS/150109999
http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/fire-envelops-barn-chimacum/njfxY/
http://www.ptleader.com/news/barn-full-of-stuff-burns-in-chimacum/article_b5907838-93ad-11e4-b990-bb953f321a15.html

Quote: "Smoke from the barn fire at 431 Center Road about 2:27 p.m. Saturday Jan. 3, about a half hour after the blaze was reported. The barn was stuffed full of vehicles and other material, and was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived."

2015-01-03 - Auto business destroyed by huge fire in coastal Saint Andrew Parish on the island of Jamaica:
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Blaze-destroys-Everyday-Auto-Parts_18171026

Quote: "Officials said that damage would run into several million dollars and investigators have not stated the cause of the fire."

2015-01-03 - Barn used as shop for making furniture destroyed by fire shortly before 2 AM in Lander (Wyoming):
http://county10.com/2015/01/03/large-barn-style-shop-destroyed-in-early-morning-lander-fire/

Note: A 'rotten egg' odor blew through Lander recently, mentioned in the 2014-12-24 update...

2015-01-03 - Barn destroyed by fire at horse rescue in Mystic (Iowa), 7 goats killed:
http://www.weareiowa.com/story/d/story/barn-fire-devastates-animal-rescue-organization/70779/TGPI8PiKZkK8tFD2AQEQYQ

2015-01-03 - Majestic Valley Arena damaged by fire at 5:37 AM in Kalispell (Montana):
http://www.dailyinterlake.com/members/arena-fire-may-have-been-arson/article_99e4df5c-93a8-11e4-84c3-ebd1db21b60f.html
http://www.kxly.com/news/northwest/investigators-probe-possible-arson-in-arena-fire/30523314

Quote: "Sappington said that since there wasn’t a simple determination for the cause of the fire, it was turned over to the county’s fire investigation team."

Note: They can't figure out how it started, soooo...arson! Hah, sure. What were the methane and hydrogen sulfide levels in the air and in the ground during and after the fire? Oh, nobody bothered to check. Any electrified copper around? Yep. Any rusty iron/steel around? Yep. Then there are at least two ignition possibilities right there. The wee hours are when the atmosphere cools and contracts, which will push any methane and/or hydrogen sulfide in the air above closer to the ground, making fires, explosions and animals and people sickening or dying more common during those hours...

2015-01-03 - Strip mall heavily damaged by fire at 6:45 AM in Elkhart (Indiana):
http://www.elkharttruth.com/news/crime-fire-courts/2015/01/03/Five-fire-departments-respond-to-blaze-on-U-S-33.html
http://www.goshennews.com/news/local_news/fire-destroys-concord-business-damages-others/article_bdf3455b-e02f-5566-a5cb-bb65b02cfc92.html

2015-01-03 - Dry cleaning business destroyed by fire in coastal Torrance (California):
http://abc7.com/news/3-alarm-fire-devours-dry-cleaners-in-torrance-strip-mall/460463/
http://newjersey.news12.com/news/fire-destroys-warehouse-in-old-bridge-1.9769932
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/middlesex-county/2015/01/03/early-morning-fire-destroys-old-bridge-commercial-building/21239577/

2015-01-03 - Tree-trimming company destroyed by fire at 5:42 AM on Spring Valley Road in coastal Old Bridge (New Jersey), nobody there:
http://www.nj.com/middlesex/index.ssf/2015/01/fire_guts_old_bridge_commercial_building_saturday.html

2015-01-03 - Business destroyed by fire on Valley Street in Dayton (Ohio), nobody there:
http://www.whio.com/news/news/local/dayton-crews-battle-commercial-fire/njfgB/
http://www.abc22now.com/shared/news/top-stories/stories/wkef_fire-destroys-dayton-business-valley-street-24091.shtml

2015-01-03 - Hosiery factory destroyed by massive blaze in Ludhiana (India), nobody there:
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-massive-fire-engulfs-hosiery-factory-in-ludhiana-no-casualties-reported-2049071

2015-01-03 - Garage bursts into flame at 12:48 AM at home in coastal Ventura (California):
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/01/03/firefighters-contain-blaze-in-ventura-residential-garage/

2015-01-03 - Garage bursts into flame at home on East Nottingham Drive in Robin Hood Lakes (Pennsylvania):
http://www.poconorecord.com/article/20150103/NEWS/150109879/101010/NEWS

2015-01-03 - Two beachfront cottages destroyed by fire on Lake Erie in Wainfleet (Canada):
http://www.wellandtribune.ca/2015/01/01/multiple-cottages-burning-in-wainfleet
http://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/welland/fire-destroys-two-wainfleet-cottages-welland-tribune/

2015-01-03 - Home destroyed by massive fire at 1:12 AM in Blairstown Township (Pennsylvania), started in porch area:
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/warren-county/express-times/index.ssf/2015/01/blairstown_township_fire_destr.html

2015-01-03 - Deadly fire burns home at 12:30 AM in coastal Moss Point (Mississippi), 1 killed:
http://www.wlox.com/story/27753015/overnight-fire-kills-one-in-moss-point
http://www.sunherald.com/2015/01/03/5998501_moss-point-house-fire-leaves-71.html

Quote: "Battalion Chief Mark Condreay said Catherine Frederic heard her husband screaming while she was upstairs, and when she found him, his shirt was ablaze."

2015-01-03 - Deadly fire burns home just before midnight in Portland (Oregon), 1 killed:
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/01/southeast_portland_house_fire_10.html
http://www.kgw.com/story/news/local/2015/01/03/woman-dies-in-portland-house-fire/21228549/

2015-01-03 - Deadly fire burns Scott Tower high-rise in Sunbury (Pennsylvania), 1 killed:
http://wnep.com/2015/01/03/residents-forced-out-of-high-rise-by-fire/

2015-01-03 - Deadly fire burns Baldwin Towers high-rise in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), 1 killed:
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2015/01/03/baldwin-high-rise-apartment-fire-kills-1/
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/south/2015/01/03/Baldwin-fire-injures-several-people/stories/201501030133
http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/7491304-74/baldwin-fire-person

2015-01-03 - Vacant mobile home destroyed by fire in Arcadiana (Louisiana):
http://theadvocate.com/news/11251026-123/vacant-mobile-home-destroyed-in

2015-01-03 - Vacant home under renovation burns at 1:30 AM in Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://cbs4indy.com/2015/01/03/no-one-injured-in-vacant-house-fire-on-near-east-side/

2015-01-03 - In separate incidents, two vacant homes burn in the wee hours, one block apart, in Bainbridge (Georgia):
http://www.walb.com/story/27749494/two-vacant-homes-go-up-in-flames-in-bainbridge
http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/Two-Structure-Fires-Occur-Only-One-Block-Apart-in-South-Georgia-287372331.html

2015-01-03 - Vacant furniture store destroyed by fire in St. Mary’s (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wjactv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/more-details-st-marys-furniture-store-fire-4628.shtml

2015-01-04 - Mysterious explosion, flash of light, rattles people across broad swath of Indiana:
http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/did-you-hear-that-weekend-explosion-jet-engine-noises-a-mystery/30542250

Quote: "People from Warsaw and even into Central Indiana to Nappanee, South Bend and as far north as Muskegon reported feeling and hearing it. Some even said they saw a flash of light in the sky."

2015-01-04 - Mysterious explosion shakes homes and rattles people in Lake Township, Luzerne County (Pennsylvania):
http://wnep.com/2015/01/01/mysterious-boom-in-luzerne-county/
http://www.pahomepage.com/story/d/story/the-big-bang-in-luzerne-county/13313/OzbqP7GyCEiS5sI5zDVrCw
http://www.earthfiles.com/news.php?ID=2266&category=Environment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gR8kCG1Leo&feature=youtu.be

Quote: "WNEP and PaHomePage.com reported that 'police and emergency officials say several fire departments were dispatched to try to locate what caused the boom in the back mountain, but they had no luck locating it. They couldn't find any damage either.'"

2015-01-04 - Mysterious explosions regularly scaring people in Braunschweig (Germany):
http://www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de/lokales/Braunschweig/ist-es-eine-explosion-mysterioeser-knall-gibt-raetsel-auf-id1720309.html
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de/lokales/Braunschweig/ist-es-eine-explosion-mysterioeser-knall-gibt-raetsel-auf-id1720309.html&prev=search

Quote: "Braunschweig are troubled: A mysterious blast every night - and no one knows where he comes from. The police have no explanation for it."

2015-01-04 - Several other mysterious explosions shake homes in a variety of places:
http://www.earthfiles.com/news.php?ID=2267&category=Environment

Note: Responders just trained to deal with the aftermath of a 10-kiloton explosion in coastal New York City, not far from the 2.5 gigaton methane clathrate deposit that's dissociating (melting) off the US East Coast, mentioned in the 2014-10-22 update. There's enough explosive force in just that ONE deposit to cause a quarter of a million 10-kiloton explosions. 'Coincidentally', 10 kilotons is about the maximum explosive force of a large gas plume exploding. The estimates for such an explosion in Manhattan were for around 100,000 people instantly killed. More methane and hydrogen sulfide entering the atmosphere, more fires and explosions, it's as simple as that. It looks like we're getting scarily close to the entire-cities-exploding stage now.

2015-01-04 - Underground explosions and fire rock coastal Red Bank (New Jersey), some people evacuated:
http://patch.com/new-jersey/redbank/power-restored-after-explosions-red-bank
http://www.redbankgreen.com/2015/01/red-bank-electrical-explosions.html
http://www.app.com/story/news/local/monmouth-county/2015/01/04/manholes-explode-broad-street-red-bank/21267425/
http://www.app.com/story/news/local/red-bank-middletown-area/red-bank/2015/01/05/red-bank-manhole-incident-left-dark/21304217/
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2015/01/04/electrical-fires-cause-manholes-to-pop-off-power-outages-in-red-bank/
http://www.nj.com/monmouth/index.ssf/2015/01/underground_explosions_force_evacuations_in_downtown_red_bank.html
http://jerseytribune.com/2015/01/04/underground-explosions-force-evacuations-in-downtown-red-bank/
http://www.fortmilltimes.com/2015/01/04/3951732/underground-explosions-spur-evacuations.html?sp=/99/103/
http://www.wopular.com/underground-explosions-spur-evacuations
http://omnifeed.com/article/newyork.cbslocal.com/2015/01/04/electrical-fires-cause-manholes-to-pop-off-power-outages-in-red-bank/

Quote: "Police and Fire departments responded to Broad St. in Red Bank after underground power lines caught fire, causing manholes and metal vaults to explode into the air on Sunday afternoon. As a result, there were reports of heavy smoke and power outages in the area according to Red Bank Fire Chief Joe Lauterwasser. Red Bank Catholic and St. James schools are closed Monday because of the electrical issues related to the manhole explosions."

2015-01-04 - Underground electrical explosions hit Columbus (Ohio):
http://www.advertiser-tribune.com/page/content.detail/id/768139/Small-underground-explosions-in-downtown-Columbus.html?isap=1&nav=5015
http://www.theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/768139/Small-underground-explosions-in-downtown-Columbus.html?isap=1&nav=536
http://hosted2.ap.org/OHWAS/57e5f08e769e4fc08f616ff910ed76e6/Article_2015-01-04-OH--Underground%20Explosions-Columbus/id-03fa0680283f4e2481bcd44a791574ef

Note: Gettin' pretty crazy with all the underground explosions and fires in the last year. The most devastating such event so far was when the sewer system exploded and burned at midnight in Kaohsiung on the island of Taiwan, ripping open entire streets and killing at least 24 people and injuring at least 270 people, mentioned in the 2014-07-31 update...

2015-01-04 - Home explodes and burns in Lindale (Georgia), 1 injured:
http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/police_fire/explosion-fire-reported-on-hughes-dairy-road/article_96dc2960-946a-11e4-a47e-1f17c751f2f1.html

Quote: "'There was no power or gas turned on at the residence,' Haggard said on the scene. 'So it must have come from an external gas source the resident was using for either heat or light.'"

Note: Or maybe it came from an external gas source, period. Kinda like that apartment building that exploded in Indianapolis (Indiana) and injured 6 people after residents smelled 'sewer gas', mentioned in the 2014-05-15 update. Obviously that was at least some hydrogen sulfide, possibly mixed with methane. When it's 'just' methane then nobody will smell anything since methane is odorless. And what WERE the methane and hydrogen sulfide levels in the ground and air when this explosion and fire occurred? Oh, nobody's even checking. That means neither one can be ruled out. This home is right across the street from a creek and a pond. This is the 6th residential explosion in 2015...

2015-01-04 - Electrical substation erupts in flame in Hawthorne (New York), train transit disrupted:
http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/2015/01/04/con-edison-substation-fire-hawthorne/21256245/
http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Metro-North-stalled-after-Con-Ed-fire-5993182.php
http://news10.com/ap/metro-north-stalled-after-con-ed-fire/
http://wivb.com/ap/metro-north-stalled-after-con-ed-fire-2/

Note: Hawthorne is sandwiched between the Hudson River and Kenisco Lake...

2015-01-04 - Transformer ignites on pole, home burns, in coastal Oceanside (California):
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/jan/04/oceanside-fire-south-barnwell-street/
http://www.osidenews.com/2015/01/04/electric-transformer-failure-leads-oceanside-house-fire/

2015-01-04 - Utility pole bursts into flame in Port Allegany (Pennsylvania):
http://solomonswords.blogspot.com/2015/01/port-allegany-dispatched-for-pole-fire.html

2015-01-04 - Electrical pylon explodes and burns at 2:30 AM in coastal Southampton (Britain):
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/11700868.Southampton_street_rocked_by_electricity_pylon_explosion/
http://www.southnews.org.uk/news/southampton-street-rocked-by-electricity-pylon-explosion

2015-01-04 - Metal business goes up in flames in Rowan County (North Carolina):
http://www.wbtv.com/story/27756916/four-alarm-fire-engulfs-rowan-co-factory
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/local/crews-battle-3-alarm-fire-rowan-county/njgB3/

Quote: "The fire broke out at around 1:30 at Mid State Manufacturing, 2960 Corriher Grange Road near Mount Ulla. According to the company website, Mid-State is 'a world class metal component manufacturer.'"

2015-01-04 - Fireworks factory burns and explodes in Granada (Colombia), cameraman blown off his feet, 2 injured:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/dramatic-footage-shows-blasts-fireworks-4921843
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/06/fireworks-factory-explosion-colombia_n_6421020.html
http://happyplace.someecards.com/accidents/this-video-of-a-fireworks-factory-explosion-is-insane/
http://www.9news.com.au/world/2015/01/06/04/50/fireworks-factory-explosion-knocks-cameraman-off-his-feet
http://www.3news.co.nz/world/two-injured-in-colombian-fireworks-explosion-2015010522

Quote: "Authorities say five warehouses stockpiling gunpowder were destroyed in the fire."

Note: Nice footage, but that guy was way too close!

2015-01-04 - Ancient 600-year-old building destroyed by fire at 2:49 AM in Nanzhao Township, Yunnan (China):
http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/videos/news/fire-destroys-600-year-old-building-in-china/vC8m6S/
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2015-01/03/c_133894209.htm
http://english.cntv.cn/2015/01/04/VIDE1420336584267823.shtml

2015-01-04 - Boats, cars, trailers and storage building go up in flames on North Spring Street in Beaver Dam (Wisconsin):
http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/fire-damages-former-green-giant-facility-in-beaver-dam-b99419816z1-287496391.html
http://www.wiscnews.com/bdc/news/local/article_a4f93ed2-1840-5481-bd32-ff9eb2ee0a98.html
http://www.channel3000.com/news/two-firefighters-hurt-battling-beaver-dam-blaze/30530354
http://www.wiscnews.com/news/local/article_a4f93ed2-1840-5481-bd32-ff9eb2ee0a98.html
http://www.fdlreporter.com/videos/news/local/2015/01/05/21275669/

Quote: "Desirae Jimenez, whose boat had been stored there since October, said she found out about the fire after a relative who saw the building on fire called her. 'We were the second boat to be stored, but the owner mentioned as soon as he put out a sign that he was opening the building up for storage he received numerous calls and was probably going to fill up quickly,' Jimenez said. 'When we stored our boat there were a few old/vintage vehicles in there as well. My brother also ended up storing his boat there.'"

Note: Beaver Dam is located on the eastern (downwind) shore of Beaver Dam Lake. So there were two boats stored here at a minimum. I'll call it two to be conservative, so these are the 6th and 7th boats to burn in 2015...

2015-01-04 - Double-decker bus bursts into flame at train station in Sevenoaks (Britain):
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/sport/bus-on-fire-outside-railway-29544/
http://www.southnews.org.uk/sport/bus-on-fire-outside-sevenoaks-railway-station

Quote: "Nicholas Hair tweeted: "So as if it wasn't bad enough that your train was replaced with a bus, the bus then catches fire. All going off in Sevenoaks today!"

Note: This is the 21st bus to burn in 2015...

2015-01-04 - Tanker truck bursts into flame on North Padre Island Drive in coastal Corpus Christi (Texas):
http://www.kiiitv.com/story/27757096/18-wheeler-catches-fire-shuts-down-freeway
http://www.kristv.com/news/tanker-truck-carrying-thousands-of-gallons-of-diesel-catches-fire/

2015-01-04 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-76 near Commerce City (Colorado):
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/01/04/semi-fire-forces-i-76-to-close-near-commerce-city/
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/i-76-closed-between-colorado-highway-2-and-highway-85-due-to-semi-fire
http://www.9news.com/story/traffic/2015/01/04/semi-truck-fire-commerce-city/21265627/
http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_27257140/semi-truck-fire-closes-interstate-76-until-9
http://www.wopular.com/semi-truck-fire-closes-interstate-76-until-9-pm-near-commerce-city
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i-qpYtPTL4

Quote: "The semi-truck, loaded with beer, caught fire for unknown reasons."

Note: 'Beer in danger, all units respond!'

2015-01-04 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 5:30 AM on I-70 near Needmore (Pennsylvania):
http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/tractor-trailer-fire-slows-traffic-on-i--in-pa/article_52b318f4-942c-11e4-9dc7-13e90a84e2fd.html
http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/both-lanes-reopened-on-westbound-i--in-fulton-county/article_52b318f4-942c-11e4-9dc7-13e90a84e2fd.html

Quote: "Traffic had been backed up on I-70 in that area, about 2 miles east of the Town Hill exit, following the truck fire that was reported around 5:30 a.m. Sunday, according to state police and Fulton County Emergency Services."

2015-01-04 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 7:15 AM on the A6 near Mamer (Luxembourg):
http://www.wort.lu/en/luxembourg/a6-near-mamer-lorry-fire-prompts-motorway-closure-54a92bc10c88b46a8ce4f5aa
http://wortlu.tumblr.com/post/107104961113/a6-near-mamer-lorry-fire-prompts-motorway-closure
http://www.wort.lu/en/luxembourg/no-injuries-lorry-fire-closes-motorway-54aa35450c88b46a8ce4fa3f

Note: These are the 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2015...

2015-01-04 - Box truck bursts into flame at waste facility in Lancaster (Pennsylvania):
http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/truck-catches-fire-at-waste-plant/article_304f4f7a-944b-11e4-b0ce-1f296fd940fa.html
http://lancasteronline.com/manheimtownship/news/truck-fire-at-solid-waste-authority-reported/article_304f4f7a-944b-11e4-b0ce-1f296fd940fa.html

2015-01-04 - Heavy truck bursts into flame at home on coastal Bainbridge Island (Washington):
http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/truck-filled-firewood-catches-fire-bainbridge-isla/njgFW/

2015-01-04 - Snow plow truck bursts into flame at the Machesney Park Mall in Machesney Park (Illinois):
http://www.rrstar.com/article/20150104/News/150109830

2015-01-04 - Van bursts into flame on Hilary Street in Cobridge (Britain):
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Staffordshire-Rescue-tackle-van-blaze-Cobridge/story-25803387-detail/story.html
http://www.westmidlandsnews.org.uk/news/staffordshire-fire-and-rescue-tackle-van-blaze-in-cobridge
http://www.newsrt.co.uk/news/staffordshire-fire-and-rescue-tackle-van-blaze-in-cobridge-2880430.html

2015-01-04 - Brand new 2015 Jeep SUV bursts into flame one day after purchase in coastal La Jolla (California):
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/La-Jolla-SUV-Fire-1-Day-After-Bought-287461271.html

Quote: "The brand new Jeep only had 50 miles on it."

Note: Not quite the lowest mileage for a fried vehicle. A semi tractor was destroyed by fire at a plant in Lower Macungie Township (Pennsylvania) before it ever even touched a road, 0 miles, mentioned in the 2014-04-15 update...

2015-01-04 - SUV bursts into flame while parked at apartments in La Quinta (California):
http://www.kesq.com/news/vehicle-fire-in-la-quinta-neighborhood/30528070

2015-01-04 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at home near Tomahawk (Wisconsin):
http://www.wjjq.com/2015/01/05/vehicle-fire-near-tomahawk/

Quote: "Fire crews were called to a home in the town of King at just before 11pm. When emergency crews arrived they found the front of the pick-up truck parked in the driveway and fully involved."

2015-01-04 - Car bursts into flame at home in Beloit (Illinois):
http://rockfordscanner.com/2015/01/04/vehicle-fire-near-residence/

2015-01-04 - Car bursts into flame on Nashua Street in Milford (New Hampshire):
http://www.facebook.com/NEANewEngland/posts/280259325431796

Quote: "MOTOR VEHICLE FIRE. OCCUPANTS OUT OF THE VEHICLE. FIRE DEPARTMENT ON SCENE. FULLY INVOLVED CAR FIRE. | NH28 | January 04, 2015 at 05:17PM"

2015-01-04 - Car bursts into flame on the Monash Freeway near coastal Melbourne (Australia):
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/car-fire-causes-traffic-chaos-on-monash-fwy-20150104-12hm6h.html
http://www.smh.com.au/victoria/car-fire-causes-traffic-chaos-on-monash-fwy-20150104-12hm6h.html
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/victoria/car-fire-causes-traffic-chaos-on-monash-fwy-20150104-12hm6h.html

2015-01-04 - Car bursts into flame at 2:28 AM while parked on St Stephen’s Road in Deepdale (Britain):
http://www.blogpreston.co.uk/2015/01/car-found-on-fire-in-deepdale/

2015-01-04 - Car bursts into flame on Turners Hill Road in Crawley Down (Britain):
http://www.crawleyobserver.co.uk/news/local/firefighters-put-out-car-fire-in-crawley-down-1-6502785

2015-01-04 - Car bursts into flame in Boscombe (Britain):
http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/11700997.Firefighters_tackle_car_fire_in_Boscombe/

2015-01-04 - Car bursts into flame on the M1 near Leicester Forest East Services (Britain):
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/crews-called-blazing-car-M1/story-25803337-detail/story.html
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Car-M1-Leicestershire/story-25806305-detail/story.html

2015-01-04 - Car bursts into flame after 11 PM off Padfield Main Road in Padfield (Britain):
http://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/glossop-firefighters-called-to-car-fire-1-7031847

2015-01-04 - RV trailer bursts into flame at RV park in Yakima (Washington), nobody there:
http://www.yakimaherald.com/photosandvideos/latestphotos/2798084-8/fire-destroys-trailer-at-yakima-rv-park

2015-01-04 - RV trailer bursts into flame at Haldon Ridge in Kennford, Exeter (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=31537&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Exeter-firefighters-called-tackle-caravan/story-25803652-detail/story.html

2015-01-04 - Two cars and hotel destroyed by fire in Yampa (Colorado):
http://www.steamboattoday.com/photos/galleries/2015/jan/04/fire-destroys-yampas-royal-hotel/
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/01/04/royal-hotel-in-yampa-destroyed-by-fire/

Quote: "According to Steamboat Today, two cars parked outside the hotel were destroyed and the adjacent U.S. Post Office and church suffered broken windows and water damage."

2015-01-04 - Car and garage destroyed by fire at Humane Society in Everson (Washington), near the Nooksack River:
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2015/01/05/4061901_fire-destroys-garage-at-whatcom.html

2015-01-04 - Auto shop damaged by fire twice in a month in coastal Dorchester (Massachusetts):
http://www.universalhub.com/2015/dorchester-auto-body-shop-has-second-fire-month
http://twitter.com/scotteisenphoto/status/551968397161144321/photo/1
http://twitter.com/RCham220/status/551962231735582721

2015-01-04 - Barn and lawncare equipment destroyed by fire in Monticello (Indiana):
http://www.newsbug.info/monticello_herald_journal/sunday-fire-destroys-powell-barn-lawn-service-business-equipment/article_058194ce-9473-11e4-a2b7-2b46f05f3181.html

Quote: "The local firefighters were preparing to watch the Indianapolis Colts game on television on Sunday afternoon when a 911 call came in at 12:29 p.m. to inform them that there was a fire on South Freeman Road. One of the firefighters who heard about the fire happened to be the owner of the barn that was on fire."

2015-01-04 - Barn destroyed by fire in coastal Cape Elizabeth (Maine):
http://www.pressherald.com/2015/01/04/fire-destroys-barn-in-cape-elizabeth/
http://www.wopular.com/fire-destroys-barn-cape-elizabeth

2015-01-04 - Barn destroyed by fire at 2:45 AM on Rose Valley Road in Kelso (Washington), near the Columbia River, 3 horses killed:
http://www.kgw.com/story/news/local/2015/01/05/3-horses-die-in-kelso-barn-fire/21283361/
http://tdn.com/news/local/cowlitz-fire-rescue-extinguishes-barn-fire/article_062aeda2-9474-11e4-afa8-074235903770.html

2015-01-04 - Barn destroyed by fire on Hager Road in Peters Township northwest of Greencastle (Pennsylvania), 7 calves killed:
http://www.publicopiniononline.com/local/ci_27256865/7-calves-killed-barn-fire-peters-township
http://www.therecordherald.com/article/20150105/NEWS/150109974/10082/NEWS
http://www.publicopiniononline.com/local/ci_27261086/heifers-rescued-from-fifth-barn-fire-two-months
http://www.your4state.com/story/d/story/barn-a-total-loss-after-catching-fire/99594/Gq6j4P9dQUy35IZeefUI1g
http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/tri_state/pennsylvania/fire-races-through-barn-in-franklin-county/article_b75c48c4-14a6-56c2-ac4b-3a77599ac1d3.html

Quote: "The 3:34 p.m. alarm was the fifth barn fire in the area since Nov. 3, but the first since Nov. 5. Firefighters a responded to four barn fires in the span of three days between Greencastle and the village of St. Thomas."

2015-01-04 - Barn destroyed by fire in Boonville (Indiana):
http://www.19actionnews.com/story/27757201/barn-a-total-loss-after-fire-in-boonville
http://www.14news.com/story/27757201/barn-a-total-loss-after-fire-in-boonville
http://www.wnem.com/story/27757201/barn-a-total-loss-after-fire-in-boonville

2015-01-04 - Barn damaged by fire in Sheridan Township (Michigan):
http://www.shorelinemedia.net/ludington_daily_news/news/local/article_5abfd5e2-9449-11e4-9589-8ba20022a6ab.html

2015-01-04 - Wildfire erupts, burns 150 acres, near the boat ramp on Halfmoon Lake in Ocala National Forest (Florida):
http://www.ocala.com/article/20150104/articles/150109894

2015-01-04 - HVAC system bursts into flame at parking garage in Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://www.wthr.com/story/27757772/air-unit-catches-fire-near-circle-centre-mall
http://www.indystar.com/story/news/2015/01/04/circle-centre-mall-evacuated-minor-fire/21269791/

2015-01-04 - Market/gas station/deli destroyed by inferno in Sunapee (New Hampshire), nobody there:
http://www.wcvb.com/news/fire-destroys-jakes-market-in-sunapee/30523680
http://www.wmur.com/news/photos-jakes-market-burns-down-in-sunapee/30522254
http://www.wmur.com/news/fire-destroys-jakes-market-early-sunday/30521734

2015-01-04 - Church damaged by fire before 6 AM in Corona area in coastal Queens (New York):
http://7online.com/news/fireighters-battle-fire-inside-church-in-queens/461017/
http://www.myfoxny.com/story/27755671/fire-damages-nyc-church

2015-01-04 - Church damaged by fire just after 1:30 AM in Houston (Texas):
http://abc13.com/news/3-alarm-fire-nearly-destroys-historic-third-ward-church/461016/

2015-01-04 - Twenty shops destroyed by fire at 6:22 AM in Dhaka (Bangaldesh):
http://banglanews24.com/en/fullnews/bn/104367.html

2015-01-04 - Garage bursts into flame at home in (very) coastal Provincetown (Massachusetts):
http://www.capecodonline.com/article/20150104/NEWS/150109796/-1/rss01

2015-01-04 - Home heavily damaged by fire in Milltown (Montana), near the Blackfoot River, 2 dogs killed:
http://missoulian.com/news/local/firefighters-knock-down-milltown-house-fire-dogs-found-dead/article_f9dd2927-ba0f-5589-a859-fcceab250338.html

Quote: "On arrival, the Missoula Rural Fire District crew reported heavy black smoke and flames coming from the back of the house near Montana Highway 200, just east of the bridge over the Blackfoot River."

2015-01-04 - Home heavily damaged by fire before 1 AM in coastal Quincy (Massachusetts):
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2015/01/04/3-alarm-quincy-fire-causes-600k-in-damage/
http://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2015/01/one_cat_dies_another_survives_quincy_fire
http://www.patriotledger.com/article/20150104/NEWS/150108996/12662/NEWS

Note: A 'rotten egg' odor coming in off the ocean hit Quincy in 2013, mentioned in the 2013-05-09 update. A mysterious plane started buzzing the city at night right after that, mentioned in the 2013-05-10 update...

2015-01-04 - Home destroyed by fire near Lake Silkworth in Lehman Township (Pennsylvania), nobody there:
http://www.timesleader.com/news/local-news-news/50979463/Fire-guts-home-near-Lake-Silkworth

2015-01-04 - Duplex heavily damaged by basement fire in Hazleton (Pennsylvania), nobody there:
http://standardspeaker.com/news/police-discover-hazleton-fire-scene-1.1812492
http://wnep.com/2015/01/04/basement-fire-in-hazleton/

2015-01-04 - Motel heavily damaged by fire in Fort Wayne (Indiana), near the Maumee River:
http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/police-fire/Crews-battling-Coliseum-Boulevard-fire-4303355
http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20150105/NEWS/150109920

2015-01-04 - Deadly fire burns mobile home in Greeley (Colorado), 1 killed, 2 injured:
http://www.koaa.com/story/27756357/1-dead-in-greeley-mobile-home-fire
http://gazette.com/young-girl-dies-in-greeley-mobile-home-fire/article/1544032
http://www.fox21news.com/news/story.aspx?id=1144361

2015-01-04 - Deadly fire burns home in Bakersfield (California), 1 killed:
http://www.kerngoldenempire.com/news/local/story/d/story/woman-found-dead-in-burning-home/18211/JYfQPFt0A0iJzyQAsmROOQ

2015-01-04 - Deadly basement fire burns home in Hempfield Township (Pennsylvania), 1 killed:
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2015/01/woman_found_dead_in_home_after.html
http://local21news.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/basement-fire-kills-woman-14548.shtml

2015-01-04 - Deadly fire burns Lake Haven Motel in Clearlake Oaks (California), 1 killed:
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/3333785-181/man-found-dead-in-lake
http://www.record-bee.com/news/ci_27262468/body-found-clearlake-oaks-motel-closed-after-blaze
http://www.lakeconews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=39988:fire-damages-clearlake-oaks-motel-one-body-found&catid=1:latest&Itemid=197

2015-01-04 - Vacant home burns at 6 AM in Rialto (California):
http://www.sbsun.com/general-news/20150103/rialto-fire-department-puts-out-fire-at-abandoned-house

2015-01-04 - Vacant home burns in Louisville (Kentucky):
http://www.wlky.com/news/fire-crews-respond-to-house-fire-on-south-preston-st/30514368

2015-01-04 - Vacant home burns in Fond du Lac (Wisconsin):
http://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/2015/01/04/fire-house-basement-north-fond-du-lac---minnesota-avenue/21258561/

2015-01-04 - In separate incidents, two vacant homes burn, one at 6 AM and one at 6:47 AM, in Waco (Texas):
http://www.wacotrib.com/news/fire/fires-damage-vacant-houses-in-waco/article_7a933234-fa7b-518b-89f4-cb4679d95238.html

2015-01-05 - Person killed when car bursts into flame at 4:30 AM on the Currumbin Creek Bridge (Australia):
http://www.mygc.com.au/news/traffic-diverted-from-fatal-car-fire-in-currumbin/

Quote: "Traffic continues to be diverted from the Currumbin Creek Bridge following a fatal car fire. It’s believed the vehicle was heading south on the Gold Coast Highway around 4.30am, before it erupted into flames, trapping the male driver."

2015-01-05 - Wardrobe explodes and burns at home in coastal Ras al-Khaimah (UAE), child injured:
http://www.thenational.ae/uae/wardrobe-explosion-burns-child-in-ras-al-khaimah

Note: This is the 7th residential explosion in 2015...

2015-01-05 - Pork business rocked by major explosion and fire in Mecosta County (Michigan), 300 pigs killed, 1 injured:
http://www.9and10news.com/story/27762271/explosion-ignites-mecosta-county-barn-business-fire
http://www.themorningsun.com/general-news/20150106/one-injured-and-about-300-pigs-perish-in-mondays-barn-fire

Quote: "Central dispatch confirms someone was hurt and the fire sparked from some kind of explosion. Calls for help started coming in around 10:00 Monday morning from High Lean Pork Farm near Remus. One employee was burned and taken to the hospital. Hundreds of pigs were killed in the fire."

2015-01-05 - Industrial business hit by explosion and fire in Davidson County (North Carolina), 1 injured:
http://www.news-record.com/news/report-one-person-taken-to-hospital-after-explosion-at-davidson/article_c63e1772-94e7-11e4-8430-8733cbf1a6b7.html

2015-01-05 - Power plant hit by methane gas fire in Maidsville (West Virginia):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20150106-46559-USA
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2015/01/05/evacuations-ordered-at-longview-power-plant-in-w-va/
http://www.wdtv.com/wdtv.cfm?func=view&section=5-News&item=UPDATE-Evacuation-Order-Lifted-For-Power-Plant-Methane-Fire-20403
http://article.wn.com/view/2015/01/05/Fire_at_WVa_power_plant_prompts_evacuation/
http://powersource.post-gazette.com/powersource/companies-powersource/2015/01/05/Power-plant-fire-leads-to-evacuations-in-Morgantown-W-Va/stories/201501050151

2015-01-05 - Underground electrical fire blows off manhole near capitol building in Lansing (Michigan):
http://www.wilx.com/home/headlines/Cable-Fault-Knocks-Off-Manhole-Cover-287542261.html
http://usnew.net/cable-failure-knocked-out-manhole-cover.html

2015-01-05 - Underground electrical explosion blows pavement apart in coastal Canvey Island (Britain), 200 homes go dark:
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/11702995.Electrical_explosion_cuts_power_to_200_home/

2015-01-05 - Waste transfer station damaged by fire in Sanford (Maine):
http://www.pressherald.com/2015/01/05/fire-damages-building-at-sanfords-trash-transfer-station/
http://www.wmtw.com/news/fire-damages-sanford-transfer-station-building/30547466

Quote: "Last month, a fire destroyed the Wells transfer station and several pieces of machinery that were stored inside."

2015-01-05 - Recycling center erupts in flame near Bargeddie (Scotland), near coastal Glasgow:
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/firefighters-battle-bring-massive-blaze-4922967
http://news.stv.tv/west-central/305396-firefighters-battle-major-blaze-at-landfill-sight-in-bargeddie/
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/u/fire-crews-from-across-the-central-belt-attend-landfill-site-blaze.1420454838
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/BBCScotlandNews/552087536471142401
http://edinburgh.dotnewz.com/firefighters-battle-major-blaze-at-landfill-sight-in-village-edinburgh/
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-30680599

2015-01-05 - Christmas tree recycling center hit by fire on Hangleton Park in coastal Hove (Britain):
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/11702997.Christmas_tree_recycling_centre_on_fire/
http://www.southnews.org.uk/news/christmas-tree-recycling-centre-on-fire
http://www.lastminutechristmas.com/last-minute-christmas/40-newsbriefs/275911-christmas-tree-recycling-centre-on-fire.html

2015-01-05 - Smoke in the cabin sends passenger plane to emergency landing in coastal Los Angeles (California):
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/05/aeromexico-jetliner-with-16-aboard-safely-returns-to-los-angeles-after-smoke/

Quote: "An Aeromexico jetliner bound for Mexico City has returned to Los Angeles International Airport because of the smell of smoke in the cabin."

2015-01-05 - Commuter helicopter fills with smoke, makes emergency landing at airport in Luxembourg:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=VIV-20150106-46569-LUX

Quote: "A KLM Cityhopper plane en route from Nice to Amsterdam had to make an emergency landing at Luxembourg's airport on Monday. Around 140 kilometres away from Luxembourg, smoke started building up in the cabin and the pilot of the Embraer 190 decided to divert the plane to Luxembourg. Within 20 minutes the plane touched down in the Grand Duchy, with no problems during landing. According to passengers, smoke appeared in the back of the cabin during the flight."

Note: These are the 2nd and 3rd aircraft to come down smoking or burning in 2015...

2015-01-05 - Oil tanker ship 'Run Guang 9' damaged by explosion and fire near coastal Zhanjiang (China), 2 missing:
http://www.seatrade-global.com/news/asia/two-seafarers-missing-after-oil-tanker-explodes-off-zhanjiang-port.html
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Run-Guang-9-I1606488.html
http://newscontent.cctv.com/NewJsp/news.jsp?fileId=275926

Quote: "On Jan 4, 2015, the 'Run Guang 9' exploded off China’s Zhanjiang port, leaving two crew members missing while 12 others were rescued. The product tanker Rwent up in flames after a tank caught fire when the ship was sailing from Zhuhai port to Zhanjiang port."

2014-01-05 - Boat bursts into flame near Gulf Beach Highway in coastal Pensacola (Florida), 1 lightly injured:
http://www.weartv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/pensacola-boat-fire-send-elderly-man-hospital-53663.shtml
http://snewsi.com/id/1519685407/Pensacola-boat-fire-send-elderly-man-to-hospital
http://www.pnj.com/story/news/2015/01/05/one-injured-boat-fire/21281415/
http://www.wopular.com/one-injured-boat-fire

2015-01-05 - Boat, motorcycle, ATVs, snowmobile, garage and home destroyed by fire in Port Clinton (Ohio):
http://www.portclintonnewsherald.com/story/news/local/2015/01/06/fire-engulfs-east-sand-road-home/21336677/

Quote: "In addition to the garage and home, one boat, east of the garage, was engulfed in flames. Johnson said another boat was wheeled out by the owner and sustained moderate damage, he said. Vehicles including a motorcycle, four-wheelers and a snowmobile also were lost."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of this location. These are the 8th, 9th and 10th boats to burn in 2015...

2015-01-05 - School bus bursts into flame on road in Abington (Indiana):
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/school-bus-explodes-catches-fire-in-wayne-county
http://www.pal-item.com/story/news/education/2015/01/05/injuries-centerville-abington-school-bus-fire/21282435/
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/9264800-no-injuries-in-centerville-school-bus-fire/
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/school-bus-catches-fire-wayne-photo-225906724.html
http://www.wbiw.com/state/archive/2015/01/school-bus-explodes-catches-fire-in-wayne-county.php

2015-01-05 - School bus bursts into flame on Broadway in Chilton Polden, Bridgwater (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2898630/Terrifying-video-shows-moment-school-bus-fireball-just-minutes-pick-children.html
http://www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/11702236.VIDEO__Firefighters_called_to_tackle_school_bus_fire_in_Chilton_Polden/
http://www.southwestnews.org.uk/news/video-firefighters-called-to-tackle-school-bus-fire-in-chilton-polden
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=31542&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/somerset_news/11702236.VIDEO__Firefighters_called_to_tackle_coach_fire_in_Chilton_Polden/
http://www.westerndailypress.co.uk/Video-Dramatic-moment-Somerset-school-bus-caught/story-25811680-detail/story.html

Quote: "Firefighters from Bridgwater were called to tackle a school bus fire in Chilton Polden this morning (Monday). Emergency services, including two fire engines and a water carrier from Bridgwater, plus another fire engine from Street, were sent to the incident in Broadway at around 8am."

Quote: "Second time in three months a bus for the same school has erupted in flames..."

2015-01-05 - School bus bursts into flame on Highway 98 in Frostproof (Florida):
http://dailyridge.com/headlines-now/2015/01/05/polk-county-school-bus-catches-fire-on-hwy-98-in-frostproof/

Note: These are the 2nd, 3rd and 4th school buses to burn in 2015 and the 22nd, 23rd and 24th buses to burn in 2015...

2015-01-05 - Fire truck goes up in flames in Bulls State Forest in Victoria (Australia):
http://www.3aw.com.au/news/fire-truck-goes-up-in-flames-in-western-victoria-20150106-12ilgi.html

2015-01-05 - Tanker truck bursts into flame while parked at business in Carbondale (Colorado):
http://www.postindependent.com/news/14514771-113/fire-propane-carbondale-truck

2015-01-05 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-70 in Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://www.wthr.com/story/27758989/truck-carrying-potato-chips-catches-fire-on-i-70-near-the-airport
http://wishtv.com/2015/01/05/truck-hauling-chips-catches-fire-on-sw-side/

2015-01-05 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame near building in Emporium (Pennsylvania):
http://solomonswords.blogspot.com/2015/01/emporium-dispatched-for-log-truck-fire.html
http://drive.euoa.net/emporium-dispatched-for-log-truck-fire-15844.html

2015-01-05 - Semi tractor bursts into flame while parked at home in Pontotoc (Mississippi):
http://www.wtva.com/mostpopular/story/Semi-truck-lost-in-Monday-blaze/9d9u4LPicUO2vCUbQXGIKA.cspx

2015-01-05 - Three tractors, truck, hay baler, $300k of hay and barn destroyed by huge fire near Madras (Oregon):
http://www.ktvz.com/news/Fire-destroys-hay-shed-tractors-N-of-Madras/30538426
http://www.mycentraloregon.com/2015/01/05/fire-destroys-450000-of-hay-and-equipment/

Quote: "Three tractors were lost, along with a shop truck, a hay baler and 'the big loss,' about $300,000 worth of hay, the fire chief said."

2015-01-05 - Tractor, 4x4 vehicle and garage destroyed by fire in Warsaw (Illinois):
http://www.dailygate.com/news/article_ac700a08-951e-11e4-aef3-17360bc38512.html

Quote: "The tractor and a four-by-four side-by-side were a total loss along with the garage."

2015-01-05 - Tractor, 5 ATVs, and garage destroyed by fire in Aurora (Indiana):
http://eaglecountryonline.com/local-article/fire-destroys-garage-vehicles/

Quote: "Firefighters managed to keep the blaze from reaching a nearby residence. The garage, however, was destroyed along with a vehicle, a tractor, five four-wheelers, and other items stored inside. Another vehicle outside the garage was damaged."

Note: These are the 16th thru 24th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2015...

2015-01-05 - Garbage truck bursts into flame on the 2 Freeway near Glendale (California):
http://www.glendalenewspress.com/news/tn-gnp-trash-truck-fire-closes-lane-on-2-freeway-20150105,0,6460324.story
http://www.topix.com/city/glendale-ca/2015/01/trash-truck-fire-closes-lane-on-2-freeway

2015-01-05 - Truck and van go up in flames at Littleburn Industrial Estate in Langley Moor (Britain):
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/11703184.Lorry_and_van_ablaze_on_Littleburn_Industrial_Estate__Langley_Moor/
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/durham/11703184.Lorry_and_van_ablaze_on_Littleburn_Industrial_Estate__Langley_Moor/

2015-01-05 - Van bursts into flame at gas station in Norristown (Pennsylvania), near the Schuykill River:
http://www.timesherald.com/general-news/20150105/vehicle-fire-at-norristown-gas-station-quickly-extinguished

2015-01-05 - Van bursts into flame on street in North York (Canada):
http://globalnews.ca/video/1755691/cube-van-gutted-by-fire-in-north-york
http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/video/cube-van-gutted-fire-north-185305183.html

2015-01-05 - SUV bursts into flame at home, fire spreads, home destroyed, in coastal Kailua (Hawaii):
http://www.kitv.com/news/fire-damages-kailua-home/30544542
http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20150105_Honolulu_firefighters_respond_to_twoalarm_fire_in_Kailua.html?id=287578091

Quote: "Battalion Chief Mark Nakamura said the house was vacant as owners were preparing to rent or sell the house located at 136 Kaha St."

2015-01-05 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at auto auction business in Murfreesboro (Tennessee):
http://www.jrn.com/newschannel5/news/Officials-Say-Pickup-Truck-Fire-Appears-Accidental-287540001.html
http://wgnsradio.com/gmc-truck-catches-fire-in-area-of-old-fort-parkway-cms-24176
http://www.dnj.com/story/news/2015/01/05/mfrd-crews-extinguish-vehicle-fire-auto-auction/21288917/

2015-01-05 - Car bursts into flame while parked inside garage at home, fire spreads to garage, in Durham (North Carolina):
http://www.wncn.com/story/27765586/car-fire-damages-garage-at-durham-home
http://www.heraldsun.com/news/localnews/x761901818/Garage-fire-destroys-car
http://www.nbc4i.com/story/27765586/car-fire-damages-garage-at-durham-home
http://www.whlt.com/story/27765586/car-fire-damages-garage-at-durham-home
http://wsav.membercenter.worldnow.com/story/27765586/car-fire-damages-garage-at-durham-home

2015-01-05 - Car bursts into flame on the Coronado Bridge over San Diego Bay in coastal San Diego (California):
http://www.10news.com/news/car-fire-jams-traffic-on-coronado-bridge
http://fox5sandiego.com/2015/01/05/car-fire-backs-up-traffic-on-coronado-bridge/
http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/CHP-Only-1-lane-open-on-Coronado-Bridge-due-to-car-fire--287575231.html
http://www.kusi.com/story/27765698/car-on-fire-causes-delays-on-the-coronado-bridge
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Car-Fire-Shuts-Down-Coronado-Bridge-Lanes-287577501.html
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20150105/Lanes-Reopen-After-Car-Fire-In-San-Diego-Coronado/

2015-01-05 - Car bursts into flame near Kernan Boulevard in coastal Jacksonville (Florida):
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/local/2015/01/05/car-fire-jtb-on-ramp/21287773/
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/videos/news/car-fire-on-southside/vC8tXf/
http://www.topix.com/forum/city/jacksonville-fl/T8PLI96NQFETSSCOT

2015-01-05 - Car bursts into flame on street in Lehigh Acres (Florida), near the coast:
http://www.news-press.com/story/news/2015/01/05/car-catches-fire-in-lehigh-acres/21299715/

2015-01-05 - Car bursts into flame on street in coastal Phuket (Thailand):
http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Frenchman-escapes-flaming-car-Phuket-hill-video/43966

2015-01-05 - Car bursts into flame while parked at Tesco on Rose Lane in Barnstaple (Britain), just east (downwind) of the River Taw:
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=31546&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/news/car_fire_in_barnstaple_supermarket_car_park_1_3905794
http://www.northdevonjournal.co.uk/Car-Tesco-car-park-Barnstaple/story-25807666-detail/story.html

2015-01-05 - Car bursts into flame at gas station in coastal Great Yarmouth (Britain):
http://www.greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk/news/car_fire_at_great_yarmouth_petrol_station_1_3906013
http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/car_fire_at_great_yarmouth_petrol_station_1_3906013

2015-01-05 - Car bursts into flame at 12:13 AM on Macon Way in Crewe (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/vehicle-on-fire-in-crewe_05-01-2015_9-03-17

2015-01-05 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-90 in Albany (New York):
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/I-90-ramp-closes-near-Albany-after-vehicle-fire-5994979.php
http://www.mirrornewsservice.com/ALBANY-TIMES-UNION/I-90-ramp-closes-near-Albany-after-vehicle-fire-642430

2015-01-05 - Vehicle bursts into flame on the Broadway Extension near Hefner Road in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma):
http://newsok.com/vehicle-fire-backs-up-traffic-in-northeast-oklahoma-city/article/5381994

2015-01-05 - RV trailer bursts into flame at 3:12 AM in Lake Elsinore (California):
http://www.pe.com/articles/fire-757550-woman-lake.html
http://patch.com/california/murrieta/fire-destroys-lake-elsinore-home-displaces-occupant-0

2015-01-05 - Two vehicles and garage destroyed by fire at home in Hillview (Kentucky):
http://www.wlky.com/news/investigation-underway-after-garage-catches-fire/30550852

Quote: "It happened just after 10 p.m. Monday on Winston Court in Hillview. Firefighters say when they arrived they found a two-and-a-half car garage engulfed in flames with two vehicles inside."

2015-01-05 - Barn destroyed by fire at 5:30 AM in Gray Court (South Carolina), some rabbits killed:
http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/27759457/gray-court-farm-building-burns

2015-01-05 - Barn destroyed by fire after 11 PM in Augusta (Kansas):
http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20150105/News/150109822
http://www.kansas.com/news/local/article5435805.html
http://www.kctv5.com/story/27759464/horses-rescued-from-large-barn-fire-in-kansas
http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/Horses-Rescued-From-Large-Barn-Fire-In-Kansas-287516821.html

2015-01-05 - Barn destroyed by fire near Tracy (Minnesota):
http://www.marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/563855/Barn-fire-in-rural-Tracy.html?nav=5015

2015-01-05 - Barn and hay go up in flames on Butterton Lane in Crewe (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/hay-loft-on-fire-in-crewe

2015-01-05 - Barn and 20 tons of hay destroyed by fire on Holme Lane in Langford (Britain):
http://newarkadvertiser.co.uk/articles/news/Fire-crews-tackle-blaze-at-barn-in-Langford
http://nottingham.dotnewz.com/fire-crews-tackle-blaze-at-barn-in-langford-nottingham/

2015-01-05 - Wildfire erupts at coastal Pines Beach, near Christchurch (New Zealand):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20150105-46550-NZL

2015-01-05 - Two businesses destroyed by fire at 5:30 AM in Walters (Oklahoma), nobody there:
http://www.kswo.com/story/27760823/crews-fight-large-business-fire-in-walters
http://www.kswo.com/story/27766091/fire-destroys-businesses-in-walters

Quote: "City officials say the fire started on the north end of the building, between the first and second floor, but aren't sure how it started. Officials say that part of the building had been abandoned and there was no running gas or electricity in that area."

2015-01-05 - Porch bursts into flame, fire spreads to home, in Omega (Georgia):
http://www.wfxl.com/news/story.aspx?id=1144561

2015-01-05 - Garage and carport burst into flame at 4 AM, fire damages two homes, in Lakewood (Washington), near the coast:
http://www.thenewstribune.com/2015/01/05/3572081_garage-fire-in-lakewood-damages.html

2015-01-05 - Garage bursts into flame at home on Big Valley Road near De Pere (Wisconsin):
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/local/2015/01/05/crews-battle-rockland-garage-fire/21283515/

2015-01-05 - Mobile home destroyed by fire in Hope Mills (North Carolina):
http://abc11.com/news/fire-destroys-home-in-hope-mills/462690/

2015-01-05 - Home damaged by exterior fire in Mesquite (Nevada), near the Virgin River:
http://www.thespectrum.com/story/news/local/mesquite/2015/01/06/three-departments-fight-mesquite-fire/21343127/

2015-01-05 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 5 AM in Haslett (Michigan), near Lake Lansing, nobody there:
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2015/01/05/haslett-home-fire-roof/21286789/

2015-01-05 - Beach house damaged by fire in coastal Murrells Inlet (South Carolina):
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2015/01/05/4707604_horry-georgetown-crews-battle.html

Quote: "Smoke from a beach house fire in Garden City can be seen from a distance. Crews from Horry and Georgetown counties were battling the blaze Monday morning."

2015-01-05 - Lakeside home destroyed by fire in Camdenton (Missouri), at Lake of the Ozarks:
http://www.krmsradio.com/multiple-structure-fire-in-camdenton-monday/

2015-01-05 - Home-business destroyed by fire in the Village of Cascade (Wisconsin):
http://www.channel3000.com/news/200-firefighters-18-departments-called-to-fire/30545814
http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/200-firefighters-18-departments-called-to-sheboygan-county-fire-b99420459z1-287595551.html

2015-01-05 - Assisted living facility damaged by fire at 5:45 AM in Herculaneum (Missouri), near the Mississippi River:
http://www.kmov.com/news/local/Crews-respond-to-2-alarm-fire-at-assisted-living-facility-in-Herculaneum--287495071.html
http://www.ksdk.com/story/news/local/2015/01/05/autumns-ridge-fire-piper/21277815/
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/herculaneum-residential-care-facility-on-fire-crews-help-residents-escape/article_97c6fdc2-a312-5f62-b06e-7073d9a91794.html

2015-01-05 - Deadly fire burns home at 4 AM in Georges Township (Pennsylvania), man escapes but dies anyway:
http://www.wtae.com/news/man-82-escapes-pennsylvania-fire-but-still-dies/30531468

2015-01-05 - Vacant home burns at 4:30 AM in coastal Tampa (Florida):
http://tbo.com/news/breaking-news/fire-destroys-unoccupied-house-in-tampa-20150105/

2015-01-05 - Vacant home burns in coastal Newport News (Virginia):
http://www.dailypress.com/news/newport-news/dp-newport-news-fire-16th-street-20150105-story.html

2015-01-05 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in St. Louis County (Minnesota):
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/st-louis-county/3648677-fire-destroys-vacant-house-st-louis-county

2015-01-05 - Vacant building destroyed by huge blaze before 4 AM on Riverside Boulevard in Memphis (Tennessee):
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/27758946/fire-crews-called-to-large-fire-in-downtown-memphis
http://wreg.com/2015/01/05/firefighters-battle-large-fire-in-south-memphis/

2015-01-06 - Man dies when RV trailer bursts into flame shortly before midnight in coastal Augusta (Australia):
http://www.busseltonmail.com.au/story/2802612/fatality-in-augusta-caravan-fire/
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/25921374/man-dies-in-caravan-fire/
http://www.onenewspage.com/n/Australia/754uw38b0/Man-dies-in-Augusta-caravan-fire.htm
http://dailymail.org.uk/news/5688777/Man-dies-in-Augusta-caravan-fire.html
http://www.news.nom.co/man-dies-in-augusta-caravan-fire-14609780-news/

2015-01-06 - Mobile home explodes and burns just after 4 AM near Sugar Grove (Ohio), 5 killed, 2 injured:
http://www.cleveland.com/nation/index.ssf/2015/01/911_calls_reporter_explosion_a.html
http://sunny95.com/news/061160-explosion-reported-at-scene-of-fatal-fire/
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/dead-hurt-trailer-home-fire-collapse-se-ohio-28025375
http://www.daytondailynews.com/ap/ap/ohio/4-dead-2-hurt-after-trailer-home-fire-collapse-in-/njg43/
http://www.wlwt.com/news/4-dead-2-hurt-after-se-ohio-trailer-home-fire/30553160
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/06/sheriff-office-4-killed-2-hurt-in-southeast-ohio-trailer-fire-toddler-among/
http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2015/01/toddler_among_four_people_kill.html

Quote: "Neighbors calling 911 reported hearing an explosion just after 4 a.m. Fairfield County Sheriff Dave Phalen said those reports were under investigation, and the cause of the fire was unknown. 'Oh my God! ... The trailer across the road just blew up,' reported the first caller, whose name wasn't included in an audio recording released by the sheriff's office. 'I'm going to say they're probably all there. Oh my Lord! Something just blew up over there. Holy crap!'"

Quote: "The fire was the third multiple-death home fire in Ohio in less than four weeks. Three children were killed in a Dec. 12 house fire in Hamilton in southwest Ohio, and a woman and three grandchildren were killed Dec. 26 in a fire near Washington Court House, about 40 miles southwest of Columbus."

2015-01-06 - Boat explodes and burns at Lake Nagambie (Australia), 7 injured:
http://trendingnewsz.com/six-children-caught-in-boat-explosion-at-nagambie
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/six-children-caught-in-boat-explosion-at-nagambie-20150106-12iqgx.html
http://www.skynews.com.au/news/top-stories/2015/01/06/seven-injured-in-boat-explosion.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4C0eMnBOyg

Quote: "Six children have been badly injured and a man has suffered serious burns after their boat exploded into flames amidst holiday celebrations at Lake Nagambie. Nearby holidayers waded through heavy smoke to pull the screaming children from the boat to safety."

2015-01-06 - Underground electrical fire erupts at Dupont Circle in coastal Washington DC, thousands of homes go dark:
http://www.wjla.com/articles/2015/01/dozens-still-without-power-after-dupont-circle-power-outage-110368.html
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Thousands-Without-Power-in-Dupont-Circle-287686251.html
http://dc.suntimes.com/dc-news/7/82/68512/dozens-still-without-power-after-underground-fire-causes-dupont-circle-power-outage/

Quote: "Shomari Stone reports on a manhole fire that has caused thousands to lose power near Dupont Circle."

2015-01-06 - Pallet business devastated by huge inferno in Springfield (Ohio):
http://www.whio.com/gallery/news/local/gallery-tri-state-pallet-fire-aftermath/gCQPT/
http://www.whio.com/news/news/local/springfield-firefighters-battle-four-alarm-fire/njhQM/
http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/news/local/springfield-firefighters-battle-four-alarm-fire/njhQM/
http://www.whio.com/videos/news/five-alarm-fire-in-springfield/vC87ZZ/
http://wdtn.com/2015/01/06/massive-industrial-fire-burns-in-springfield/
http://www.whio.com/gallery/news/local/tri-state-pallett-fire/gCQN3/
http://www.abc22now.com/shared/news/top-stories/stories/wkef_new-tonight-industrial-plant-caught-fire-24135.shtml
http://www.wopular.com/springfield-firefighters-battle-five-alarm-fire

Quote: "Springfield Assistant Fire Chief Rodney Rahrle confirms the fire is at Tri-State Pallet, an industrial complex at Monroe and Gallagher streets. It started shortly after 6:30 p.m. and was still burning after 8:30 p.m. Rahrle said crews were trying to keep flames from spreading to a nearby building just east of the fire that was full of tires."

2015-01-06 - Auto salvage yard hit by fire, scrap cars burn, in coastal Invercargill (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/64710248/Fire-burns-cars-at-wreckers
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/wreckers-yard-fire-under-control-after-cars-explode-6215287
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/regional/263156/invercargill-fire-has-toxic-fumes
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/64707746/invercargill-car-wreckers-on-fire
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/cars-explode-in-fire-wreckers-yard-6215287
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11382661

Quote: "He said he got a call about the fire about an hour ago. 'It was quite big, they're getting it down now but the whole thing every now and then just keeps getting out of hand, there's just about a thousand cars probably.' The authorities are warning the public to stay away because the fire is billowing toxic fumes and there could be LPG cylinders in the yard which could explode."

2015-01-06 - RV bursts into flame while parked at home in Scott, Lafayette (Louisiana):
http://klfy.com/2015/01/06/motor-home-fire-in-scott/
http://www.koaa.com/story/27768556/camper-catches-fire-in-scott
http://www.katc.com/story/27768556/camper-catches-fire-in-scott
http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/local/2015/01/06/scott-vol-firefights-prevent-spread-of-rv-fire/21332281/

Quote: "According to the Scott firefighters, the 40 foot motor home was fully engulfed in flames, parked 6 feet from a home and three feet from a semi-tractor trailer."

Note: This is the 7th RV to burn in 2015...

2015-01-06 - Water heater explodes and destroys hotel in Ludlow (Vermont), nobody there:
http://www.wcax.com/story/27772760/water-heater-explosion-destroys-part-of-ludlow-hotel
http://www.necn.com/news/new-england/Water-Heater-Explosion-Partially-Destroys-Hotel-287664551.html
http://www.mychamplainvalley.com/story/d/story/fire-officials-water-heater-causes-explosion/13100/EEYC4xQkiUS5hYkzKSP6nw
http://www.wptz.com/news/water-heater-explosion-destroys-part-of-hotel/30557010

Note: Hydrogen sulfide, being a heavier-than-air gas, will tend to accumulate in basements when it infiltrates a building. If there's any electrified copper, rusty iron/steel, or a heat source, then...boom! They didn't check methane or hydrogen sulfide levels, so they can't rule either one out, and water heaters are almost always located in basements. These are the 8th and 9th residential explosions in 2015...

2015-01-06 - Auto salvage yard hit by fire on Springfield Road in Springfield Township (Pennsylvania):
http://thedailyreview.com/news/fire-occurs-at-springfield-auto-salvage-1.1812740

2015-01-06 - Houseboat bursts into flame at 1:30 AM in Manhattan Harbor in Dayton (Kentucky):
http://www.wlwt.com/news/woman-dog-escape-nky-houseboat-fire/30550536
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2015/01/06/women-escapes-houseboat-fire-after-dog-wakes-her-dayton/21322775/
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/2015/01/06/dog-wakes-woman-in-dayton-houseboat-fire/21343923/
http://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/campbell-county/dayton/dog-saves-owner-from-fire-that-destroyed-her-houseboat

2015-01-06 - Yacht bursts into flame on the Shoalhaven River near Nowra (Australia):
http://www.2st.com.au/news/shoalhaven-news/82281-yacht-destroyed-by-fire-on-shoalhaven-river
http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/2799867/yacht-burns-on-the-shoalhaven-river-video-photos/

Note: These are the 11th, 12th and 13th boats to burn in 2015...

2015-01-06 - Transit bus bursts into flame at coastal Bull Bay, St Andrew, on the island of Jamaica:
http://loopjamaica.com/2015/01/07/latest-jamaica-news-passengers-escape-injury-after-jutc-bus-catches-fire/

Note: This is the 25th bus to burn in 2015...

2015-01-06 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame in the wee hours on I-40 in Del City (Oklahoma):
http://kfor.com/2015/01/06/traffic-alert-semi-fire-closes-eb-i-40-ramp-at-15th-st-in-del-city/
http://www.koco.com/news/traffic-alert-i40-off-ramp-at-se-15th-closed-due-to-semi-fire/30551236
http://www.newson6.com/story/27770038/semi-fire-shuts-down-i-40-eb-off-ramp-at-se-15th-in-del-city
http://www.news9.com/story/27770038/semi-fire-shuts-down-i-40-eb-off-ramp-at-se-15th-in-del-city

2015-01-06 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the 60 Freeway in Jurupa Valley (California):
http://www.pe.com/articles/valley-757585-jurupa-highway.html

2015-01-06 - Semi tractor bursts into flame just before midnight while parked inside trucking business in Watertown (South Dakota):
http://www.mykxlg.com/fire-causes-damage-arrow-trucklines-watertown-overnight/
http://www.ksfy.com/home/headlines/Watertown-firefighters-battle-overnight-fire-287624641.html

Quote: "The blaze broke out in a semi-truck housed in the Arrow Truck Line Company garage just before midnight. The Watertown Fire Department responded in time to stop the fire from spreading to the other two semi-trucks or the building as a whole."

2015-01-06 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the M1 near Shepshed (Britain):
http://www.newsrt.co.uk/news/m1-lorry-fire-causes-delays-as-motorway-is-closed-2887008.html
http://www.nottinghampost.com/M1-blocked-directions-crews-deal-lorry/story-25813432-detail/story.html
http://www.nottinghampost.com/M1-update-Road-reopens-directions-following-lorry/story-25813441-detail/story.html
http://www.newsrt.co.uk/news/m1-update-road-reopens-in-both-directions-following-lorry-fire-2886410.html
http://www.ournottinghamshire.co.uk/newsarticle.asp?articleid=34580
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/M1-lorry-causes-delays-motorway-closed/story-25817273-detail/story.html

2015-01-06 - Tractor and barn destroyed by fire in Williamsburg (Indiana), near Fountain City:
http://kicks96.com/local-news/126433
http://www.pal-item.com/story/news/local/2015/01/06/metal-barn-farm-equipment-burns/21360183/

Note: These are the 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2015...

2015-01-06 - Heavy plow truck bursts into flame at Burch Ridge in Marshall County (West Virginia):
http://www.wchstv.com/news/features/eyewitness-news/stories/Plow-Truck-Catches-Fire-In-Marshall-County-67181.shtml
http://www.wtov9.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wtov_plow-truck-catches-fire-marshall-county-total-loss-7027.shtml
http://www.wtovfox9.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wtovfox9_plow-truck-catches-fire-marshall-county-total-loss-7027.shtml

2015-01-06 - Truck bursts into flame on Ferry Boulevard in coastal Stratford (Connecticut):
http://www.doingitlocal.com/2015/01/todays-vehicle-fire-6/

Quote: "Today’s car fire is hosted by Stratford in front of 734 Ferry Boulevard for a DOT truck on fire."

2015-01-06 - Van bursts into flame on King Street in Tiverton (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=31556&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Van-damaged-Tiverton/story-25812437-detail/story.html

2015-01-06 - SUV bursts into flame at auto shop in Rantoul (Illinois):
http://www.news-gazette.com/video/2015-01-06/rantoul-car-fire.html
http://www.rantoulpress.com/news/courts-police-and-fire/2015-01-06/fire-engulfs-vehicle.html

2015-01-06 - SUV bursts into flame on road in Schaumburg (Illinois):
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20150106/news/150109242/
http://lincolnreport.com/archives/433046

2015-01-06 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on West Fifth Street in Sheridan (Wyoming):
http://www.sheridanmedia.com/news/vehicle-fire-under-investigation76130

2015-01-06 - Three parked cars go up in flames at 2:08 AM in North Brunswick (New Jersey):
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/middlesex-county/2015/01/06/north-brunswick-car-fires-governors-pointe-suspicious-witney-court/21340479/

Note: About 1000 feet east (downwind) of Hidden Lake Park...

2015-01-06 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home in Contra Costa County (California):
http://eastcountytoday.net/oakley-firefighters-quickly-knock-down-car-fire/

2015-01-06 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home on Pleasant Valley Road in Silver Creek (Georgia):
http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/police_fire/car-fire-reported-at-silver-creek-home/article_67513008-9606-11e4-be93-cfa51aeceee6.html

2015-01-06 - Car bursts into flame while parked on Laurens Road in Greenville (South Carolina):
http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/27768857/police-respond-to-vehicle-fire-on-laurens-road
http://www.cbs46.com/story/27768857/police-respond-to-vehicle-fire-on-laurens-road
http://pelzerwilliamston.com/2015/01/06/police-respond-to-vehicle-fire-on-laurens-road/

2015-01-06 - Car bursts into flame on Mississippi River bridge in coastal New Orleans (Louisiana):
http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/11266679-123/wwl-tv-live-video-car-fire
http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ssf/2015/01/vehicle_fire_crescent_city_con.html
http://www.wdsu.com/entertainment/carnival-central-extended-coverage/car-fire-halts-traffic-both-way-on-crescent-city-connection/30555090

2015-01-06 - Car bursts into flame on I-465 in Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://wishtv.com/2015/01/06/car-catches-fire-on-northbound-1-465/

2015-01-06 - Car bursts into flame while parked at business in Northampton (Britain):
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/local/picture-car-bursts-into-a-ball-of-flames-outside-b-m-in-northampton-1-6505890

2015-01-06 - Car bursts into flame before 1 AM at Eastern Green in coastal Penzance (Britain):
http://www.cornishman.co.uk/8203-Car-Penzance-sparks-alert/story-25810854-detail/story.html
http://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/11703978.Car_fire_sparks_calls_out_for_Penzance_crew/

2015-01-06 - Car bursts into flame on Stantor Lane in Marldon in coastal Paignton (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=31562&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2015-01-06 - Car bursts into flame before 1 AM on Alexandra Road in Illogan, Redruth (Britain):
http://www.wthr.com/story/27774286/fire-at-morgan-county-business-tuesday-afternoon
http://www.westbriton.co.uk/8203-Firefighters-called-extinguish-car-Camborne/story-25810840-detail/story.html

2015-01-06 - Car bursts into flame on Wicker Lane in Chester (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-fire-in-chester_06-01-2015_20-24-50

2015-01-06 - Car bursts into flame on A5 slip road in Denbigh, Milton Keynes (Britain):
http://www.mkweb.co.uk/Firefighters-called-car-A5-sliproad-Denbigh/story-25811019-detail/story.html

2015-01-06 - Car bursts into flame on Preston Road in Yeovil (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=31560&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.westerngazette.co.uk/Car-closes-Preston-Road-Yeovil/story-25813414-detail/story.html
http://www.westerngazette.co.uk/Car-close-Preston-Road-night-accidental-says/story-25818849-detail/story.html

2015-01-06 - Vehicle bursts into flame while parked on Virginia Avenue in Rockford (Illinois), near the Rock River:
http://rockfordscanner.com/2015/01/07/rockford-fire-respond-to-vehicle-fire/

Note: Also see the massive blaze that destroyed a vacant factory in Rockford on this day. And the day prior, two men, ages 40 and 56, were found dead in a parking garage in Rockford...

2015-01-06 - Motorcycle bursts into flame at 3:16 AM on Birchfield Road in Widnes (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/motorbike-on-fire-in-widnes_06-01-2015_8-27-36

2015-01-06 - RV trailer bursts into flame at home in coastal Hartlepool (Britain):
http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/local/neighbour-rescues-hartlepool-family-from-blaze-1-7035360
http://www.newsrt.co.uk/news/fire-crews-fight-blaze-in-a-caravan-in-hartlepool-2884936.html

2015-01-06 - Motorcycle and ATV dealership destroyed by fire in Martinsville (Indiana):
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/fire-destroys-motorcycle-repair-business-in-morgan-county
http://wishtv.com/2015/01/06/martinsville-motosport-business-in-flames/
http://fox59.com/2015/01/06/multiple-departments-battle-fire-at-martinsville-business/

2015-01-06 - Car and garage destroyed by fire, home damaged, in Durham (North Carolina):
http://abc11.com/news/house-car-ablaze-at-durham-golf-course/463652/
http://www.heraldsun.com/breakingnews/x1351407921/Fire-heavily-damages-home-at-golf-course

Quote: "Officials say the fire may have started with a car in the garage, or near the garage. One person in the home got out safely, but a cat died in the fire."

Note: A car burst into flame while parked inside a garage at a home in Durham the day prior too, mentioned in the 2015-01-05 update...

2015-01-06 - Classic cars and barn destroyed by fire in Austintown (Ohio):
http://wkbn.com/2015/01/06/crews-battling-austintown-barn-fire/
http://www.facebook.com/21WFMJ/posts/10152627375487219
http://www.wfmj.com/story/27772062/firefighters-battle-blaze-in-austintown

Quote: "Fire department officials said the barn was being used as a garage and had classic cars inside."

2015-01-06 - Barn and hay destroyed by fire in Riceville (Iowa), around 20 calves killed:
http://globegazette.com/riceville-barn-fire/image_2453f8ca-1c3c-5d90-a15b-397e4c4472d4.html
http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/livestock-lost-in-riceville-barn-fire/article_0fd8fb4e-721b-55a9-9426-8cfca5d09861.html
http://globegazette.com/news/local/calves-killed-in-rural-riceville-fire/article_0d4be936-3886-5853-a678-9a518382d56a.html

2015-01-06 - Barn destroyed by fire at Clay Hall Farm on Honeybourne Road in Bidford (Britain):
http://www.eveshamjournal.co.uk/news/11704181.Barn_blaze_required_six_fire_appliances_/
http://www.westmidlandsnews.org.uk/news/barn-blaze-required-six-fire-appliances
http://m.eveshamjournal.co.uk/news/11704181.Barn_blaze_required_six_fire_appliances_/

2015-01-06 - Barn destroyed by fire on Felixstowe Road in Nacton (Britain):
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/barn_blaze_on_felixstowe_road_in_nacton_causes_concern_as_smoke_drifts_towards_a14_and_rail_line_1_3907192

2015-01-06 - Brush fire breaks out in canyon in Torrey Highlands (California):
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/jan/06/carmel-valley-brush-fire-westview-high-school/

2015-01-06 - Garbage bursts into flame in garbage truck at landfill in Lower Saucon Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/bethlehem/index.ssf/2015/01/trash_truck_fire_reported_at_i.html
http://www.wopular.com/trash-truck-fire-reported-iesi-bethlehem-landfill
http://article.wn.com/view/2015/01/06/Trash_truck_fire_reported_at_IESI_Bethlehem_Landfill/

2015-01-06 - Cabinet and furniture business goes up in flames in Eagleville (Tennessee):
http://www.dnj.com/story/news/2015/01/06/firefighter-injured-morning-blaze-eagleville/21349141/

2015-01-06 - Restaurant destroyed by fire at 6:30 AM at resort in Ash River (Minnesota), nobody there:
http://www.wqow.com/story/27773255/fire-destroys-resort-restaurant-in-st-louis-county
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/01/06/restaurant-destroyed-by-fire-in-st-louis-co/
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/st-louis-county/3648821-ash-ka-nam-lodge-total-loss-following-morning-fire

2015-01-06 - Porch bursts into flame at home on Gilbertville Road in Elk Run Heights (Iowa):
http://www.kwwl.com/story/27774260/2015/01/06/deputies-investigating-porch-fire-in-elk-run-heights
http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/fire-damages-porch-in-elk-run-heights/article_b7559dee-5cfe-5dae-8824-275f009b44d8.html
http://www.wopular.com/fire-damages-porch-elk-run-heights

Note: About 300 feet northeast (downwind) of the Cedar River...

2015-01-06 - Garage bursts into flame at home in Sycamore Township (Ohio):
http://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/sycamore-township/thick-smoke-from-garage-fire-seen-for-miles

2015-01-06 - Garage bursts into flame at 2:03 AM at home in Amherst Junction (Wisconsin):
http://www.stevenspointjournal.com/story/news/local/2015/01/06/one-injured-early-morning-amherst-junction-fire/21329377/

2015-01-06 - Home damaged by fire at 2:45 AM in coastal Old Orchard Beach (Maine), 1000 feet from the ocean:
http://www.wlbz2.com/story/news/local/2015/01/06/firefighters-fire-oob/21322253/

2015-01-06 - Home damaged by fire on Ocean View Avenue in coastal Norfolk (Virginia):
http://wtkr.com/2015/01/05/crews-put-out-fire-inside-ocean-view-home/

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of this location...

2015-01-06 - Home damaged by fire at 2:20 AM in coastal San Jose (California):
http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_27266446/san-jose-morning-fire-displaces-four-from-downtown

2015-01-06 - Home destroyed by massive blaze on Curley Mill Road in New Britain (Pennsylvania):
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Firefighters-Battle-Massive-Bucks-County-House-Fire-287739921.html

2015-01-06 - Home destroyed by fire in Jamaica Bay area of coastal Fort Myers (Florida):
http://www.nbc-2.com/story/27774729/working-fire-on-galente-court-in-jamaica-bay

2015-01-06 - In separate incidents, within 24 hours and within a few miles, homes owned by siblings go up in flames in Bollinger County (Missouri):
http://www.wsmv.com/story/27776874/siblings-homes-catch-on-fire-within-24-hours
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/27771286/bollinger-co-siblings-lose-homes-to-fire-within-24-hours-of-each-other

Quote: "Both fires were within just a few miles of each other and less than 24 hours apart."

2015-01-06 - In separate incidents, three homes destroyed by fire within days in Glenallen and Marble Hill (Missouri):
http://www.semissourian.com/story/2153442.html

Quote: "The fire started on the front porch of the house. Wain Kirkpatrick heard a popping sound that awakened him. He alerted his wife, and both escaped injury."

Note: Any electrified copper is now a serious fire danger, and especially if it's outdoors and fully exposed to the atmosphere, like, say, on a porch. I started fully glomming onto that particular sub-problem when a parked SUV burst into flame at one home and at the same time a dimmer switch burst into flame on the porch of the home next door, at 3:30 AM, in Stuttgart (Arkansas), mentioned in the 2013-02-05 update. Hydrogen sulfide is reactive with copper, especially electrified copper. The wee hours are when the atmosphere cools and contracts, which will push any methane and/or hydrogen sulfide in the air above closer to the ground, making fires, explosions and animals and people sickening or dying more common during those hours...

2015-01-06 - Boarding house heavily damaged by fire on River Street in Fitchburg (Massachusetts), 8+ injured:
http://www.telegram.com/article/20150106/NEWS/301069667/1116
http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/news/ci_27273117/9-hurt-fire-at-fitchburg-house-2-good

Note: Link has a map that shows proximity to the Nashua River...

2015-01-06 - Deadly fire and explosions destroy home at 1:30 AM on coastal Lopez Island (Washington), 1 killed:
http://www.islandsweekly.com/news/287703321.html
http://www.sanjuanislander.com/news-articles/fire-rescue-ems/lopez-island/17906

2015-01-06 - Deadly fire destroys cabin shortly before midnight in Talkeetna (Alaska), 1 killed:
http://www.adn.com/article/20150107/1-dead-cabin-fire-near-talkeetna

2015-01-06 - Deadly fire burns home before 7 AM in Burtchville Township (Michigan), 1 killed:
http://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/local/2015/01/06/dead-following-burtchville-twp-fire/21325063/

Note: Burtchville Township is located on the shore of Lake Huron...

2015-01-06 - Vacant mobile home destroyed by fire on Deck Valley Road in Sullivan County (Tennessee):
http://www.tricities.com/news/article_dee73638-960d-11e4-b481-2f447dbaee35.html

2015-01-06 - Vacant home burns in Pueblo (Colorado):
http://www.chieftain.com/news/3215105-120/fire-firefighters-scene-vacant

2015-01-06 - Vacant warehouse destroyed by mammoth blaze at 1:30 AM in Rockford (Illinois), near the Rock River:
http://www.wrex.com/story/27768819/2015/01/06/massive-warehouse-fire-in-rockford
http://www.firehouse.com/video/12031828/warehouse-fire-lights-up-ill-sky
http://www.wifr.com/home/headlines/Crews-Battle-Massive-Fire-at-Warehouse-on-11th-Street-287634141.html
http://www.rrstar.com/article/20150106/NEWS/150109745/10333/NEWS

Quote: "Heat from the flames also damaged the siding of Borgetti's building. What seems like a never-ending fire, is one of the largest fires Rockford has ever seen. Fire leaders say this is the second largest fire in Rockford's history, the largest happening in 1984 when it took four days to put the flames out at the Midway Theatre."

2015-01-07 - Woman killed and husband injured when car bursts into flame while parked near hospital in Frisco (Texas):
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Frisco-Vehicle-Fire-Kills-Woman-Injures-Husband-287871971.html
http://www.wfaa.com/story/news/local/collin-county/2015/01/07/car-fire-kills-frisco-woman-injures-husband/21418285/
http://friscoblog.dallasnews.com/2015/01/vehicle-fire-in-frisco-kills-woman-leaves-husband-critically-injured.html/
http://starlocalmedia.com/friscoenterprise/news/vehicle-fire-in-frisco-results-in-fatality/article_ad3799fc-96c6-11e4-8f8d-87650eaa3d13.html
http://www.frisco-online.com/frisco-news/city-news/city-news/5849-vehicle-fire-results-in-fatality-another-critically-injured-cause-of-fire-under-investigation

Quote: "A news release from the city said the vehicle was parked in a driveway near the Baylor Medical Center at Frisco on Warren Parkway when firefighters were summoned at 1:17 p.m. They found the car engulfed in 'heavy' flames with the Frisco couple inside."

Quote: "Property records show the couple has owned their home in the Frisco Lakes community since 2006."

Note: A man was just killed the day prior when his RV trailer went up in flames shortly before midnight in coastal Augusta (Australia), mentioned in the 2015-01-06 update. The day before that, a person was killed when their car burst into flame at 4:30 AM on the Currumbin Creek Bridge (Australia), mentioned in the 2015-01-06 update. And so on. From the full hypothesis: "Vehicles of all kinds will continue to burn, as they have been, and the number of vehicular fires will continue to escalate, inevitably resulting in a corresponding increase in the number of people being incinerated in their vehicles."

2015-01-07 - Home damaged by explosion and fire in South Brunswick Township (New Jersey), 1 killed:
http://7online.com/news/body-found-after-south-brunswick-home-catches-fire/465419/

Quote: "South Brunswick police say they received several 911 calls reporting a structure fire and possible explosion at 2 Cranberry Court."

Note: A mobile home just exploded and burned at 4 AM the day prior, killing 5 people, near Sugar Grove (Ohio), mentioned in the 2015-01-06 update. This is the 10th residential explosions in 2015...

2015-01-07 - Underground electrical explosion blows off manhole in coastal Stranraer (Scotland):
http://www.gallowaygazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/explosive-start-to-stranraer-s-new-year-blows-manhole-cover-1-3653443

2015-01-07 - More mysterious explosions shake homes and rattle people in Hamblen County (Tennessee):
http://www.local8now.com/home/headlines/Hamblen-County-hearing-mysterious-booms-again-287737111.html

2015-01-07 - Lumber company devastated by raging inferno at 6:23 AM on Spring Street in Mosheim (Tennessee):
http://wate.com/2015/01/07/crews-battling-large-fire-at-appalachian-forest-products-in-mosheim/
http://www.wjhl.com/story/27780382/multiple-units-called-in-to-battle-fire-at-mosheim-lumber-company
http://www.greenevillesun.com/news/local_news/article_58234224-9665-11e4-9a3f-87f29eb4f744.html
http://article.wn.com/view/2015/01/07/Large_industrial_fire_reported_in_Greene_County/
http://www.thedailytimes.com/news/state_region/large-industrial-fire-reported-in-greeneville/article_c43a38fc-920a-5cfc-bde7-f3b13436d05c.html

Quote: "While crews fought the fire, employees moved pallets of lumber to a safe place, so firefighters could have more room to work."

Note: Pallets? Imagine that. A pallet business was just ravaged by a massive inferno the day prior too, in Springfield (Ohio), mentioned in the 2015-01-06 update...

2015-01-07 - Lumber business hit by fire, building destroyed, near Floodwood (Minnesota):
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/3650215-fire-destroys-building-northland-lumber-business

2015-01-07 - Natural gas wellpad hit by explosion and fire in Wyoming County (Pennsylvania):
http://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2015/01/07/times-tribune-small-explosion-at-wyoming-county-well-pad/
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/small-explosion-contained-on-gas-well-pad-near-procter-gamble-1.1813772

2015-01-07 - Fishing boat 'North Ocean' bursts into flame near the Faroe Islands:
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/North-Ocean-7530016.html
http://www.mrcc.fo/Index.asp?pID=
http://aktuelt.fo/north+ocean+a+havnini+a+midnatt.html
http://aktuelt.fo/eldurin+var+kovdur+men+hitin+hevur+verid+nogvur.html
http://aktuelt.fo/myndir+manningin+umbord+a+north+ocean+verdur+bjargad.html

Quote: "In the night of Jan 5, 2015, the Faroese Coastguard was alerted after a fire broke out in the engine room the 'North Ocean' fishing in Faroese waters 90 miles south of Akrabergi."

Note: This is the 14th boat to burn in 2015...

2015-01-07 - Passenger bus bursts into flame at 6:39 AM on Market Place in Heanor (Britain):
http://www.ripleyandheanornews.co.uk/news/local/bus-fire-closes-busy-heanor-road-1-7037167
http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Bus-Heanor-Market-Place-causes-traffic-queues/story-25817058-detail/story.html

Quote: "A busy road in Heanor had to be closed this morning after a bus caught fire. The incident happened at around 6.39am on Market Place. Police closed off Market Street while the fire was extinguished, but it was re-opened by around 7.45am."

Note: This is the 26th bus to burn in 2015...

2015-01-07 - Car-hauler truck bursts into flame on the Florida Turnpike near coastal Jupiter (Florida):
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/local/car-carrier-that-ignited-on-turnpike-was-toting-me/njjRL/
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/traffic/semi-truck-fire-blocking-all-turnpike-lanes-north-/njhhy/
http://cbs12.com/news/top-stories/stories/truck-fire-closes-sb-lanes-florida-turnpike-martin-county-22123.shtml
http://www.wsvn.com/story/27787876/semi-truck-catches-fire-on-major-florida-highway
http://www.wptv.com/news/region-martin-county/car-carrier-truck-fire-shuts-down-florida-turnpike-southbound-near-palm-beachmartin-county-line

Quote: "A car-carrier fire on Florida’s Turnpike southbound about six miles north of the Indiantown Road exit is causing all lanes to be blocked. The blockage, which is in Martin County, is a semi-truck that is fully engulfed in flames and causing other vehicles in the area to catch fire..."

2015-01-07 - Car-hauler truck bursts into flame at 6:30 AM on the Ohio Turnpike in Fulton County (Ohio):
http://www.nbc24.com/news/story.aspx?id=1145761
http://www.fox19.com/story/27780198/commercial-vehicle-fire-causing-delays-on-turnpike-in-fulton-county
http://www.19actionnews.com/story/27780198/commercial-vehicle-fire-causing-delays-on-turnpike-in-fulton-county
http://www.toledonewsnow.com/story/27780198/commercial-vehicle-fire-causing-delays-on-turnpike-in-fulton-county
http://www.toledoblade.com/Police-Fire/2015/01/07/Fire-closes-westbound-turnpike-lanes-near-Delta.html

Quote: "Around 6:30 a.m., all westbound lanes of the Turnpike at milepost 43.5 were closed as rescue crews worked to douse flames coming from several vehicles on a car hauler. In the 30 minutes that followed officials with the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Ohio Turnpike sent out a variety of text and email alerts warning drivers to avoid the area east of Route 109."

Note: Three car-haulers bursting into flame in one day is the record, which has happened twice, once mentioned in the 2015-05-28 update and once mentioned in the 2013-11-25 update...

2015-01-07 - Two tractor trailers burst into flame at 2:45 AM while parked outside business in Milwaukie (Oregon):
http://koin.com/2015/01/07/two-semis-catch-fire-outside-business/
http://www.katu.com/news/local/Truck-fires-at-Milwaukie-food-distributor-diesel-fuel-spills-near-river-287796041.html
http://www.kgw.com/story/news/local/2015/01/07/fire-rips-through-semi-trucks/21397779/
http://portlandtribune.com/pt/9-news/246184-114177-semis-in-industrial-district-destroyed-by-fire
http://www.oregonlive.com/milwaukie/index.ssf/2015/01/tow_company_hauls_burning_trai.html
http://www.oregontelegraph.com/index.php/sid/229176123

Quote: "Firefighters have extinguished two large truck fires outside a local business. The fires were reported around 2:45 a.m. at Alpine Food District Transportation in the 2400-block of Southeast Mailwell Drive. When crews arrived on scene they found both semis fully involved."

Quote: "No one was hurt in the fire, but Clackamas County fire officials said they are concerned about a diesel fuel spill. Crews are working to keep that fuel from going into a nearby river."

2015-01-07 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-91 in Longmeadow (Massachusetts):
http://www.wfsb.com/story/27781869/truck-fire-in-massachusetts-causing-delays-in-connecticut
http://www.wggb.com/2015/01/07/truck-fire-closes-lanes-of-i-91-north-in-longmeadow/
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2015/01/tractor_trailer_fire_on_i-91_c.html

Note: Longmeadow is located along the eastern (downwind) banks of the Connecticut River...

2015-01-07 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-86 near Cuba (New York):
http://solomonswords.blogspot.com/2015/01/cuba-dispatched-to-tractor-trailer-fire.html
http://drive.euoa.net/cuba-dispatched-to-tractor-trailer-fire-16116.html

2015-01-07 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on highway in Lauderdale County (Mississippi):
http://www.wtok.com/home/headlines/Log-Truck-Catches-Fire-287856031.html

Quote: "The fire destroyed the cab, but the driver escaped unharmed and the logs were not damaged."

Note: Whew, good thing it was only the semi that got destroyed, not the logs...

2015-01-07 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the M20 near Cheriton (Britain):
http://www.folkestoneherald.co.uk/Meat-lorry-closes-lanes-M20/story-25817356-detail/story.html

2015-01-07 - In 3 separate incidents, tractor, pickup and pickup burst into flame in two days while parked in Sheridan (Wyoming):
http://www.kotatv.com/news/wyoming-news/multiple-kota-territory-vehicle-fires-are-under-investigation/30583564

Quote: "Three mysterious vehicle fires are leaving KOTA Territory fire crews perplexed."

Note: These are the 30th to 38th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2015...

2015-01-07 - Garbage truck bursts into flame on Colonial Boulevard in coastal Fort Myers (Florida):
http://www.winknews.com/2015/01/07/garbage-truck-on-fire-causes-traffic-delays/
http://www.nbc-2.com/story/27783306/garbage-truck-fire-snarls-traffic-on-colonial-blvd#.VK2LoCvF_h4
http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/videonetwork/3975972771001/Garbage-truck-fire-closes-part-of-Colonial-Blvd
http://www.news-press.com/story/news/local/fort-myers/2015/01/07/garbage-truck-fire-cuses-partial-poad-closure/21391205/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cun6QJnhxos

2015-01-07 - RV, garage and home destroyed by fire in Brewster (Ohio):
http://www.indeonline.com/article/20150107/NEWS/150109570
http://www.timesreporter.com/article/20150107/News/150109570

Quote: "The home was destroyed by the fire. In addition, an outside building and recreation vehicle were also unsalvageable, Mohler said."

Quote: "Smoke and flames were pouring from the house, which was fully engulfed as firefighters arrived on scene, according to Mohler, who said the blaze appeared to originate inside the garage."

2015-01-07 - RV bursts into flame at 2:30 AM while parked at home, fire spreads to home, on Euxton Lane in Chorley (Britain):
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/news_in_brief/11708389.Caravan_fire_sparks_probe/
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/gran-rescues-two-sleeping-men-as-blaze-engulfs-house-1-7036967

Note: These are the 8th and 9th RVs to burn in 2015...

2015-01-07 - SUV bursts into flame on the M4 between Newbury and Reading (Britain):
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/firefighters-called-car-fire-m4-8401261
http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/2015/m4-car-fire-between-newbury-and-reading-delays-drivers
http://www.southnews.org.uk/news/firefighters-called-to-car-fire-on-the-m4

2015-01-07 - In separate incidents, pickup truck bursts into flame in Victorville and parked vehicle bursts into flame in Apple Valley (California):
http://www.vvdailypress.com/article/20150107/NEWS/150109882/12982/NEWS
http://www.vvng.com/truck-bursts-into-flames-in-costco-parking-lot/

2015-01-07 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on Governor Street in coastal Providence (Rhode Island):
http://wpri.com/2015/01/07/pickup-truck-catches-fire-in-providence/

2015-01-07 - Car bursts into flame while parked in garage, fire spreads, home destroyed, in Monahans (Texas):
http://www.newswest9.com/story/27788242/car-fire-ignites-garage-spreads-to-attic-burns-down-monahans-familys-dream-home

Note: Probably not a good idea to park a vehicle in an attached garage these days, unless you've got a hankerin' to be homeless...

2015-01-07 - Car bursts into flame near Bayonne City Hall in Bayonne (New Jersey):
http://jerseytribune.com/2015/01/07/bayonne-firefighters-quickly-extinguish-vehicle-fire-near-city-hall-fire-chief/
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2015/01/bayonne_firefighters_quickly_extinguish_vehicle_fire_near_city_hall_fire_chief.html

2015-01-07 - Car bursts into flame on I-95 in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania):
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Car-Catches-Fire-on-I-95-287869101.html

2015-01-07 - Car bursts into flame on Peel Street in downtown Montreal (Canada):
http://globalnews.ca/video/1760101/raw-video-car-fire-in-downtown-montreal
http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/car-goes-up-in-flames-in-downtown-street

2015-01-07 - Car bursts into flame and explodes in Sarcelles suburb of Paris (France):
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3244365/posts
http://www.businessinsider.com/report-sarcelles-synagogue-car-explodes-2015-1
http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/France-Car-explosion-near-synagogue-in-Paris-suburb-is-accident-not-related-to-shooting-387002

2015-01-07 - Car bursts into flame near stadium in coastal Dundalk (Ireland):
http://talkofthetown.ie/2015/01/07/fire-service-deal-with-car-blaze-at-dundalk-stadium/

2015-01-07 - Car bursts into flame on the A16 near Louth (Britain):
http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/car-fire-on-the-a16-south-of-louth-1-6506809
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Car-sustains-severe-damages-catching-A16-near/story-25817509-detail/story.html
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/teams-attend-car-A16/story-25817019-detail/story.html

2015-01-07 - Car bursts into flame on Lilac Drive in Northwich (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-fire-in-northwich_07-01-2015_16-31-42

2015-01-07 - Vehicle bursts into flame while being towed, in coastal Atlantic City (New Jersey):
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/state-police-firefighters-respond-to-atlantic-city-expressway-vehicle-fire/article_163ca98c-96af-11e4-ae09-2ba7fe842ba3.html

2015-01-07 - Several vehicles and garage destroyed by fire at 6:30 AM at home in the Town of Springfield (Wisconsin)
http://www.channel3000.com/news/Firefighters-fight-fire-explosions-in-garage/30572856
http://www.nbc15.com/home/headlines/Pole-barn-fire-287780861.html
http://www.hngnews.com/waterloo_marshall/news/local/article_3ca824ca-968c-11e4-8fb8-93f528be8bf5.html
http://www.wkow.com/story/27781298/2015/01/07/crews-respond-to-fire-in-town-of-springfield
http://lockerdome.com/6170047441810497/7306630744247060

Quote: "The Dane County Sheriff's Office said the structure was used to store several vehicles, tools and other equipment."

2015-01-07 - Barn destroyed by fire at 4 AM in Mineral Wells (West Virginia):
http://www.thenewscenter.tv/home/headlines/Mineral-Wells-Barn-Fire-Under-Investigation-287835731.html
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/602446/Barn-fire-illuminates-sky-in-Mineral-Wells.html?nav=5061

2015-01-07 - Barn damaged by fire at 2:50 AM near Bourbon (Indiana):
http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/firefighters-battle-barn-fire-in-marshall-county/30570978
http://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Firefighters-called-to-barn-fire-in-Bourbon-287760761.html

2015-01-07 - Dumpster full of recyclables bursts into flame at business in Two Rivers (Wisconsin):
http://www.htrnews.com/story/news/local/2015/01/07/tr-dumpster-fire-quickly-extinguished/21384523/

2015-01-07 - Transformer bursts into flame on pole near Moncton (Canada):
http://www.919thebend.ca/news/603258287/transformer-and-pole-fire-salisbury-road

2015-01-07 - Elementary school destroyed by massive blaze at 6:30 AM in Whiteville (North Carolina):
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/crime_courts/early-morning-fire-guts-old-dock-elementary-school-in-columbus/article_7c09e46d-12f9-5192-9ab4-5d576b930f14.html

2015-01-07 - Deck bursts into flame, fire spreads to home, in Bernards (New Jersey):
http://patch.com/new-jersey/baskingridge/fire-causes-substantial-damage-bernards-township-home
http://www.nj.com/somerset/index.ssf/2015/01/fire_tears_through_bernards_home_but_family_-_and_family_dog_-_escape.html

2015-01-07 - Garage bursts into flame before 6:52 AM at home in Phoenix (Arizona):
http://www.kpho.com/story/27780438/phoenix-firefighters-put-out-garage-fire
http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/27780438/phoenix-firefighters-put-out-garage-fire
http://www.nbc12.com/story/27780438/phoenix-firefighters-put-out-garage-fire

2015-01-07 - Garage bursts into flame at home in Harrison (Tennessee):
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/27785158/house-damaged-by-garage-fire

2015-01-07 - Home destroyed by fire at 5 AM in Norridge (Illinois), near Lake Michigan, several injured:
http://abc7chicago.com/news/norridge-blaze-draws-dozen-fire-depts/465231/

2015-01-07 - Apartment building destroyed by huge blaze in Huntsville (Alabama):
http://www.al.com/news/huntsville/index.ssf/2015/01/fire_destroys_north_huntsville.html

2015-01-07 - Motel damaged by fire at 5 AM in coastal Oceanside (California), 1 injured:
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/jan/07/oceanside-fire-motel-dolphin-2-hurt/

2015-01-07 - Deadly fire burns mobile home in coastal Bradenton (Florida), 1 killed:
http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/local/2015/01/07/one-dead-bradenton-mobile-home-fire/21404267/
http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-sarasota-manatee/fatal-fire-under-investigation-in-bradenton

2015-01-07 - Deadly fire burns mobile home in Three Rivers (Michigan), 2 killed:
http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/local/two-children-die-in-mobile-home-fire/article_ab7ebf28-9725-11e4-8a2c-9badc2a52af6.html

2015-01-07 - Deadly fire burns apartment building in coastal Port Arthur (Texas), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://www.panews.com/news/local_news/pa-woman-dies-following-apartment-fire/article_b0075d7a-9793-11e4-b3a3-630a01c2ed93.html

Quote: "The past week has been busy for firefighters in the city who have fought six fires since Sunday including a vehicle fire. On the day of, and at the same time as the fire at Louis Manor, Port Arthur fire fighters were busy with two others fires. One fire occurred at a vacant home in the 2300 block of Fourth Street which damaged a neighboring home and small fire, deemed arson, in the 500 block of 10th Street."

2015-01-07 - Vacant mobile home destroyed by fire before 4 AM in Benchley (Texas):
http://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/Fire-Destroys-Bryan-Mobile-Home-287501881.html

2015-01-07 - Vacant mobile home destroyed by fire after 1 AM in Orangeburg (South Carolina), other fires mentioned too:
http://thetandd.com/news/authorities-probe-multiple-house-fires/article_2ca56672-96f1-11e4-a8e0-cf4900b68298.html

2015-01-07 - Vacant home burns in Fayetteville (North Carolina):
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/crime_courts/firefighters-on-scene-of-vacant-burning-house-on-orange-street/article_782d1ca0-a4b1-5b9e-b8f5-c7c8d77e4f90.html

2015-01-07 - Vacant home burns in Goose Creek (South Carolina):
http://www.counton2.com/story/27777228/firefighters-responding-to-goose-creek-fire

2015-01-07 - Vacant home burns in coastal Oakland (California):
http://www.contracostatimes.com/breaking-news/ci_27271440/oakland-fire-damages-vacant-rockridge-home

2015-01-07 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 5 AM in coastal Oakland (California):
http://wn.ktvu.com/story/27782220/two-alarm-fire-roars-through-oakland-home

Note: Definitely different vacant homes burning there on the coast in Oakland...

2015-01-07 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in coastal Port Arthur (Texas):
http://www.12newsnow.com/story/27780002/fire-at-vacant-house-in-port-arthur-damages-neighboring-house

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-07 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Millville (New Jersey):
http://www.thedailyjournal.com/story/news/crime/2015/01/07/fire-destroys-millville-home/21382603/
http://www.nj.com/cumberland/index.ssf/2015/01/fire_at_vacant_millville_house_injuries_firefighters.html
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/firefighters-respond-to-millville-vacant-house-fire/article_6f6d7800-961f-11e4-a8a4-cb9a650771da.html

2015-01-07 - Vacant triple-decker burns in Worcester (Massachusetts):
http://www.whdh.com/story/27787859/abandoned-triple-decker-badly-damaged-by-fire

2015-01-08 - Mysterious explosion shakes buildings and rattles people in coastal Marseille (France):
http://www.metronews.fr/marseille/le-mystere-reste-entier-sur-le-bruit-d-une-explosion-au-sud-de-marseille/moai!NpxIZCWpur1qQ/
http://www.metronews.fr/marseille/mysterieuse-explosion-dans-les-quartiers-sud-de-marseille/moah!CRjYgdUHoe0eU/
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.metronews.fr/marseille/mysterieuse-explosion-dans-les-quartiers-sud-de-marseille/moah!CRjYgdUHoe0eU/&prev=search
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.metronews.fr/marseille/le-mystere-reste-entier-sur-le-bruit-d-une-explosion-au-sud-de-marseille/moai!NpxIZCWpur1qQ/&prev=search

Quote: "I was outside and suddenly there was a loud noise like an explosion, testifies Charlotte who works at the Sainte-Marguerite Hospital. It only lasted a few seconds but it was impressive. Colleagues have even told me they saw the buildings windows move..."

Quote: "Police patrols were sent there to try to understand this phenomenon. In vain the moment. 'No material damage was found,' said the prefecture. The Strasbourg National Seismological Centre has even been consulted to see if there is an earthquake. But no seismic activity has been recorded accurately scientists."

Quote: "No damage, no smoke, nor any explanation. For now, the mystery remains on the sound of explosion heard and felt on Thursday afternoon in southern Marseille . At 14:30 on Thursday, the detonation even vibrates the windows of some buildings provide several witnesses. Strangest inhabitants of Sanary-sur-Mer, 50 kilometers from Marseille claimed to have heard this big 'boom'. Same story off Cassis. The area, scene of the event, would therefore be on a coastline of over 50 km."

2015-01-08 - Underground electrical explosion blows manhole into car, car crashes, in Van Nuys area of coastal Los Angeles (California):
http://abc7.com/news/underground-vault-explosion-reportedly-causes-car-crash-in-van-nuys/467375/

Quote: "Eyewitness News viewer Phillip Castro said a sudden explosion pushed a manhole cover into the bottom of a Toyota Prius and caused the car to fly about 5 to 6 feet in the air. 'It was a really violent crash. The back of his car went airborne and came crashing down,' Castro said."

Quote: "The driver of the Prius said all he remembers is waking up about 20 minutes after the blast lying on the street and seeing a crowd surrounding him."

2015-01-08 - Underground electrical fire breaks out on High Street in Saffron Walden (Britain):
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Underground-cables-catch-High-Street-Saffron/story-25825901-detail/story.html
http://www.newseast.org.uk/news/disruption-on-saffron-walden-high-street-following-underground-cable-fire

2015-01-08 - Transformer explodes and burns on Spruce Street in Reno (Nevada):
http://www.kenvtv.com/news/story/Spruce-Road-Transformer-Fire/m9rbOkazrEKz7FLemxBgPw.cspx
http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/playlist/3470/5542824?title=fire_news

2015-01-08 - Transformer bursts into flame in Little Italy area of Chicago (Illinois), 800 homes go dark:
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/27798368/small-fire-cuts-off-power-for-800-little-italy-residents
http://www.ktvu.com/story/27798368/small-fire-cuts-off-power-for-800-little-italy-residents
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/27798368/small-fire-cuts-off-power-for-800-little-italy-residents

2015-01-08 - Electrical panel bursts into flame at business in Scottsdale (Arizona):
http://www.abc15.com/news/region-northeast-valley/scottsdale/scottsdale-building-evacuated-after-fire

2015-01-08 - Electrical room bursts into flame at apartment building in coastal New Haven (Connecticut):
http://www.wfsb.com/story/27790000/fire-cuts-power-to-apartment-building-in-new-haven

Note: Another gigantic mysterious explosion shaking homes across a broad coastal area, more underground explosions, more electrical infrastructure going up in flames...

2015-01-08 - Home destroyed by explosion in Canton (Ohio), nobody there:
http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/local/canton/2015/01/08/reported-structure-explosion-in-canton/21442651/
http://www.cantonrep.com/article/20150108/News/150109491
http://www.toledonewsnow.com/story/27793553/canton-home-destroyed-in-explosion
http://www.indeonline.com/article/20150108/News/150109491
http://www.kltv.com/story/27793553/canton-home-destroyed-in-explosion

2015-01-08 - Home destroyed and two homes damaged by explosions and fire in Dayton (Kentucky):
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/scanners/2015/01/08/fire-officials-three-homes-on-fire-in-nky/21460627/
http://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/campbell-county/dayton/crews-battle-fire-at-dayton-kentucky-home
http://www.local12.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/fire-breaks-out-dayton-ky-23252.shtml

Quote: "Residents also informed officials of multiple 'explosions' during the early stages of the blaze, Auteri said."

Quote: "I heard that (explosion) and I got out of our house..."

Note: A houseboat just burst into flame at 1:30 AM while docked in Manhattan Harbor in Dayton, mentioned in the 2015-01-06 update. The Ohio River wraps around this area. Here's a Google Maps link of the area. These are the 11th and 12th residential explosions in 2015...

2015-01-08 - Shops destroyed by explosion and fire in coastal Akwa Ibom State (Nigeria), 4 feared dead:
http://allafrica.com/stories/201501081375.html

2015-01-08 - Towing business destroyed by huge fire shortly after 6 AM in the Town of Brookfield, near Waukesha (Wisconsin):
http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/brffire09-jsonline-b99422808z1-288005431.html
http://www.jrn.com/tmj4/news/Several-crews-on-scene-of-industrial-fire-in-Waukesha-287902561.html
http://www.cbs58.com/story/27791556/firefighters-battle-4-alarm-fire-in-town-of-waukesha
http://www.wisn.com/news/3alarm-fire-burning-south-of-waukesha/30591364
http://www.wisn.com/news/pics-3alarm-fire-near-waukesha/30591748
http://www.msn.com/en-us/video/watch/crews-fight-3-alarm-fire-in-town-of-waukesha/vi-f56745cb-6092-45ac-b9cc-e4380e9d1e24
http://milwaukee.gotnewswire.com/news/investigators-working-to-determine-cause-of-massive-waukesha-county-fire
http://www.facebook.com/CBS58/posts/10153539332132907

2015-01-08 - Bus station damaged by fire in Beersheba (Israel):
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/Flash.aspx/314099

2015-01-08 - Metal recycling business hit by fire in coastal San Jose (California):
http://abc7news.com/news/fire-burns-at-metals-recycling-yard-in-san-jose/467727/
http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_27285896/san-jose-fire-burning-at-schnitzer-steel
http://news.yahoo.com/video/fire-burns-metals-recycling-yard-022150234.html
http://stevesnews.com/news/fire-burns-at-metals-recycling-yard-in-san-jose
http://snewsi.com/id/1519812292/Fire-burns-at-metals-recycling-yard-in-San-Jose

2015-01-08 - Recycling facility hit by fire in Fort Mill (South Carolina):
http://www.heraldonline.com/2015/01/08/6685413/garbage-fire-under-control-at.html

Quote: "No one was injured due to the fire, Byrnes said. It was similar in nature to a fire that occurred on Dec. 30."

2015-01-08 - Ethanol plant hit by fire, warehouse burns, in Volney (New York):
http://oswegocountytoday.com/firefighters-battle-blaze-at-volney-ethanol-plant/

2015-01-08 - Boat, two vehicles and garage destroyed by fire at 5:47 AM at home in Sauk City (Wisconsin):
http://host.madison.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/fire-destroys-sauk-city-garage-no-injuries-reported/article_6d389cfb-b333-5cef-977e-f70e42047359.html

Quote: "Two vehicles and a boat were in the garage and were destroyed in the fire. The home suffered smoke and water damage."

Note: This is the 15th boat to burn in 2015...

2015-01-08 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on road in Southborough (Britain):
http://www.courier.co.uk/Bus-Southborough/story-25826333-detail/story.html

2015-01-08 - Transit bus bursts into flame just after 6:30 AM in Tulsa (Oklahoma):
http://www.newson6.com/story/27790703/tulsa-transit-bus-damaged-by-fire

Note: These are the 27th and 28th buses to burn in 2015...

2015-01-08 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at midnight on I-80 near Mokena (Illinois):
http://chicago.suntimes.com/transportation/7/71/273003/semi-truck-catches-fire-80-causes-lane-closures-near-mokena
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-semi-truck-catches-fire-on-i80-near-southwest-suburbs-20150108-story.html
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/273005/semi-trailer-truck-catches-fire-on-i-80-near-southwest-suburbs/
http://www.wopular.com/semi-trailer-truck-catches-fire-i-80-near-southwest-suburbs

2015-01-08 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-75 in Monroe County (Ohio):
http://www.13wmaz.com/media/cinematic/video/21454059/i-75-potato-truck-fire/
http://www.13wmaz.com/story/news/local/forsyth-monroe/2015/01/08/potato-truck-fire-75-monroe/21452285/
http://www.wgxa.tv/news/local/Tractor-Trailer-Catches-Fire-On-I-75-In-Monroe-County-287952861.html

2015-01-08 - Three semi tractors go up in flames while parked under Fraser River bridge in Delta (Canada):
http://globalnews.ca/news/1762242/fire-badly-damages-semi-trucks-in-delta/
http://www.macroinsider.com/local/fire-badly-damages-semi-trucks-in-delta-h45209.html
http://www.asiaeu.com/local/fire-badly-damages-semi-trucks-in-delta-h138843.html

Quote: "Delta fire crews are investigating after three semi-trucks went up in flames in a parking lot under the Alex Fraser bridge."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-08 - Tractor (excavator) bursts into flame at Petroc on Bolham Road in Tiverton (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=31582&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.middevongazette.co.uk/Digger-college-car-park/story-25825117-detail/story.html

Note: These are the 39th to 44th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2015...

2015-01-08 - Garbage truck bursts into flame at 4:45 AM on New York 27 near coastal Wantagh (New York):
http://www.nyalert.gov/Public/News/AlertView.aspx?notID=4241366&refer=HOME&source=UDPATEREDIR&messageID=AghxO4T6A&

Quote: "Garbage Truck Fire: NY 27 EB Seaford Ave to Oakland Ave(Wantagh)Nassau County@4:45AM"

2015-01-08 - Heavy truck bursts into flame at construction site near the M18 in Doncaster (Britain):
http://screen.yahoo.com/newsflare-sg/m18-lorry-chemical-fire-near-110000217.html
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2015-01-08/m18-reopen-after-lorry-fire/
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2015-01-08/lorry-fire-closes-m18/
http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/firefighters-extinguish-m18-chemical-fire-1-7039656
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/firefighters-extinguish-m18-chemical-fire-1-7039656
http://www.thornegazette.co.uk/news/local/firefighters-extinguish-m18-chemical-fire-1-7039656
http://www.newsyorkshire.co.uk/news/breaking-news-explosions-reported-in-m18-lorry-blaze
http://www.newsrt.co.uk/news/breaking-news-lorry-blaze-on-m18-2890292.html

2015-01-08 - FedEx truck bursts into flame in Friendswood (Texas):
http://www.galvestondailynews.com/communities/friendswood/article_803f980e-97b7-11e4-9f6c-b3c5785ade17.html

2015-01-08 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at home on Crawford Circle in Sparta (Tennessee):
http://spartalive.com/firefighters-scene-vehicle-fire-threatening-structure/

2015-01-08 - Patrol car bursts into flame on McCrady Road near Bardwell (Texas), near Bardwell Lake:
http://www.waxahachietx.com/news/ellis_county/ellis-county-sheriff-s-deputy-escapes-vehicle-fire-without-injury/article_05e77b14-2279-5c33-a853-68842d4f27bf.html

2015-01-08 - Car bursts into flame while parked in garage, fire spreads, home destroyed, in Bath (Maine):
http://www.theforecaster.net/news/print/2015/01/08/bath-home-probably-total-loss-after-fire/222155

Quote: "Firefighters who went to Libby Court Thursday morning to respond to a report of a car fire I
inside a garage quickly found the flames had spread to a carport and throughout the attached home."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-08 - Car bursts into flame while parked at Parkway Plaza Mall in Madisonville (Kentucky):
http://surfky.com/index.php/news/local/hopkins/56418-mfd-responds-to-vehicle-fire-in-parkway-plaza-mall-parking-lot

2015-01-08 - Car bursts into flame on I-10 in San Antonio (Texas):
http://www.kens5.com/story/news/local/2015/01/08/car-catches-fire-on-i-10-east-near-vance-jackson/21465827/

Note: Also see the apartment building that was destroyed by a huge fire in San Antonio on this day...

2015-01-08 - Car bursts into flame on Highway 23 near Sheboygan Falls (Wisconsin):
http://whbl.com/news/articles/2015/jan/08/vehicle-fire-on-highway-23/

2015-01-08 - Car bursts into flame at 7:10 AM at home in Topeka (Kansas):
http://cjonline.com/news/2015-01-08/crews-extinguish-car-fire-early-thursday
https://ksffa.wordpress.com/2015/01/08/crews-extinguish-car-fire-early-thursday/

2015-01-08 - Car bursts into flame on Highway 100 near Edina (Minnesota):
http://www.startribune.com/local/blogs/287903121.html

2015-01-08 - Car bursts into flame at 5:46 AM on US 460 in Petersburg (Virginia), semi crashes separately:
http://www.progress-index.com/article/20150109/NEWS/150109728/13320/NEWS

2015-01-08 - Car bursts into flame as people flee cops, in Gardena (California):
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/01/08/vehicle-erupts-in-flames-during-police-pursuit-in-gardena/

2015-01-08 - Car bursts into flame while parked in parking lot near Lakeshore Cinema in St. Clair Beach (Canada):
http://www.leaderpost.com/news/Reader+Video+fire+Lakeshore+parking/10713496/story.html
http://blogs.windsorstar.com/news/reader-video-car-fire-in-lakeshore-parking-lot

Note: Near Lake Saint Clair...

2015-01-08 - Car bursts into flame along road near Dudelange (Luxembourg):
http://www.wort.lu/en/luxembourg/dudelange-car-destroyed-in-fire-54ae43330c88b46a8ce50a61

2015-01-08 - Car bursts into flame at 12:40 AM on Bedwellty Road in Aberbargoed (Britain):
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/11710145.Car____severely_damaged____in_Aberbargoed_blaze/
http://www.walesnews.org.uk/news/car-severely-damaged-in-aberbargoed-blaze

2015-01-08 - Car bursts into flame on the A52 near Long Eaton (Britain):
http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/crews-called-to-car-fire-on-the-a52-1-7039418

2015-01-08 - Car bursts into flame at Pancrasweek, Holsworthy (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=31583&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.southwestnews.org.uk/news/car-destroyed-by-fire-near-holsworthy
http://www.northdevonjournal.co.uk/Car-destroyed-near-Holsworthy/story-25826125-detail/story.html
http://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/news/fire_crews_tackle_holsworthy_car_blaze_1_3910269

2015-01-08 - Car bursts into flame on Burrowmoor Road in March (Britain):
http://www.cambstimes.co.uk/news/crew_tackles_car_fire_in_march_1_3909190

2015-01-08 - Car bursts into flame on Lilac Drive in Northwich (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-fire-in-northwich_07-01-2015_16-31-42

2015-01-08 - Car bursts into flame on the A500 at the Sideway roundabout in Stoke (Britain):
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Motorists-warned-disruption-A500-Sideway-car/story-25824954-detail/story.html
http://www.westmidlandsnews.org.uk/news/motorists-warned-of-disruption-on-a500-at-sideway-due-to-car-fire

2015-01-08 - Vehicle bursts into flame on highway in Richmond (Virginia), separate crash too:
http://www.richmond.com/news/local/traffic/article_a7246f2d-edc4-537f-856b-f8b4d4024287.html
http://wtvr.com/2015/01/08/i-64-east-to-i-95-north-ramp-closed/

Quote: "Two separate incidents -- a crash and a vehicle fire -- have slowed traffic on the ramp from Interstate 64 east to I-95 north in Richmond today..."

2015-01-08 - RV trailer bursts into flame at home in Lakewood (Washington):
http://thesubtimes.com/2015/01/08/west-pierce-fire-rescue-respond-to-rv-fire-in-lakewood/

2015-01-08 - Auto shop damaged by fire before 7 AM in Gastonia (North Carolina):
http://www.wbtv.com/story/27791648/fire-burns-through-gastonia-auto-body-shop
http://www.gastongazette.com/news/local/fire-sparks-at-auto-body-shop-1.422227
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/27791648/fire-burns-through-gastonia-auto-body-shop
http://www.kait8.com/story/27791648/fire-burns-through-gastonia-auto-body-shop

2015-01-08 - Minivan, car and garage destroyed by fire in Sprucevale (Ohio):
http://www.morningjournalnews.com/page/content.detail/id/557931.html

Quote: "Thomas Wilson, 48529 Spruce Court, said he and his wife, Shelva, heard a popping noise, which was also heard by a neighbor."

2015-01-08 - Four vehicles and barn go up in flames near Middlebury (Indiana):
http://www.elkharttruth.com/news/crime-fire-courts/2015/01/08/Barn-reported-on-fire-northeast-of-Middlebury.html

2015-01-08 - Barn destroyed by fire at 2 AM in Waterloo (Iowa), 40 sheep killed:
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/9376688-40-sheep-killed-in-south-waterloo-barn-fire/
http://www.firehouse.com/news/11800475/sheep-flock-perish-in-iowa-blaze
http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/sheep-killed-in-south-waterloo-barn-fire/article_035a622e-8405-5b59-968d-82bfea43c5d4.html
http://www.wopular.com/40-sheep-killed-south-waterloo-barn-fire

2015-01-08 - Barn destroyed by fire near Tarnov (Nebraska), some pigs killed:
http://columbustelegram.com/news/local/fire-destroys-platte-county-pig-barn/article_32f587ab-c903-516a-8f89-f08b68319584.html
http://us92.com/local-news/video-update-pig-barn-on-fire-south-of-humphrey/
http://bigappleradio.am/local-news/reports-pig-barn-on-fire-near-humphrey/

2015-01-08 - Barn damaged by fire in Frolesworth, Leicestershire (Britain):
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Large-wooden-barn-Frolesworth-Leicestershire/story-25829888-detail/story.html

2015-01-08 - Brush fire erupts in Rolleston (New Zealand):
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/major-scrub-fire-in-canterbury-contained-6216432

2015-01-08 - Government administrative building destroyed by huge blaze in Spencer (Tennessee):
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/27791014/van-buren-countys-administrative-building-destroyed-in-fire
http://www.wsmv.com/story/27791014/van-buren-countys-administrative-building-destroyed-in-fire
http://www.kptv.com/clip/11015759/van-buren-countys-administrative-building-destroyed-in-fire

Quote: "The building houses the mayor's office, elections, the property assessor's office and the historical society."

2015-01-08 - Mixed-use building goes up in flames on West Lake Street in Chisholm (Minnesota):
http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/region/3651530-fire-damages-downtown-chisholm-businesses

2015-01-08 - Porch bursts into flame at 12:15 AM at home in Saginaw (Michigan):
http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2015/01/saginaw_fire_after_midnight_at.html

2015-01-08 - Home damaged by fire just before midnight in Grays Ferry area in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania):
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/01/08/crews-battle-fire-bitter-cold-in-grays-ferry/
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Neighbor-Hurt-in-Grays-Ferry-House-Fire-287889381.html

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-08 - Home damaged by fire at 4 AM in Point Breeze area in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), 3 injured:
http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/local/2-adults-1-child-hurt-point-breeze-fire/njjKC/
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2015/01/08/Three-including-infant-injured-in-Point-Breeze-house-fire-Pittsburgh/stories/201501080246

2015-01-08 - Home heavily damaged by fire in coastal Bayside (California):
http://www.times-standard.com/general-news/20150108/fire-burns-bayside-home-woman-and-dog-escape/1
http://lostcoastoutpost.com/2015/jan/8/fire-jacoby-creek-area/

2015-01-08 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 3 AM in Richmond Heights (Missouri), near Claytonia Creek:
http://www.kmov.com/news/local/Richmond-Heights---House-fire-287889821.html

Note: About 1 mile from where a 28-year-old woman dropped dead in her home in March of last year, mentioned in the 2014-03-07 update...

2015-01-08 - Home heavily damaged by fire in Rock Springs (Wisconsin), dog killed, nobody there:
http://www.wiscnews.com/news/local/article_728e8350-2870-5468-a4d4-ffa65ad896ee.html

Note: The Baraboo River flows right through the middle of Rock Springs...

2015-01-08 - Home heavily damaged by fire in coastal Providence (Rhode Island):
http://wpri.com/2015/01/08/fire-damages-providence-familys-home/

2015-01-08 - Home destroyed by fire near Oregon City (Oregon), nobody notices due to fog, nobody there:
http://www.oregonlive.com/oregon-city/index.ssf/2015/01/fog_hides_house_fire_southeast.html

Quote: "Firefighters said a raging house fire southeast of Oregon City was so shrouded in fog Thursday that neighbors likely didn't notice it until the home had burned to the ground."

2015-01-08 - Home destroyed by fire before 1 AM in Jersey City (New Jersey):
http://7online.com/news/fire-destroys-jersey-city-home/466737/

2015-01-08 - Home destroyed by fire in Meridian Township (Michigan), near Lake Lansing, nobody there:
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2015/01/08/meridian-old-home-fire/21434127/

2015-01-08 - Duplex damaged by fire shortly at 5:15 AM in coastal Portsmouth (Virginia):
http://www.13newsnow.com/story/news/local/mycity/portsmouth/2015/01/08/2-alarm-fire-at-portsmouth-house/21430549/
http://wtkr.com/2015/01/08/portsmouth-firefighters-battle-early-morning-house-fire/

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-08 - Duplex destroyed by fire at 12:50 AM in Millbury (Ohio), 3 injured:
http://www.toledoblade.com/Police-Fire/2015/01/09/Authorities-probing-Millbury-house-fire.html

2015-01-08 - Two separate homes go up in flames in Edinburg (Texas):
http://www.themonitor.com/news/local/two-separate-fires-leave-families-homeless/article_60418eaa-97ac-11e4-a4e9-73c35c34eeda.html

2015-01-08 - Apartment building destroyed by massive inferno in San Antonio (Texas):
http://www.khou.com/story/news/local/texas/2015/01/08/13-units-respond-to-massive-blaze-in-northwest-sa/21478509/

2015-01-08 - Vacant home fires more than double year-over-year in Fayetteville (North Carolina):
http://www.wccg1045fm.com/index.php/104-news/local-news-104/item/15905-vacant-house-fires-on-the-rise-in-fayetteville
http://www.wopular.com/fayetteville-vacant-home-fires-more-doubles-2014
http://foxy99.com/2015/01/07/vacant-house-fires-on-the-rise-in-fayetteville/
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/crime_courts/fayetteville-vacant-home-fires-more-than-doubles-in/article_39d2a264-f101-518c-89d5-4b614520cf45.html

Quote: "Vacant home fires, a large number of which were caused by homeless inhabitants, more than doubled in Fayetteville in 2014, fire officials said. Fayetteville Fire Marshal Ronald Lewis said the city averaged nearly one a week with 51 vacant home fires. In 2013, the city responded to just 19 vacant fires."

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."

2015-01-08 - Vacant home and adjacent occupied home burn just before 1:30 AM in Evansville (Indiana):
http://www.tristatehomepage.com/story/d/story/investigators-looking-into-east-missouri-st-fire/24561/YYK8WR_k-EGhRbNgRHMuCg

2015-01-08 - Vacant home burns at 4:50 AM in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma):
http://newsok.com/firefighters-extinguish-vacant-house-fire-in-bitter-cold-wednesday-morning/article/5382509

2015-01-08 - Vacant home burns at 11:21 PM on Mill Street in Augusta (Georgia):
http://www.wrdw.com/home/headlines/Crews-fight-house-fire-on-Mill-St-in-Augusta-287875871.html

2015-01-08 - Vacant triple-decker burns in Worcester (Massachusetts):
http://www.telegram.com/article/20150107/NEWS/150109921/1116
http://www.masslive.com/news/worcester/index.ssf/2015/01/vacant_fire_in_worcester_three.html

2015-01-08 - Vacant historic commercial building destroyed by huge fire in Harriman (Tennessee):
http://www.wbir.com/videos/news/local/kingston-harriman-roane/2015/01/08/21481623/
http://www.wbir.com/story/news/local/kingston-harriman-roane/2015/01/08/developing-firefighters-battle-large-blaze-in-harriman/21453577/

Quote: "Smoke from it could be seen for miles. It had been the largest structure in downtown Harriman, authorities said."

2015-01-08 - Vacant store and vacant home burst into flame at 1:40 AM in the Town of Troy (Indiana):
http://www.tristatehomepage.com/story/d/story/two-fires-under-investigation-in-perry-county/14416/kybByywGX0eUHZggNUkyJg

Quote: "It happened around 1:40 AM in the town of Troy. Firefighters responded to a fire at an old store at the intersection of Main Street and Market Street when a separate fire was spotted at a vacant house just a block away. Three other homes were damaged. The fires also took out phone service for most of the town. Officials say service should be restored by this evening. 'The city looked like it was engulfed,' says Tina Krieg of Troy."

Note: Troy is located on the eastern (downwind) banks of the Ohio River...

2015-01-09 - Pallet company destroyed by explosion and huge fire shortly after 4:30 AM in Mount Airy (North Carolina):
http://triadnc.twcnews.com/content/news/all_nc_news/715720/fire-destroys-lumber-yard-in-mount-airy/
http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/fire-destroys-pallet-company-in-mount-airy/article_fa35e1d6-9870-11e4-b9ca-13509cefa126.html
http://www.wfmynews2.com/story/news/local/2015/01/09/wfmy-mountain-pallet-lumber-fire-mt-airy/21487317/
http://www.elkintribune.com/news/news/151166284/Pine-Ridge-business-destroyed-by-early-morning-fire
http://www.mtairynews.com/news/home_top-news/51007460/Pine-Ridge-business-destroyed-by-early-morning-fire
http://www.topix.com/city/mount-airy-nc/2015/01/mountain-lumber-pallet-company-fire
http://www.wopular.com/fire-destroys-pallet-company-mount-airy

Quote: "The fire started shortly after 4:30 a.m. and was reported by someone driving past the Mountain Lumber Pallet Co. at 3583 W. Pine St., according to WGHP/FOX8, the Winston-Salem Journal’s newsgathering partner. An employee who lives next Mountain Lumber heard what sounded like an explosion and also called 911, said Doug Jones, the Surry County fire marshal."

Quote: "Crews said it is a difficult fire to fight because of icy conditions and because the buildings are full of wooden pallets."

Note: And here's yet another pallet business being destroyed by fire/explosion. Two lumber companies just went up in flames too, one at 6:23 AM on Spring Street in Mosheim (Tennessee) and one near Floodwood (Minnesota), both events mentioned in the 2015-01-07 update. A massive inferno just burned through another pallet company in Springfield (Ohio) too, mentioned in the 2015-01-06 update. From the full hypothesis: "Wood-related fires will escalate, including fires at pallet companies, wood-carving businesses, furniture businesses, door companies, cabinet companies, etc."

2015-01-09 - Home explodes and burns in Detroit (Michigan), 1 injured:
http://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/house-explosion-on-detroits-west-side
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/metro-detroit/2015/01/09/detroit-house-explosion/21541797/
http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/27815877/man-survives-from-house-explosion-on-west-side-of-detroit
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/1-person-hurt-in-house-explosion-on-detroits-west-side/30626884
http://www.myfoxla.com/story/27815877/man-survives-from-house-explosion-on-west-side-of-detroit

Note: This is the 13th residential explosion in 2015...

2015-01-09 - Acetylene tanks explode at business in Ellenwood (Georgia), 1 killed:
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/27815943/one-person-dead-after-fire-explosion-at-clayton-co-business

2015-01-09 - Storage building explodes and burns in Midland (Texas), nobody there, separate fatal fire too:
http://www.mrt.com/news/article_5f2bb796-9862-11e4-88b7-ff7e34ba4a3f.html
http://www.newswest9.com/story/27807016/officials-on-the-scene-of-structure-fire-in-midland
http://www.permianbasin360.com/story/d/story/update-smoke-seen-for-miles-from-midland-explosion/34676/dDmZyDaJGUWBu49C1H3evw
http://www.everythinglubbock.com/mstory/d/story/fire-investigators-working-to-determine-cause-of-e/13177/NmURK5qN00mLiOh0YkNw4w

Quote: "No one was inside of the building and there were no injuries, Peters said. A man died earlier in the day in a house fire in central Midland."

Note: Building has big garage doors, so maybe some kind of vehicle storage facility...

2015-01-09 - Mysterious explosions shake homes and rattle people in Norman, Meeker and Shawnee (Oklahoma):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=UEV-20150110-46620-USA

Quote: "A day after hundreds of people called 911 to report hearing mysterious sounds and vibrations, the booms were back on Friday. They bounced all over Oklahoma, in Norman, Meeker and Shawnee. The sounds are similar to sonic booms, but Tinker Air Force Base officials told KOCO 5 News that they didn't have any planes taking off during either occasion."

2015-01-09 - Twelve trucks and septic company destroyed by massive fire at 6:43 AM in Milton (Delaware):
http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/firefighters-battle-blaze-at-clean-delaware/1289898
http://www.wboc.com/story/27800738/fire-crews-battle-milton-blaze
http://wgmd.com/fire-and-explosion-in-milton-area/
http://www.wdel.com/story.php?id=65326
http://www.delaware1059.com/story.php?id=14093

Quote: "According to investigators, the company's 90-foot by 60-foot wastewater treatment facility was fully involved when firefighters arrived on the scene. A propane tank located behind the facility exploded shortly after their arrival. The structure and approximately 12 vehicles were destroyed."

Note: Looks like some tanker trucks and big rigs in the ruins there...

2015-01-09 - Auto scrapyard hit by fire in Trenton (New Jersey):
http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2015/01/morning_fire_at_trenton_junkyard_quickly_doused.html

2015-01-09 - Underground electrical fire breaks out at Puerta del Sol Square in Madrid (Spain):
http://www.demotix.com/news/6618841/madrid-firemen-respond-small-metro-fire-puerta-del-sol-square#media-6618773

2015-01-09 - Recycling plant hit by fire in Orpington (Britain):
http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/LatestIncidentsContainer_09011563.asp

2015-01-09 - Yacht bursts into flame at marina on Ocean Street in coastal Portland (Maine):
http://www.wmtw.com/news/fire-heavily-damages-50foot-yacht/30616584
http://wpor.com/news/074470-fire-on-50-foot-yacht/
http://www.pressherald.com/2015/01/09/coast-guard-spots-boat-on-fire-at-south-port-marine/
http://www.wcsh6.com/story/news/local/south-portland/2015/01/09/south-portland-boat-fire/21507299/
http://newenglandboating.com/news/fire-onboard-50-foot-yacht-in-south-portland-me-extinquished.html
http://www.wopular.com/coast-guard-spots-boat-fire-south-port-marine-0

2015-01-09 - Ship bursts into flame at Osprey Quay in coastal Portland (Britain):
http://www.wessexfm.com/news/dorset-news/1497354/fire-on-board-ship-at-osprey-quay/

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area. These are the 16th and 17th boats to burn in 2015...

2015-01-09 - Three parked school buses burn in fire at 5 AM at school in Crescent Valley (Canada), nobody there:
http://kootenay.thegoatrocks.ca/news/school-bus-fire-three-vehicles-burnt/
http://kootenays.myezrock.com/Local-News/2015/01/09/bus-fire-at-local-school
http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/288069801.html
http://www.nelsonstar.com/breaking_news/288069801.html

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area. These are the 5th, 6th and 7th school buses to burn in 2015 and the 29th, 30th and 31st buses to burn in 2015...

2015-01-09 - Transit bus bursts into flame on street in Santiago (Chile):
http://ban.jo/News/Latin-America/20150109/Fire-Destroys-Public-Bus-In-Chile-Santiago/

Note: This is the 32nd bus to burn in 2015...

2015-01-09 - Six parked semi tractors destroyed by fire just after 5:30 AM at trucking business in Colona (Illinois):
http://www.ourquadcities.com/story/d/story/tennant-trucking-fire-destroys-six-semi-trucks/12718/9zgNgMKnUkCazGy1M-hb0g
http://wqad.com/2015/01/09/breaking-news-fire-at-tennant-trucking/
http://qctimes.com/gallery/photos-colona-truck-fire/collection_67756bca-9828-11e4-a69c-1fdd11073708.html#0
http://kwqc.com/2015/01/09/vehicles-destroyed-in-colona-trucking-company-fire/

Quote: "A total of 6 brand new trucks were lost damage is estimated to be around $780,000."

Note: The day prior, a towing business was destroyed by huge fire shortly after 6 AM in the Town of Brookfield (Wisconsin), and three parked semi tractors were destroyed by fire while parked under a Fraser River bridge in Delta (Canada), both events mentioned in the 2015-01-08 update. The day before that, two parked tractor trailers were destroyed by fire at 2:45 AM outside a business in Milwaukee (Oregon). So in just four fires in three days that was 11 parked big rigs and an entire towing business destroyed by fires...

2015-01-09 - Two tractors, skid steer, grain cart, and building destroyed by fire in Lancaster (Wisconsin):
http://m.thonline.com/mobile_new/news/article_70a03fc8-7103-5dac-8c3e-189a046b7f36.html

Quote: "Lancaster firefighters were dispatched at 2:46 p.m. to 4721 Highway 81 for a shed fire on the Randy Bendorf farm. The fire destroyed an about 60 foot-by-100 foot shed that contained two tractors, a grain cart, a skid steer loader and 40 corn fodder bales."

Note: 6,000 square feet, that's not what I'd call a 'shed'. That's four or five times the size of my house!

2015-01-09 - Tractor, pickup and building destroyed by fire at 8:30 AM near Minden (Iowa):
http://www.965ksom.com/news/latest-news-stories/126775

Quote: "When Fire fighters arrived the west side of a 30x40 foot machine shed was fully engulfed in flames. The fire destroyed the shed and its’ contents including a pickup and antique tractor."

2015-01-09 - Tractor, pickup, skid steers, forklifts and building destroyed by fire at 1:30 AM in Minden Township (Michigan):
http://www.michigansthumb.com/news/police_courts/article_0819924a-9842-11e4-9a63-1745e46e1ebb.html

Quote: "According to Minden City Fire Chief Zach Kramer, firefighters were called to the corner of Palms Road and Ridge Road around 1:30 a.m., when owners Bob and Lisa Kolar were awoken by the blaze and called it in. By that time, the company’s main building was fully engulfed, and the fire wound up completely destroying the building and all of its contents, including multiple skid steers and forklifts, tools, equipment, a tractor and a pickup."

Quote: "Delaware Township, Deckerville and Sherman Township fire departments were on scene providing full assists, and construction equipment had to be used to break through the ice of a nearby pond to get water for the fire fighting effort."

Note: These are the 45th to 54th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2015...

2015-01-09 - Dump truck bursts into flame on the A50 in Markfield (Britain):
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/A50-closes-lorry/story-25831117-detail/story.html
http://www.newsrt.co.uk/news/lorry-fire-on-a50-in-markfield-2893313.html
http://www.eastmidlandsnews.org.uk/news/lorry-fire-on-a50-in-markfield
http://www.onenewspage.co.uk/n/UK/754uw5434/Lorry-fire-on-A50-in-Markfield.htm

2015-01-09 - Truck and building go up in flames in Toolooa (Australia), near the coast:
http://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/news/building-and-truck-fire-tooolooa-last-night/2507011/

2015-01-09 - Van bursts into flame on street in São Paulo (Brazil), near the coast:
http://ban.jo/News/Latin-America/20150109/Van-Destroyed-After-Fire-In-Brazil-Sao-Paulo/

2015-01-09 - SUV bursts into flame on Route 9 in Cromwell (Connecticut):
http://www.middletownpress.com/general-news/20150109/suv-fire-ties-up-traffic-on-route-9-north-in-cromwell

2015-01-09 - Pickup truck bursts into flame near the center of town in Littleton (North Carolina):
http://www.lakegastongazette-observer.com/news/image_99e16aec-9831-11e4-8147-2fface3cad7f.html
http://www.lakegastongazette-observer.com/news/article_a26c1348-9830-11e4-9750-0b74b5732767.html

2015-01-09 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home in Parsippany (New Jersey):
http://parsippanyfocus.com/2015/01/09/car-parked-driveway-catches-fire-lt-lambert-saves-house/

2015-01-09 - Car bursts into flame on I-380 ramp in North Liberty (Iowa):
http://www.kcrg.com/subject/news/firefighters-fight-car-fire-on-cold-friday-night-20150110
http://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/local/2015/01/09/nl-fire-fighters-respond-car-fire/21531209/
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/9436364-firefighters-fight-car-fire-on-cold-friday-night/

2015-01-09 - Car bursts into flame at I-93 rest area in Hooksett (New Hampshire):
http://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh/fire-teams-put-out-car-fire-hooksett

2015-01-09 - Car bursts into flame on West Mary Street in Beatrice (Nebraska):
http://www.kwbe.com/news/2015/01/09/kutt-local-news/fire-totals-car-in-west-beatrice/

2015-01-09 - Car bursts into flame near bank near Walhalla (South Carolina):
http://www.wgog.com/fire-destroys-car-near-walhalla/

2015-01-09 - Car bursts into flame at home on Brass Castle Road in Washington Township (New Jersey):
http://photos.nj.com/warren-photos/2015/01/jan_9_2015_washington_twp_car.html

2015-01-09 - Car bursts into flame on the Warrego Highway in Dinmore (Australia):
http://www.qt.com.au/news/car-fire-closes-one-lane-dinmore/2506415/

2015-01-09 - Two 4x4 vehicles burst into flame while parked at home on Parsons Grove in Denby (Britain):
http://www.ripleyandheanornews.co.uk/news/local/crews-called-to-denby-car-fire-1-7041749

Quote: "Crews were called to Parsons Grove at 9.34pm and found two 4x4 vehicles well alight on the driveway."

2015-01-09 - Car bursts into flame at 1:30 AM while parked at home, fire smokes out home, in Atherton (Britain):
http://m.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/11713536.Elderly_woman_rescued_from_house_after_car_fire/

2015-01-09 - Car bursts into flame at 2:24 AM while parked on Rhyddwen Road in Craig-Cefn-Parc (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/Firefighters-called-blazing-car-Swansea-park/story-25830798-detail/story.html
http://www.walesnews.org.uk/news/firefighters-called-to-blazing-car-in-craig-cefn-parc

2015-01-09 - Car bursts into flame near Sainsbury's in Woking (Britain):
http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/massive-car-fire-outside-sainsburys-8411821

2015-01-09 - Car bursts into flame on the A329 near Wokingham (Britain):
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/firefighters-called-car-fire-a329m-8416448
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/wokingham-fire-crew-called-out-8413655

2015-01-09 - Car bursts into flame on the A40 near Northolt (Britain):
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/local-news/car-fire-a40-near-northolt-8410879

2015-01-09 - Cars and storage shed destroyed by fire and explosions in Arvada (Colorado):
http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_27288806/vehicles-explode-arvada-barn-fire
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/01/09/fire-destroys-building-in-arvada/
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/front-range/arvada/fire-burning-in-arvada
http://myinforms.com/en/a/9415790-vehicles-explode-in-arvada-barn-fire/

Quote: "A fire destroyed a storage shed in Arvada on Friday morning. No was injured and no homes were threatened. The fire department said some cars inside exploded."

2015-01-09 - Car and garage destroyed by fire at home in coastal Miami Beach (Florida):
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2015/01/09/elderly-woman-saved-from-house-fire-in-miami-beach/

2015-01-09 - Two vehicles, two trailers and barn destroyed by fire and explosions in Richmond (Kentucky), some calves killed:
http://www.lex18.com/story/27816736/richmond-barn-fire-causes-explosions
http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/Firefighters-on-the-scene-of-a-barn-fire-in-Madison-County--288126061.html

Quote: "Two calves that were inside the barn at the time have died. A horse trailer, two vehicles and a storage trailer filled with household items were all destroyed. The barn burned to the ground."

2015-01-09 - Two pickup trucks and barn destroyed by huge fire in Manor Township (Pennsylvania), 120 steers killed:
http://fox43.com/2015/01/09/two-alarm-fire-destroys-lancaster-county-barn/
http://www.wgal.com/news/crews-on-scene-of-barn-fire-in-lancaster-county/30620004
http://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/crews-on-scene-of-barn-fire-in-lancaster-county/vp-3dc961ee-5df9-46d1-9633-33dae4c41366

Quote: "Two pickups parked next to the barn were also consumed by flames."

2015-01-09 - Barn damaged by fire at animal park in Inman (South Carolina), 27+ animals killed:
http://wtnh.com/2015/01/09/fire-at-south-carolina-park-kills-27-animals-14-survive/
http://www.thestate.com/2015/01/09/3918613_28-animals-at-hollywild-die-from.html

2015-01-09 - Barn damaged by fire in Northfield (Minnesota):
http://www.southernminn.com/northfield_news/news/image_f02a8bc1-8fb7-51b6-a63b-cad24bfe3526.html

2015-01-09 - Brush fire rages near coastal Perth (Australia):
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/homes-saved-from-perth-bushfire/story-e6frg6nf-1227180855744
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/emergency-warning-for-outer-perth-fire/story-e6frg6nf-1227180855744
http://screen.yahoo.com/storyful-sg/plume-smoke-rises-above-perth-100850275.html

2015-01-09 - Powerline bursts into flame outside home, home scorched too, in Huntington (West Virginia):
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/x984732281/Power-line-fire-briefly-shuts-down-8th-Avenue

2015-01-09 - Amazon data center under construction damaged by fire in Ashburn (Virginia):
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Fire-Crews-Battle-3-Alarm-Fire-in-Ashburn-288052901.html
http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/local/2015/01/09/ashburn-virginia-building-fire-smith-switch-road/21495411/
http://q13fox.com/2015/01/09/amazon-data-center-under-construction-catches-fire/

2015-01-09 - Church heavily damaged or destroyed by fire in St. Albans (West Virginia), near the Kanawha River:
http://www.wvgazette.com/article/20150109/GZ01/150109276/1101
http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/Firefighters-Battling-Church-Fire-in-St-Albans-288123071.html
http://www.wowktv.com/story/27815651/fire-at-grace-baptist-temple-in-st-albans

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-09 - School bus garage destroyed by fire at school in Charleston (Missouri):
http://www.semissourian.com/story/2154828.html
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/27804243/charleston-school-bus-shed-destroyed-by-fire
http://www.myfoxal.com/story/27804243/students-evacuated-from-school-in-charleston-after-bus-shed-catches-fire
http://www.wect.com/story/27804243/students-evacuated-from-school-in-charleston-after-bus-shed-catches-fire
http://www.kait8.com/story/27804243/charleston-school-bus-shed-destroyed-by-fire

2015-01-09 - Deck bursts into flame at 2:30 AM at home in Wanaka (New Zealand), near Roys Bay:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/64791321/Cause-of-Wanaka-deck-fire-a-mystery
http://article.wn.com/view/2015/01/08/Cause_of_Wanaka_deck_fire_a_mystery/

Quote: "The cause of a deck fire at a Wanaka house has deputy firefighter Garth Campbell mystified."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-09 - Garage bursts into flame at home in Lincoln (Nebraska):
http://www.1011now.com/news/headlines/Small-Garage-Fire-Shuts-Down-48th-And-Adams--288055421.html

2015-01-09 - One completed mobile home destroyed, others under construction damaged, in Upper Leacock Township (Pennsylvania):
http://local21news.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/lancaster-building-catches-fire-14659.shtml

2015-01-09 - Home heavily damaged by fire in coastal Lake Worth (Florida):
http://cbs12.com/news/top-stories/stories/firefighters-battle-large-house-fire-lake-worth-n-palmway-22242.shtml

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-09 - Home destroyed by fire in Altamonte Springs (Florida), another home burns in Winter Garden too:
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/1-injured-in-altamonte-springs-fire/30611234

2015-01-09 - President's House damaged by fire at Centenary College in Hackettstown (New Jersey):
http://www.dailyrecord.com/story/news/local/2015/01/08/fire-president-house-centenary-college/21438579/

2015-01-09 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in Kingsbridge area of coastal Bronx (New York), 11 injured:
http://7online.com/news/11-injured-in-2-alarm-kingsbridge-fire/469213/
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/10/nyregion/11-are-injured-two-critically-in-bronx-fire.html
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/11-Injured-2-Critically-in-Bronx-Apartment-Fire-Gouverneur-Avenue-288140821.html

Quote: "11 people were hurt, two critically, three are in serious condition but with non-life threatening injuries, and six have minor injuries. All of the injured people were taken to Jacobi Hospital."

2015-01-09 - Apartment building destroyed by fire at 2 AM in coastal Bourne (Massachusetts):
http://www.wsvn.com/story/27799700/several-left-homeless-after-two-alarm-fire-on-cape
http://www.necn.com/news/new-england/Massive-Fire-Breaks-Out-at-Apartment-Complex--288024481.html

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-09 - Deadly fire destroys mobile home at 4:45 AM in Bedford County (Virginia), 1 killed:
http://www.wsls.com/story/27800548/mobile-home-total-loss-in-bedford-county-fire

2015-01-09 - Deadly fire burns home shortly before 1:30 AM in Hilliard (Florida), 2 killed, 1 injured:
http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2015-01-09/story/mother-daughter-dead-father-injured-hilliard-house-fire-county-road-121

2015-01-09 - Deadly fire burns home, reignites at 5 AM, in Branson (Missouri), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://www.ky3.com/news/local/man-killed-woman-seriously-injured-in-branson-house-fire/21048998_30611022
http://www.ky3.com/news/local/house-fire-kills-branson-musician-seriously-burns-wife/21048998_30616978
http://www.ozarksfirst.com/story/d/story/branson-fire-victim-identified/27345/M8aXAdsMyki-QR3XYrdzag

Quote: "Fire authorities in Branson are identifying the man who died in an overnight house fire near Lake Taneycomo. The body of Charles Landry, 46, was found inside the house."

2015-01-09 - Deadly fire burns apartment building at 11:15 PM in Orange (California), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/01/09/1-dead-1-severely-burned-in-orange-apartment-fire/

2105-01-09 - Vacant home burns in Topeka (Kansas):
http://cjonline.com/news/2015-01-08/vacant-house-catches-fire-tennessee-town
http://kansasfirstnews.com/2015/01/08/crews-battle-central-topeka-fire-thursday-afternoon/
http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/Fire-Crews-Respond-To-Vacant-Home-Fire--287985621.html

2015-01-09 - Vacant apartment building burns near the Jacques-Cartier Bridge in Montreal (Canada):
http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/fire-on-papineau-limits-access-to-jacques-cartier-bridge

2015-01-09 - Vacant mobile home burns at vacant mobile home park in Fayetteville (North Carolina):
http://abc11.com/news/fire-breaks-out-in-old-fayetteville-trailer-park/469407/
http://www.wncn.com/story/27810895/fire-breaks-out-at-fayetteville-mobile-home-park
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/local/fire-breaks-out-in-former-leisure-living-estates-mobile-home/article_97b02fec-d823-5dab-8c63-babd30768758.html

2015-01-10 - Deadly fire rages through high-rise apartment building in Seoul (South Korea), started in parked motorcycle, at least 4 killed, 124 injured:
http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2999534&cloc=joongangdaily%7Chome%7Ctop
http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20150111000330
http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/videos/news/four-dead-100-injured-in-seoul-apartment-building/vC9bBg/
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/four-killed-and-100-injured-in-apartment-fire-north-of-south-korean-capital-9969752.html
http://www.news.nom.co/three-killed-101-injured-in-south-14687636-news/
http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/01/12/2015011201022.html

Quote: "The fire initially broke out at around 9:15 a.m. Saturday in the above-ground parking lot of the 10-story Daebong Green Apartment building in downtown Uijeongbu when a motorcycle that seemed to belong to one of the residents caught on fire, the city’s fire department said. The blaze spread to other vehicles in the parking lot because of strong winds, according to the Uijeongbu fire department, burning all 12 parked cars."

Note: Basically the same as all the parked cars bursting into flame and destroying homes, except this time it was a really big home, containing a lot of people...

2015-01-10 - RV bursts into flame after 5 AM while parked at home, fire spreads to home, in coastal Gibsonton (Florida):
http://tbo.com/south-shore/fire-destroys-rv-in-gibsonton-flames-spread-to-semi-home-20150110/
http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/local/2015/01/10/fire-destroys-rv-gibsonton/21548817/
http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/27816744/rv-fire-destroys-semi-damages-mobile-home
http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/news/article.html/content/news/articles/bn9/2015/1/10/gibsonton_rv_goes_up.html
http://tampabay.gotnewswire.com/news/rv-fire-destroys-semi-damages-mobile-home
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/9453396-rv-fire-destroys-semi-damages-mobile-home/
http://www.wopular.com/fire-destroys-rv-gibsonton-flames-spread-semi-home

Quote: "A fire destroyed a recreational vehicle in Gibsonton early Saturday and spread to an adjacent semitrailer and mobile home, officials said. The semitrailer was also destroyed and a bedroom in the mobile home was damaged, officials said. The resident of the mobile home escaped without injury and the RV was not occupied. Hillsbororough County Fire Rescue said it received a 911 call about the fire at 8803 Nundy Ave. just after 5 a.m. Crews arrived and found the RV engulfed in fire, and flames spreading to the semitrailer to the west and mobile home to east."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area. This is the 10th RV to burn in 2015...

2015-01-10 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked in garage, fire spreads, home destroyed, in Glastonbury (Connecticut):
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Car-Fire-Spreads-to-Glastonbury-House-288147281.html
http://www.wfsb.com/story/27817680/crews-respond-to-blaze-at-glastonbury-home
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/9462028-3-displaced-in-truck-fire-that-spread-to-house/
http://news24hours.net/news/3-displaced-in-truck-fire-that-spread-to-house
http://connecticut.citynewsline.com/news/3-displaced-in-truck-fire-that-spread-to-house

Quote: "The fire started in a truck parked in a garage and appeared to be under control before flames ripped through the adjoining house, according to Glastonbury firefighters."

Note: And here's some more parked vehicles wiping out residences and sometimes killing people. All vehicles are now randomly-igniting firebombs that can go off at any time, so it's increasingly unwise to park vehicles near anything you don't want to see on fire, especially your residence. In an apartment building you're kinda screwed though, since you can't make OTHER people not park their vehicles nearby, even if you yourself are prudent enough not to do so...

2015-01-10 - Apartment building damaged by explosion in coastal Cocoa (Florida):
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/story/27823217/explosion-in-cocoa-shattered-glass
http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/explosion-damages-cocoa-apartments/njk2M/
http://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2015/01/11/cocoa-police-investigating-small-explosion/21598291/
http://www.wesh.com/news/blast-damages-cocoa-apartment-building/30648036

Quote: "Residents called after hearing the blast outside one of units, according to police. There was some minor property damage, but no injuries reported."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area. Sounds like one of those 'mystery explosion' that have been reported around the world in recent times, although a smallish one this time. Once some of the larger 'mystery explosions' start hitting residential areas, they'll be leaving craters where towns once were. This is the 14th residential explosion in 2015...

2015-01-10 - Oil refinery explodes and burns at 6 AM in Lima (Ohio), explosion felt 10 miles away:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20150110-46621-USA
http://www.cleveland.com/nation/index.ssf/2015/01/ohio_refinery_explosion_shatte.html
http://www.wsj.com/articles/explosion-fire-reported-at-husky-energy-refinery-in-ohio-1421007731
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/explosion-fire-shake-ohio-oil-refinery/
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/explosion-fire-shake-ohio-refinery-police-hurt-28134977
http://www.whio.com/news/news/breaking-news/explosions-fire-reported-at-refinery-in-lima/njkbS/
http://www.hickoryrecord.com/news/us/ap/explosion-fire-shake-ohio-refinery-police-say-nobody-hurt/article_0bea4581-c8ee-5630-9ef0-f1e97411195b.html

Quote: "An explosion at an Ohio oil refinery blew out windows at homes in Lima on Saturday and could be felt at least 10 miles away but resulted in no injuries, police said."

2015-01-10 - Fertilizer plant damaged by fire and explosion in Port Neal (Iowa), along the Missouri River:
http://www.ktiv.com/story/27820215/2015/01/11/explosion-at-nulex-fertilizer-plant-in-sergeant-bluff-ia
http://www.kcci.com/news/fire-explosion-at-iowa-fertilizer-plant/30650928
http://www.wowt.com/home/headlines/No-One-Hurt-In-Northwest-Iowa-288196691.html
http://www.kcrg.com/subject/news/authorities-investigate-explosion-at-woodbury-county-fertilizer-plant-20150111
http://www.omaha.com/news/crime/explosion-at-sergeant-bluff-plant-under-investigation/article_c4abec80-9a1a-11e4-b0a0-53b474828c70.html
http://siouxcityjournal.com/business/agriculture/port-neal-fertilizer-plant-damaged-in-fire-explosion-no-one/article_91de94bd-8077-5af9-a72f-72553ea1aaf5.html

Quote: "This is the second fertilizer plant explosion in Iowa this week. There was an explosion outside the Green Valley Chemical Plant in Creston on Thursday, Jan. 8 that killed a 71-year-old man."

2015-01-10 - Underground explosion blows manhole off, in Elkhart (Indiana):
http://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Manhole-cover-displaced-after-reports-of-an-explosion-288157071.html
http://www.elkharttruth.com/news/crime-fire-courts/2015/01/10/Elkhart-police-firefighters-respond-to-reports-of-people-hearing-explosions-near-West-Jackson-Boulevard-South-Second-Street.html

2015-01-10 - Auto shop destroyed by explosion and fire in Ellenwood (Georgia), 1 killed:
http://www.wsav.com/story/27817850/1-man-found-dead-after-explosion-fire-in-clayton-county
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/one-person-dead-in-clayton-mechanic-shop-fire/njkcq/
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/state-fire-marshal-investigating-fatal-fire-clayto/njkcZ/

2015-01-10 - Lumber yard destroyed by huge fire at 5:30 AM in Fort Worth (Texas):
http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article5855553.html
http://www.wfaa.com/story/news/local/tarrant-county/2015/01/10/fort-worth-lumber-yard-destroyed-by-fire/21550967/
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2015/01/10/fort-worth-lumber-yard-damaged-by-fire/

Quote: "An explosive early morning blaze at an east-side lumberyard destroyed the business, halted train service on nearby tracks and led emergency officials to close part of East Lancaster Avenue as firefighters worked. No injuries were reported in the blaze at Barney Robinson Hardwoods and Lumber Co."

2015-01-10 - Metal recycling plant damaged by fire at 11 PM in Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://wishtv.com/2015/01/10/cold-causes-delays-for-crews-battling-plant-fire/
http://indianapolis.gotnewswire.com/news/cold-caused-delays-for-crews-battling-plant-fire

Quote: "Indianapolis Fire Department, Decatur Township Fire Department, and Wayne Township Fire Department were all called to the OmniSource Recycling plant at 11:00 p.m. Friday night. The scrap metal shredder building had a large fire blazing within."

2015-01-10 - Helicopter smokes and bursts into flame before takeoff, in coastal Karnataka State (India):
http://www.caravanalive.com/top-story/chopper-of-karnataka-cm-catches-fire-10467.html

Quote: "The alarming incident took place when smoke and fire reportedly started emitting from the chopper's silencer shortly before it was about to take off."

Note: This is the 4th aircraft to smoke or burn in 2015...

2015-01-10 - Four boats go up in flames at 12:15 AM at marina in coastal Kinsale (Virginia):
http://www.tidalfish.com/forums/showthread.php/429410-Fire-at-Port-Kinsale-Marina
http://www.sdvfd5.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=272
http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/643759-port-kinsale-marina-fire.html

Quote: "At 0015 hours, Boat 5 was alerted mutual aid to Westmoreland County Virginia for a marina fire. The fire was located at the Port Kinsale Marina which is located on Allen Point Road in Kinsale, VA. Virginia land units arrived to find the covered slips at the marina well involved in fire with several boats burning."

Quote: "Very Sad News. On the night of January 9th, Port Kinsale Marinas "D" dock caught on fire. 4 boats were destroyed in the fire, including Capt. Scottie Moss's boats the Pamela Sue and the Subek."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-10 - Boat, RV and other vehicles go up in flames at boat storage facility in coastal San Diego (California):
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/jan/10/fire-blaze-boat-storage-movers/
http://snewsi.com/id/1519867246/Fire-hits-boat-storage-yard
http://article.wn.com/view/2015/01/11/Fire_hits_boat_storage_yard/
http://sandiego.dotnewz.com/fire-hits-boat-storage-yard-sandiego/
http://www.wopular.com/fire-hits-boat-storage-yard-0
http://www.topix.com/forum/san-diego/TO154DOAKHTHHN9P7
https://bako.com/sandiego/news/Fire-Hits-Boat-Storage-Yard/231481

Quote: "At least one boat, some trailers and vehicles were damaged or destroyed Saturday as fire spread from one to another at an Allied Gardens boat storage yard, San Diego fire officials said."

Note: This is the 11th RV to burn in 2015...

2015-01-10 - Tugboat explodes and burns while docking in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), 2 killed:
http://www.vietnambreakingnews.com/2015/01/2-killed-in-tug-boat-blast-in-ho-chi-minh-city/
http://www.talkvietnam.com/2015/01/2-killed-in-tug-boat-blast-in-ho-chi-minh-city/
http://www.thanhniennews.com/society/1-dead-1-injured-in-hcmc-boat-blast-37449.html
http://tuoitrenews.vn/society/25315/2-killed-in-tug-boat-blast-in-ho-chi-minh-city

Note: These are the 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd boats to burn in 2015...

2015-01-10 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-24 in Lyon County (Kentucky):
http://www.wect.com/story/27817258/semi-truck-loaded-with-fish-burns-snarls-i-24-traffic
http://www.wave3.com/story/27817258/semi-truck-loaded-with-fish-burns-snarls-i-24-traffic
http://www.wlox.com/story/27817258/semi-truck-loaded-with-fish-burns-snarls-i-24-traffic
http://www.live5news.com/story/27817258/semi-truck-loaded-with-fish-burns-snarls-i-24-traffic
http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/27817258/semi-truck-loaded-with-fish-burns-snarls-i-24-traffic

2015-01-10 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the Ohio Turnpike in Elmore (Ohio):
http://www.fox19.com/story/27819901/semi-fire-closes-turnpike-for-hours-in-ottawa-county
http://www.toledonewsnow.com/story/27819901/semi-fire-closes-turnpike-for-hours-in-ottawa-county
http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2015/01/10/Truck-catches-fire-on-Ohio-Turnpike.html
http://www.portclintonnewsherald.com/story/news/traffic/2015/01/10/truck-fire-ohio-turnpike/21578273/
http://www.thenews-messenger.com/story/news/local/2015/01/11/fire-disrupts-turnpike-traffic-saturday/21609955/
http://www.navbug.com/report24770/comercial_truck_fire.htm
http://www.facebook.com/13abc/posts/10152961602071897

2015-01-10 - Tractors and barn destroyed by fire on Upper Finley Road in Dyersburg (Tennessee):
http://www.stategazette.com/story/2155076.html

Quote: "The fire has been ruled accidental and the owners suffered a complete loss in property contents located inside the barn, including tractors and other farming equipment."

2015-01-10 - Two tractors and barn destroyed by fire in the wee hours on Bear Creek Road in New Pekin (Indiana):
http://www.wlky.com/news/barn-is-consumed-in-early-morning-fire-in-southern-indiana/30631434?absolute=true
http://www.whas11.com/story/news/local/2015/01/10/no-injuries-reported-in-barn-fire-on-bear-creek-rd/21548975/
http://www.wdrb.com/story/27816968/fire-crews-respond-to-barn-fire-in-greenville-indiana

Quote: "Officials say the barn was a total loss. Authorities say that a family member stated that a couple of old tractors may have been inside the barn, but it is unclear what the full contents inside the barn were."

Note: These are the 55th, 56th, 57th, 58th, 59th and 60th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2015...

2015-01-10 - Truck bursts into flame on the M3 near Hook (Britain):
http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2015-01-10/travel-m3-blocked-due-to-lorry-fire/

2015-01-10 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on I-82 in Benton County (Washington):
http://www.nbcrightnow.com/story/27817893/truck-fire-temporarily-closes-a-portion-of-i-82-near-oregon-state-line
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2015/01/10/3352241_vehicle-fire-slows-i-82-traffic.html
http://www.theolympian.com/2015/01/10/3519043_vehicle-fire-slows-i-82-traffic.html

2015-01-10 - Car bursts into flame while parked on Rochester Road in Richland (Missouri):
http://www.ozarksfirst.com/story/d/story/car-found-engulfed-in-flames/26388/ZDSVWdzV7UqVtBHsFpiqXQ

2015-01-10 - Car bursts into flame on I-95 in coastal Stamford (Connecticut):
http://wtnh.com/2015/01/10/video-car-fire-slows-traffic-on-i-95/

2015-01-10 - Car bursts into flame while being towed, on I-87 in Plattsburgh (New York):
http://www.wptz.com/news/car-catches-fire-on-the-interstate/30633324

2015-01-10 - Car bursts into flame at 11:27 PM on Moor View in Hatherleigh (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=31594&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.northdevonjournal.co.uk/Car-severely-damaged-Hatherleigh/story-25835237-detail/story.html

2015-01-10 - RV trailer bursts into flame just after 6 AM, fire spreads to mobile home, in Teays Valley (West Virginia):
http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/Camper-Mobile-Home-Damaged-In-Early-Morning-Fire-288139741.html

2015-01-10 - RV trailer bursts into flame while parked at business in Lauderdale County (Mississippi):
http://www.wtok.com/home/headlines/Flames-Nearly-Engulf-Business-in-Collinsville--288152621.html

2015-01-10 - Auto shop destroyed by fire in Bessemer (Alabama), nobody there:
http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2015/01/fire_destroys_commercial_build.html
http://wiat.com/2015/01/10/auto-body-shop-in-bessemer-heavily-damaged-in-saturday-fire/
http://www.abc3340.com/clip/11023003/large-fire-breaks-out-at-auto-body-shop-in-bessemer

2015-01-10 - Barn destroyed by fire at 1:45 AM in Beekmantown (New York):
http://www.wptz.com/news/dozens-battle-blaze-on-farm/30630228
http://www.wptz.com/news/dozens-of-firefighters-battle-early-morning-barn-fire/30630240
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRGahHRH2U8
http://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/dozens-of-firefighters-battle-early-morning-barn-fire/vp-e69a0810-0023-43c9-b1bd-e5010eacf401

2015-01-10 - Barn destroyed by fire in the Town of Eastman (Wisconsin), some hogs killed:
http://www.news8000.com/news/cause-of-barn-fire-in-crawford-county-under-investigation/30634746

2015-01-10 - Transformer bursts into flame in Nashville (Tennessee), 5000 homes go dark:
http://wkrn.com/2015/01/10/transformer-fire-knocks-out-power-to-more-than-5000/
http://tennessee.dotnewz.com/transformer-fire-knocks-out-power-to-more-than-5000-nashville/
http://fox17.com/news/features/featured/stories/transformer-fire-causes-huge-power-outage-south-nashville-4197.shtml
http://snewsi.com/id/1519865263

2015-01-10 - Cold storage facility destroyed by massive blaze at 3:47 AM in the Town of Lloyd (New York), millions in damage:
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/2015/01/10/lloyd-fire-apple-plant/21565595/
http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20150110/a-zimmerman-orchards-cold-storage-facility-in-highland-a-total-loss-after-saturday-morning-fire

Quote: "The facility, at 310 Station Road, about a mile away from Apple Greens Golf Course, was a total loss, according to Clintondale Assistant Fire Chief Rick Brooks. No one was injured in the blaze. 'We got the call at 3:47 a.m. and the building was totally involved,' Brooks said. 'It’s a cold storage for apples, and it was completely filled,' he said. 'The owners lost all of the product and machinery. I’m guessing probably millions of dollars lost in this fire.'"

2015-01-10 - Business heavily damaged by fire at 1:50 AM in coastal Myrtle Beach (South Carolina):
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2015/01/10/4718305_myrtle-beach-officials-searching.html
http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=1147455

2015-01-10 - Large building destroyed by huge fire at 4 AM in coastal Rehoboth Beach (Delaware):
http://www.delawareonline.com/picture-gallery/news/local/delaware/2015/01/10/firefighters-respond-to-fire-in-rehoboth/21558033/

2015-01-10 - Pub destroyed by fire at 2:36 AM on Old Marine Drive in Burnaby (Canada), nobody there:
http://www.burnabynewsleader.com/news/288146051.html
http://www.news1130.com/2015/01/10/three-alarm-fire-destroys-burnaby-pub/
http://www.darpanmagazine.com/news/national/burnabys-marine-pub-destroyed-in-suspicious-fire/

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-10 - Porch bursts into flame, fire spreads to home, in Union (Kentucky):
http://www.wlwt.com/news/structure-fire-forces-closure-of-portion-of-camp-ernst-road-in-nky/30637340
http://www.local12.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/-authorities-investigate-house-fire-boone-county-23360.shtml

2015-01-10 - Porch bursts into flame, fire spreads to home, on Foxwood Circle in Oliver Springs (Tennessee):
http://oakridgetoday.com/2015/01/10/no-one-injured-foxwood-circle-fire-oliver-springs-thursday/

2015-01-10 - Home destroyed by fire in Brookline area of Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania):
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2015/01/10/2-alarm-fire-engulfs-brookline-home/

2015-01-10 - Home under construction destroyed by fire near Saint Georges (Delaware), nobody there:
http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2015/01/10/fire-destroys-house-construction/21571925/

2015-01-10 - Several adjacent homes damaged or destroyed by fire on New York Avenue in Union City (New Jersey):
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2015/01/fire_damages_several_homes_in_union_city.html

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-10 - Home heavily damaged by fire in coastal Newport (Rhode Island):
http://wpri.com/2015/01/10/fire-guts-newport-home/

Note: Here's a Google Maps link) of the area...

2015-01-10 - Home destroyed by fire in Westwood (Massachusetts), nobody there:
http://www.whdh.com/story/27819823/fire-destroys-home-in-westwood

2015-01-10 - Duplex heavily damaged by fire at 12:09 AM in coastal Newport Beach (California):
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/01/10/firefighters-contain-blaze-in-newport-beach-home/

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-10 - Waterfront condo building damaged by fire in coastal Boca Raton (Florida), 20 people homeless:
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/palm-beach/boca-raton/fl-boca-highrise-fire-20150110-story.html
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/local/fire-at-boca-waterfront-condo-tower-leaves-about-2/njkfJ/

Quote: "About 20 people were displaced Friday night from a condominium tower along the Intracoastal Waterway when residences on its fourth and fifth floors caught fire, Boca Raton Fire Rescue said Saturday. No one was injured in the fire, which was reported shortly before 5 p.m. at the Yacht & Racquet Club, just south of Spanish River Park off North Ocean Boulevard..."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-10 - Deadly fire burns mobile home just after 11 PM in Holly Springs (North Carolina), 1 killed:
http://www.wncn.com/story/27817541/1-dead-in-holly-springs-mobile-home-fire
http://abc11.com/news/neighbors-try-to-save-woman-trapped-in-fatal-mobile-home-fire-/469900/

2015-01-10 - Deadly fire destroys home at 5 AM in Buchanan (Georgia), 1 killed:
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/man-killed-house-fire-haralson-county/njkhw/

2015-01-10 - Deadly fire burns apartment building in Charleston (West Virginia), 1 killed:
http://www.wowktv.com/story/27819622/fire-crews-battle-blaze-in-kanawha-city-wv
http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/Emergency-Responders-on-Scene-of-Deadly-Fire-in-Charleston-288165441.html

2015-01-10 - Vacant home burns in Indianapolis (Indiana), second vacant home fire here in 2 days:
http://wishtv.com/2015/01/11/2-fires-in-2-days-on-citys-southeast-side/
http://fox59.com/2015/01/11/firefighters-battle-two-fires-in-two-days-at-same-location/
http://fox59.com/2015/01/09/firefighters-battle-fire-in-freezing-temperatures-one-slightly-injured/

2015-01-10 - Vacant home burns in Gary (Indiana), another home burns too:
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/two-fires-extinguished-in-gary-no-one-injured/article_d39d83f2-4509-5624-96dc-c03062a9a5da.html

2015-01-10 - Vacant home burns in Blythe Township (Pennsylvania):
http://wnep.com/2015/01/10/officials-call-schuylkill-county-fire-suspicious/

2015-01-10 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 4 AM in Buffalo Township (Pennsylvania):
http://triblive.com/neighborhoods/yourallekiskivalley/yourallekiskivalleymore/7537152-74/fire-cypher-firefighters

2015-01-10 - Vacant apartment building burns at 12:57 AM in Cornwall (Canada):
http://www.cornwallseawaynews.com/News/2015-01-10/article-4003332/Apartment-building-fire-on-Carleton-Street/1

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-10 - Vacant cinema burns in coastal Dublin (Ireland):
http://www.eveningecho.ie/news/national-news/2015/01/10/firefighters-tackle-blaze-at-disused-cinema-in-dublin/

2015-01-10 - Person killed when RV bursts into flame in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma):
http://www.katv.com/story/27821879/one-dead-in-northeast-okc-rv-fire
http://www.okcfox.com/story/27821879/one-dead-in-northeast-okc-rv-fire
http://snewsi.com/id/1519867029/RV-fire-on-OKC-northeast-side

Quote: "One person has died after a fire quickly burned through a recreational vehicle Saturday night. The Oklahoma City Fire Department was called to a fire shortly after 10:00 p.m. Saturday night in the 7800 block of E. Wilshire Blvd., according to a spokesperson."

Note: This is the 12th RV to burn in 2015...

2015-01-11 - Cargo ship 'Hanyang Ace' carrying nitric acid explodes while moored near coastal Ulsan (South Korea), 4 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20150111-46629-KOR
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2015-01/11/c_133911206.htm
http://www.china.org.cn/world/2015-01/11/content_34530290.htm
http://www.fleetmon.com/newsroom/2015/6025/explosion-chemical-tanker-hanyang-ace-4-crew-hospi/

Quote: "In the afternoon of Jan 11, 2015, an explosion occurred on the cargo deck of the 'Hanyang Ace', while she was loading nitric and sulphut acid in Ulsan. At the time of an accident there were 14 crew on board, four of whom were injured in the blast and resulting gas leak."

Note: I've mentioned the nitric acid problem before with other nitric acid explosions at schools, universities, factories, metal businesses, etc. Hydrogen sulfide gas is explosively reactive with nitric acid. If any hydrogen sulfide gas blows over any exposed nitric acid then you're apt to see a fire or an explosion or both. Normally nitric acid is no great threat unless you touch it, but nowadays, as the atmosphere is increasingly contaminated with hydrogen sulfide, it's a growing explosion and fire threat. Because it's sometimes found and used in school science classes, a number of fires/explosions involving nitric acid in classrooms have burned and injured students around the world in recent times...

2015-01-11 - Boat destroyed by fire while docked at boat yard in coastal Gulf Shores (Alabama):
http://www.al.com/news/mobile/index.ssf/2015/01/sunday_morning_boat_fire_demol.html
http://www.wkrg.com/story/27821983/boat-fire-in-gulf-shores
http://fox10tv.com/2015/01/11/boat-fire-in-gulf-shores/
http://www.utv44.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wpmi_boat-destroyed-fire-gulf-shores-17354.shtml
http://www.facebook.com/FOX10News/posts/10153025551288944
http://snewsi.com/id/1519873727/Boat-fire-in-Gulf-Shores

Quote: "Sunday morning a fire at Nelson Boat Yard in Gulf Shores destroyed one boat and damaged several others, according to the Gulf Shores Fire Department."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area. Four boats and a dock were just destroyed at 12:15 AM at a marina in coastal Kinsale (Virginia) too, mentioned in the 2015-01-10 update. Not looking too good for boats, or any kind of vehicles for that matter. These are the 24th and 25th boats to burn in 2015. On the plus side, the fire that killed more than a dozen people on a car ferry near Italy is now out, after burning for two weeks. That event was mentioned in the 2014-12-28 update...

2015-01-11 - Home explodes and burns at 3 AM in Affton (Missouri), near the River Des Peres, 2 injured:
http://www.ksdk.com/story/news/local/2015/01/12/bomb--arson-investigating-affton-home-explosion/21620329/
http://fox2now.com/2015/01/11/two-injured-in-affton-house-explosion-and-fire/
http://www.kmov.com/news/local/Fire-destroys-home-in-Affton-288185431.html

Quote: "Two people were injured when a house caught fire early Sunday, possibly after some type of explosion."

Note: A car veered off a road and hit a tree in Affton the day prior, killing a firefighter, mentioned in the 2015-01-10 update...

2015-01-11 - Mobile home damaged by explosion and fire at 3:20 AM at metal recycling center in Naples (North Carolina), 1 injured:
http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20150111/articles/150119995

Quote: "There's a guy who lives in a doublewide right next door. He heard an explosion and then the (victim) knocked on his door. His back was burnt."

Note: Right next to a stream and near a creek. Wee hours, bodies of water, rusty iron around, explosion and fire. Here's a Google Maps link of the area. These are the 15th and 16th residential explosions in 2015...

2015-01-11 - Underground electrical fire breaks out, pavement shoots flames, in Whitley (Britain):
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/whitley-pavement-fire-engineers-called-8420763
http://www.citynewsline.co.uk/news/whitley-pavement-on-fire-engineers-called-to-tackle-underground-fault

Quote: "Fire crews were called to a 'pavement on fire' in Whitley at around 6pm yesterday."

2015-01-11 - Underground fire breaks out near department store in coastal Dublin (Ireland):
http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/hundreds-evacuated-from-clerys-department-store-in-fire-scare-30898384.html

Quote: "Hundreds of customers were evacuated from Clerys in Dublin after billows of smoke were discovered rising from underground."

2015-01-11 - Powerlines and poles burst into flame in coastal Malibu (California):
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Malibu-Power-Restored-After-Power-Lines-Poles-Catch-Fire/42376
http://westsidetoday.com/2015/01/11/power-lines-catch-fire-and-cut-electrical-service-in-malibu/

Quote: "It was at least the third outage in the area in recent months, residents said. High winds were blowing when power went out in the same area on Dec. 31. And on Oct. 22, the area was blacked out when an underground transformer that had just been replaced failed in an explosion-like electrical fire."

2015-01-11 - Landfill erupts in flame at 11 PM in coastal New Plymouth (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/64857771/Rubbish-dump-catches-fire
http://www.newplymouthnz.com/CouncilDocuments/NewsReleases/FireAtColsonRoadLandfillOvernight.htm
http://article.wn.com/view/2015/01/11/Rubbish_dump_catches_fire/
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/64887207/Big-blaze-at-landfill-finally-out

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-11 - Recycling center hit by fire in Atherton (Britain):
http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/11716414.Large_pile_of_rubbish_catches_fire/

2015-01-11 - Shops and buildings destroyed by inferno at 4:36 AM in coastal Lagos (Nigeria), other fires too:
http://metrowatchonline.com/traders-say-lost-n30bn-mystery-fire-razes-balogun-market/
http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/fire-guts-shops-five-buildings-at-lagos-balogun-market/199050/
http://zillasnetworks.wordpress.com/2015/01/13/fire-guts-balogun-market-sawmill-houses-in-lagos/
http://newsinvestigatorsng.com/50-shops-three-building-several-millions-of-naira-lost-in-lagos-fire-incident/
http://www.360updates.net/photos-settlement-beside-3rd-mainland-bridge-currently-on-fire-ff-360updates_net/
http://www.nairaland.com/2088322/fire-around-third-mainland-bridge
http://kachys.blogspot.com/2015/01/pic-settlement-beside-3rd-mainland.html
http://amonpoint.com/2015/01/12/photos-settlement-beside-3rd-mainland-bridge-currently-on-fire/

Quote: "According to Olamide Adedeji, people are wailing and crying and car owners on the bridge say they can feel the heat from the fire."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-11 - Tanker truck bursts into flame at gas station in Ondo State (Nigeria), gas station destroyed:
http://www.mynewswatchtimesng.com/fire-destroys-petrol-station-vehicle-injures-people-ondo/
http://leadership.ng/news/401330/inferno-stampede-fire-guts-petrol-tanker-car-ondo

Note: Sounds like the work of the Ghostly Match...

2015-01-11 - Two tractor trailers destroyed by fire after 3 PM at truck stop in Coachella (California):
http://www.kesq.com/news/two-big-rigs-catch-fire-at-ta-truck-stop-n-coachella/30652490
http://www.pe.com/articles/fire-757990-truck-stop.html
http://cdllife.com/2015/top-trucking-news/two-trucks-catch-fire-california-truck-stop/

2015-01-11 - Three semi tractors go up in flames in Calipatria (California):
http://www.ivpressonline.com/news/local/valley-police-beat-semis-catch-fire/article_8c0a49b1-37aa-5f0c-bc35-30bf8b10a8db.html

Quote: "Three semi-tractor trailer rigs were reportedly on fire in the 7000 block of Brandt Road early Sunday, according to Imperial County Sheriff’s Office call logs."

Note: The above two fires were on opposite sides of the Salton Sea, the truck stop fire on the north side and the three semis on the south side. Completely different times, different cities, so definitely different fires...

2015-01-11 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-86 near Almond (New York):
http://www.wellsvilledaily.com/article/20150110/NEWS/150119986
http://solomonswords.blogspot.com/2015/01/fully-involved-tractor-trailer-fire-on.html
http://www.facebook.com/solomonswords/posts/836432069729250

2015-01-11 - Tractor, vehicle and barn destroyed by fire in the wee hours in Bourbon County (Kentucky), 3 thoroughbred horses killed:
http://www.paulickreport.com/news/bloodstock/three-thoroughbreds-killed-in-kentucky-barn-fire/
http://www.lex18.com/story/27820768/barn-burns-to-ground-kills-three-thoroughbred-horses
http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/Three-thoroughbred-horses-killed-in-Bourbon-County-barn-fire-288186131.html
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/9485777-three-thoroughbred-horses-killed-in-bourbon-county-barn-fire/

Quote: "A vehicle, a tractor and propane tanks near the barn caused some explosions."

Note: These are the 61st thru 68th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2015...

2015-01-11 - Garbage truck bursts into flame at 12:45 AM on Buckingham Hill Road in Stanford-le-Hope (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.theenquirer.co.uk/firefighters-tackle-lorry-fire-in-stanfordlehope/
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/11716293.Lorry_fire_in_Stanford/
http://essex.localroundup.co.uk/article/1314576/lorry-fire-in-stanford/
http://www.yourthurrock.com/Lorry-waste-tip-Linford/story-25841387-detail/story.html

2015-01-11 - Heavy truck bursts into flame near Kohima (India):
http://www.easternmirrornagaland.com/2015/01/manipur-bound-truck-catches-fire-in-kohima/

2015-01-11 - Two RVs destroyed by fire in vehicle storage area at veterans home in Yountville (California), 1 injured:
http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/calfire-one-hospitalized-after-rv-fire-at-veterans-home/article_f0caa6c9-b3bf-5049-9a99-e578287cdadc.html

Quote: "At 2:18 p.m., CalFire and Napa County Fire units were called to a vehicle storage area near the Veterans Home picnic area, where the two RVs were in flames, according to CalFire Capt. Jeff Gahagan. The blaze was contained within 25 minutes, but the vehicles were total losses..."

2015-01-11 - RV bursts into flame at 6 AM while parked at business, fire spreads to business, in McMinn County (Tennessee):
http://www.wbir.com/story/news/local/mcminn-monroe/2015/01/11/fire-destroys-third-generation-mcminn-co-family-shop/21617877/

Quote: "He said the fire started in a friend's old Holiday Rambler RV, which had been sitting in front of the shop for about three years. 'There was no electricity to it. No batteries on it. No source of fuel in it,' Ward said. 'It'd sit there three years and not ever decided to burn, so they're investigating, trying to find out what they can.' The fire spread from the RV to the shop's wooden eaves."

Note: It had some rusty iron/steel on it, and hydrogen sulfide is reactive with rusty iron/steel, no other ignition source necessary. The wee hours are when the atmosphere cools and contracts, which will push any methane and/or hydrogen sulfide in the air above closer to the ground, making fires, explosions and animals and people sickening or dying more common during those hours. Also, three years ago, no major cities had been hit by hydrogen sulfide clouds, but since then, Santa Monica (CA), Kuwait City, Seattle (WA), Moscow, Quincy (MA), Meriden (CT), Rayong (Thailand) all have, and more besides, not to mention the 'unknown odors' sickening people on planes, in businesses, etc. This man is lucky he only lost his RV and business and not his life. This time. This is a wake-up-or-die situation here...

2015-01-11 - RV, vehicle and garage destroyed by fire at 1:30 AM at home in the West Valley in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/west-valley-garage-blaze-displaces-4-people-and-2-dogs
http://www.mynews3.com/content/news/story/Family-of-four-two-dogs-escape-fire-that-destroys/067o1qwHIUC_rG2xpJCQPQ.cspx
http://www.topix.com/city/las-vegas-nv/2015/01/family-of-four-2-dogs-escape-fire-that-destroys-garage-car-rv
http://www.jrn.com/ktnv/news/Fire-damages-home-near-Alta-and-Durango-288206761.html

Note: These are the 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th RVs to burn in 2015...

2015-01-11 - Van explodes and burns on street in coastal London (Britain), 1 injured:
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/workman-fights-for-his-life-after-van-is-engulfed-in-flames-in-hackney-blaze-9970911.html
http://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/workman-critical-after-van-fire-11363954121027
http://www.itv.com/news/london/story/2015-01-11/exploding-van-in-hackney-worker-critical/
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-30770473
http://www.hackneygazette.co.uk/news/man_critical_following_mare_street_blaze_1_3912532
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH_OvtWAbWI

2015-01-11 - In separate incidents, pickup and car burst into flame in the wee hours while parked in West Valley City (Utah):
http://fox13now.com/2015/01/11/police-suspect-arson-after-2-cars-catch-fire-in-west-valley-city/

2015-01-11 - Car bursts into flame while parked in underground parking garage in coastal Seattle (Washington):
http://westseattleblog.com/2015/01/seattle-fire-response-for-car-fire-in-admiral-garage/

Note: A sulfurous 'rotten egg' odor and fog just hit Seattle and surrounding areas, mentioned in the 2015-01-06 update. A couple of days later, a woman, around 50, was found dead in the water near Beach Drive SW in Seattle, mentioned in the 2015-01-08 update...

2015-01-11 - Car bursts into flame at 12:07 AM while parked at home in Dover (Ohio), near the Tuscarawas River:
http://www.timesreporter.com/article/20150111/NEWS/150119907/1994/NEWS

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-11 - Car bursts into flame while parked at restaurant in Grand Forks (North Dakota):
http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/local/3653177-car-catches-fire-near-buffalo-wild-wings-grand-forks

2015-01-11 - Car bursts into flame at 2:40 AM while parked at home in Ogden (Utah):
http://www.kutv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/Ogden-police-investigate-suspicious-car-fire-68221.shtml

2015-01-11 - Car bursts into flame while parked at gas barn on Shoal Harbor Drive in Clarenville (Canada):
http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&id=51961&latest=1
http://www.thepacket.ca/News/Local/2015-01-11/article-4003513/Close-call-at-Clarenville-Co-op-Gas-Bar/1
http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2015-01-11/article-4003513/Close-call-at-Clarenville-Co-op-Gas-Bar/1

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-11 - Car bursts into flame and explodes while parked on street in Karkala (India):
http://www.bellevision.com/belle/index.php?action=news_diggest&type=3936
http://www.themangaloretimes.com/news/abandoned-auto-explodes-after-it-catches-fire

2015-01-11 - Car bursts into flame on Birchfield Avenue in North Prospect in coastal Plymouth (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=31607&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2015-01-11 - Six cars and towing business destroyed by fire before 6:27 AM in Niota (Tennessee):
http://wate.com/2015/01/11/crews-battling-fire-at-towing-and-wrecker-service-in-mcminn-county/
http://www.local8now.com/news/headlines/Fire-ravages-Niota-mans-business-288200831.html
http://www.local8now.com/home/headlines/Wrecker-service-goes-up-in-flames-in-McMinn-County-288187641.html
http://www.newschannel9.com/news/top-stories/stories/fire-nearly-destroys-mcminn-county-business-14656.shtml
http://www.dailypostathenian.com/news/article_8c335fc9-77c1-5ffe-881e-4a33abf77bed.html

2015-01-11 - Truck and barn destroyed by fire near Bullard (Texas):
http://www.ketknbc.com/news/multiple-smith-co-crews-on-scene-of-barn-fire-near
http://news4etx.com/2015/01/11/multiple-crews-on-scene-of-barn-fire-near-bullard/

Quote: "They say the barn, as well as a truck inside the barn, appear to both be destroyed."

2015-01-11 - Van destroyed by fire shortly after 7 AM, home damaged, in Ottawa (Canada):
http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/firefighters-battle-blaze-off-meadowlands
http://www.ottawasun.com/2015/01/11/garage-fire-causes-200000-in-damag

Quote: "The fire was centered in a garage, add-on garage and a Mercedes cube van inside, though smoke damage was done to the house."

2015-01-11 - Auto Mart building destroyed by fire at 11 PM in Texarkana (Texas):
http://txktoday.com/news/fire-engulfs-texarkana-auto-mart-office/
http://www.facebook.com/TXKtoday/posts/1604794739749253

2015-01-11 - Auto shop and U-Haul rental business damaged by fire near the Fox River in McHenry Township (Illinois):
http://www.nwherald.com/2015/01/12/mchenry-business-damaged-in-fire/akeecaf/

Quote: "Firefighters had to call mutual aid from neighboring departments to put out the fire at the business just east of the Fox River, Battalion Chief David Harwood said. Damage to the business is estimated at $100,000, Harwood said. The cause remained undetermined as of late Sunday evening."

Note: East of the river means downwind of the river...

2015-01-11 - Lawn equipment business damaged by fire in Lanesville (Indiana):
http://www.whas11.com/story/news/local/indiana/2015/01/10/fire-breaks-out-at-southern-ind-lawn-equipment-in-lanesville/21554249/
http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/blog/morning_call/2015/01/fire-destroys-garage-warehouse-at-southern-indiana.html

2015-01-11 - Barn and garage destroyed by fire in Sissonville (West Virginia):
http://www.wchstv.com/news/features/eyewitness-news/stories/Fire-In-Sissonville-Destroys-Barn-And-Garage-68250.shtml#.VLOdiivF_h4

2015-01-11 - Barn destroyed by fire in Canton (Georgia):
http://patch.com/georgia/canton-ga/fire-destroys-canton-barn

2015-01-11 - Barn and 500 tons of straw destroyed by fire in Sacriston (Britain):
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/five-hundred-tonnes-straw-ablaze-8421607

2015-01-11 - School destroyed by fire in McDonough (Georgia):
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/mcdonough-school-destroyed-fire/njk3P/
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/fire-destroys-henry-county-private-school/njmKW/

2015-01-11 - Clothes burst into flame in bedroom at home in Unsworth (Britain), nobody there:
http://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/11716317.Clothes_catch_fire_in_Unsworth_bedroom/

Note: Numerous people have mysteriously burned to death in the last two or three years. It's their clothes adsorbing methane and/or hydrogen sulfide. If the air mix becomes volatile enough then spontaneous combustion may occur, although many of the people who've burned to death may have provided an ignition source too (cigarette, electronic device, static electricity, stove flame, etc)...

2015-01-11 - Church destroyed by fire at 7:13 AM in Aurora (Missouri), nobody there:
http://www.joplinglobe.com/news/local_news/aurora-church-considered-total-loss-after-early-morning-fire/article_9c9faded-e277-580f-a4ee-b865e41312e9.html

2015-01-11 - Warehouse heavily damaged by fire in Ephrata (Pennsylvania):
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2015/01/report_three-alarm_blaze_engul.html
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2015/01/ephrata_fire.html
http://lancasteronline.com/ephrata/news/fire-hits-bs-wholesales-warehouse-near-ephrata/article_c7ac5aaa-99b1-11e4-b14f-cf2c461af994.html

Quote: "The fire broke out shortly after 10 a.m. at BS Wholesales, 501 Alexander Drive."

Note: If you need a warehouse to store your BS then you have too much BS!

2015-01-11 - Mobile home destroyed by fire just before 11 PM in Silver Spring Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2015/01/fire_destroys_mobile_home_in_s.html

2015-01-11 - Home destroyed by fire at 12:30 AM in Glastonbury (Connecticut):
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Overnight-Fire-Destroys-Glastonbury-Home-288184131.html

Quote: "The fire is the second blaze Glastonbury firefighters have had to fight within 24 hours. A truck fire in a garage spread to a home, displacing three on Saturday afternoon."

2015-01-11 - Home under construction damaged by fire at 1:30 AM in Harlingen (Texas), nobody there:
http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=1147718

2015-01-11 - Deadly fire burns home shortly before 3 AM in Indiana Township (Pennsylvania), started on porch, 1 killed:
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/north/2015/01/11/Fire-in-Indiana-Township-kills-one-person/stories/201501110185
http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/7541579-74/fire-person-remained
http://www.wtae.com/news/indiana-township-house-fire-victim-idd-as-76yearold-woman/30659014

Quote: "The fire in the McCann home was the sixth in the Alle-Kiski Valley since Tuesday."

2015-01-11 - Vacant home burns at 1:45 AM in Cleveland (Ohio):
http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2015/01/fire_tears_through_vacant_hous.html
http://news24hours.net/news/fire-tears-through-vacant-house-in-cleveland
http://www.topix.com/forum/cleveland/TDRJGK1NQQKP5G35P

2015-01-11 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Cynthiana (Kentucky):
http://www.lex18.com/story/27818709/harrison-county-home-destroyed-in-fire

2015-01-11 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Todd Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wearecentralpa.com/story/d/story/fire-destroys-vacant-house/24269/mJdFjO0vL0OQ2TPnMIjq3Q

2015-01-11 - Vacant commercial building burns in East Liberty area in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania):
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/east/2015/01/11/Firefighters-battle-abandoned-building-blaze/stories/201501110208

2015-01-11 - Vacant auto dealership burns in Springfield (Oregon):
http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/32643940-75/crews-respond-to-fire-at-vacant-kendall-dealership-in-downtown-springfield.html.csp

2015-01-12 - Smoking subway causes mass casualty incident in coastal Washington DC, 1 killed, several dozen injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=HZ-20150113-46646-USA
http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/one-dead-after-smoke-fills-washington-dc-subway
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/metro-station-evacuated-hospitalized-fire-article-1.2075245
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/dc-subway-fire-leaves-one-dead-n285181
http://news.newsdirectory1.com/1-person-dies-after-smoke-empty-underground-station-dc-abc-news/
http://www.nbcwashington.com/traffic/transit/288309501.html
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/washington-subway-car-fills-with-smoke-leaving-1-dead-2-critically-injured-1.2898620
http://www.sott.net/article/291261-Washington-D-C-L-Enfant-plaza-metro-station-fire-leaves-one-woman-dead-and-dozens-hospitalized
http://www.nationaljournal.com/domesticpolicy/washington-metro-station-evacuated-because-of-smoke-20150112
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/1-dead-dozens-hurt-on-metro-car-filled-with-smoke/2015/01/12/e832c0f0-9aa8-11e4-a7ee-526210d665b4_story.html

Quote: "One person has died after smoke poured into one of Washington, D.C.'s busiest metro stations late Monday afternoon, creating what authorities described as a 'mass casualty' incident, a transportation official confirmed. Sixty-eight people were taken to area hospitals for injuries, two of which were described as critical, after a disabled train became trapped inside of L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station around 3 p.m."

Quote: "A young black man had a seizure. Thank God the firefighters had made it on to the train by then. We were trying to escape through the back..."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area. Hydrogen sulfide is a heavier-than-air gas so it will tend to accumulate in low-lying areas like subways and other underground facilities. It's also reactive with copper, especially electrified copper, and rusty iron/steel, both apt to be found in such places, making fires and/or explosions more likely. And it's a neurotoxin which affects the brain (but also other organs), and can cause seizures, unconsciousness, sickness, coma, death. The fires will burn much of the gas away, but there may sometimes be some left in the smoke, which will make fires much more likely to cause casualties.

There have been a great many underground fires and explosions in recent times and especially in the past year. The most destructive underground fire/explosion so far was when the sewer system exploded at midnight in Kaohsiung on the island of Taiwan, ripping apart entire streets, killing at least 24 people and injuring hundreds more, mentioned in the 2014-07-31 update...

2015-01-12 - Home destroyed by explosion(s) and huge blaze at 2:15 AM in Spanish Lake (Missouri), nobody there:
http://www.kmov.com/news/local/Firefighter-injured-while-battling-early-morning-blaze-288239031.html
http://www.ksdk.com/story/news/local/2015/01/12/spanish-lake-bomb-arson-fire/21621825/

Quote: "Authorities told News 4 neighbors reported hearing explosions when a house caught fire in the 12000 block of Bellefontaine Road around 2:15 a.m."

Quote: "One firefighter was taken to an area hospital for an unrelated illness."

Note: Wouldn't be so sure that firefighter's illness was unrelated. Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-12 - Home and cars destroyed by explosion(s) and fire in Atlanta (Georgia):
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/several-explosions-reported-moments-before-house-f/njmnq/
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/dekalb-county-fire-battling-large-house-fire/njmnF/
http://www.wltz.com/story/27835616/three-people-escape-after-home-explosion

Quote: "Neighbors reported hearing a loud explosion followed by smaller ones before a northeast Atlanta home was engulfed in flames Monday night."

2015-01-12 - Home destroyed by explosion at 1 AM in Indianapolis (Indiana), nobody there:
http://www.indianapolispost.com/index.php/sid/229295555
http://wishtv.com/2015/01/12/explosion-levels-house-on-west-side-of-indy/
http://www.firehouse.com/video/12033926/explosion-levels-ind-house
http://www.wbiw.com/state/archive/2015/01/gas-leak-causes-explosion.php
http://www.wthr.com/story/27823807/house-explodes-on-west-side-early-monday
http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2015/01/12/explosion-destroys-house-citys-westside/21621521/
http://www.wcpo.com/news/state/state-indiana/explosion-levels-home-in-indianapolis-suburb
http://www.whas11.com/story/news/investigations/2015/01/12/explosion-destroys-rental-home-on-west-side-of-indianapolis/21623081/

Quote: "Although neighbors said they smelled natural gas before the explosion, investigators had not determined the cause of the blast and fire as of 5 a.m. Monday."

Note: Natural gas is odorless so they add methyl mercaptan to it, which smells like 'rotten eggs'. So does hydrogen sulfide at low concentrations. So wee hours, rotten egg odor, and a home explodes...

2015-01-12 - Home destroyed by explosion and fire at 4:30 AM in Massillon (Ohio), 1 injured:
http://www.wlwt.com/news/1-injured-in-ne-ohio-house-explosion/30657564
http://www.cleveland.com/akron/index.ssf/2015/01/1_injured_in_massillon_house_e.html
http://fox8.com/2015/01/12/explosion-levels-massillon-home-1-injured/
http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/oh-stark/house-explosion-reported-in-massillon
http://www.kpho.com/story/27825473/massillon-house-explosion-under-investigation
http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2015/01/12/officials-investigate-fire-explosion-at-massillon-home/21622851/

Note: These are the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th residential explosions in 2015...

2015-01-12 - Huge mysterious explosion shakes homes and alarms people at 7:30 AM in and near Cedar Falls (Iowa):
http://www.kwwl.com/story/27830376/2015/01/12/did-you-hear-a-large-boom-this-morning

Quote: "KWWL talked to dozens and dozens of people this morning, with the majority of them saying they heard a loud noise. Some even said their homes were physically shaken because of it."

2015-01-12 - Boy drops firecracker into sewer, massive explosion sends him flying, in Hohhot (China), 1 injured:
http://globalnews.ca/news/1772302/watch-sewer-explosion-flings-9-year-old-boy-10-meters-into-air/
http://news.sky.com/video/1407469/sewer-blast-throws-boy-into-the-air
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=e5e_1421212073

Quote: "Surveillance video footage shows the young boy crouching down over a manhole to ignite a firecracker with a lighter. Suddenly, an explosion occurs, sending the boy more than 10 metres through the air before hitting the back of a nearby car. It is believed that the blast was caused by highly-explosive biogas that had accumulated inside the sewer..."

2015-01-12 - Thermal power plant, 120 megawatts, heavily damaged by fire at 12:20 AM in Madhya Pradesh (India):
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Major-fire-damages-Amarkantak-thermal-power-plant-unit/articleshow/45861143.cms
http://article.wn.com/view/2015/01/12/Major_fire_damages_Amarkantak_thermal_power_plant_unit/

Quote: "Fire broke out at 12.20 am and efforts to control the fire began as soon as it was detected. Fire has caused a lot of damage and if repairing works are done it will take not less than three to four months to make the unit functional..."

2015-01-12 - Pile of pallets bursts into flame before 1 AM on Moor Lane in Leasingham (Britain):
http://www.sleafordstandard.co.uk/news/local/early-morning-pallet-fire-1-6515400

2015-01-12 - Boeing C-17 Globemaster III bursts into flame at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Ohio):
http://www.whio.com/news/news/local-military/fire-damages-c-17-plane-at-wright-patt/njnBK/
http://wdtn.com/2015/01/13/fire-damages-200-million-c-17-at-wright-patterson-afb/

Note: This is the 5th aircraft to smoke or burn in 2015...

2015-01-12 - Boat bursts into flame at 4:30 AM on the Oxford Canal in Rugby (Britain), nobody there:
http://www.rugbyadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/fire-crews-dealt-with-boat-blaze-in-rugby-1-6515332
http://www.westmidlandsnews.org.uk/news/fire-crews-dealt-with-boat-blaze-in-rugby

Quote: "Two appliances and water rescue vehicles dealt with the blaze on the Oxford Canal, off Leicester Road, Rugby. Warwickshire Fire Service were alerted to the fire at 4.30am. Crews used hose, breathing apparatus and a light portable pump to extinguish the fire. No people were on board the boat."

Note: This is the 26th boat to burn in 2015...

2015-01-12 - School bus bursts into flame and starts itself at 3:11 AM while parked at home in Peterborough (Canada):
http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2015/01/12/70k-damage-in-arndon-ave-school-bus-fire
http://www.chextv.com/2015/01/12/school-bus-up-in-flames/
http://www.mykawartha.com/news-story/5253239-no-injuries-in-early-morning-school-bus-fire-peterborough-fire-department/
http://www.star933.com/index.php/news/local-news/11941-parked-school-bus-catches-fire

Quote: "A neighbour heard the starter of the school bus turning over and looked out to see the school bus on fire and then called 911 at about 3:11 a.m. Monday, according to a release from the city fire department. Firefighters arrived to find the school bus and a nearby car on fire."

Note: Hydrogen sulfide is reactive with copper, especially electrified copper. Such fires with vehicles can 'hot wire' the vehicle, disable power locks and doors (which has trapped and killed a fair number of people), activate car alarms, etc. The most notable example of a fiery self-starting vehicle was when an unoccupied boat burst into flame in the middle of the night, started itself, then tore across the harbor while burning, hitting other boats, in coastal Coffs Harbour (Australia), mentioned in the 2013-05-03 update. This is the 8th school buses to burn in 2015 and the 33rd bus to burn in 2015...

2015-01-12 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on the A539 in Llangollen (Britain):
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/142924/llangollen-bus-fire-during-rush-hour.aspx
http://www.walesnews.org.uk/news/llangollen-bus-fire-during-rush-hour
http://www.topix.com/uk/llangollen/2015/01/llangollen-bus-fire-during-rush-hour

2015-01-12 - Transit bus bursts into flame just after 6 AM on road in Gauteng (South Africa):
http://citizen.co.za/305734/commuters-stranded-after-bus-caught-fire-video-mm/
http://lowvelder.co.za/lnn/41894/commuters-stranded-after-bus-caught-fire-video/

Note: These are the 34th and 35th buses to burn in 2015...

2015-01-12 - Car-hauler truck bursts into flame on I-40 near Lakeside Drive in Amarillo (Texas):
http://www.newschannel10.com/story/27826235/multiple-vehicles-catch-fire-on-top-of-tractor-trailer

Quote: "The westbound lanes of I-40 east near lakeside drive were temporarily shut down Monday morning after a tractor trailer hauling cars caught fire. Around 7:45 a.m. police were called to the scene and noticed three vehicles on fire."

Note: More parked vehicles going up in flames, except this time the 'parking lot' was on top of the big rig...

2015-01-12 - Tanker truck bursts into flame on I-10 near Pascagoula River bridge in Jackson County (Mississippi):
http://www.wlox.com/story/27827821/truck-fire-slows-i-10-traffic-in-jackson-co
http://www.myfoxal.com/story/27827821/truck-fire-slows-i-10-traffic-in-jackson-co
http://www.fox19.com/story/27827821/truck-fire-slows-i-10-traffic-in-jackson-co
http://www.kptv.com/story/27827821/truck-fire-slows-i-10-traffic-in-jackson-co
http://www.wnem.com/story/27827821/truck-fire-slows-i-10-traffic-in-jackson-co
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/9525090-truck-fire-slows-i-10-traffic-in-jackson-co/

Quote: "Eastbound traffic on I-10 is moving very slowly across the Pascagoula River bridge because of an 18-wheeler on fire."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-12 - Tanker truck bursts into flame on I-20 in West Columbia (South Carolina):
http://www.wltx.com/story/traffic/2015/01/12/part-of-i-20-in-lexington-county-shut-down/21649709/
http://www.wistv.com/story/27829531/tractor-trailer-fire-blocks-parts-of-i-20-in-w-columbia
http://www.wtvm.com/story/27829531/tractor-trailer-fire-blocks-parts-of-i-20-in-w-columbia
http://www.navbug.com/article121462394/tractor_trailer_fire_blocks_parts_of_i_20_in_w_columbia.htm
http://www.news.nom.co/tractor-trailer-fire-blocks-parts-14730857-news/

2015-01-12 - Tanker truck bursts into flame at business in Nepean (Canada):
http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/fire-breaks-out-in-cab-of-fuel-tanker

2015-01-12 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-70 near Silverthorne (Colorado), many accidents too:
http://www.clearcreekcourant.com/content/truck-fire-closes-westbound-i-70
http://www.summitdaily.com/news/14612366-113/lake-dillon-fire-rescue-responds-to-i-70-truck-fire-keystone-bus
http://www.summitdaily.com/news/regional/14612366-113/lake-dillon-fire-rescue-responds-to-i-70-truck-fire-keystone-bus

Quote: "Minutes later, at 7:26 a.m., a truck driving west on Interstate 70 about 3 miles east of Silverthorne caught fire. The semi driver pulled over and exited his tractor before it was engulfed in flames, Lipsher said, and when responders arrived the flames were impinging on the trailer."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-12 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on highway near Merritt (Canada):
http://www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/news/news/Provincial/15/01/12/Semi_on_Fire_Could_Cause_Delays_on_Coquihalla
http://www.castanet.net/news/BC/130463/Truck-fire-cleared-on-Coq

2015-01-12 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the A34 between Whitchurch and Burghclere (Britain):
http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/2015/artic-lorry-fire-on-a34-between-whitchurch-and-burghclere-extinguished
http://www.southnews.org.uk/news/artic-lorry-fire-on-a34-between-whitchurch-and-burghclere-extinguished

2015-01-12 - Tractor, baler, front-end loader, hay and shed destroyed by fire near Auburn (Australia), $1.2 million in damage:
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/hay-bailer-loader-and-tractor-destroyed-in-12m-shed-fire-at-auburn/story-fni6uo1m-1227183022058

Quote: "The large shed full of hay was burning strongly when fire crews arrived just after 7.30pm. The fire also destroyed a bailer, loader and tractor. 'With the amount of hay involved it is likely (to) burn down for at least the next few days,' a CFS spokesman said."

Note: These are the 69th thru 76th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2015...

2015-01-12 - Plow truck bursts into flame near Bearswamp Road in Sharon Springs (New York):
http://www.cbs6albany.com/news/features/top-story/stories/nysdot-plow-truck-catches-fire-22359.shtml

2015-01-12 - Truck bursts into flame before 6:31 AM on the A34 near Tot Hill Services (Britain):
http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2015-01-12/traffic-update-a34-northbound-blocked-due-to-lorry-fire/

2015-01-12 - RV bursts into flame on road near Melrose (Oregon):
http://www.kpic.com/news/local/Brake-problem-sets-RV-tires-on-fire-288295761.html
http://www.topix.com/county/douglas-or/2015/01/brake-problem-ignites-rv-tires
http://www.nrtoday.com/news/crime/14608065-113/fire-motor-area-firefighters
http://www.kval.com/news/local/Brake-problem-sets-RV-tires-on-fire-288295761.html

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."

2015-01-12 - RV bursts into flame at 2:30 AM while parked at home on Euxton Lane in Chorley (Britain):
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/chorley/11718612.Caravan_in_flames_in_front_of_Chorley_house/
http://www.newsnorthwest.org.uk/news/caravan-in-flames-in-front-of-chorley-house

2015-01-12 - RV and duplex go up in flames in Fernley (Nevada):
http://www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/Six-People-Displaced-By-Fernley-Duplex-Fire-288330121.html
http://www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/Victims-of-Fernley-House-Fire-Speak-Out-288363771.html

Quote: "The Webers' RV in the backyard is where the North Lyon County Fire Protection District believes the flames could've started."

Note: These are the 17th, 18th and 19th RVs to burn in 2015...

2015-01-12 - Van bursts into flame in Haripur (Pakistan), 12 injured:
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/national/13-Jan-2015/12-scorched-as-van-catches-fire

2015-01-12 - Van bursts into flame at 5:20 AM while parked at BP station, fire spreads to car, on Cherwell Drive in Marston (Britain):
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/11717080.Van_and_car_caught_fire_in_Cherwell_Drive_in_Marston/
http://www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/11717080.Van_and_car_caught_fire_in_Cherwell_Drive_in_Marston/
http://www.southnews.org.uk/news/van-and-car-caught-fire-in-cherwell-drive-in-marston
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/yourtown/Oxford/11717080.Van_and_car_caught_fire_in_Cherwell_Drive_in_Marston/

2015-01-12 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked in garage at home in Negaunee (Michigan):
http://abc10up.com/truck-ignites-garage-fire-in-negaunee/

2015-01-12 - In separate incidents, two cars burst into flame on roads in Sunnyside (Washington):
http://www.dailysunnews.com/news/2015/jan/12/firemen-extinguish-car-fires/

Quote: "Early this morning (Monday), Sunnyside firemen were called to extinguish a vehicle fire reported in the 1200 block of East Decatur Avenue. Firemen also responded to a report of a car fire at the intersection of North Avenue and Cemetery Road last Friday night at about 6 p.m."

2015-01-12 - Car bursts into flame while parked at Walmart in Crookston (Minnesota):
http://www.crookstontimes.com/article/20150112/NEWS/150119956/-1/news

2015-01-12 - Car bursts into flame while parked near business in Lancaster (Pennsylvania):
http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/car-fire-closes-portion-of-orange-street-in-lancaster-city/article_d040ba00-9a81-11e4-9e89-afb28bd623db.html

Quote: "Crews quickly extinguished the fire that started under the hood of a white sedan parked near the Hamilton Club."

2015-01-12 - Car bursts into flame while parked near school in Ketchikan (Alaska):
http://www.ketchikandailynews.com/

Quote: "The vehicle was parked along the side of the road and no one was inside the vehicle or injured during the fire..."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-12 - Car bursts into flame with children inside it at home in Columbus (Indiana), children saved:
http://wishtv.com/2015/01/12/parents-rescue-children-from-burning-car/
http://www.therepublic.com/view/local_story/Children-rescued-from-burning-_1421103367
http://www.wbiw.com/state/archive/2015/01/children-rescued-from-car-fire.php
http://wcsi.whiterivernews.com/templates/localnews_temp.asp?id=9944&storyno=5

2015-01-12 - Car bursts into flame near Hutchinson (Kansas):
http://www.facebook.com/hutchinsonnews/posts/10152699699867857
http://www.hutchnews.com/news/courts_and_cops/crews-put-out-car-fire-southwest-of-hutch/article_4b140e04-b593-530c-b4c6-1dd53df026ad.html

2015-01-12 - Car bursts into flame on I-5 near Dunsmuir (California):
http://www.redding.com/news/local-news/vehicle-fire-slows-traffic-near-dunsmuir

2015-01-12 - Car bursts into flame on I-78 near Warren (New Jersey):
http://tapinto.net/sections/police-and-fire/articles/car-fire-ties-up-i-78-evening-commute
http://www.nj.com/suburbannews/index.ssf/2015/01/vehicle_fire_on_route_78_causi.html

2015-01-12 - Car bursts into flame on Eighth Street East in Prince Albert (Canada):
http://panow.com/article/495374/car-fire-leaves-behind-billows-smoke

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-12 - Car bursts into flame at gas station near Belleville (Canada):
http://www.quintenews.com/2015/01/car-fire-at-bayview-variety-free-flow/78777/

2015-01-12 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home in Cookham Dean (Britain), near the River Thames:
http://www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/News/Areas/Cookhams/Police-suspect-arson-after-car-fire-in-Cookham-Dean-12012015.htm

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-12 - Car bursts into flame on the A40 at Benhall, Cheltenham (Britain):
http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/fire-crew-deal-with-car-fire-on-the-a40-at-benhall-cheltenham/

2015-01-12 - Car bursts into flame near Offa Street in Johnstown (Britain):
http://www.wrexham.com/news/car-fire-johnstown-51530.html

2015-01-12 - SUV and garage destroyed by fire at home in Rockaway Township (New Jersey):
http://www.dailyrecord.com/story/news/local/2015/01/12/garage-car-destroyed-rockaway-twp-fire/21628695/
http://www.nj.com/morris/index.ssf/2015/01/rockaway_township_mans_car_destroyed_after_garage_fire.html

2015-01-12 - Six motorcycles and garage destroyed by fire at 1:30 AM, fire spreads to second garage, in Salt Lake City (Utah):
http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/garage-fire-spreads-to-second-garage-burns-motorcy/92559/k8eYybNoeUarCpafw7X0hw
http://www.kutv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/Late-night-Sugar-House-fire-knocks-out-power-destroys-two-garages-68339.shtml

2015-01-12 - Pickup truck and firefighter's home destroyed by fire in Holmes County (Florida):
http://www.mypanhandle.com/story/d/story/volunteer-firefighters-home-and-truck-destroyed-by/34740/YVi5nagyB0eqsWCMsbQLfw

2015-01-12 - Pickup truck, four-wheeler, lawn mower, garage and shop destroyed by fire near Montrose (Illinois):
http://www.thexradio.com/news/78-local-news/14830-fire-destroys-garage-and-shop-near-montrose

Quote: "Overbeck said animals housed in a lean-to off the building got out safely, and firefighters got a tractor out, but the fire claimed a pickup truck, a four-wheeler and a lawn mower, plus all of Flach's tools located in the shop."

2015-01-12 - Car and home destroyed by fire in Gosnell (Arkansas), nobody there:
http://www.couriernews.net/story/2155478.html

2015-01-12 - Used car business goes up in flames in Florence (South Carolina), nobody there:
http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=1148468

Quote: "Firefighters are investigating a Monday night fire that damaged a wholesale and used car business on South Irby Street in Florence. A passerby saw the fire and called 911. Firefighters said when they got to the scene flames were shooting from the roof of the building, according to officials with Howe Springs Fire Station"

2015-01-12 - Barn destroyed by fire in Indiana County (Pennsylvania), 15 cattle killed:
http://www.1160wccs.com/news/Channels/Story.aspx?ID=2168536
http://www.wdadradio.com/news/Channels/Story.aspx?ID=2168528
https://www.indianagazette.com/news/police-courts/fire-destroys-barn,21308483/

2015-01-12 - Barn destroyed by fire at 6:40 AM near Clarkfield (Minnesota):
http://www.marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/564144/Barn-fire-in-Yellow-Medicine-County.html?nav=5019
http://www.willmarradio.com/news/fire-destroys-barn-near-clarkfield/article_dc1fc17c-9a63-11e4-8249-1f45593fcdaa.html

2015-01-12 - Barn destroyed by fire at 1:15 AM in Woodbine (Maryland):
http://www.wfmd.com/articles/wfmd-local-news-119935/state-fire-marshals-office-investigating-barn-13142787

2015-01-12 - Barn damaged by fire in Aston Eyre, near Bridgnorth (Britain), 2 pigs killed:
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/01/12/two-pigs-die-in-aston-eyre-barn-fire/
http://www.westmidlandsnews.org.uk/news/two-pigs-die-in-aston-eyre-barn-fire
http://trendingnewsz.com/two-pigs-die-in-aston-eyre-barn-fire-shropshire-star

2015-01-12 - Transformer explodes and burns on pole in Tolland (Connecticut):
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Route-74-Closed-Due-to-Tolland-Utility-Pole-Fire-288263321.html
http://www.wfsb.com/story/27826953/transformer-fire-closes-road-in-tolland
http://patch.com/connecticut/tolland/video-route-74-tolland-closed-after-transformer-fire-0
http://snewsi.com/id/1519893630/Transformer-fire-closes-road-in-Tolland

2015-01-12 - Storage facility goes up in flames before 6:30 AM in Houston (Texas):
http://abc13.com/news/storage-unit-goes-up-in-flames-in-3-alarm-fire/471565/
http://www.khou.com/story/news/local/2015/01/12/3-alarm-fire-reported-in-harwin-area/21624305/
http://abc13.com/news/hfd-battling-three-alarm-fire-in-southwest-houston/471565/

2015-01-12 - Commercial building destroyed by huge fire near the Passaic River in Harrison (New Jersey):
http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2015/01/harrison_fire_that_destroyed_b.html

Quote: "The blaze erupted about 3:30 p.m. in a white, one-story brick and cinderblock building on South 2nd Street, between Essex and Bergen streets, a block from the Passaic River. Flames roared for more than an hour, with the fire shooting from the roof, more than 30 feet into the air at times. Thick black smoke billowed hundreds of feet into the air and could be seen for miles."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-12 - Business damaged by fire at the Port of Catoosa in Catoosa (Oklahoma):
http://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/catoosa/worker-reports-fire-at-port-of-catoosa-building-no-one-injured
http://www.claremoreprogress.com/news/fire-at-gea-rainey-temporarily-closes-facility/article_2bf69792-9b32-11e4-94db-5307cee1e00c.html

2015-01-12 - Portable classroom erupts in flame, fire smokes outs school, in Pasadena (Texas):
http://abc13.com/news/campus-evacuated-after-elementary-school-fire-in-pasadena/471829/
http://www.khou.com/story/news/local/neighborhood/2015/01/12/pasadena-school-evacuated-due-to-fire/21633427/

2015-01-12 - Ball bearing plant damaged by duct fire in Laconia (New Hampshire):
http://www.wmur.com/news/fire-forces-evacuation-of-nh-ball-bearing-plant-in-laconia/30674304

2015-01-12 - Construction trailer bursts into flame at 11:30 PM at Walmart in Charlotte (North Carolina):
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/local/fire-breaks-out-trailer-new-east-charlotte-walmart/njmHX/

2015-01-12 - Industrial gas business damaged by fire in Wichita (Kansas):
http://www.kansas.com/news/local/article6123828.html

2015-01-12 - Animal feed business damaged by fire in Mountain Grove (Missouri):
http://www.ky3.com/news/local/fire-burns-animal-feed-company-in-mountain-grove/21048998_30661758

2015-01-12 - Deli heavily damaged by fire in Knoxville (Tennessee), nobody there:
http://www.local8now.com/news/headlines/Knoxville-Fire-Department-douses-flames-at-Central-Ave-business-288306411.html

2015-01-12 - Outdoor hot tub bursts into flame on deck at home in Ottawa (Canada), nobody there:
http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/hot-tub-fire-doused-quickly

2015-01-12 - Garage bursts into flame at home in Danbury (Connecticut), 1 injured:
http://wtnh.com/2015/01/12/danbury-fd-investigating-garage-fire/

2015-01-12 - Garage bursts into flame at home in Scranton (Pennsylvania):
http://wnep.com/2015/01/12/firefighters-battle-garage-fire-in-scranton/

2015-01-12 - Mobile home damaged by fire in coastal Virginia Beach (Virginia):
http://wtkr.com/2015/01/12/mobile-home-damaged-by-fire-in-virginia-beach/
http://www.13newsnow.com/story/news/local/mycity/norfolk/2015/01/12/norfolk-fire-crews-battle-trailer-fire/21671135/

2015-01-12 - Home damaged by fire in South River (New Jersey):
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/middlesex-county/2015/01/12/south-river-fire-grochowiak-street-saturday/21642933/

2015-01-12 - Home under renovation damaged by fire after 10 PM in Sapulpa (Oklahoma), nobody there:
http://www.newson6.com/story/27825047/vacant-sapulpa-home-damaged-by-fire
http://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/sapulpa-fire-crews-battle-house-fire-overnight

2015-01-12 - Home destroyed by fire in Vidalia (Mississippi), nobody there:
http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/2015/01/12/vidalia-house-destroyed-in-fire/
http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/2015/01/11/fire-destroys-vidalia-familys-house/

2015-01-12 - Vacation home destroyed by fire in Indian Point (Missouri), nobody there:
http://www.ky3.com/news/local/Fire-burns-vacation-rental-home-in-Stone-County/21048998_30657090

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-12 - Apartment building damaged by fire in coastal Brooklyn (New York), 9 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20150112-46640-USA
http://7online.com/news/9-hurt-including-3-children-in-brooklyn-apartment-fire/471494/

2015-01-12 - Deadly fire burns shed at 4:42 AM in coastal Port Lavaca (Texas), 4 killed:
http://www.star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article6150804.html
http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2015/jan/12/3-killed-in-port-lavaca-house-fire/

2015-01-12 - Deadly fire burns home in Independence (Missouri), 1 killed:
http://www.kmbc.com/news/police-body-found-inside-burned-independence-home/30664958
http://www.kmbc.com/news/body-found-inside-burned-independence-home/30668396
http://www.kctv5.com/story/27829377/body-found-in-burned-out-independence-home

Note: Also see the woman who dropped dead in a parking lot in Independence on this day...

2015-01-12 - Deadly fire burns home in the early hours in Detroit (Michigan), 2 killed:
http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/27827521/mother-daughter-killed-in-house-fire-on-detroits-east-side
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/2-women-killed-in-detroit-house-fire/30668026

2015-01-12 - Deadly fire burns home at 3 AM in Bodfish (California), 1 killed:
http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/Man-64-found-dead-in-Bodfish-fire-288311121.html

2015-01-12 - Deadly fire burns home in Fort Worth (Texas), 1 killed:
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Fort-Worth-Man-Dies-in-Afternoon-House-Fire-288325071.html
http://www.wfaa.com/story/news/local/tarrant-county/2015/01/12/fort-worth-senior-found-dead-in-burning-house/21656773/
http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article6138174.html

2015-01-12 - Deadly fire burns apartment building in Bristol (Connecticut), 1 killed:
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/No-Criminal-Activity-in-Deadly-Bristol-Fire-288463371.html
http://www.wfsb.com/story/27831774/one-dead-following-bristol-complex-fire

Quote: "It's the second deadly fire in Bristol in less than a month. In late December, two people died in a house fire on High Street."

Note: Also see the car that veered off a road, hit a tree and burst into flame, killing the driver, in Bristol on this day...

2015-01-12 - Deadly fire burns motel shortly after 4 AM in Port Huron Township (Michigan), 1 killed:
http://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/local/2015/01/12/person-found-inside-flamingo-motel-fire/21621557/

2015-01-12 - Vacant mobile home destroyed by fire just after 4 AM, on Coal River Road in West Side (West Virginia):
http://www.wowktv.com/story/27825076/an-empty-mobile-home-is-destroyed-in-early-morning-fire-in-kanawha-county-wv

2015-01-12 - Vacant home burns at 2:30 AM in Dayton (Ohio):
http://www.whio.com/news/news/fire-at-vacant-structure-suspicious/njmHG/
http://www.whio.com/news/news/breaking-news/house-catches-fire-on-oakridge-dr-in-dayton/njmwh/

2015-01-12 - Vacant home burns at 2:20 AM in Nashville (Tennessee):
http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/davidson/2015/01/12/suspicious-fire-burns-vacant-nashville-house/21636683/

2015-01-12 - Vacant home destroyed by huge blaze just after 2 AM in Memphis (Tennessee):
http://wreg.com/2015/01/12/massive-fire-destroys-south-memphis-home/
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/27824510/early-morning-fire-destroys-south-memphis-home

2015-01-12 - Vacant school building burns in East Liberty (Pennsylvania):
http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/7543302-74/church-fire-building
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/east/2015/01/11/Firefighters-battle-abandoned-building-blaze/stories/201501110208

Quote: "The fire, which was reported at about 5:30 p.m. according to Allegheny County 911 supervisors, was in the empty school building, which stands between the church on Larimer Avenue and houses on Enright Court."

2015-01-12 - Vacant church destroyed by fire at 3 AM in Chicago (Illinois), near Lake Michigan:
http://abc7chicago.com/news/former-church-destroyed-in-west-pullman-fire/471541/
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2015/01/12/fire-destroys-church-in-west-pullman/

Note: Also see the three men found dead in a vacant home in Chicago on this day...

2015-01-13 - Underground construction site erupts in flame at 2:20 AM at Penn Station in coastal New York City (New York):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20150113-46651-USA
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/f4f4f460267f4a3d925cdfba52270d08/NY--Midtown-Underground-Fire
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Fire-Breaks-Out-at-Penn-Station-FDNY-288365151.html
http://newyork.gotnewswire.com/news/emergency-crews-respond-to-penn-station-fire-fdny
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/fire-nycs-penn-station-control-subways-running-28186893
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jan/13/fire-near-penn-station-affecting-a-e-and-c-trains/
http://6abc.com/news/multi-alarm-fire-breaks-out-at-penn-station-in-ny/472904/
http://cnsnews.com/news/article/fdny-fire-near-penn-station-was-accidental

2015-01-13 - Underground electrical explosion and fire breaks out on Clarkson Avenue in coastal New York City (New York):
http://theqatparkside.blogspot.com/2015/01/explosion-and-fire-on-clarkson.html

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area. This underground fire was about 3 miles south of the Penn Station underground construction fire. Responders recently trained to deal with the aftermath of a 10-kiloton explosion in New York City, in October, mentioned in the 2014-10-22 update. That's about the maximum size of a big gas plume exploding. And right off the East Coast, a methane hydrate deposit is melting and releasing its stored methane. That deposit contains enough methane to cause a quarter of a MILLION 10-kiloton explosions, which is roughly the size of the explosion that destroyed Hiroshima...

2015-01-13 - Underground fire breaks out in subway tunnel in Chicago (Illinois), near Lake Michigan:
http://abc7chicago.com/travel/red-line-trains-resume-after-fire/473004/

2015-01-13 - Underground electrical fire erupts near St. Aldate's in Oxford (Britain), near the River Thames:
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/11720921.Junction_box_on_fire_under_St_Aldates/
http://www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/11720921.UPDATE__19_properties_have_power_cut_after_electrical_fault_in_St_Aldate_s/

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-13 - Underground oil shale fire burns in Berea (Kentucky), blankets area with sulfurous smoke:
http://www.lex18.com/story/27842713/lex-18-investigates-kentuckys-newest-underground-fire-burning-in-berea
http://www.topix.com/forum/state/ky/THOD60T9TQUSBR6EO

Quote: "Berea residents say not enough is being done to combat an underground oil shale fire which has blanketed the area with the thick smell of sulfur. The fire has been burning for two months, and no one seems to know how to stop it or how bad the problem could become."

Quote: "However, a mile away, the impact of the smell alone is contributing to some residents packing up and leaving. 'At the end of the month, I'm actually moving south of town,' said Jennifer Marciniak. Others are concerned about what contaminants they might be breathing in, and the lack of notification about the fire from city and railroad officials. 'For weeks now, residents have been breathing in this stuff,' Strange said."

Note: And here's more underground stuff burning and/or exploding. The day prior, a subway filled with smoke, killing 1 person, sending a man into a seizure and injuring dozens in a mass-casualty incident, in coastal Washington DC, mentioned in the 2015-01-12 update...

2015-01-13 - Home damaged by explosion shortly before midnight in Toronto (Canada), nobody there:
http://www.cp24.com/news/fire-marshal-s-office-investigates-explosion-at-downtown-home-1.2186109
http://www.firefightingincanada.com/headlines/explosion-fire-rock-toronto-home-20332

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area. This is the 21st residential explosion in 2015...

2015-01-13 - Electrical transmission tower explodes in coastal Maguindanao (Philippine Islands):
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/403536/news/regions/explosion-hits-ngcp-tower-in-maguindanao

2015-01-13 - Mysterious explosions shaking homes and rattling people in Oklahoma:
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/mysterious-booms-rattle-homes-scare-livestock-oklahoma-28117959
http://theextinctionprotocol.wordpress.com/2015/01/14/unexplained-mystery-booms-rattle-nerves-in-oklahoma/
http://www.facebook.com/RevelationsRevealedNow/posts/1521566421466468

Quote: "Holland's best guess: It must have been something just above the surface of the earth or in the atmosphere."

Note: Like a large gas plume finding an ignition source and exploding...

2015-01-13 - Auto salvage yard hit by fire just after 5:30 AM, 20 cars burn, in Nashville (Tennessee):
http://www.wsmv.com/story/27835410/cars-on-fire-at-trinity-lane-salvage-yard
http://wkrn.com/2015/01/13/crews-battle-multiple-car-fire-in-north-nashville/
http://www.fox17.com/news/features/this-morning/stories/20-cars-catch-fire-at-n-nashville-auto-salvage-yard-1142.shtml
http://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/TN/2015/January/13/20.Cars.Catch.Fire.at.N.Nashville.Auto.Salvage.Yard.aspx

Quote: "As many as 20 vehicles were damaged in a fire at a north Nashville auto salvage lot early Tuesday morning. It happened just after 5:30 a.m. at Four Lane Auto Salvage on Trinity Lane. The fire sent a huge plume of smoke into the sky."

Quote: "The owner of the business, Ali Gholizadeh, tells FOX 17 News that he believes this is arson. He says nothing nearby could have sparked the fire."

Note: Sure there was: rusty iron/steel. This place was locked up and had mean guard dogs patrolling around too. Looks just like all the other parked vehicles spontaneously igniting around the planet in the wee hours these days. Hell, PILES OF METAL have burst into flame, so the rusty iron/steel doesn't even have to be in the shape of a car to ignite...

2015-01-13 - Luxury apartment building under construction goes up in flames before 5 AM in Fishers (Indiana), nobody there:
http://wishtv.com/2015/01/13/fire-nearly-destroys-apartment-complex-under-construction/
http://www.wthr.com/story/27834590/firefighters-fight-early-morning-apartment-fire-in-fishers
http://www.wave3.com/story/27836402/fire-hits-luxury-apartments-being-built-near-indianapolis
http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2015/01/13/fire-luxury-apartments-flats-fishers-marketplace/21679363/
http://www.theindychannel.com/web/wrtv/news/gallery-fire-eats-away-at-newly-constructed-apartments-in-fishers
http://www.indystar.com/picture-gallery/news/local/hamilton-county/2015/01/13/firefighters-battle-blaze-at-the-flats-at-fishers-marketplace/21679823/

2015-01-13 - Lumber business heavily damaged by fire shortly before midnight, trucks destroyed, in Cornwall (Connecticut), nobody there:
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Fire-Ravages-Cornwall-Lumber-Company-288372611.html
http://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-cornwall-fire-0114-20150113-story.html

Quote: "Crews had to use tankers to shuttle in water from the Housatonic River since there were no fire hydrants nearby. While the river is nearby, the cold weather made obtaining it a challenge."

2015-01-13 - Boat 'Bahia Belle' bursts into flame in coastal Mission Bay, San Diego (California):
http://www.10news.com/news/fire-reported-on-historic-bahia-belle
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Boat-Catches-Fire-in-Mission-Bay-288457241.html
http://fox5sandiego.com/2015/01/13/smoke-pours-out-of-bahia-bell-in-mission-bay/
http://sandiego.gotnewswire.com/news/boat-catches-fire-in-mission-bay

Note: This is the 27th boat to burn in 2015...

2015-01-13 - School bus bursts into flame on road near coastal Wick, Caithness (Scotland):
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands/456650/children-lucky-escape-school-bus-goes-flames/
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands/454685/bus-catches-fire-in-wick/
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/news/highlands/454679/bus-fire/
http://london.report/index/bus-fire
http://www.firescotland.gov.uk/news-campaigns/news/2015/01/crews-responded-to-school-bus-fire-at-reiss,-near-wick-yesterday.aspx

Note: This is the 9th school buses to burn in 2015 and the 36th bus to burn in 2015...

2015-01-13 - Transit bus bursts into flame on Wood Farm Road in Wood Farm, Oxford (Britain):
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/11721425.Delays_on_services_in_Wood_Farm_after_bus_fire/
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxford/11721425.Delays_on_services_in_Wood_Farm_after_bus_fire/
http://www.southnews.org.uk/news/delays-on-services-in-wood-farm-after-bus-fire
http://news24now.net/news/delays-on-services-in-wood-farm-after-bus-fire

Note: This is the 37th bus to burn in 2015...

2015-01-13 - Car-hauler truck bursts into flame on the A41 Whitchurch Road in Chester (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/vehicle-fire-in-chester

Quote: "Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reels and a covering jet to extinguish a fire involving a vehicle transporter."

2015-01-13 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the Florida Turnpike in coastal Palm City (Florida):
http://www.wptv.com/news/region-martin-county/palm-city/nb-florida-turnpike-closed-in-palm-city-for-vehicle-fire
http://www.wflx.com/clip/11029672/truck-fire-on-nb-turnpike-in-palm-city-creates-heavy-backups

2015-01-13 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the 10 Freeway in coastal Los Angeles (California):
http://www.fresnobee.com/2015/01/13/4328461_westbound-i-10-in-los-angeles.html
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/01/13/westbound-lanes-on-10-freeway-shut-down-in-alhambra/
http://www.dailynews.com/general-news/20150113/westbound-lanes-of-10-freeway-eastern-avenue-bridge-open-after-truck-fire
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/big-rig-fire-10-freeway-eastern-avenue-288437001.html
http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_27313787/westbound-i-10-los-angeles-closed-following-big
http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_27317004/east-la-truck-fire-sets-fire-freeway-overpass

2015-01-13 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-90/39 near Beloit (Wisconsin):
http://www.gazettextra.com/20150113/semi_fire_causes_traffic_delays_on_interstate_9039_near_beloit
http://www.wrex.com/story/27844073/2015/01/13/semi-catches-fire-on-i-3990

Note: These are the 77th, 78th, 79th and 80th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2015...

2015-01-13 - Box truck destroyed by fire while parked at Value City store in Memphis (Tennessee):
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/27843820/vehicles-catch-fire-behind-value-city-store

2015-01-13 - Box truck bursts into flame on I-470 in Kansas City (Missouri):
http://www.kmbc.com/news/truck-fire-slows-traffic-on-eb-i470-near-us-71/30682092
http://www.kansascitypost.com/index.php/sid/229338369

2015-01-13 - Delivery truck bursts into flame while parked at cabinet business, fire spreads, business destroyed, in South Buffalo Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/local/crews-respond-4-alarm-fire-s-buffalo-township/njnN6/
http://www.wtae.com/news/fire-damages-building-trucks-in-south-buffalo-township/30687288
http://www.wtae.com/news/truck-fire-spreads-burns-down-pennsylvania-countertop-firm/30697032
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/south/2015/01/13/Emergency-crews-battle-commercial-building-fire-in-South-Buffalo/stories/201501130199

Quote: "Brozenick said the fire was caused by a truck that caught fire in the back of the building. 'We got the call for the vehicle fire back behind the building. When the guys arrived on the scene, we had one vehicle fully involved and the fire had extended into the eaves of the building,' said Brozenick."

2015-01-13 - Garbage truck bursts into flame in the wee hours on West 57th Street in coastal New York City (New York):
http://globalnews.ca/video/1771402/raw-video-garbage-truck-catches-fire-in-nyc

2015-01-13 - Garbage truck bursts into flame on road in Shakopee (Minnesota):
http://www.swnewsmedia.com/shakopee_valley_news/news/public_safety/article_7e7ad5b1-9579-545a-91df-370c3e8f1e5e.html

2015-01-13 - Truck bursts into flame at 4 AM on Holburn Street in coastal Aberdeen (Scotland):
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen/455785/lorry-catches-fire-central-aberdeen-road/
http://www.facebook.com/ThePressandJournal/posts/953165581377635
http://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/aberdeen/lorry-catches-fire-on-central-aberdeen-road-aberdeen-press-and-journal/

2015-01-13 - RV bursts into flame on Route 237 in Berea (Ohio), near Hopkins Airport:
http://www.kltv.com/story/27840815/crews-respond-to-vehicle-fire-near-hopkins-airport
http://www.kpho.com/story/27840815/crews-respond-to-vehicle-fire-near-hopkins-airport
http://www.cbs46.com/story/27840815/crews-respond-to-vehicle-fire-near-hopkins-airport
http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/local/cleveland/2015/01/13/alert-smoke-billowing-from-unused-terminal-at-cleveland-hopkins/21704507/

Quote: "Fire officials are still trying to determine what sparked the fire in the brand new RV."

Note: Whew, not much left of that new RV. This is the 20th RV to burn in 2015...

2015-01-13 - Two cars burst into flame at 4:30 AM while parked at towing business in  Lawton (Oklahoma):
http://www.kswo.com/story/27836176/cars-catch-fire-at-lawton-tow-shop

Quote: "That was just after 4:30 a.m. Tuesday. Witnesses say they heard a pop and then noticed flames coming the cars at A+ Towing."

2015-01-13 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home, fire melts side of house, in Jamestown (New York):
http://www.post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/658973/Woodworth-Avenue-Car-Fire-Spreads-To-Neighboring-House.html?nav=5192

2015-01-13 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home on 391st Avenue in Randall (Wisconsin), near Powers Lake:
http://www.westofthei.com/2015/01/13/units-responding-for-car-fire-in-randall

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-13 - Car bursts into flame while parked on Lehigh Avenue near Shore Avenue in coastal Savannah (Georgia):
http://www.wtoc.com/story/27843791/scmpd-investigating-vehicle-fire-on-lehigh-avenue
http://www.wistv.com/story/27843791/scmpd-investigating-vehicle-fire-on-lehigh-avenue
http://www.ktre.com/story/27843791/scmpd-investigating-vehicle-fire-on-lehigh-avenue

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-13 - Car bursts into flame in parking lot at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita (California):
http://www.signalscv.com/section/36/article/131743/

2015-01-13 - Car bursts into flame on I-95 in coastal Stonington (Connecticut):
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Car-Fire-Closes-I-95-South-in-Stonington-288443621.html
http://patch.com/connecticut/stonington/multiple-lanes-closed-i-95-stonington-after-car-fire
http://www.theday.com/article/20150113/NWS04/150119924

2015-01-13 - Car bursts into flame on the Merritt Parkway in coastal Fairfield (Connecticut):
http://www.doingitlocal.com/2015/01/todays-car-fire-49/

2015-01-13 - Car bursts into flame at home in La Porte (Indiana):
https://local.nixle.com/alert/5334872/

2015-01-13 - Car bursts into flame on street in Agios Thomas (Greece):
http://www.chaniapost.eu/?p=13545

2015-01-13 - Car and trailer burst into flame while parked in garage on Padmoor Lane in Upton (Britain):
http://www.retfordtoday.co.uk/news/local/upton-a-car-and-trailer-were-on-fire-in-a-garage-1-7047999
http://www.eastmidlandsnews.org.uk/news/upton-a-car-and-trailer-were-on-fire-in-a-garage

2015-01-13 - Car bursts into flame on Carlisle Road in coastal Eastbourne (Britain), woman trapped and injured:
http://www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/news/local/breaking-news-woman-trapped-in-car-which-caught-fire-1-6517878

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-13 - Car bursts into flame in carpark at service station along the M4 in Reading (Britain):
http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2015/01/13/106708-car-fire-in-reading-services-car-park/
http://www.southnews.org.uk/news/car-fire-in-reading-services-car-park

2015-01-13 - Front-end loader bursts into flame at pallet business in Jermyn (Pennsylvania), near the Lackawanna River:
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/fire-chief-equipment-blaze-contained-to-salt-shed-1.1816874
http://www.wopular.com/fire-chief-equipment-blaze-contained-salt-shed

2015-01-13 - Dune buggy, ATV, motorcycle and garage destroyed by fire at firefighter's home off River Road in Fairfield (Ohio):
http://www.local12.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/fire-burned-garage-destroyed-vehicle-motorcycle-23437.shtml
http://www.journal-news.com/news/news/local/fairfield-garage-fire-destroys-several-vehicles/njm7K/
http://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/fairfield/fairfield-garage-fire-destroys-several-vehicles

2015-01-13 - Auto shop destroyed by fire in Unionville (Missouri):
http://www.heartlandconnection.com/news/story.aspx?id=1148766

2015-01-13 - Barn destroyed by fire in Horicon (Wisconsin):
http://www.wiscnews.com/news/local/article_d5a05f07-68e2-5bb5-927c-323989e3dee0.html
http://www.wiscnews.com/news/local/image_b18156cd-5a5b-5c82-b125-0acce755aedc.html

2015-01-13 - Barn damaged by fire at 5:45 AM in Davidsonville (Maryland):
http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/for_the_record/ph-ac-cn-barn-fire-011315-20150113,0,4871295.story

2015-01-13 - Smoke detector company damaged by fire in coastal West Palm Beach (Florida):
http://www.wpbf.com/news/fire-at-smoke-detector-company-evacuates-industrial-park-in-wpb/30679960

Note: Irony alert!

2015-01-13 - HVAC system bursts into flame at 1:30 AM at school in coastal Miami (Florida):
http://www.local10.com/news/fire-breaks-out-at-downtown-miami-school/30681004

2015-01-13 - Primary school destroyed by fire in the wee hours in coastal Sydney (Australia):
http://www.msn.com/en-au/health/medical/sydney-primary-school-destroyed-by-fire/vi-AA87Vmi?refvid=BBgDLGx

2015-01-13 - Furniture store damaged by outdoor fire at 6 AM in coastal Melbourne (Florida):
http://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2015/01/13/two-alarm-fire-hits-furniture-store/21680461/
http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/crews-battle-kanes-furniture-store-fire-melbourne/njmx7/

2015-01-13 - Former bowling alley destroyed by fire in Effingham (Illinois):
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/story/d/story/fire-destroys-business/26460/OiAYEq9bl0mgr9QmOo9cZg

2015-01-13 - Historic Second Bank of the United States damaged by fire at 7:30 AM in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania):
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/01/13/fire-at-historical-building-in-old-city/

2015-01-13 - Porch bursts into flame, fire spreads, home destroyed, near Fairbanks (Alaska):
http://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/fire-destroys-home-of-family-that-owns-rosie-creek-farm/article_7d387a38-9b61-11e4-b87d-fb376506689d.html

2015-01-13 - Garage bursts into flame at home near Port Byron (New York):
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2015/01/2-alarm_house_fire_reported_outside_port_byron.html
http://auburnpub.com/news/local/firefighters-battle-garage-fire-in-port-byron/article_920e2d0e-df4a-587b-92f4-b682203e4a40.html

2015-01-13 - Home heavily damaged by fire in Lake Crystal (Minnesota), nobody there:
http://www.ktoe.com/common/page.php?feed=121&id=16931&is_corp=1

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-13 - Home heavily damaged by fire in Concord (North Carolina), 6 injured:
http://www.wbtv.com/story/27835652/six-hospitalized-after-concord-house-fire

2015-01-13 - Deadly fire destroys mansion on Stage Island Road in coastal Chatham (Massachusetts), 1 killed:
http://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/ci_27310832/1-person-confirmed-dead-chatham-house-fire
http://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2015/01/chatham_blaze_kills_1_destroys_23m_home
http://www.capecodonline.com/article/20150113/NEWS/150119794/-1/rss01
http://www.wcvb.com/news/fire-rips-through-milliondollar-home-on-cape-cod/30674642
http://www.whdh.com/story/27834598/one-dead-after-fire-at-cape-cod-home
http://www.darientimes.com/38907/body-found-after-fire-at-cape-cod-home-of-darien-resident/

Quote: "The waterfront house was valued at more than $2.3 million."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-13 - Deadly fire burns home in Reservoir Hill area in coastal Baltimore (Maryland), 1 killed, 3 injured:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-reservoir-hill-fatal-fire-20150113-story.html
http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/bs-md-ci-reservoir-hill-fatal-fire-20150113,0,6634120.story

2015-01-13 - Deadly fire burns portable building at paper mill in Evadale (Texas), 1 killed:
http://www.star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article6224580.html
http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Police-ID-man-killed-in-Evadale-fire-6010597.php

2015-01-13 - Vacant building burns at 3:30 AM in Lakewood (Washington):
http://thesubtimes.com/2015/01/13/8118-washington-blvd-fire-press-release/

2015-01-13 - Vacant home destroyed by fire near Hustonville (Kentucky):
http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/local/lincoln/fire-destroys-vacant-lincoln-house/article_c31dee3c-9c03-11e4-953e-1b999a568649.html

2015-01-13 - Vacant duplex destroyed by fire in Millville (New Jersey):
http://www.nj.com/cumberland/index.ssf/2015/01/fire_at_vacant_millville_home.html
http://jerseytribune.com/2015/01/13/millville-firefighters-douse-blaze-at-vacant-home-recent-fires-under-investigation/

2015-01-13 - 16 vacant mobile homes destroyed by fire on Beachwood Drive in Merced (California):
http://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/local/crime/article6089085.html
http://abc30.com/news/fire-destroys-16-vacant-mobile-homes-in-merced-county/471873/
http://www.fresnobee.com/2015/01/12/4326923_merced-fire-destroys-16-vacant.html?rh=1
http://www.video11.com/world/fire-destroys-16-vacant-mobile-homes-in-merced-county-h249753.html

2015-01-13 - Man found burned to death in car inside burning home auto shop garage in Rosehill (Texas):
http://www.click2houston.com/news/man-dies-in-house-fire-in-rosehill/30684610

Quote: "Firefighters said they found the man inside a car in the back of the garage after the fire was contained. Authorities said the man was running an auto repair shop inside the garage. He has not yet been identified."

2015-01-14 - Prison destroyed by huge fire in Sunbury (Pennsylvania), 200 inmates evacuated, reignites at 6 AM:
http://www.khq.com/story/27854902/firefighters-again-battling-flames-at-pennsylvania-prison
http://newsitem.com/update-prison-a-total-loss-flames-still-shooting-from-roof-electrical-cause-speculated-1.1817150
http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-pa-200-evacuated-from-prison-fire-20150114-story.html
http://wate.com/2015/01/15/fire-rips-through-140-year-old-pennsylvania-prison/
http://wnep.com/2015/01/14/fire-at-northumberland-county-prison/

Quote: "The prison, a stone building with castle-like parapets, was built in the late-1800s and sits a few blocks off the banks of the Susquehanna River."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-14 - Natural gas pipeline explodes and burns at 6:15 AM near Ross R. Barnett Reservoir near Brandon (Mississippi):
http://www.wect.com/story/27846604/massive-fiery-explosion-erupts-near-the-reservoir
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/27846824/natural-gas-line-fire-in-rankin-county
http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/27846604/massive-fiery-explosion-erupts-near-the-reservoir
http://www.weather.com/news/news/natural-gas-pipeline-explosion-mississippi
http://www.wapt.com/news/central-mississippi/gas-line-explodes-burns-at-reservoir/30695664
http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2015/01/14/reservoir-explosion/21740325/
http://rt.com/news/222595-blast-pipeline-reservoir-mississippi/

Quote: "An explosion near the Barnett Reservoir lit up the skies Wednesday morning. It erupted around 6:20, off of Three Prong Trail. That's east of the Reservoir."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-14 - Jewelry store destroyed by explosion and fire at strip mall in Falls Church (Virginia), 3 injured:
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Crews-Fight-Fire-at-Eden-Center-in-Falls-Church-288584351.html
http://www.wjla.com/articles/2015/01/breaking-news-fire-gas-explosion-at-falls-church-shopping-center-110560.html
http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/local/2015/01/14/eden-center-falls-church-explosion/21760527/
http://patch.com/virginia/fallschurch/one-sent-hospital-after-explosion-eden-center
http://inagist.com/all/555453909112987648/

Quote: "Authorities say three people were injured in an explosion at a Northern Virginia shopping center. Falls church spokeswoman Susan Finarelli said in an email that firefighters from Arlington and Fairfax counties went to the Eden Center about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday after the explosion was reported."

2015-01-14 - Pallets and crates destroyed by huge inferno in the wee hours at citrus business near Fresno (California):
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/firefighters-battle-huge-blaze-california-citrus-facility-n285806
http://www.nbcnews.com/watch/nbc-news/firefighters-battle-huge-blaze-at-california-citrus-facility-384073795514

2015-01-14 - Coal mine rocked by explosion near Doli (Pakistan), 6 killed, 10 injured:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/6-labourers-killed-in-coalmine-gas-explosion-in-nw-pak-115011500471_1.html

2015-01-14 - Silo explodes and burns in Tewin (Britain):
http://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/explosion_rips_off_roof_in_village_blast_1_3916627
http://www.newseast.org.uk/news/explosion-rips-off-roof-in-village-blast

2015-01-14 - Transformer explodes and burns, ignites grass fire, in Lawrence (Kansas):
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2015/jan/14/transformer-explosion-causes-power-outage-grassfir/
https://newstral.com/en/article/en/971444631/transformer-explosion-causes-power-outage-grass-fire-in-east-lawrence

2015-01-14 - Transformer explodes and burns on Brook Road in coastal Westhampton Beach (New York):
http://www.27east.com/news/article.cfm/Westhampton-Beach-Surrounding-Areas/93395/Blown-Transformer-Causes-Power-Outage-In-Westhampton-Beach

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-14 - Recycling plant hit by fire on Pickerings Road in Halebank, Widnes (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/fire-at-recycling-plant-in-widnes

2015-01-14 - Huge pile of wood chips bursts into flame at dock area in coastal Southampton (Britain):
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/11721856.Huge_fire_breaks_out_at_Hampshire_dock/

2015-01-14 - Passenger plane makes emergency landing in Newark (New Jersey), smoke in the cockpit and/or cabin:
http://7online.com/travel/plane-returns-to-newark-airport-reports-smoke-in-cockpit/474736/
http://www.hickoryrecord.com/news/us/ap/london-bound-flight-returns-to-newark-due-to-smoke-report/article_c235c84b-f7c0-5297-b4af-074b0346efb4.html

Quote: "It wasn't immediately known whether the smoke was in the cockpit or cabin area, or both."

Note: This is the 6th aircraft to smoke or burn in 2015...

2015-01-14 - Cargo ship 'Citeca' hit by fire at port in coastal Akita, Honshu (Japan):
http://www.porttechnology.org/news/two_ships_in_mysterious_blaze
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Citeca-8320638.html
http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASH1F6745H1FUBUB016.html
http://www.sakigake.jp/p/akita/news.jsp?kc=20150113q
http://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/149450/cargo-ship-ablaze-in-akita-port/
http://www.ntv.co.jp/englishnews/economy/cargo-ship-on-fire/
http://www.sailors-club.net/latest-maritime-news-articles/item/4851-plywood-on-main-deck-on-fire

Quote: "On Jan 13 at 5.30 p.m. LT a fire erupted on board of the 'Citeca', which was anchored in Akita port, Honshu. The cargo of plywood on the cargo deck was on fire. The ship had come from Plastun to Akita and loaded 4100 tons, 1400 tons of which were to be unloaded before proceeding to Ishinomaki in the Miyagi Prefecture. The crew of 14 Russians, aged 21-63 years, was evacuated, no spill reported. Port firefighting teams were engaged in firefighting until the next day."

Note: This is the 28th boat to burn in 2015...

2015-01-14 - School bus bursts into flame on Old Freehold Road in coastal Toms River (New Jersey):
http://www.app.com/story/news/local/ocean-county/2015/01/14/toms-river-school-bus-catches-fire/21741505/
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/01/14/toms-river-school-bus-catches-fire-no-injuries/
http://6abc.com/news/toms-river-school-bus-catches-fire/474573/
http://7online.com/news/fire-consumes-school-bus/474626/
http://www.nj.com/ocean/index.ssf/2015/01/watch_fire_engulfs_toms_river_school_bus.html
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/20150114_ap_8b8cef8fb58f4b18bf880e4b4ba78167.html
http://wobm.com/toms-river-school-bus-goes-up-in-flames/
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/video-news/video-fire-destroys-new-jersey-school-bus-30911047.html

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area. This is the 10th school bus to burn in 2015 and the 38th bus to burn in 2015...

2015-01-14 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on Grosvenor Street in Chester (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/fire-involving-brakes-on-a-bus-in-chester

Note: This is the 39th bus to burn in 2015...

2015-01-14 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame before 1 AM on I-35 near Bruceville-Eddy (Texas):
http://www.kxxv.com/story/27845632/driver-uninjured-after-truck-catches-fire
http://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_626c74c2-9c77-11e4-951e-c301a4c0f461.html
http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/288535851.html
http://kdhnews.com/news/traffic/driver-ok-after--wheeler-catches-fire-wednesday/article_24d5c39e-9c76-11e4-a921-33d8f9543f6c.html

2015-01-14 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on US 24 in Allen County (Indiana):
http://wane.com/2015/01/14/semi-fire-snarls-traffic-on-u-s-24/

2015-01-14 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the M4 near coastal Swansea (Britain):
http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/Crew-called-M4-lorry/story-25860995-detail/story.html
http://www.walesnews.org.uk/news/crew-called-to-m4-lorry-fire

2015-01-14 - Tractor and barn destroyed by fire in Newbridge (Canada):
http://www.cj104.com/news/Story.aspx?ID=2172674

Quote: "Woodstock and Hartland  Fire Crews battled a barn fire on Wednesday. The blaze destroyed the structure and tractor in Newbridge."

Note: These are the 81st, 82nd, 83rd and 84th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2015...

2015-01-14 - Box truck bursts into flame near home in West Fargo (North Dakota):
http://www.inforum.com/news/3655330-crews-respond-truck-fire-west-fargo
http://www.kvrr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30865&Itemid=57
http://www.kxxv.com/story/27845632/driver-uninjured-after-truck-catches-fire
http://www.valleynewslive.com/home/headlines/West-Fargo--288557771.html

2015-01-14 - Heavy truck bursts into flame on Highway 166 near Bull Canyon (California):
http://santamariatimes.com/news/local/truck-fire-halts-traffic-on-hwy/article_f2f1923f-865d-5d48-b7e1-68ea7260d43c.html
http://bako.com/santamaria/news/Truck-Fire-Halts-Traffic-On-Hwy-166/233141/
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/9628321-truck-fire-halts-traffic-on-hwy-166/
http://santamariatimes.com/highway-vehicle-fire/image_c16a531a-f74d-5dce-84ae-cbe85069030f.html

2015-01-14 - Catering van bursts into flame on the A1 near McKee's Dam between Hillsborough and Dromore in Co Down (Ireland):
http://www.u.tv/News/Motorist-captures-A1-van-fire-footage/eb54dc5a-635c-49d6-b6ee-739577116b53
http://247bulletin.co.uk/motorist-captures-a1-van-fire-footage/
http://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/northern_ireland/motorist-captures-a1-van-fire-footage/

2015-01-14 - Medical van bursts into flame while parked at fire station, station damaged too, in Charleston (North Carolina):
http://wreg.com/2015/01/15/fire-heavily-damages-volunteer-fire-department-in-tipton-county-tn/

2015-01-14 - Van bursts into flame on the M60 near Prestwich (Britain):
http://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/11724252.UPDATED__Delays_easing_for_commuters_after_M60_van_fire_caused_traffic_chaos/
http://www.newsnorthwest.org.uk/news/updated-delays-easing-for-commuters-after-m60-van-fire-caused-traffic-chaos
http://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/11724252.UPDATED__M60_van_fire_causes_traffic_chaos/

2015-01-14 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked in driveway at home near Mitchell (South Dakota):
http://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/3655987-no-one-injured-truck-fire

2015-01-14 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at intersection in St. Peter (Minnesota):
http://www.southernminn.com/st_peter_herald/news/article_606e8961-27b5-530d-8d2d-11941be21a7f.html

2015-01-14 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at intersection in Rockford (Illinois), near the Rock River:
http://rockfordscanner.com/2015/01/14/rockford-fire-department-respond-to-vehicle-fire/

2015-01-14 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at riding arena, almost destroys arena, near Pincher Creek (Canada):
http://www.pinchercreekecho.com/2015/01/14/neighbours-battle-truck-blaze-saving-a-riding-arena-along-highway-507

2015-01-14 - Three cars destroyed by fire while parked at apartments in coastal San Jose (California):
http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_27324152/carport-apartments-damaged-san-jose-blaze
http://wn.ktvu.com/story/27854600/3-cars-destroyed-residents-displaced-after-san-jose-fire
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/-San-Jose-Firefighters-Knock-Down-Blaze-in-Carport-Apartment-288628791.html

2015-01-14 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads to garage, in Spring Lake (Michigan):
http://www.grandhaventribune.com/article/policefire/1583501

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-14 - Car bursts into flame while parked on street in Albany (Oregon):
http://democratherald.com/albany/albany-firefighters-extinguish-car-fire/image_f66edace-799b-57f2-8860-d20cf546ce2d.html

2015-01-14 - Car bursts into flame on I-10 near Butte Larose (Louisiana):
http://www.katc.com/story/27851588/traffic-slowed-on-i-10-west-due-to-vehicle-fire

2015-01-14 - Car bursts into flame at apartments in Durant (Oklahoma):
http://www.durantdemocrat.com/news/breaking_news-localnews1/151303605/Car-burns-in-Durant

2015-01-14 - Car bursts into flame on I-40 near Chelsea Avenue in Memphis (Tennessee):
http://wreg.com/2015/01/14/car-fire-slows-eastbound-i-40-traffic/
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/local-news/traffic/car-fire-on-i-40-near-chelsea-clogs-rush-hour-traffic

2015-01-14 - Car bursts into flame on College Avenue in Stevens Point (Wisconsin):
http://www.stevenspointjournal.com/story/news/local/2015/01/14/college-avenue-closes-car-fire/21785325/

2015-01-14 - Car bursts into flame while parked in underground parking garage at apartments in coastal Miami (Australia):
http://www.mygc.com.au/news/cars-damaged-by-fire-in-underground-car-park-of-gold-coast-apartment-building/
http://goldcoast.news.net/article/2660414/arson-investigation-into-miami-car-fire
http://www.mygc.com.au/news/cars-damaged-by-fire-in-underground-car-park-of-gold-coast-apartment-building/
http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/crime-court/police-close-investigation-into-car-fire-at-gold-coast-apartment-block/story-fnje8bkv-1227185399614

Quote: "Police initially believed the fire was suspicious and said the case was being treated as arson. But they have this afternoon confirmed they have closed their investigations and no longer believe the case is suspicious."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-14 - Car bursts into flame shortly after 5 AM while parked in garage, fire spreads to home, in Drysdale (Australia):
http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/car-fire-spreads-to-house-drysdale.html

Quote: "Fire investigators are currently on scene working to determine the cause of the blaze, which started in a car parked in a garage, spreading to the carport structure then into the adjoining house, causing the carport roof and ceiling of one of the bedrooms to collapse. Ocean Grove Station Officer Adam Shearer said that firefighters had arrived to find the car and carport well alight, with the fire extending into two rooms of the house."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-14 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads to home, in Liverpool suburb of coastal Sydney (Australia):
http://www.9news.com.au/national/2015/01/15/08/25/liverpool-family-flee-home-after-car-fire-engulfs-house
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/car-bursts-into-flames-in-liverpool-police-treating-it-as-suspicious/story-fni0cx12-1227185107634

2015-01-14 - Car bursts into flame on the Eastern Freeway in Balwyn North suburb of coastal Melbourne (Australia):
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/balwyn-north-car-fire-closes-eastern-freeway-inbound-lanes-20150113-12npr4.html
http://www.smh.com.au/victoria/balwyn-north-car-fire-closes-eastern-freeway-inbound-lanes-20150113-12npr4.html

2015-01-14 - In separate incidents, two cars burst into flame near Hathersage (Britain), one at 11:48 PM and one at 3:23 AM:
http://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/grassroots/hathersage-crew-puts-out-two-car-fires-in-peak-district-1-7049279

Quote: "Hathersage firefighters were called to two car fires in the Peak District overnight. The first car fire was on the A57 at Ladybower near the junction with the A6013. The crew were called there at 11.48pm, where they found one saloon vehicle well alight. They used two breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets to extinguish the blaze, as well as a fire which had spread to surrounding trees. The fire was out by 12.24am. The second fire was again on the A57 between Ladybower and Snake Pass. Firefighters attended at 3.23am and found another saloon car well alight."

2015-01-14 - Car bursts into flame at gas station at Swaythling Road, West End in coastal Southampton (Britain):
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/11723758.VIDEO__Petrol_station_evacuated_after_fire/

2015-01-14 - Car bursts into flame between Kilmersdon and Radstock (Britain):
http://www.somersetguardian.co.uk/Car-Kilmersdon-Radstock/story-25855237-detail/story.html

2015-01-14 - Car bursts into flame on Manvers Street in Shirebrook (Britain):
http://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/grassroots/firefighters-put-out-shirebrook-car-fire-1-7049334
http://www.chad.co.uk/news/local/firefighters-put-out-shirebrook-car-fire-1-7049334

2015-01-14 - Car bursts into flame on the B3139 near Kilmersdon, Frome (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=31635&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2015-01-14 - Car bursts into flame on Buckeridge Road in coastal Teignmouth (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=31633&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-14 - Two semi trailers go up in flames at 1:30 AM while parked at business in Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://www.wthr.com/story/27844553/ifd-works-around-hydrant-issues-at-south-side-semi-trailer-fire
http://wishtv.com/2015/01/14/semi-catches-fire-in-south-side-parking-lot/
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/indianapolis-fire-crews-battle-semi-trailer-fire
http://cbs4indy.com/2015/01/14/firefighter-suffers-injury-while-battling-semi-fire-on-near-south-side/
http://indianapolis.gotnewswire.com/news/semi-catches-fire-in-south-side-parking-lot
http://snewsi.com/id/1519958460/Tractor-trailer-catches-fire

Quote: "IFD crews had to truck in water to fight a semi trailer fire in a parking lot at Troy and Bluff Road early Wednesday morning. The trailer, containing tires, and another trailer parked nearby, were total losses. When firefighters responded around 1:30 a.m., they found the nearest hydrant broken and needed to string hoses from several blocks away and truck in water to fight the fire."

2015-01-14 - Front-end loader bursts into flame at 3:10 AM while parked in barn, fire spreads to barn, in West Township (Ohio):
http://www.timesreporter.com/article/20150114/NEWS/150119645/10676/SPECIAL
http://www.cantonrep.com/article/20150114/News/150119645

2015-01-14 - Car and barn destroyed by fire at 1:10 AM near Ute Creek Golf Course in Longmont (Colorado):
http://www.9news.com/story/news/local/2015/01/14/early-morning-fire-destroys-barn/21740379/
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/5-fire-departments-fight-barn-fire-near-highway-66-and-county-road-1-in-longmont
http://kwgn.com/2015/01/14/weld-county-barn-destroyed-in-early-morning-fire/
http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_27317441/weld-county-barn-fire-doused-by-five-departments

Quote: "The owner told 9NEWS Reporter Noel Brennan the barn was primarily a machine shop and contained milling equipment, and apple cider brewing equipment. A car was also destroyed in the blaze. No one was injured by the fire, but firefighters said the barn is a complete loss."

2015-01-14 - Lawn mowers and barn destroyed by fire in Madison Township (Michigan):
http://www.lenconnect.com/article/20150114/News/150119579

2015-01-14 - Auto shop goes up in flames in Wahoo (Nebraska), nobody there:
http://www.wowt.com/home/headlines/Building-Fire-in-Wahoo-288465011.html
http://www.wahoo-ashland-waverly.com/news/auto-shop-fire-under-investigation/article_c944c4f8-9cd4-11e4-b557-0b14afa11ef6.html

Quote: "The building at 6th and Orange appears to be a privately owned auto shop. No injuries have been reported in the blaze. It's unclear if there are any vehicles inside."

2015-01-14 - Auto shop damaged by fire in Nanuet (New York):
http://hudsonvalley.news12.com/news/crews-contain-fire-at-nanuet-auto-body-shop-1.9808712

2015-01-14 - Barn destroyed by fire at 6:30 AM in the Town of Bethany (New York), 3 sows and 18 piglets killed:
http://www.13wham.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/piglets-perish-genesee-co-barn-fire-19254.shtml
http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/news/article_29133e1c-9be7-11e4-92a2-3fd2a1ffd7c3.html
http://thebatavian.com/billie-owens/working-barn-fire-east-road-bethany/46193
http://rochester.twcnews.com/content/news/800326/piglets-killed-in-genesee-county-barn-fire/
http://www.whec.com/article/stories/s3676040.shtml
http://www.websterpost.com/article/20150114/News/150119874

2015-01-14 - Dumpster bursts into flame outside warehouse in coastal West Palm Beach (Florida):
http://cbs12.com/news/top-stories/stories/large-trash-fire-at-warehouse-west-palm-beach-22380.shtml

2015-01-14 - Garbage bursts into flame in garbage truck in coastal Fort Myers (Florida):
http://www.news-press.com/article/20150114/MARCONEWS/301140002/1002/RSS01
http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/article/20150114/MARCONEWS/301140002/Firefighters-respond-trash-truck-blaze

2015-01-14 - Pallets go up in flames inside vacant building in coastal Bridgeport (Connecticut):
http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Firefighters-battle-Bridgeport-blaze-6015557.php

2015-01-14 - Restaurant heavily damaged by fire at 4 AM in Rutherford (New Jersey), nobody there:
http://pix11.com/2015/01/14/three-alarm-fire-damages-rutherford-commercial-building/

2015-01-14 - Restaurant and apartments destroyed by fire at 1:23 AM in High Bridge (New Jersey):
http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/index.ssf/2015/01/photos_three-alarm_fire_in_high_bridge_guts_west_m.html
http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/index.ssf/2015/01/overnight_fire_in_high_bridge_heavily_damages_buil.html
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/hunterdon-county/2015/01/14/fire-destroys-chinese-restaurant-high-bridge/21746265/

2015-01-14 - Solar plant damaged by fire near Gila Bend (Arizona):
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley/2015/01/14/gila-bend-solar-plant-fire-abrk/21787839/

2015-01-14 - Bus stop damaged by fire in Springfield (Missouri):
http://www.ky3.com/news/local/fire-damages-city-utilities-bus-stop/21048998_30697220

2015-01-14 - Three-story building burns and collapses in Bayonne (New Jersey):
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2015/01/home_of_five_families_demolished_after_bayonne_fir.html
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2015/01/firefighters_battling_3-alarm_fire_in_bayonne.html

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-14 - Garage destroyed by fire at home on Meadowbrook Drive between the towns of Shepherdsville and Brooks (Kentucky):
http://www.wlky.com/news/crews-battle-north-bullitt-county-garage-fire/30695816

2015-01-14 - Garage bursts into flame, fire spreads to home, near Slidell (Louisiana), nobody there:
http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ssf/2015/01/slidell_firefighter_injured_fi.html

2015-01-14 - Floating office/residence destroyed by fire at Felida Marina in Vancouver (Washington):
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jan/13/man-displaced-fire-felida-marina/

2015-01-14 - Home damaged by fire just before 1 AM in Morgantown near Cheat Lake (West Virginia):
http://www.wdtv.com/wdtv.cfm?func=view&section=5-News&item=Crews-Respond-To-Structure-Fire-in-Morgantown-20590

2015-01-14 - Deadly fire burns home in Memphis (Tennessee), 2 killed:
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/27848390/ambulance-called-to-south-memphis-house-fire

2015-01-14 - In separate incidents, two vacant homes burn in coastal Richmond (California):
http://www.contracostatimes.com/portal/breaking-news/ci_27320694/two-fires-at-two-vacant-richmond-homes
http://www.topix.com/city/richmond-ca/2015/01/two-fires-at-two-vacant-richmond-homes

2015-01-14 - Vacant home burns on Mill Street in Caledonia (New York):
http://www.geneseesun.com/2015/01/13/fire-ruins-home-former-resident-baffled/
http://www.rochesterhomepage.net/story/d/story/house-fire-at-vacant-home-in-caledonia/12444/zzWmnIoYYUGaJc54tap5lg

2015-01-14 - Vacant home burns at 5:23 AM in Paterson (New Jersey):
http://www.northjersey.com/news/paterson-firefighters-put-out-two-alarm-fire-on-madison-avenue-1.1192460

2015-01-14 - Vacant home destroyed by fire just after 2 AM in Louisville (Kentucky):
http://www.wlky.com/news/vacant-house-catches-fire-at-17th-and-kentucky-streets/30694418
http://www.wave3.com/story/27852335/home-catches-fire-in-california-neighborhood

2015-01-14 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Youngstown (Ohio):
http://wkbn.com/2015/01/13/fire-destroys-vacant-youngstown-house/

2015-01-14 - Vacant 4-story apartment building destroyed by huge blaze at 12:58 AM in coastal Baltimore (Maryland):
http://www.wbaltv.com/news/massive-fire-destroys-old-baltimore-apartment-building/30694898
http://www.abc2news.com/news/breaking-news/fire-damages-vacant-apartment-building-in-west-baltimore
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/west-baltimore/bs-md-ci-apartment-fire-20150114-story.html
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2015/01/14/three-alarm-fire-in-west-baltimore/

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-14 - Vacant historic building destroyed by fire in Camden (Tennessee):
http://www.wbbjtv.com/news/local/Vacant-building-fire-considered-suspicious-288631961.html

2015-01-15 - Underground electrical explosion and fire blows manhole off, almost hits lady, in Doncaster (Britain), near the River Don:
http://sheffieldinnews.com/video-power-outage-on-town-centre-street-after-electrical-explosion/
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/video-businesses-hit-by-town-centre-explosion-1-7052683
http://www.epworthbells.co.uk/news/local/video-businesses-hit-by-town-centre-explosion-1-7052683
http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/video-businesses-hit-by-town-centre-explosion-1-7052683

Quote: "He said: 'I saw a flash and smoke coming out of the ground. There was no indication of how it had happened. It blew a man hole cover off and it nearly hit an old lady. She was very shaken up – she just said "it nearly hit me". My first thought was to get out of there. It was quite scary.'"

2015-01-15 - Underground electrical explosion and fire damages home in Basford, Nottinghamshire (Britain):
http://www.nottinghampost.com/Big-bang-heard-Basford-suspected-electrical/story-25862824-detail/story.html
http://www.nottinghampost.com/Explosion-outside-Basford-house-felt-end-street/story-25864081-detail/story.html

Quote: "Zoe Smith, 27, who lives a few doors away from where the explosion happened, said: 'I went shopping two minutes before it happened and I came home and went into my house and heard a big explosion. All the electricity cut off so I came outside and I saw the pavement had just exploded up from the ground. It was mad and there were massive flames - about seven foot high. I have never seen anything like it.'"

2015-01-15 - Underground carpark erupts in flame just after midnight at mall in coastal Wellington (New Zealand):
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/wellington-mall-blaze-treated-suspicious-6218486

Quote: "No one was in the building at the time of the fire. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but Karori Fire Station Officer Nic Bush says the fire is believed to be suspicious."

Note: Heh, no clue how it started, and nobody was around, so it's suspicious! Looks like their fire investigators aren't paying a whole lot of attention to Planet Earth in the last coupla few years. An underground carpark just went up in flames the day prior in coastal Miami (Australia), mentioned in the 2015-01-14 update...

2015-01-15 - Small plane bursts into flame at Kendall Tamiami Airport near coastal Miami (Florida):
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2015/01/15/small-plane-catches-fire-at-tamiami-airport/

Quote: "A small plane caught fire on Thursday at Kendall Tamiami Executive Airport. Miami-Dade Fire crews responded to reports of a 20 to 30 foot plane on fire at the aviation school."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area. This is the 7th aircraft to smoke or burn in 2015...

2015-01-15 - Dozens of yachts and boats destroyed by fire before 5 AM at marina in Wessem (Netherlands):
http://www.nltimes.nl/2015/01/15/massive-limburg-harbour-fire-destroys-multiple-luxury-yachts/
http://www.epa.eu/disasters-photos/fire-photos/marina-blaze-photos-51737935
http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/firemen-put-out-a-fire-in-a-marina-in-wessem-on-january-15-news-photo/461568426
https://www.google.com/maps/place/6019+Wessem,+Netherlands/@51.1617355,5.8759725,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x47c0ca8be0b5e813:0x5be7028aeddb31d5

Quote: "A large fire broke out at the Comfortparc marina in Wessem, Limburg at 4:30 a.m. Thursday destroying a few dozen luxury yachts and houseboats. The burnt down ships are beyond repair and considered lost, reports 1limburg on their webpage."

Note: Dozens, plural, so I'll call it 24 boats to be conservative. Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-15 - Boat explodes, burns and sinks on the Oubangui River near Bangui (Central African Republic), 100 feared dead:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=VI-20150115-46681-CAF
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jan/15/central-african-republic-boat-fire-sinks
http://news.yahoo.com/100-feared-missing-boat-sinks-c-africa-081600815.html
http://www.dw.de/fatality-figures-sketchy-after-car-river-boat-accident/a-18194899
http://sputniknews.com/africa/20150115/1016946964.html
http://tvcnews.tv/?q=article/scores-missing-after-boat-car-catches-fire-and-sinks
http://www.russianews.net/index.php/sid/229404987
http://www.msn.com/en-us/video/us/100-feared-dead-after-boat-sinks-in-c-africa/vp-dff01d29-77d9-4deb-84ed-d281d78fa5c1

Quote: "About 100 people are missing after a boat caught fire and sank in a river in the Central African Republic this week. The sinking happened on Monday after the boat’s motor exploded, starting a fire that quickly engulfed the vessel and forced terrified passengers to jump overboard. The boat was carrying an estimated 100 people down the Oubangui river from the capital, Bangui, when the fire broke out near the village of Modale, officials said on Thursday."

Quote: "Only one body has so far been found, he said, that of a 'child who is being taken back to Bangui with his mother, [who was] one of the few survivors. It is hard to say how many people have died because there is no rescue team [in the area]'."

2015-01-15 - Cargo ship 'Retaj' bursts into flame in coastal Iskenderun (Turkey):
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Retaj-7711919.html
http://www.haberturk.com/gundem/haber/1030396-yanan-gemiyi-yagmur-sondurdu
http://www.denizhaber.com.tr/retaj-adli-gemide-cikan-yangin-kontrol-altina-alinamiyor-haber-59870.htm
http://www.haberler.com/iskenderun-korfezinde-saman-yuklu-gemide-yangin-6867216-haberi/
http://www.haberufku.com/asayis/gemideki-yangin-kontrol-altina-alinamiyor-h153941.html
http://www.elazighaberi.com/guncel/togo-bandrali-gemideki-yangini-sondurme-calismalari-suruyor-h413977.html
http://www.denizhaber.com.tr/iskenderun-denbirport-limaninda-gemi-yaniyor-haber-59858.htm
http://www.habertuar.com/guncel/togo-bandrali-gemideki-yangini-sondurme-calismalari-suruyor-h203970.html
http://www.ajanshaber.com/gemide-korkulu-saatler-haberi/157176
http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gundem/27971708.asp
http://www.turkishmaritime.com.tr/freighter-catches-fire-in-iskedrun-port-20821h.htm
http://www.shippingherald.com/Admin/ArticleDetail/ArticleDetailsShippingNews/tabid/98/ArticleID/18823/Togo-flagged-cargo-vessel-on-fire-in-Iskenderun-Turkey.aspx

Quote: "Despite all intervention of the fire rescue the blaze could not be contained. Both from sea and shore teams were trying to control the fire. Four fire fighting tugs were on scene. However, the ship loaded with 5700 tons hay was completely ablaze with flames raging meters high and the sound of explosions."

2015-01-15 - Boat bursts into flame, fire spreads to RV, at mobile home park in coastal Palm Beach Gardens (Florida):
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/local/palm-beach-gardens-woman-cleaning-boat-it-just-wen/njpkf/

Quote: "One of the boats owners, who only identified herself as Barbara, said she was wiping the boat with a dry cloth when she suddenly smelled smoke. 'I looked and I see smoke coming out of the back,” she said. “The next thing you know it just went up in flames.'"

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area. These are the 29th thru 55th boats to burn in 2015...

2015-01-15 - School bus bursts into flame near Pisgat Ze'ev suburb of Jerusalem (Israel):
http://www.onenewspage.com/n/World/754uw90xw/School-bus-catches-fire-near-Jerusalem-suburb-of.htm
http://www.easybranches.eu/school-bus-catches-fire-near-jerusalem-suburb-of-pisgat-zeev-no-injuries-reported-haaretzcom/countries
http://inagist.com/all/555698830264795136/
http://twitter.com/YiddishNews/status/555698830264795136/photo/1
http://www.breakingnews.com/item/2015/01/15/school-bus-catches-fire-near-jerusalem-suburb-of-p/

Note: This is the 11th school bus to burn in 2015 and the 40th bus to burn in 2015. Here are some of the more notable fiery events to occur on this day: more underground fires and explosions, more boats burning, including that massive multi-yacht inferno, another plane catching fire, and another school bus burning. Escalation continues...

2015-01-15 - Home under construction explodes and burns in coastal Deale (Maryland):
http://www.wbaltv.com/news/leak-causes-explosion-fire-at-home-under-construction/30724810
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2015/01/15/fire-breaks-out-at-home-under-construction/

Quote: "The same property was the scene of a house fire in March that killed 62-year-old Christopher Worth Schlegel, officials said. While the cause of that fire was officially undetermined, investigators said they believed it was likely accidental."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area. Blamed on propane leak, but how do they know an explosion didn't CAUSE a propane leak? What were the methane and hydrogen sulfide levels in the air and in the ground at the time of the explosion? Oh, nobody checked, so they don't know if either or both were factors, and they probably were. In any case, fatal fire here in March 2014, and now an explosion and fire in January 2015. With 2.5 billion tons of dissociating methane off the East Coast there, I dunno that I'd try a third time in this location...

2015-01-15 - Boiler explodes at shelter in coastal Queens (New York), 2 injured:
http://pix11.com/2015/01/15/boiler-explosion-at-queens-shelter-injures-2-workers/

Quote: "It’s unknown what caused the boiler to explode."

Note: These are the 22nd and 23rd residential explosions in 2015...

2015-01-15 - Transformer explodes and burns, ignites restaurant, in Lawrence (Kansas):
http://www.kmbc.com/news/popular-lawrence-restaurant-damaged-by-smoky-fire/30730342
http://6lawrence.com/news/local-news/13458-fire-officials-responding-to-reported-structure-fire-in-downtown-lawrence
http://www.wibwnewsnow.com/fire-jeffersons-downtown-lawrence/
http://www.kmbc.com/news/30731136
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2015/jan/15/fire-jeffersons-massachusetts-closes-street/

Quote: "Jefferson’s tweeted: 'Everyone is ok...transformer blew up and caused fire in our building.'"

Note: Another transformer exploded and burned in Lawrence the day prior, which ignited a grass fire, mentioned in the 2015-01-14 update...

2015-01-15 - Transformer bursts into flame at substation in Merced (California), 4000 homes go dark:
http://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/local/article6837993.html

2015-01-15 - Food stall explodes on street in Nanning (China), 6 killed, 19 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20150116-46686-CHN
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2015-01/16/c_127390965.htm
http://english.cri.cn/12394/2015/01/16/189s861851.htm
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/6-killed-19-injured-in-explosion-in-south-china/articleshow/45906181.cms

2015-01-15 - Auto business research center under construction destroyed by fire near coastal Mumbai (India), smoke blankets area:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Major-fire-at-RD-wing-of-Bajaj-Auto/articleshow/45903838.cms
http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/fire-at-under-construction-bajaj-auto-ltd-building/
http://www.punemirror.in/pune/civic/Fire-breaks-out-at-Bajaj-auto-factory-in-Akurdi/articleshow/45902260.cms

Quote: "Residents around Bajaj Auto Limited in Akurdi experienced breathing problems on Thursday morning as the area was covered with thick smoke after a major fire broke out in the company's under-construction research and development centre."

2015-01-15 - Recycling center erupts in flame near Richmond (Michigan):
http://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/local/2015/01/15/large-fire-reported-richmond-recycling/21841313/

2015-01-15 - Recycling center hit by mulch fire at 6 AM in San Carlos Park (Florida), near the coast:
http://www.winknews.com/2015/01/15/crews-fighting-massive-mulch-pile-on-fire/
http://www.news-press.com/videos/news/local/2015/01/15/21802359/

2015-01-15 - Car-hauler truck bursts into flame on Route 72 between East Petersburg and Manheim (Pennsylvania):
http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/tractor-trailer-fire-on-route-closes-road/article_b0101f6e-9d0b-11e4-9807-57daa3ee69b0.html

2015-01-15 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Highway 63 near La Plata (Missouri):
http://www.heartlandconnection.com/news/story.aspx?id=1149596

2015-01-15 - Two semi tractors, two trailers, forklift and auto shop destroyed by fire near Edinburg (Virginia):
http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2015/01/fire-destroys-wholesome-foods-auto-shop/
http://www.dnronline.com/article/fire_destroys_auto_shop_at_edinburg_food_distributor

Quote: "The structure’s roof caved in and the western wall had fallen over. Two trailers and two semi trucks, along with a forklift, platform lift and tools, were lost in the fire."

Note: These are the 85th, 86th, 87th and 88th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2015...

2015-01-15 - Heavy truck bursts into flame at oil facility near Lybrook (New Mexico):
http://www.daily-times.com/four_corners-news/ci_27326910/propane-oil-tank-fire-closes-u-s-highway
http://www.koat.com/news/propane-fire-closes-us-550-in-rio-arriba-county/30731576
http://krqe.com/2015/01/15/fire-caused-by-propane-tanks-closes-u-s-550/
http://www.abqjournal.com/526757/news/oil-tank-fire-closes-u-s-550.html

Quote: "A hot oil truck caught fire Thursday morning at an oil storage site near mile marker 101 on U.S. Highway 550 near Lybrook in Rio Arriba County. The fire, which threatened to engulf two 500-gallon propane tanks at the site, shut down northbound and southbound traffic on the highway at about 11 a.m."

2015-01-15 - RV bursts into flame while parked at home in Hesperia (California):
http://www.vvdailypress.com/article/20150115/News/150119875

Quote: "San Bernardino County Fire Department officials said Thursday afternoon that a motor home caught fire in the 17600 block of Smoketree Street and the flames were threatening nearby homes."

Note: This is the 21st RV to burn in 2015...

2015-01-15 - Van bursts into flame on expressway en route to coastal Colombo on the island of Sri Lanka:
http://newsfirst.lk/english/2015/01/van-catches-fire-southern-expressway/72223
http://www.videoslanka.com/sirasa-news-1st-van-catches-fire-on-the-southern-expressway-15012015-video_e0e79d395.html
http://www.lankaimage.com/en/node/47674
http://www.lankasrinews.com/view.php?22AMC203lOe4e2BmAca25YAdd3Y5Jac3mBpe43Olx022gAA3

2015-01-15 - SUV bursts into flame while parked in garage, fire spreads, home destroyed, in Rio (Wisconsin):
http://www.wiscnews.com/news/local/article_3873d5f4-5ce3-5d1e-8413-bd2e1f2aa8b3.html
http://host.madison.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/family-of-escapes-fire-that-devastates-rio-home/article_bd0bef9a-650b-544d-9386-cca5d4055a6e.html

Quote: "Bradley said the call was for a vehicle fire inside an attached garage. He said firefighters don’t yet know why the sport utility vehicle, which had just been pulled into the garage, caught fire. Within minutes, however, the house was engulfed. Grodi was taken by Rio Ambulance to Columbus Hospital to get checked out for possible smoke inhalation, after he attempted to use a fire extinguisher to put out the vehicle fire inside the garage. On Thursday afternoon, Grodi stood in the cul-de-sac and surveyed the charred skeleton of the five-bedroom, three-bath house that he had rented for about a year."

2015-01-15 - Pickup truck bursts into flame near wastewater treatment plant in Rupert (Idaho):
http://magicvalley.com/news/local/mini-cassia/rupert-truck-bursts-into-flames/article_1184ab40-bf63-586a-b61d-f83c089f5185.html

2015-01-15 - Police car bursts into flame at 5:30 AM at intersection in Dallas (Texas):
http://thescoopblog.dallasnews.com/2015/01/dallas-police-squad-car-catches-fire-no-injuries-reported.html/

2015-01-15 - Taxi bursts into flame on I-95 in coastal Norwalk (Connecticut):
http://wtnh.com/2015/01/15/traffic-delayed-after-taxi-car-caught-fire-following-repairs/
http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/car-fire-slows-traffic-i-95-norwalk

2015-01-15 - Car bursts into flame before 4 AM while parked on street in Cape Girardeau (Missouri):
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/27855703/overnight-fire-totals-car-in-cape-girardeau
http://www.wlox.com/story/27855703/overnight-fire-totals-car-in-cape-girardeau
http://www.wbtv.com/story/27855703/overnight-fire-totals-car-in-cape-girardeau

2015-01-15 - Car bursts into flame on highway ramp in Meriden (Connecticut):
http://www.myrecordjournal.com/news/latestnews/6684478-129/car-catches-fire-on-ramp-on-meriden-highway.html

2015-01-15 - Car bursts into flame along First Avenue in Clarion (Iowa):
http://www.clarionnewsonline.com/content/clarion-fire-department-called-car-fire

2015-01-15 - Car bursts into flame on 28th Street in Quincy (Illinois):
http://www.wgem.com/story/27857875/2015/01/15/car-catches-fire-on-way-to-mechanic

Note: Also see the barn that burned and killed some animals near Quincy on this day...

2015-01-15 - Car explodes and burns in garage on Walsgrave Road in Stoke (Britain):
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/car-explodes-inside-coventry-garage-8454950

2015-01-15 - Car bursts into flame on Dawley Road in Arleston, Wellington (Britain):
http://www.wrekinnews.co.uk/car-fire-in-arleston/

2015-01-15 - RV trailer bursts into flame in Hunt County (Texas), 3 injured:
http://www.wfaa.com/story/news/2015/01/15/mom-kids-children-injured-fire-house-blaze/21827933/

2015-01-15 - RV trailer bursts into flame while parked at business in Turlock (California):
http://www.turlockjournal.com/section/12/article/28379/
https://bako.com/modesto/news/Rv-Fire-Threatens-Turlock-Business/233525/

2015-01-15 - Office, auto shop and cars destroyed by fire in Graham (North Carolina):
http://www.wfmynews2.com/story/news/local/2015/01/15/fire-at-alamance-community-college/21838293/

2015-01-15 - Barn destroyed by fire in the wee hours in Washington (Oklahoma), 3 show horses killed:
http://kfor.com/2015/01/15/ou-equestrian-team-coach-loses-show-horses-in-barn-fire/

2015-01-15 - Barn destroyed by fire in the wee hours in Manchester (Maryland):
http://www.hampsteadvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=280

2015-01-15 - Barn destroyed by fire near Kendallville (Indiana):
http://www.kpcnews.com/image_eacfbbc6-9ccc-11e4-b9c3-df5952834b36.html

2015-01-15 - Barn destroyed by fire in Antelope (California):
http://www.news10.net/media/cinematic/video/21850803/large-barn-burns-down-in-antelope/

2015-01-15 - Barn heavily damaged by fire in Adams County, near Quincy (Illinois), some animals killed:
http://www.connecttristates.com/news/story.aspx?id=1150074
http://www.wgem.com/story/27864810/2015/01/15/animals-killed-in-adams-county-barn-fire
http://www.whig.com/story/27864943/2015/01/15/fire-damages-barn-on-marlon-janssen-farm-south-of-quincy
http://m.whig.com/w/police-courts/story/125247616/

2015-01-15 - Barn damaged by fire in Cooper Township (Michigan):
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2015/01/man_saves_horses_from_burning.html

2015-01-15 - Barn destroyed by fire shortly before 3 AM in Helston (Britain):
http://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/11726475.display/
http://www.westbriton.co.uk/30-firefighters-tackle-overnight-Helston-barn/story-25859504-detail/story.html

2015-01-15 - Chicken coop bursts into flame at 12:30 AM, fire spreads to home, in Duluth (Minnesota), nobody there:
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/3656071-fire-spreads-chicken-coop-duluth-home-damage-estimated-500000

2015-01-15 - Brush fire burns 440 acres in Hockley County (Texas), near Lubbock:
http://lubbockonline.com/local-news/2015-01-15/several-departments-respond-440-acre-grass-fire-hockley-county

2015-01-15 - Patio bursts into flame at home in Keaau, Puna (Hawaii), near the coast:
http://westhawaiitoday.com/community-bulletin/keaau-structure-fire-under-investigation

2015-01-15 - Porch bursts into flame, fire spreads, log cabin home destroyed, in Pegram (Tennessee):
http://wkrn.com/2015/01/15/large-fire-burns-home-in-cheatham-county/
http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/cheatham/2015/01/15/massive-fire-destroys-pegram-home/21830205/

2015-01-15 - Porch bursts into flame, fire spreads to home, in West Lafayette (Indiana):
http://www.jconline.com/story/news/2015/01/15/crews-respond-onyx-st-fire/21827419/

2015-01-15 - Porch bursts into flame at 7 AM, fire spreads to apartment building, in coastal Daytona Beach (Florida):
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/mother-and-son-escape-injury-in-daytona-beach-fire/30719902
http://newsdaytonabeach.com/porch-fire-leads-to-evacuation-at-daytona-apartment-complex/

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-15 - Garage bursts into flame, fire spreads to home, in Glassport (Pennsylvania), near the Monongahela River:
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2015/01/15/fire-spreads-from-garage-to-house-in-glassport-causes-partial-collapse/

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-15 - Garage bursts into flame at 11:20 PM at home in Bart Township (Pennsylvania):
http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/garage-fire-reported-in-bart-twp/article_13dcffbc-9d39-11e4-97ed-4ff4ec935116.html

2015-01-15 - Home heavily damaged by fire before 5 AM in Atlanta (Georgia):
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/northwest-atlanta-home-heavily-damaged-by-predawn-/njpK2/

2015-01-15 - Home destroyed by fire in Bay City (Michigan):
http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2015/01/bay_city_house_fire_remains_un.html

2015-01-15 - Home destroyed by fire at 2 AM in Victory Mills (New York):
http://www.saratogian.com/general-news/20150115/early-morning-fire-in-victory-mills

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-15 - Home destroyed by fire in the wee hours in Henniker (New Hampshire), used for storage, nobody there:
http://www.wmur.com/news/vacant-henniker-home-destroyed-by-fire/30717998

2015-01-15 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in coastal Yonkers (New York), 13 injured, 45 homeless:
http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/2015/01/14/yonkers-fire-groshon-avenue/21745825/

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2015-01-15 - In separate incidents, within an hour and within a few miles, two apartment complexes burn in Fern Creek (Kentucky):
http://www.wlky.com/news/clean-up-underway-after-2-apartment-complexes-catch-fire/30720610
http://www.whas11.com/story/news/local/2015/01/14/big-ben-drive-apartment-fire/21753997/
http://www.wlky.com/news/four-injured-dozens-homeless-after-two-separate-fires-in-the-same-part-of-town/30714872

2015-01-15 - Deadly fire destroys home in Brush Creek Township (Pennsylvania), 1 killed:
http://www.publicopiniononline.com/local/ci_27325416/fulton-county-man-dies-house-fire

2015-01-15 - Deadly fire burns home shortly after 6 AM in the Town of Green Valley (Wisconsin), 1 killed:
http://www.waow.com/story/27864071/2015/01/15/body-found-in-shawano-co-home-after-fire
http://www.wqow.com/story/27864221/body-recovered-from-ruins-of-ne-wisconsin-house-fire
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/news/local/2015/01/16/body-recovered-following-house-fire-shawano-county/21856711/
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/local/2015/01/15/mans-body-recovered-after-shawano-county-house-fire/21814671/

2015-01-15 - Deadly fire burns home in Wentzville (Missouri), near the Meramec River, 1 killed:
http://www.kmov.com/news/local/Firefighters-battle-blaze-in-Wentzville-288773131.html
http://www.ksdk.com/story/news/local/2015/01/15/wentzville-house-fire-martellaro/21843311/
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-found-dead-in-wentzville-house-fire/article_9aa8e8b3-8ba4-5905-9d6f-0786279a84ef.html

2015-01-15 - Vacant home damaged by basement fire in Aberdeen (North Carolina):
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/local/moore-county-firefighters-battle-a-basement-blaze-in-vacant-aberdeen/article_179fd8bd-7d68-5457-bfd8-bd182800a674.html

2015-01-15 - Vacant home destroyed by fire before 6 AM in Clairton (Pennsylvania):
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2015/01/15/fire-engulfs-home-in-clairton/

2015-01-15 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Milo (Maine):
http://wabi.tv/2015/01/15/vacant-home-in-milo-catches-fire/
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/9638958-vacant-home-in-milo-catches-fire/

2015-01-15 - Vacant church due to reopen goes up in flames in Burlington (Vermont), uninsured, nobody there:
http://www.wcax.com/story/27869105/investigators-cant-determine-cause-of-burlington-church-fire
http://www.wcax.com/story/27860277/vacant-burlington-church-ravaged-by-fire
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/2015/01/15/structure-fire-old-north-end/21809763/

Quote: "A vacant Burlington church set to reopen this week was ravaged by fire Thursday."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area...