2016 - AUG - Fires And Explosions 2

2016-08-16 - RV explodes and burns at 11:20 PM and kills man in Redding (California):
http://www.chicoer.com/general-news/20160817/man-dies-in-explosion-fire-in-motor-home-in-redding
http://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/mobile-home-fire-claims-the-life-of-man-in-redding/
http://www.krcrtv.com/news/fire-rips-through-rv-killing-one-in-redding/49889447
http://www.kqms.com/2016/08/17/man-dies-in-late-night-rv-fire/
http://rvdailyreport.com/owner/fire-rips-through-rv-kills-california-man/
http://www.facebook.com/KRCR7/posts/1065953736792900
http://snewsi.com/id/16338118206

Quote: "Man dies in explosion, fire in motor home in Redding..."

Note: This is the 344th RV to burn in 2016...

2016-08-16 - Mysterious explosion shortly after midnight rattles people and shakes the ground in coastal Wellington (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/capital-life/83273919/what-was-that-noise-wellington-residents-baffled-by-loud-latenight-bang

2016-08-16 - Underground electrical fire at midnight blacks out parts of coastal Washington DC:
http://www.fox5dc.com/news/192001547-story
http://wjla.com/news/local/massive-underground-transformer-fire-breaks-out-in-nw-dc
http://wtop.com/dc/2016/08/blaze-underground-flames-leap-street-level-dc/slide/1/
http://wjla.com/news/local/downtown-transformer-fire-cuts-power-leaves-thousands-without-ac-911-service
http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/dc/underground-fire-causes-road-closure-in-downtown-dc/299560135
http://www.wtae.com/news/massive-underground-transformer-fire-breaks-out-in-dc/41226574
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/aug/16/underground-fire-causes-road-closure-in-downtown-w/
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/39742449-major-transformer-fire-breaks-out-around-midnight-near-connecticut-avenue/
http://www.wopular.com/transformer-fire-shuts-down-roads-downtown-dc
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/underground-fire-causes-road-closure-in-downtown-washington/2016/08/16/e4c72f7e-63a0-11e6-b4d8-33e931b5a26d_story.html

2016-08-16 - Metal recycling business hit by fire, large pile of scrap metal burns, in Lorton (Virginia):
http://wjla.com/news/local/large-pile-of-metal-on-fire-at-scrap-metal-yard-in-va
http://www.insidenova.com/headlines/fire-crews-battle-outside-fire-in-lorton-area/article_614bf716-63ea-11e6-9dde-6fba68609495.html

2016-08-16 - Auto salvage yard erupts in flame before 3 AM, junk cars burn, near the Mississippi River in St. Louis (Missouri):
http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/crew-battle-fire-at-auto-salvage-lot/299414105
http://fox2now.com/2016/08/16/fire-damages-cars-in-auto-salvage-yard-near-hall-street/
http://kplr11.com/2016/08/16/fire-damages-cars-in-auto-salvage-yard-near-hall-street/
http://www.walb.com/story/32767938/several-vehicles-damaged-during-fire-at-auto-salvage-yard-on-north-riverfront
http://www.kmov.com/story/32767938/several-vehicles-damaged-during-fire-at-auto-salvage-yard-on-north-riverfront
http://www.kait8.com/story/32767938/several-vehicles-damaged-during-fire-at-auto-salvage-yard-on-north-riverfront
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/investigators-probe-cause-of-fire-at-st-louis-auto-salvage/article_5d4b36fa-a54a-58ac-b571-1c5379cb881f.html

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

2016-08-16 - Auto salvage yard hit by fire, four cars burn, in Huron (South Dakota):
http://plainsman.com/v2_news_articles.php?story_id=30593

Quote: "Four salvage vehicles and a small area of grass burned in a fire of undetermined origin in northeast Huron Sunday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the Lincoln Auto storage yard near Ravine Lake just before 6 p.m."

2016-08-16 - 200 classic cars and auto restoration business go up in flames at 4:30 AM near Dereham, Norfolk (Britain):
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3742835/Classic-motors-worth-3million-destroyed-blaze-reduces-Norfolk-family-s-vintage-car-restoration-firm-ashes.html

Quote: "The family’s home was attached to Mr Morse’s classic car restoration business, which had been in his family since the mid-1960s. Made up of multiple workshops and a garage, there were about 200 motors. The Morses fear about £3m worth of classic cars were lost, including Bentleys and Rolls-Royces, as well as their new Mini Cooper."

2016-08-16 - Wildfire breaks out and grows rapidly near I-15 and Wrightwood (California), 82,000 people evacuate:
http://q13fox.com/2016/08/16/thousands-evacuated-part-of-i-15-closed-as-wildfire-60-miles-east-of-l-a-grows/
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Firefighters-Battle-Brush-Fire-Near-I-15-in-Devore-390340002.html
http://www.wbtv.com/story/32766910/new-wildfire-spreads-at-staggering-pace-in-california
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Blue-Cut-Cajon-Pass-Wildfire-Images-390473351.html
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/08/16/thousands-forced-to-flee-homes-as-latest-california-wildfire-grows.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/17/us/california-fire-san-bernardino-blue-cut.html
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-blue-cut-fire-20160816-snap-story.html
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/new-fire-explodes-in-southern-california-pass-near-i-15
http://www.presstelegram.com/general-news/20160816/blue-cut-fire-burns-15000-acres-in-cajon-pass-more-than-80000-evacuated
http://www.sott.net/article/325535-5500-acre-fire-spreading-rapidly-in-Southern-California-evacuations-underway
http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-updates-wildfire-season-dramatic-images-show-homes-engulfed-in-1471390759-htmlstory.html

2016-08-16 - Brush fire breaks out near Eloika Lake (Washington):
http://www.khq.com/story/32775185/crews-battling-brush-fire-in-eloika-lake-area
http://www.kxly.com/news/spokane-news/crews-battling-wildfire-near-eloika-lake/41234546

2016-08-16 - Recycling center erupts in flame in Oshkosh (Wisconsin):
http://www.thenorthwestern.com/story/news/2016/08/16/fire-county-solid-wasterecycling-station/88868862/
http://us.geosnews.com/p/us/wi/winnebago-county/oshkosh/fire-at-county-solid-waste-recycling-station_6260472

2016-08-16 - Recycling plant hit by fire before 3:30 AM on Redgate Lane in Gorton (Britain):
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/firefighters-called-blaze-recycling-plant-11754018

2016-08-16 - Recycling center hit by major fire near Hailsham (Britain):
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/14684581.UPDATED__Major_fire_at_recycling_centre_tackled_by_40_firefighters/
http://www.mrw.co.uk/latest/trunk-road-closed-by-waste-site-fire/10009844.article

2016-08-16 - Plastic recycling center destroyed by fire in Rajendranagar (India):
http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/Fire-in-Kattedan-plastic-godown-property-gutted/2016/08/16/article3581759.ece

2016-08-16 - Oil bursts into flame near refinery in coastal Mossel Bay (South Africa):
http://www.citizen.co.za/1253092/fire-raging-outside-petrosa/

2016-08-16 - Industrial crane bursts into flame and collapses near coastal Boynton Beach (Florida):
http://cbs12.com/news/local/crane-collapse-in-lake-worth
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/witness-crane-on-fire-collapses-west-of-boynton-be/nsGkN/
http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/videos/news/crane-fire-video/vDq5cG/

2016-08-16 - Paddle wheel tourist cruise ship 'Tahoe Queen' damaged by fire on Lake Tahoe (Nevada), 1+ injured:
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2016/08/16/tahoe-queen-boat-fire-lake-tahoe-paddle-wheeler/
http://www.ktvn.com/story/32770653/fire-breaks-out-on-tahoe-queen-cruise-ship-one-injury-reported1
http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada/1-person-injured-fire-contained-tahoe-paddle-wheeler
http://www.ktvn.com/story/32770653/fire-breaks-out-on-tahoe-queen-cruise-ship-one-injury-reported
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/latest-witness-describes-fire-lake-tahoe-cruise-boat-41424924
http://www.hickoryrecord.com/entertainment/injured-fire-contained-on-docked-tahoe-paddle-wheeler/article_931b4750-e8a0-546a-8bbc-22da821729f7.html

2016-08-16 - Fishing ship 'Ardent II' bursts into flame at 5:40 AM in coastal Peterhead (Scotland), nobody aboard:
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Ardent-Ii-I244418.html
http://rnli.org/NewsCentre/Pages/Peterhead-crew-assist-in-cooling-burning-fishing-boat.aspx
http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/news/local/30-firefighters-called-tackle-fishing-vessel-blaze-north-east-harbour10/
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/north-east/peterhead/1000533/crews-called-fishing-vessel-fire-peterhead-harbour/
http://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-press-and-journal-aberdeen/20160817/281509340589915
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-37095542

Quote: "Firefighters and the RNLI were called to the 'Ardent II - INS 127' (IMO: 8420658) in to tackle a alight fire at Peterhead Harbour on Aug 16, 2016. Six Scottish Fire and Rescue Service appliances, including 34 firefighters, were trying to put out the blaze, which broke out at 5.40 a.m. No one was on board the boat at the time of the fire. At 11.30 a.m., the fire was affecting parts of the vessel including the accommodation area."

2016-08-16 - Eight boats go up in flames while docked in coastal East Patchogue (New York):
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/08/17/boats-destroyed-as-fire-rips-through-east-patchogue-marina/
http://longisland.news12.com/news/flames-engulf-several-boats-in-east-patchogue-1.12186271
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/police-firefighters-respond-to-east-patchogue-boat-blaze-1.12187430
http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/crime/article/Multiple-boats-damaged-at-Long-Island-marina-9147618.php
http://www.fios1news.com/longisland/east-patchogue-marina-fire-reignites-aug-17-2016
http://abc7ny.com/news/5-boats-catch-fire-in-east-patchogue/1472707/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6YDKc1t--g

Quote: "Flames engulfed several boats at the Patchogue Shores Marina in East Patchogue Tuesday evening. Suffolk fire officials say the fire began just after 7 p.m. and spread to eight boats."

Quote: "Nearly a dozen pleasure boats owned by Long Island families were destroyed or damaged in a devastating marina fire at the height of summer vacation season."

Note: These are the 1139th through 1148th boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-08-16 - Passenger bus bursts into flame en route to coastal Sevastopol (Ukraine):
http://qha.com.ua/en/events-incidents/bus-caught-fire-on-highway-in-crimea-photo/138164/

Note: This is the 551st bus to burn in 2016...

2016-08-16 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 11:30 PM on I-96 in Ingham County (Michigan):
http://www.fox47news.com/news/local-news/truck-on-fire-partially-shut-down-i-96-overnight
http://www.wilx.com/content/news/Fed-Ex-truck-catches-fire-on-I-96-390421511.html

2016-08-16 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 11 PM on I-75 near Berea (Kentucky):
http://www.lex18.com/story/32777096/i-75-reopens-after-semi-fire
http://snewsi.com/id/16338119922

2016-08-16 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame shortly before 11 PM on I-77 near Camp Creek (West Virginia):
http://www.wearewvproud.com/story/32777731/i-77-closed-for-tractor-trailer-fire
http://www.wearewvproud.com/story/32775976/tractor-trailer-fire-blocks-i77south
http://www.navbug.com/article192855468/i_77_closed_for_tractor_trailer_fire.htm
http://snewsi.com/id/16338125059

Quote: "A portion of I-77 in Mercer County was closed for nearly an hour Tuesday night. The emergency call came in shortly before 11, for a tractor trailer fire on the southbound side of the Interstate, between the Athens and Camp Creek exits..."

2016-08-16 - Tractor (combine) bursts into flame in Gawsworth, Macclesfield (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/combine-harvester-on-fire-in-field-in-gawsworth-macclesfield

Note: These are the 1527th, 1528th, 1529th and 1530th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-08-16 - RV bursts into flame on Route 33 near Saylorsburg (Pennsylvania):
http://www.thewestendreporter.com/rv-fire-rt-33-southbound-milemarker-21-saylorsburg/

Quote: "There is a reported RV Fire on Rt 33 South Milemarker 21 Saylorsburg. Just North of the Saylorsburg Exit. Everyone is out of the RV and Safe."

2016-08-16 - RV bursts into flame on road near coastal Tweed Heads (Australia):
http://www.tweeddailynews.com.au/news/motorhome-goes-up-in-flames-after-dinner/3078062/#/0

Note: These are the 345th and 346th RVs to burn in 2016...

2016-08-16 - Van bursts into flame at 2:16 AM in Aspatria, Wigton (Britain):
http://www.cumbriacrack.com/2016/08/16/video-firefighters-tackle-aspatria-van-blaze/

2016-08-16 - SUV bursts into flame while parked at home on Skyline Drive in Bear Creek Township (Michigan):
http://www.petoskeynews.com/featured-pnr/fire-damages-car-house-on-skyline-road/article_71299842-63d5-11e6-83ba-63a434b81506.html

2016-08-16 - SUV bursts into flame on Main Street in coastal Rockland (Maine):
http://bangordailynews.com/2016/08/16/news/midcoast/jeep-fire-blocks-rocklands-main-street/
http://www.penbaypilot.com/article/driver-directs-burning-vehicle-route-1-rockland/74598

2016-08-16 - SUV bursts into flame on Route 120 near St. Marys (Pennsylvania):
http://www.ridgwayrecord.com/content/vehicle-fire-state-route-120
http://solomonswords.blogspot.com/2016/08/st-marys-dispatched-to-vehicle-fire-on.html
http://us.geosnews.com/p/us/pa/elk-county/st-marys/vehicle-fire-on-state-route-120_6258643

2016-08-16 - SUV bursts into flame, ignites brush fire, on I-90 near Vantage (Washington):
http://www.krem.com/news/i-90-westbound-closed-near-vantage/299901585
http://www.dailyrecordnews.com/news/vehicle-fire-causes-acre-brush-fire-near-vantage/article_26c6eb56-049e-5a34-a5f5-eadf8980d439.html

2016-08-16 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on street in coastal Seattle (Washington):
http://ban.jo/Enterprise/Customer-Support/20160817/Truck-Fire-Erupts-In-Seattle-WA-Seattle/

2016-08-16 - 15 parked cars go up in flames in 3 incidents starting at 2:26 AM in Rosemead (California):
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-rosemead-arson-20160816-snap-story.html
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/general-news/20160816/15-cars-damaged-in-3-rosemead-fires-arson-suspected

Note: Suspected arson, blah blah. Maybe they'll be able to come up with evidence of that, but they haven't yet, so maybe these were just three piles of cars spontaneously combusting in the wee hours...

2016-08-16 - Car bursts into flame while parked in parking lot on Medical Parkway in Brenham (Texas):
http://kwhi.com/brenham-fire-department-responds-to-vehicle-fire/

2016-08-16 - Car bursts into flame on US 131 near Grand Rapids (Michigan):
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2016/08/northbound_us_131_shut_down_af.html

2016-08-16 - Car bursts into flame on Covelo Road near Garberville (California):
http://lostcoastoutpost.com/chpwatch/2016/aug/16/00163/

2016-08-16 - Car bursts into flame in parking lot in Lawrenceville (Georgia):
http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/multimedia/slideshows/car-catches-fire-in-lawrenceville/collection_e16c01fa-63c4-11e6-b694-8312d05d2f8d.html

2016-08-16 - In separate incidents, two cars burst into flame on the M42 near Birmingham (Britain):
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/recap-birmingham-live-boy-hit-11735412
http://www.itv.com/news/central/update/2016-08-16/one-lane-closed-on-the-m42-northbound-due-to-car-fire/

Quote: "There are long delays on the M42 at present after TWO car burst into flames on separate stretches of the northbound carriageway."

2016-08-16 - Two cars go up in flames on Sandy Lane in Chadwell Saint Mary (Britain):
http://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/incidents/i6146/

2016-08-16 - Car bursts into flame on Nicholson Road in coastal Plymouth (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=37921&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-08-16 - Car bursts into flame on Milton Road near the A14 in Cambridge (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/car-fire-milton-2621.aspx
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/police-and-firefighters-called-to-car-fire-at-milton-roundabout-in-cambridge/story-29625273-detail/story.html

2016-08-16 - Car bursts into flame on the A47 in Eye (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/vehicle-fire-eye-2623.aspx

2016-08-16 - Commercial vehicle bursts into flame in Aspatria, Wigton (Britain):
http://www.cumbriafire.gov.uk/services/operations/recent-incidents.asp

Quote: "Commercial vehicle on fire in Wigton(Allerdale) 16 Aug 2016 At 02:16 firefighters were called to a fire involving a commercial vehicle in Aspatria, Wigton. The crew used two hose reel jets on the vehicle which was well alight and contained gas cylinders."

2016-08-16 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-10 on the Bonnet Carré Spillway Bridge near coastal New Orleans (Louisiana):
http://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/vehicle-accident-closes-eb-lanes-of-i10-on-bonnet-carr-spillway-bridge/41232110
http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ssf/2016/08/vehicle_fire_has_closed_i-10_e.html
http://www.navbug.com/article192730312/eastbound_i_10_closed_near_laplace_for_vehicle_fire.htm

2016-08-16 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-81 in Roanoke County (Virginia):
http://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Vehicle-fire-creating-2-mile-backup-on-I-81-North-near-Hollins-exit-390344901.html

2016-08-16 - Vehicle bursts into flame at 1:23 AM on the Fletton Parkway in Peterborough (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/vehicle-fire-fletton-2619.aspx

2016-08-16 - RV trailer bursts into flame while parked in Streetsboro (Ohio), 2 dogs killed:
http://rvdailyreport.com/owner/two-dogs-die-in-camper-fire-at-woodside-campground/
http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/oh-portage/two-dogs-die-in-camper-fire-at-woodside-camp-ground-in-streetsboro

2016-08-16 - Hoverboard bursts into flame and explodes inside home in coastal Dania Beach (Florida):
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fl-dania-hoverboard-fire-20160817-story.html
http://www.local10.com/news/dania-beach-house-fire-started-by-hoverboard-authorites-say

2016-08-16 - Car and home destroyed by fire in coastal Ormond Beach (Florida):
http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20160816/ormond-beach-house-gutted-in-fire
http://www.wesh.com/news/family-of-6-displaced-after-ormond-beach-fire/41230518

Quote: "'Crews arrived with flames showing from the front area of the home and a vehicle parked next to the home (was) on fire,' Moisio wrote in an email."

2016-08-16 - Auto shop damaged by fire at 7:30 AM in Liberty Township (Ohio):
http://wytv.com/2016/08/16/crews-investigate-roof-fire-at-liberty-auto-parts-store/
http://wkbn.com/2016/08/16/crews-investigate-roof-fire-at-liberty-auto-parts-store/

2016-08-16 - Barn destroyed by fire in Mayes County (Oklahoma):
http://www.fox23.com/news/mayes-county-barn-destroyed-in-fire/424301478

2016-08-16 - Barn and 250+ tons of hay destroyed by fire on East Lambrook Road in South Petherton (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=37924&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-08-16 - Townhouse complex under construction heavily damaged by fire just before 1 AM in Edmonton (Canada):
http://www.edmontonsun.com/2016/08/16/overnight-fire-guts-west-edmonton-townhouse-construction-site

2016-08-16 - Deadly fire burns home at 11:30 PM in Little Ferry (New Jersey), 2 killed, others injured:
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/08/17/little-ferry-fire/
http://abc7ny.com/news/5-year-old-girl-and-grandmother-die-after-little-ferry-fire/1472837/
http://www.trentonian.com/general-news/20160817/little-ferry-house-fire-injures-6-residents
http://www.northjersey.com/news/5-year-old-girl-grandmother-die-after-raging-little-ferry-house-fire-1.1646286

Quote: "'Driving down the road and as I was passing this house, I heard a big "pop" — it was some type of explosion. Not sure if it came from the garage or the cars parked in the driveway,' said Boel."

2016-08-16 - Deadly fire burns home in Jones Chapel (Alabama), 1 killed:
http://www.wtoc.com/story/32770868/woman-killed-in-cullman-co-house-fire-identified

2016-08-16 - Vacant building burns in Albany (New York):
http://cbs6albany.com/news/local/vacant-building-damaged-in-albany-fire

2016-08-16 - Vacant building destroyed by fire just before midnight on Van Buren Street in Kemptville (California):
http://www.mykemptvillenow.com/14431/structure-fire-van-buren-street/

2016-08-16 - Vacant barn burns in Hanwood (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/47167

2016-08-16 - Vacant home destroyed by fire on Wheeler Road in LaFayette (Georgia):
http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/catwalkchatt/fire-destroys-at-vacant-house-in-lafayette/article_88962620-63d1-11e6-8d0b-4746b9ce9a64.html

2016-08-16 - Vacant school burns on St John's Road in Stansted (Britain):
http://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/incidents/i6145/

2016-08-17 - Monstrous wildfire grows to 46+ square miles near Wrightwood (California), state of emergency declared:
http://time.com/4456945/california-wildfire-blaze-evacuation/
http://www.wdtimes.com/news/national/article_f76a3e6f-505a-51f6-859c-bfc060c8b5a9.html
http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2016/08/18/wildfires-ignite-fire-tornadoes-california/88939460/
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-17/monstrous-california-wildfire-drives-over-80-000-from-homes
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2016/08/17/many-residents-path-calif-fire-come-home-nothing/88899678/
http://abcnews.go.com/US/massive-southern-california-wildfire-covers-30000-acres-contained/story?id=41452228
http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/western-wildfires/blue-cut-fire-burns-18-000-acres-forces-82-000-n632486
http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/motorists-and-engineers-get-front-row-seat-ferocious-blue-cut-firefight-photos
http://www.heraldandnews.com/news/local_news/calif-wildfire-burns-with-ferocity-never-seen-by-fire-crews/article_13739626-0f40-5dbf-b78c-092d5f6f9cbd.html

Quote: "A wildfire with a ferocity never seen before by veteran California firefighters raced up and down canyons, instantly engulfing homes and forcing thousands of people to flee, some running for their lives just ahead of the flames."

Quote: "By Wednesday, a day after it ignited in brush left bone dry by years of drought, the blaze had spread across nearly 47 square miles and was raging out of control."

Quote: "Authorities could not immediately say how many homes had been destroyed, but they warned that the number will be large. 'There will be a lot of families that come home to nothing,' San Bernardino County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig said after flying over a fire scene he described as 'devastating.'"

2016-08-17 - Ferry ship 'Caribbean Fantasy' bursts into flame near coastal San Juan (Puerto Rico), ship evacuated:
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2016/14395/cruise-ferry-caribbean-fantasy-fire/
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/caribbean-fantasy-ferry-fire-more-8650064
http://abcnews.go.com/US/passengers-forced-abandon-car-ferry-fire/story?id=41451624
http://www.wokv.com/news/news/national/ferry-carrying-512-people-catches-fire-coast-puert/nsG9x/
http://www.wistv.com/story/32779165/passengers-crew-abandon-ship-on-fire-off-puerto-rico-coast
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/more-500-evacuated-cruise-ship-fire-near-puerto-rico-n632651
http://abc7ny.com/news/passengers-evacuate-caribbean-fantasy-in-puerto-rico-after-fire/1473077/
http://abc7ny.com/news/all-passengers-now-off-caribbean-fantasy-following-fire/1473077/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3745228/Coast-Guard-scramble-save-ferry-500-board-catches-fire-mile-Puerto-Rico.html
http://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1627836/puerto-rico-ferry-fire-sees-hundreds-of-passengers-forced-to-abandon-caribbean-fantasy-ship/
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/more-than-500-evacuated-in-cruise-ship-fire-near-puerto-rico/
http://www.bradenton.com/news/nation-world/national/article96205587.html
http://twitter.com/PRPDNoticias/status/765899249229950976/photo/1

Note: This is the 1149th boat or ship to burn in 2016...

2016-08-17 - Underground electrical explosion and fires ignite postal truck and car at 11:50 PM in coastal Manhattan (New York):
http://www.westsiderag.com/2016/08/17/manhole-explosion-sparks-postal-truck-fire-other-fires-reported
http://www.postal-reporter.com/blog/manhole-explosion-sparks-postal-truck-fire-in-new-york/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuJ6lzHIQcA

Quote: "At around 11:50pm I could hear a big explosion from the electric manhole between a car and a postal truck. Later on a second manhole caught fire closer to Broadway."

2016-08-17 - Deadly 'smoke waves' will inundate the West as wildfires grow:
http://www.yahoo.com/news/report-deadly-smoke-waves-inundate-west-wildfires-grow-164801640.html

2016-08-17 - Portugal's August wildfires make up half of EU's 2016 total:
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/08/17/portugal-august-wildfires-make-up-half-eu-2016-total.html

2016-08-17 - Home explodes and burns in Bolivar (Missouri), 1 injured:
http://www.ky3.com/content/news/390492961.html

Quote: "A woman is critically injured after she was burned in a fire and explosion. The Bolivar fire chief says crews were called to the 700 block of North Albany around noon Wednesday. The woman suffered burns up to 70 percent of her body. When she was taken to the hospital, she was in critical condition. Bolivar's fire chief says investigators are trying to determine what caused the explosion."

Note: This is the 275th residential explosion in 2016...

2016-08-17 - Transformer explodes and burns on pole in Adams Township (Pennsylvania), blackouts ensue:
http://insidebutlercounty.com/transformer-explosion-triggers-power-outage-adams-township/

2016-08-17 - Recycling center erupts in flame in Burnt Mills (Britain):
http://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/incidents/i6150/
http://www.southendstandard.co.uk/news/14688617.Fire_at_industrial_estate/

2016-08-17 - Commercial building heavily damaged by massive fire in coastal Singapore:
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/fire-at-ck-building-at-tampines-street-92
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ck-building-blaze-under/3050858.html
http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore-news/tampines-fire-workers-didnt-expect-raging-inferno
http://www.stomp.com.sg/singapore-seen/singapore/breaking-news-huge-fire-engulfs-several-levels-of-ck-building-in-tampines

2016-08-17 - Train trestle over Lower Silver Creek destroyed by fire near US 101 in coastal San Jose (California):
http://abc7news.com/news/train-trestle-catches-fire-in-san-jose-/1473894/
http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_30259497/san-jose-fire-burning-near-san-jose-high
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2016/08/17/fire-crews-battle-brush-fire-in-south-san-jose/

2016-08-17 - Pallet fire erupts at 2:40 AM at business in Kelowna (Canada):
http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/173480/Pallet-fire-quickly-doused
http://globalnews.ca/news/2887821/pallet-fire-in-kelowna/
http://nvs24.com/news/world/Pallet-fire-in-Kelowna-7847020.html
http://globalnews.ca/video/2889261/pallet-fire-in-kelowna

2016-08-17 - Boat bursts into flame at marina in coastal Fort Lauderdale (Florida):
http://wsvn.com/news/local/crews-extinguish-boat-fire-in-fort-lauderdale/

Quote: "A small boat erupted in flames in Fort Lauderdale, Wednesday morning. Rescue crews responded to the scene of the fire on Marina Bay Drive East, near Marina Mile Boulevard, just after 10:30 a.m."

2016-08-17 - Six boats, car and marina destroyed by fire just before 3 AM on Skeleton Lake in Muskoka (Canada):
http://muskoka411.com/start/marina-and-boats-destroyed-after-early-morning-fire/
http://barrie.ctvnews.ca/damage-pegged-at-1-5m-after-a-fire-at-a-skeleton-lake-marina-1.3032593
http://nvs24.com/news/barrie/Damage-pegged-at-15M-after-a-fire-at-a-Skeleton-Lake-marina-7848518.html

Note: These are the 1150th, 1151st, 1152nd, 1153rd, 1154th, 1155th and 1156th boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-08-17 - Freight train engine bursts into flame near Macon (Georgia):
http://www.macon.com/news/local/article96136577.html

2016-08-17 - Charter bus bursts into flame on I-95 in Henrico County (Virginia):
http://wishtv.com/2016/08/17/charter-bus-bursts-into-flames-on-va-highway/
http://www.nbc12.com/story/32778317/no-one-injured-in-i-95-bus-fire-in-henrico
http://wric.com/2016/08/17/bus-fire-causes-major-delays-on-i-95-south-near-chamberlayne-avenue/
http://www.nbc12.com/story/32778317/vehicle-fire-snarls-traffic-on-southbound-i-95-near-chamberlayne-avenue
http://www.nbc12.com/story/32778317/bus-fire-snarls-traffic-on-southbound-i-95-near-chamberlayne-avenue
http://www.richmond.com/news/local/henrico/article_ec830ce6-8c52-5c09-8832-07eda70af407.html
http://www.henricocitizen.com/news/article/bus_fire_snarls_traffic_on_95_south0817
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/39812828-bus-fire-snarls-traffic-on-95-south/
http://www.navbug.com/article193052609/bus_fire_snarls_traffic_on_i_95_in_henrico.htm
http://wtvr.com/2016/08/17/i-95-henrico-charter-bus-fire/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/8NEWS/765892163079024640

2016-08-17 - Charter bus bursts into flame on the New York State Thruway in Albany (New York):
http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2016/aug/17/bus-fire-thruway-albany/
http://cbs6albany.com/news/local/reports-bus-fire-at-thruway-exit-24-new-toll-booth
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Bus-fire-temporarily-closes-N-Y-Thruway-lanes-at-9148119.php
http://news10.com/2016/08/17/bus-catches-fire-near-exit-24-at-the-tolls-smoke-fills-the-air/
http://www.twcnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2016/08/17/bus-fire-temporarily-shuts-down-thruway-off-ramp.html

Note: These are the 552nd and 553rd buses to burn in 2016...

2016-08-17 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-94 near Billings (Montana):
http://www.ktvq.com/story/32783586/fire-hazardous-material-close-i-94-east-of-billings
http://www.kulr8.com/story/32783688/i-94-east-of-billings-shut-down-for-hazardous-material-situation
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/KTVQ/766033237659361281
http://www.hastingstribune.com/trailer-hauling-hazardous-materials-caught-fire-on-i/article_b7aaa889-fb1e-5d1d-8d8d-ad2dc066d212.html
http://billingsgazette.com/news/local/i--reopens-east-of-billings-after-fire-hazardous-spill/article_ea374eab-e9d7-5b94-9f30-a0f4c0ffa2ad.html

2016-08-17 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 6:15 AM on State Route 184 near North Stonington (Connecticut):
http://www.theday.com/article/20160817/NWS04/160819403
http://www.theday.com/policefirecourts/20160817/route-184-slowed-wednesday-morning-after-tractor-trailer-fire
http://nvs24.com/news/local/Route-184-backed-up-in-North-Stonington-after-tractor-trailer-fire-7841282.html

2016-08-17 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame near hotel in Rawlins (Wyoming):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbxewBqc-7o

Quote: "A semi-trailer caught fire on the Rawlins' west side, near the Best Western Cottontree Inn, at around 8:23 p.m. Aug. 17, 2016. The Rawlins Fire Department had the fire under control by 8:38 p.m. There were no injuries and the trailer did not catch fire; however, the tractor was a complete loss."

2016-08-17 - Tractor and field go up in flames in Bingham County (Idaho):
http://www.eastidahonews.com/2016/08/11-fire-engines-respond-massive-fire-bingham-county/

2016-08-17 - Tractor trailers and barn destroyed by fire at 3 AM near Brillion (Wisconsin):
http://www.nbc26.com/news/crews-fight-overnight-barn-fire-near-brillion

Quote: "A barn is being called a total loss after an overnight fire near Brillion. Crews were called to Herzog Road, near Hickory Hills Road around 3:00 a.m. when a hired hand called in the fire. There were no animals in the barn. It was used to store a feeder, and tractor trailers along with about 200 hay bales."

2016-08-17 - Tractor and machine shed destroyed by fire near Hopper (Illinois), near the Mississippi River:
http://www.kbur.com/2016/08/18/illinois-iowa-fire-crews-battle-henderson-county-machine-shed-blaze/

Quote: "A machine shed and all of it’s contents–including a brand new tractor–were destroyed in a Wednesday morning fire that six fire departments from both sides of the Mississippi River helped battle."

Note: These are the 1531st, 1532nd, 1533rd, 1534th, 1535th, 1536th and 1537th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-08-17 - Box truck bursts into flame on Highway 180 near Albany (Texas), Fritos destroyed:
http://www.thealbanynews.net/archives/44987

2016-08-17 - Heavy truck bursts into flame on road in Vissannapeta (India):
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/lorry-burnt-in-fire-mishap-near-vijayawada/article8998785.ece
http://www.sakshipost.com/videos/2016/08/17/lorry-with-acid-load-catches-fire
http://www.shortindia.com/the-hindu-news/chemical-laden-lorry-catches-fire-near-vijayawada-362906.html
http://www.121india.com/news/chemicalladen-lorry-catches-fire-near-vijayawada
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc2kOnSxZAk
http://snewsi.com/id/16338120260

2016-08-17 - Flatbed truck bursts into flame near library in Moorebank (Australia), near the coast:
http://socialfeed.info/truck-fire-near-the-moorebank-community-centre-library-2683472

2016-08-17 - Flatbed truck bursts into flame on the A29 London Road in Pulborough (Britain):
http://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/dramatic-photos-of-pulborough-van-fire-1-7532217
http://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/update-car-fire-partially-blocks-major-road-1-7531160

2016-08-17 - Flatbed truck bursts into flame on the A5 near Wellington (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/47179

2016-08-17 - Street sweeper bursts into flame on street in coastal Singapore:
http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/driver-automated-road-sweeper-escapes-fire-engulfs-vehicle

2016-08-17 - RV bursts into flame while parked at Dunes RV Resort in coastal Marina (California):
http://www.montereyherald.com/article/NF/20160818/NEWS/160819702
http://rvdailyreport.com/owner/rv-sustains-major-fire-damage-at-marina-rv-resort/

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

2016-08-17 - RV bursts into flame while parked at home on Needham Road in Orting (Washington):
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article96246277.html

Note: These are the 347th and 348th RVs to burn in 2016...

2016-08-17 - Camper-van and car destroyed by fire at property on Heath Road in Alresford (Britain):
http://www.harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk/news/north_essex_news/14685941.Man_saved_after_garage_fire_spreads/

2016-08-17 - Van bursts into flame in coastal Barbar (Bahrain):
http://www.newsofbahrain.com/viewNews.php?ppId=24259&TYPE=Posts&pid=21

2016-08-17 - Van bursts into flame on road near Nurpur, Himachal Pradesh (India):
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/community/maruti-van-catches-fire-driver-unhurt/281768.html

2016-08-17 - SUV bursts into flame on I-29 in Fargo (North Dakota):
http://www.wday.com/news/north-dakota/4096244-fire-destroys-vehicle-i-29-south-fargo-morning
http://www.inforum.com/news/4096210-fire-destroys-vehicle-i-29-south-fargo
http://www.valleynewslive.com/content/news/Fargofirefighters-rush-to-car-fire-on-Interstate-390443821.html
http://www.valleynewslive.com/content/news/Fire-destroys-18-year-olds-car-and-college-textbooks-390525632.html
http://www.wday.com/video/yojQL6dD

2016-08-17 - SUV bursts into flame on the A316 between Bolham and Stoodleigh Cross (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=37927&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-08-17 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at auto auction in coastal Bridgeport (Connecticut):
http://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view&section=News&item=Bridgeport-Fire-Department-Responds-to-Truck-Fire-at-Mountain-State-Auto-Auction22361

2016-08-17 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at home in Ludington (Michigan), near Lake Michigan:
http://www.shorelinemedia.net/ludington_daily_news/news/local/truck-fire-on-east-foster-street-wednesday-evening/article_fd7d633c-64c5-11e6-a734-53d8fb87e8a4.html

2016-08-17 - Two cars go up in flames while parked inside auto shop in La Mesa (California), near the coast:
http://www.dolphnsix.com/news/813430/vehicles-mesa-auto-repair-shop-spark
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/aug/17/la-mesa-auto-repair-shop-fire/
http://fox5sandiego.com/2016/08/17/fire-breaks-out-at-la-mesa-building/

2016-08-17 - Car bursts into flame on I-285 in Atlanta (Georgia):
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/car-fire-closes-all-i-285-eastbound-lanes-near-ros/nsHSn/
http://www.breakingnews.com/item/2016/08/17/breaking-car-fire-on-i-285-eastbound-at-roswell-2/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/wsbradio/766043814771494912

2016-08-17 - Car bursts into flame on I-17 in Phoenix (Arizona):
http://nyuzer.com/2016/08/17/car-fire-clogs-southbound-i-17-central-phoenix
http://www.navbug.com/article192992453/car_fire_clogs_southbound_i_17_in_central_phoenix.htm
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2016/08/17/phoenix-car-fire-clogs-southbound-interstate-17-central-phoenix/88925738/

2016-08-17 - Three cars and two RV trailers go up in flames while parked in storage yard in coastal London (Britain):
http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/LatestIncidentsContainer_norbury16august16.asp

2016-08-17 - Car bursts into flame while parked in driveway at home on Queens Park Gardens in Crewe (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/vehicle-engine-fire-in-crewe_17-08-2016_17-00-59

2016-08-17 - Car bursts into flame at 1:39 AM on Powell Place in coastal Newport (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/47177
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/emergency-services/2016/08/17/police-investigate-early-hours-car-blaze/

2016-08-17 - Car bursts into flame on the M65 near Accrington (Britain):
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14687035.Lane_closed_on_M65_due_to_car_fire/

2016-08-17 - Car bursts into flame on the Hobby Horse roundabout near Thurmaston (Britain):
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/queueing-traffic-around-thurmaston-after-car-fire/story-29630797-detail/story.html
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/queueing-traffic-around-thurmaston-after-car-fire-4346506.html

2016-08-17 - Car bursts into flame on the A1 near Newton Aycliffe (Britain):
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/14687654.Car_fire_extinguished_on_A1/

2016-08-17 - Car bursts into flame on the A361 near Tiverton (Britain):
http://www.northdevonjournal.co.uk/car-fire-closes-one-lane-on-a361/story-29629441-detail/story.html

2016-08-17 - Car bursts into flame on Western Way in coastal Pembroke Dock (Britain):
http://www.tenby-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=105948&headline=Car%20fire&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2016

2016-08-17 - Car bursts into flame on the M6 near Knutsford (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/fire-involving-a-car-engine-on-the-m6-motorway-j20-19

2016-08-17 - Vehicle bursts into flame, ignites brush fire, on I-295 in Henrico County (Virginia):
http://wtvr.com/2016/08/17/vehicle-fire-sparks-brush-fire-along-i-295-in-henrico/

2016-08-17 - Vehicle bursts into flame on the M1 in Milton Keynes (Britain):
http://www.onemk.co.uk/vehicle-fire-on-m1-in-milton-keynes-causing-traffic-problems/story-29630341-detail/story.html

2016-08-17 - Forklift bursts into flame, ignites seed warehouse, in Halsey (Oregon):
http://democratherald.com/news/local/halsey-warehouse-evacuated-in-fire/article_c4189e59-203c-56b8-949d-e795e4821393.html

Quote: "Smith and DLF employees said that the blaze started when a forklift caught fire. After the building was evacuated, a propane tank on the back of the forklift exploded, said DLF warehouse foreman Christopher Holmes of Lebanon."

2016-08-17 - Several cars, garage and home go up in flames at 6 AM in Winnipeg (Canada):
http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/garage-fire-on-inkster-spreads-to-nearby-home-several-cars-1.3032458

2016-08-17 - Motorcycle shop damaged by fire at 2:30 AM in Waco (Texas):
http://www.kwtx.com/content/news/390418201.html

2016-08-17 - Taxi business damaged by fire in Grand Haven (Michigan):
http://fox17online.com/2016/08/17/fire-breaks-out-at-grand-haven-business/

2016-08-17 - Barn heavily damaged by fire in Somers (Connecticut):
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Fire-Damages-Barn-in-Somers-390545371.html

2016-08-17 - Barn and hay destroyed by fire on Attwaters Lane in Hawkhurst (Britain):
http://www.kentlive.news/large-barn-fire-in-hawkhurst/story-29630081-detail/story.html

2016-08-17 - Brush fire breaks out near airport in Spanish Springs (Nevada):
http://www.ktvn.com/story/32783765/fire-burning-in-spanish-springs-near-airport
http://mynews4.com/news/local/crews-respond-to-brush-fire-reported-near-spanish-springs-airport
http://www.rgj.com/story/news/2016/08/17/firefighters-respond-fire-near-spanish-springs-airport/88919610/

2016-08-17 - Large pile of wood chips goes up in flames on Lower Road in Hockley (Britain):
http://www.southendstandard.co.uk/news/14685957.Wood_chip_fire_in_Hockley/

2016-08-17 - Church damaged by fire in Otisville (Michigan), nobody there:
http://nbc25news.com/news/local/fire-crews-battle-blaze-at-a-church-in-otisville
http://wsmh.com/news/local/pastor-vows-to-rebuild-after-fire-destroys-church-in-forest-township

2016-08-17 - Home destroyed by second fire at 2:30 AM in Nashville (Tennessee), nobody there:
http://www.newschannel5.com/news/local-news/fire-destroys-home-in-sylvan-heights
http://www.wsmv.com/story/32777291/fire-rekindles-after-destroying-west-nashville-home

2016-08-17 - Duplex destroyed by fire in Kula (Hawaii), near the coast:
http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/613009/Dwelling-fire-causes--712-000-in-damage.html?nav=10

2016-08-17 - Apartment building destroyed by fire shortly before 1 AM in South Philadelphia (Pennsylvania):
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Fire-South-Phila-Broad-Street-Wharton-Apartment-Firefighter-Injured-390415321.html

2016-08-17 - Three-story apartment building under construction destroyed by fire before 4:30 AM in Portland (Oregon):
http://koin.com/2016/08/17/large-fire-burning-in-north-portland/

2016-08-17 - Deadly fire burns home at 1 AM in Tazewell County (Virginia), 1 killed:
http://www.swvatoday.com/news/richlands_clinch_valley/article_8ae10914-647f-11e6-ae2e-8f5b26d3b7a7.html

2016-08-17 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Ware (Massachusetts):
http://www.masslive.com/business-news/index.ssf/2016/08/investigators_at_ware_scene_of_abandoned.html

2016-08-17 - Vacant home destroyed by fire just after 4 AM in Nairne (Australia):
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/country-fire-service-police-called-to-fire-at-vacant-property-at-nairne/news-story/5b04b98dbf2524f39012fbd2ff6661b6

2016-08-18 - Passenger plane engine bursts into flame, plane makes emergency landing in coastal Istanbul (Turkey):
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-qatar-airplane-turkey-idUSKCN10T13N
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/aug/18/qatar-airways-plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-istanbul
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/turkish-media-report-qatari-plane-makes-emergency-landing-41479555
http://www.independent.ie/world-news/middle-east/qatar-airways-plane-makes-emergency-landing-after-engine-catches-fire-34976131.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3746936/Qatar-Airways-aircraft-forced-make-emergency-landing-engine-catches-fire.html

Quote: "However, local Turkish news agencies reported one woman on board was hospitalised after suffering a fainting spell."

Note: They say 'bird strike' caused this, but there's nothing to verify that, especially no witness corroboration, so that sounds like unverifieable BS from the airline or government. And it wasn't just an engine fire but a woman lost consciousness too. This is the 90th aircraft to smoke/burn/explode in 2016...

2016-08-18 - Boat fires and medical emergencies on the rise in coastal North Kingstown (Rhode Island):
http://www.ccenterdispatch.com/news/state/article_6017a13c-4d39-5044-a8b1-b40a06124961.html
http://www.abc6.com/story/32794744/north-kingstown-responds-to-record-number-of-boat-fires
http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20160819/record-number-of-boat-fires-distress-alarms-this-year-in-north-kingstown
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Firefighters-Record-number-of-boat-fires-9173464.php

Quote: "Fire Captain John Linacre tells WLNE-TV he thinks there are more boaters, which could be contributing to the increasing number of boat fires and medical emergencies."

Note: Or maybe it's the simplest explanation - there are more boat fires and medical emergencies, period...

2016-08-18 - Numerous wildfires continue raging in California, firenadoes becoming more common:
http://www.dw.com/en/state-of-emergency-as-california-fights-firenadoes/a-19481618
http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/i-15-north-reopens-uncertainty-hangs-heavy-blue-cut-wildfire-grows
http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-updates-wildfire-season-blue-cut-fire-now-major-threat-to-lytle-1471467545-htmlstory.html

2016-08-18 - Metal recycling business hit by fire, scrap cars burn, in Charlotte (North Carolina):
http://www.wbtv.com/story/32789995/fire-sparks-in-west-charlotte-scrap-metal-yard

Quote: "According to the Charlotte Fire Department, no buildings were damaged. From WBTV's Sky3, it appeared that multiple vehicles were charred in the fire."

2016-08-18 - Boat bursts into flame on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Nelson (Britain):
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14690010.Boat_fire_on_Leeds_and_Liverpool_Canal/
http://www.enginenews.co.uk/news/boat-fire-on-leeds-and-liverpool-canal-near-nelson-994528.html
http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/14690010.Boat_fire_on_Leeds_and_Liverpool_Canal/

Note: This is the 1157th boat or ship to burn in 2016...

2016-08-18 - School bus bursts into flame on road in Kolkata (India):
http://www.newsmen.in/news-item/narrow-escape-for-20-students-as-school-bus-catches-fire-on-vidyasagar-setu/

Note: This is the 143rd school bus to burn in 2016 and this is the 554th bus to burn in 2016...

2016-08-18 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Highway 99 in Tulare County (California):
http://abc30.com/news/hwy-99-semi-truck-fire-slows-traffic-after-fears-of-hazmat-situation-in-tulare-county/1475445/
http://nyuzer.com/2016/08/18/hwy-99-semi-truck-fire-slows-traffic-after-fears-hazmat-situation-tulare-county
http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/local/2016/08/20/chemical-fire-slows-traffic-highway/89039086/

2016-08-18 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 5:17 AM on US 6 in Sandusky County (Ohio):
http://www.13abc.com/content/news/390548461.html
http://www4.toledoblade.com/Police-Fire/2016/08/18/Accident-closes-part-of-U-S-6.html
http://www.fox19.com/story/32789535/semi-fire-closes-route-6-in-sandusky-county
http://www.wtol.com/story/32789535/semi-fire-closes-route-6-in-sandusky-county
http://snewsi.com/id/16338216710

2016-08-18 - Tractor (combine) bursts into flame in Haughton (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/47226

2016-08-18 - Tractor (combine) bursts into flame on Ridgewood Lane in Clayhidon (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=37934&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

Note: These are the 1538th, 1539th, 1540th and 1541st tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-08-18 - Box truck bursts into flame on street in Madison Heights (Michigan):
http://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20160818/truck-catches-fire-in-madison-heights-no-injuries-reported
http://www.oaklandtimes.com/index.php/sid/246860365

2016-08-18 - Box truck bursts into flame at Mission Hospital in Asheville (North Carolina):
http://wspa.com/2016/08/18/box-truck-catches-fire-at-mission-hospital/

2016-08-18 - Heavy truck bursts into flame on road in Lukaya (Uganda):
http://capitalradio.co.ug/heavy-duty-lorry-goes-frames-lukaaya/

2016-08-18 - Van bursts into flame at 12:44 AM while parked at home, home and pickup scorched too, in Lansing (Kansas):
http://www.leavenworthtimes.com/news/20160819/car-fire-damages-house

2016-08-18 - Van bursts into flame on the M25 near St Albans (Britain):
http://www.hertsad.co.uk/news/van_fire_on_m25_causes_delays_between_junctions_20_and_21a_1_4663952

2016-08-18 - SUV bursts into flame while being towed by RV on I-15 near Victorville (California):
http://www.vvdailypress.com/article/20160818/NEWS/160819761
http://www.vvng.com/rv-hauling-a-jeep-erupts-into-flames-on-the-nb-15-freeway/
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29005081.cfm

2016-08-18 - SUV bursts into flame on Route 20 in Arlington (West Virginia):
http://www.wdtv.com/content/news/Car-destroyed-in-Arlington-fire-390611622.html
http://www.zoomvillage.com/newsStory.cfm/29787/Firefighters-respond-to-vehicle-fire-in-Arlington

2016-08-18 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at business on North Texas Boulevard in Alice (Texas):
http://www.alicetx.com/article/20160818/NEWS/160819290

2016-08-18 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on Mascoutah Avenue in Belleville (Illinois):
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article96423302.html

2016-08-18 - In separate incidents, car and RV trailer burst into flame in the wee hours while parked in coastal Pawtucket (Rhode Island):
http://wpri.com/2016/08/18/car-fire-spreads-to-pawtucket-apartment-building/

Quote: "A short time earlier, firefighters in Warren put out a fire that spread from a camper to a business on Cutler Street. There’s no indication the two incidents are connected in any way."

Note: They were definitely connected by timeframe, general geographic area, proximity to the coast and the atmosphere...

2016-08-18 - Three cars destroyed by fire at 3 AM while parked at home in Rockville (Maryland), home scorched too:
http://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2016/08/3-cars-go-up-in-flames-in-rockville-damaging-nearby-homes/slide/1/
http://www.wusa9.com/news/accidental-car-fire-causes-severe-damage-in-rockville/301453356
http://www.your4state.com/news/i-270/three-cars-catch-on-fire-and-leave-nearby-homes-with-severe-heat-damage_
http://patch.com/maryland/rockville/police-investigating-series-car-fires-rockville-neighborhood-0
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/wusa9/766288559552823296

2016-08-18 - Car bursts into flame while parked at Outback Steakhouse in Dayton (Ohio):
http://www.whio.com/news/local/crews-called-car-fire-outback-miller-lane/g6haBv6kXIXtuioSoJ6p3N/

2016-08-18 - Car bursts into flame while parked at Jack In The Box in Coachella (California):
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20160819/Car-Fire-Breaks-Out-At-Jack-In-The-Box-In-Coachella-CA-Coachella/

2016-08-18 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home on Eaton Avenue in Meriden (Connecticut):
http://www.myrecordjournal.com/news/wallingford/wallingfordnews/9251176-154/crews-extinguish-car-fire-on-eaton-avenue-in-meriden.html

2016-08-18 - Car bursts into flame at shopping center in San Antonio (Texas):
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Vehicle-erupts-into-flames-at-West-Side-shopping-9171192.php

2016-08-18 - Car bursts into flame while being towed, on I-55 near Joliet (Illinois):
http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/08/18/i-55-lanes-open-after-car-fire-near-route-30-interchange/axzd8pc/
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2016/08/18/i-55-lanes-open-after-car-fire-near-route-30-interchange/axzd8pc/

2016-08-18 - Car bursts into flame on US 101 near Garberville (California):
http://lostcoastoutpost.com/chpwatch/2016/aug/18/00174/

2016-08-18 - Car bursts into flame at 3:30 AM while parked at apartments in Fredericton (Canada):
http://www.foxrocks.ca/local-news/2016/08/18/vehicle-fire-in-south-side-parking-lot

2016-08-18 - Car bursts into flame, fire spreads to camper, man loses everything, on the Benaraby River (Australia):
http://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/news/breaking-firefighters-rush-car-fire-gladstone-regi/3078775/
http://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/photos/car-fire-burns-down-camp-site/43557/#/0
http://myinforms.com/en/a/39833082-breaking-car-fire-turns-into-bush-fire-in-the-gladstone-region/

Quote: "Fire crews from Tannum Sands have left the scene where a 71-year-old man lost everything after his car caught on fire while camping on the Benaraby River."

2016-08-18 - Car bursts into flame in garage at home in coastal Zabbar on the island of Malta, 1 injured:
http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2016-08-18/local-news/Man-suffering-serious-injuries-after-he-tried-to-put-out-a-vehicle-fire-in-a-garage-6736162576
http://news.anotao.com/link/mt/20160801103860/www.independent.com.mt/articles/2016-08-18/local-news/Man-suffering-serious-injuries-after-he-tried-to-put-out-a-vehicle-fire-in-a-garage-6736162576

2016-08-18 - Car bursts into flame on the Western Express Highway in coastal Mumbai (India):
https://www.rushlane.com/datsun-redi-go-catches-fire-12203441.html

2016-08-18 - Car bursts into flame at 12:46 AM on Thirlmere Road in Chester (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/engine-of-car-on-fire-in-chester

2016-08-18 - Car bursts into flame on the M5 near coastal Burnham-on-Sea (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=37938&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.burnham-on-sea.com/news/2016/m5-car-fire-18-08-16.php
http://nvs24.com/news/uk/JamesWood-published-Pictures-reveal-extent-of-M5-car-fire-which-saw-closure-of-road-7874651.html
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/car-fire-on-m5-northbound-has-closed-two-lanes-traffic-moving-very-slowly/story-29632976-detail/story.html

2016-08-18 - Car bursts into flame on North Road East in coastal Plymouth (Britain):
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/car-fire-in-middle-of-plymouth-road-this-lunchtime/story-29632971-detail/story.html

2016-08-18 - Car bursts into flame on the A303 near Mere (Britain):
http://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/14690998.Car_fire_on_A303/

2016-08-18 - Car bursts into flame at 11 PM on highway near Redcar (Britain):
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/driver-escapes-unharmed-after-fire-11768090

2016-08-18 - Car bursts into flame on the A149 near North Walsham (Britain):
http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/car_fire_closes_a149_near_north_walsham_1_4663455

2016-08-18 - Car bursts into flame on the A40 near Raglan (Britain):
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/14692604.Car_set_on_fire_near_Raglan/
http://www.chepstowbeacon.co.uk/article.cfm?id=105672

2016-08-18 - Car bursts into flame on the A229 near Maidstone (Britain):
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/blue-bell-hill-open-car-fire-100984/

2016-08-18 - Car bursts into flame on Lower Lane in Fazakerley (Britain):
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/children-adults-flee-car-catches-11770034

2016-08-18 - Car bursts into flame at The Drift in Harlaxton (Britain):
http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/local/electrical-fault-caused-car-fire-tackled-by-grantham-firefighters-1-7534539
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/car-field-and-grass-fires-a-busy-night-for-firefighters/story-29635629-detail/story.html

2016-08-18 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-40 in Winston-Salem (North Carolina):
http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/update-one-eastbound-business-lane-closed-near-linville-road-after/article_dc0aac10-658c-11e6-bbfe-23b9f13e0346.html

2016-08-18 - Semi trailer bursts into flame on Marsh Barton Road in Exeter, Devon (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=37944&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-08-18 - Car and home go up in flames in Spokane (Washington):
http://www.myfoxspokane.com/fire-damages-house-and-car-on-freya-street/
http://www.kfbb.com/story/32793974/fire-damages-house-and-car-on-freya-street
http://www.khq.com/story/32793974/fire-damages-house-and-car-on-freya-street
http://www.nwcn.com/news/local/spokane-county/fire-damages-home-car-on-south-hill/301996461
http://www.krem.com/news/local/spokane-county/fire-damages-home-car-on-south-hill/301997360

2016-08-18 - Auto shop damaged by fire in Concord (New Hampshire):
http://www.wmur.com/news/fire-erupts-at-concord-auto-repair-shop/41262972

2016-08-18 - Barn destroyed by fire at 3 AM in Forest Lake (Minnesota):
http://www.kare11.com/news/local/fire-lights-up-early-morning-sky/301450280

2016-08-18 - Barn and hay destroyed by fire in Millville (Canada), separate crash too:
http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2016-08-19/article-4619418/Late-night-for-Northside-firefighters-includes-hay-fire-and-motor-vehicle-accident/1

2016-08-18 - Barn destroyed by fire in Lockhartville (Canada):
http://www.kingscountynews.ca/News/Local/2016-08-18/article-4618706/Hantsport-firefighters-called-to-scene-of-burning-barn-in-Lockhartville/1

2016-08-18 - Barn and 500 bales of hay go up in flames near Hatherleigh, Devon (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=37945&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-08-18 - Barn and hay destroyed by fire at 11:57 PM in Crickham, Wedmore, Somerset (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=37948&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-08-18 - Wildfire breaks out in the Owyhee River Canyon (Oregon):
http://www.argusobserver.com/news/fire-burning-along-owyhee-river-canyon/article_f53f895a-6585-11e6-8098-e7c65eed5829.html

2016-08-18 - Garbage bursts into flame in garbage truck on US 95 in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://www.ktnv.com/news/garbage-truck-fire-causes-delays-on-us-95-south-decatur
http://news3lv.com/news/local/truck-fire-shuts-down-southbound-us-95-near-decatur
http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/trash-fire-garbage-truck-causes-major-traffic-delays-us-95-las-vegas
http://www.navbug.com/article193183033/garbage_truck_fire_causes_delays_on_u_s_95_south_decatur.htm
http://nvs24.com/news/us/Trash-fire-on-garbage-truck-causes-major-traffic-delays-on-US-95-in-Las-Vegas-7882222.html

2016-08-18 - Pallets and construction materials go up in flames, fire gets huge, in Earls Colne (Britain):
http://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/incidents/i6154/
http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/update/2016-08-18/dozens-of-firefighters-at-industrial-estate-blaze/
http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/14691713.PHOTOS__Fire_crews_battle_builder_s_yard_blaze/
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/ten_crews_from_suffolk_and_essex_attend_huge_fire_at_builder_s_yard_in_earls_colne_1_4663440

Quote: "Firefighters have been called to a fire at a builder's yard in Earls Colne. The yard contains wooden pallets, drums of tar and roofing felt. Crews are currently using one main jet and two hose reel jets to tackle the fire."

2016-08-18 - Cleaning closet bursts into flame at airport in coastal Fort Lauderdale (Florida):
http://www.local10.com/news/fort-lauderdale-hollywood-international-airport-terminal-evacuated-8-18

2016-08-18 - AC unit bursts into flame at 1:45 AM, fire spreads, home destroyed, in Dry Branch (Georgia):
http://wgxa.tv/news/local/fire-destroys-home-in-dry-branch

2016-08-18 - Home damaged by garage fire in Sellersburg (Indiana), nobody there:
http://www.wlky.com/news/garage-fire-displaces-sellersburg-family/41264112

2016-08-18 - Home destroyed by garage fire at 5:45 AM near Bethany (Oregon), nobody there:
http://koin.com/2016/08/18/house-burning-in-nw-hills/

Quote: "Investigators said the burn patterns, video footage and eyewitness accounts indicate the fire began in the garage..."

2016-08-18 - Home destroyed by fire at 12:30 AM on Jade Lake Road in Palmerdale (Alabama):
http://wiat.com/2016/08/18/fire-destroys-home-on-jade-lake-rd/

2016-08-18 - Seven homes go up in flames, fire gets huge, in coastal St. George (New York), 23 injured:
http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/08/fdny_23_injured_in_fire_that_i.html
http://abc7ny.com/news/2-people-hurt-1-seriously-in-st-george-fire-burning-through-5-homes/1475402/
http://pix11.com/2016/08/18/fire-spreading-to-multiple-homes-in-staten-island/
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/08/18/staten-island-fire-3/
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Flames-Rip-Through-Staten-Island-House-390636121.html

Quote: "Firefighters were putting out hot spots into the night on Thursday at a six-alarm fire that destroyed seven homes in St. George, Staten Island."

Quote: "The six-alarm fire that ripped through several homes in New Brighton injured 23 people -- including 20 firefighters -- is under investigation, but does not appear to be suspicious..."

2016-08-18 - Apartment building damaged by fire shortly before 2:30 AM at Canals Apartment Complex in Yakima (Washington), other fires too:
http://www.nbcrightnow.com/story/32794206/three-individual-house-fires-keep-firefighters-busy-in-yakima
http://kimatv.com/news/local/early-morning-yakima-apartment-fire-displaces-four-families
http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/firefighters-on-scene-of-house-fire-in-yakima/article_d1b2eca6-6563-11e6-828f-6ff46f5156b5.html

Quote: "Firefighters were first called to the Canal View apartments, 2705 W. Lincoln Ave., shortly before 2:30 a.m. A woman told firefighters she was awakened by popping sounds, and discovered her outside deck was on fire, said Capt. Jeff Pfaff, Yakima Fire Department spokesman."

2016-08-18 - Deadly fire burns apartment building at Rock Creek Apartments in Little Rock (Arkansas), 1 killed:
http://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/fire-kills-1-at-little-rock-apartment
http://katv.com/news/local/one-person-found-dead-after-little-rock-apartment-fire
http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/local-news/1-dead-in-little-rock-apartment-fire

2016-08-18 - Vacant building destroyed by fire at 10:30 PM in Wilton (New York):
http://news10.com/2016/08/19/route-9-in-saratoga-springs-closed-due-to-overnight-fire/

2016-08-18 - Vacant home burns shortly before 2 AM in San Marino (California):
http://sanmarinotribune.com/skateboarders-spot-early-morning-fire/

2016-08-18 - Vacant home burns just before 4 AM in San Antonio (Texas):
http://foxsanantonio.com/news/local/fire-breaks-out-at-vacant-house-on-northeast-side
http://www.ksat.com/news/firefighters-battle-heavy-blaze-during-vacant-house-fire
http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/246855757

2016-08-18 - Vacant home destroyed by fire after 5 AM in Champion (Ohio):
http://www.wfmj.com/story/32791731/fire-guts-champion-home

2016-08-18 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Forward Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wtae.com/news/fire-destroys-house-in-forward-township/41262144

2016-08-19 - Firefighters make gains on Blue Cut wildfire near Wrightsville (California), but 105+ homes destroyed:
http://abc7.com/news/blue-cut-fire-68-percent-contained;-105-homes-destroyed/1477589/
http://www.sbsun.com/general-news/20160819/some-blue-cut-fire-victims-just-glad-to-be-alive-as-more-than-100-homes-destroyed
http://www.sgvtribune.com/general-news/20160819/some-blue-cut-fire-victims-just-glad-to-be-alive-as-more-than-100-homes-destroyed
http://www.scpr.org/news/2016/08/20/63741/blue-cut-fire-crews-make-major-gains-unknown-numbe/
http://wmot.org/post/photos-firefighters-gain-ground-californias-blue-cut-wildfire
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-blue-cut-fire-20160819-snap-story.html

Quote: "At least 105 single-family homes and 216 outbuildings were lost as of Friday, San Bernardino County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig said at a news conference. The count could rise in the days ahead."

2016-08-19 - Wildfire grows to 12,790 acres near Alta Sierra (California), evacuations ensue:
http://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/cedar-fire-prompts-evacuations-in-kern-tulare-counties
http://kmph-kfre.com/news/local/deputies-evacuate-residents-for-kern-county-fire

2016-08-19 - Six large wildfires rage in Greece:
http://www.ekathimerini.com/211322/article/ekathimerini/news/greeces-fire-services-up-against-six-large-blazes
http://www.sott.net/article/326084-Greeces-fire-services-fight-six-large-blazes

2016-08-19 - Metal recycling business erupts in flame in Colton (California):
http://www.pe.com/articles/fire-811132-scrap-friday.html

Quote: "A fire at a Colton scrap yard was putting up black smoke on Friday, Aug. 19, that could be seen for miles. Television images showed a man with a hose futilely attempting to control the flames until the Fire Department could arrive."

2016-08-19 - Only refinery in the country heavily damaged by huge fire in coastal Puerto Sandino (Nicaragua):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20160822-54659-NIC
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-37138169
http://abcnews.go.com/International/pictures-billowing-flames-smoke-rise-oil-tank-explosions/story?id=41512577

Quote: "Fire fighters in Nicaragua are trying to bring under control a huge fire at the country's only oil refinery. The blaze started two days ago when one of four big fuel tanks exploded at the Puma Energy facility in the Pacific port of Puerto Sandino. A second tank caught fire on Thursday."

2016-08-19 - Landfill erupts in flame at 7:35 AM on Bristol Road in Bridgwater (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=37953&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.yeovilpress.co.uk/blog/2016/08/19/somerset-news-fire-breaks-out-at-landfill-site/

2016-08-19 - Recycling center hit by fire on Queens Mill Road in Huddersfield (Britain):
http://www.westyorksfire.gov.uk/incident/5-pump-fire-hunters-waste-managment/

2016-08-19 - Residential high-rise damaged by explosion and fire in Shepherd's Bush Green area in coastal London (Britain):
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1640632/massive-fire-breaks-out-at-a-block-of-flats-in-shepherds-bush/
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/701991/Fire-engulfs-residential-tower-block-in-Shepherd-s-Bush-London
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/shepherds-bush-fire-huge-blaze-breaks-out-in-tower-block-a3325066.html
http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/LatestIncidentsContainer_highriseblazeshepherdsbushgreen.asp
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/massive-fire-breaks-out-at-block-of-flats-in-shepherd-s-bush-4351244.html
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-37132082

Quote: "Fifty evacuated after massive blaze breaks out after EXPLOSION at block of flats in west London..."

Quote: "London Ambulance Service added: 'We were called at 4:01pm to reports of an explosion at an address in Shepherds Bush.'"

2016-08-19 - Home explodes at 10:30 PM in North Little Rock (Arkansas), 13 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20160820-54641-USA
http://katv.com/news/local/13-injured-in-home-explosion
http://www.newschannel10.com/story/32805111/13-injured-in-ar-house-explosion
http://www.wbrc.com/story/32805111/13-injured-in-ar-house-explosion
http://www.kait8.com/story/32805111/13-injured-in-ar-house-explosion
http://www.wsfa.com/story/32805111/13-injured-in-ar-house-explosion

2016-08-19 - Home destroyed by explosion and fire in Kamloops (Canada):
http://www.castanet.net/news/Kamloops/173794/Explosion-fire-in-Kamloops
http://www.newskamloops.com/news/post/fire-started-with-explosion-neighbours-say

2016-08-19 - Private bus used as home explodes into flame and kills man at 4:10 AM near Atkinson Dam in Coominya (Australia):
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/atkinson-dam-caravan-park-blast-leaves-one-missing-20160818-gqw5p1.html
http://www.qt.com.au/news/person-missing-after-blast-caravan-park/3079171/#/0
http://au.news.yahoo.com/qld/a/32380285/one-missing-after-qld-caravan-park-blast/#page1
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/9NewsBrisbane/766375439581515776
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/7NewsSydney/766526316430565376
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/man-missing-after-campervan-explosion/news-story/c76664f18333620017a31352947bbb9b

Quote: "A person is missing after an explosion at a caravan park near Ipswich early this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene at Atkinson Dam just after 4am."

Quote: "Police have located the body of a man following a fire at a caravan park in Coominya early this morning. Preliminary information indicates a fire occurred in a bus, used as a campervan, around 4.10am at the Atkinson Dam Road park."

Note: These are the 276th, 277th, 278th and 279th residential explosions in 2016, and this is the 555th bus to burn in 2016...

2016-08-19 - Transformer explodes and burns in coastal Santa Monica (California):
http://www.smobserved.com/story/2016/08/20/news/explosion-at-lincoln-and-idaho-puts-residents-in-the-dark/1798.html

2016-08-19 - Yacht bursts into flame at 12:37 AM at the Westshore Yacht Club in coastal Tampa (Florida):
http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/boat-heavily-damaged-in-fire-at-tampa-yacht-club
http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/news/article.html/content/news/articles/bn9/2016/8/14/no_injuries_in_yacht.html
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/abcactionnews/766541856918294528
http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/index.php/sid/246890565

Quote: "A 100-foot yacht caught fire early Friday in Tampa. The fire happened on a vessel just after midnight at the Westshore Yacht Club."

2016-08-19 - Yacht 'Shark X' destroyed by fire while docked in coastal Puerto Banús (Spain):
http://www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/news/on-euro-weekly-news/costa-del-sol-malaga/140519-fire-in-puerto-banus-as-yacht-reduced-to-ashes

Quote: "A luxury yacht by the name of 'Shark X' burst into flames at ritzy resort Puerto Banus around 4pm on Friday, August 19, sending well-heeled shoppers running for cover."

2016-08-19 - Boat bursts into flame near coastal Capri (Italy):
http://www.gazzettadelsud.it/news/english/209122/boat-catches-fire-off-capri-family-saved.html
http://www.globalheadlines.uk/news/15034912/Boat-catches-fire-off-Capri--family-saved.html

Quote: "An Argentine family was saved Friday after their motorboat caught fire off Capri. The mother, father and 16-year-old daughter, as well as two crew members, were taken off the boat by a Coast Guard vessel after the engine caught fire."

Note: These are the 1158th, 1159th and 1160th boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-08-19 - Train car full of railroad ties bursts into flame in Whately (Massachusetts):
http://www.recorder.com/Four-departments-respond-to-Whately-railroad-blaze-4207470
http://www.westernmassnews.com/story/32800148/railroad-ties-in-train-car-catch-fire-in-whately

Quote: "This is at least the second incident of a railroad car filled with railroad ties catching fire in Franklin County within the last month. On July 22, a Pan Am Railways employee alerted authorities to another such fire on one of their trains on Keets Road in Deerfield."

2016-08-19 - School bus bursts into flame on I-10 in Marana (Arizona):
http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/32802037/i-10-eastbound-near-ina-road-reopens-after-vehicle-fire
http://www.navbug.com/article193402835/bus_fire_restricts_eastbound_i_10_near_ina.htm
http://www.kvoa.com/story/32802031/bus-fire-restricts-eastbound-i-10-near-ina

Quote: "A section of Interstate 10 near Ina Road in Marana was closed for more than an hour Friday night due to a school bus fire."

Note: This is the 144th school bus to burn in 2016 and this is the 556th bus to burn in 2016...

2016-08-19 - Tanker truck bursts into flame on I-610 near Canal Boulevard in coastal New Orleans (Louisiana):
http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ssf/2016/08/vehicle_fire_shuts_down_traffi.html
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/NOLAnews/766697457346641920

2016-08-19 - Semi tractor bursts into flame in parking lot in West Memphis (Arkansas):
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20160819/Semi-Truck-Fire-Erupts-In-West-Memphis-AR-West-Memphis/

2016-08-19 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-55 near I-220 in Hinds County (Mississippi):
http://wjtv.com/2016/08/19/traffic-truck-on-fire-on-i-55-near-i-220-hinds-county-august-19-2016/

2016-08-19 - Several tractors, tractor (bulldozer), RV trailer, lawn mowers and barn destroyed by fire at 3:20 AM off Big Springs Ridge Road in Friendsville (Tennessee):
http://www.thedailytimes.com/news/barn-off-big-springs-ridge-road-destroyed-in-blaze/article_5f7a1eba-7a63-5b14-8dc0-92bc324c126b.html

Quote: "The fire was under control by 5 a.m., Easterling said, but the barn and everything inside was destroyed. That included several tractors, lawn mowers and trailers, as well as a bulldozer and camper, Easterling said."

2016-08-19 - Tractor, two cars, motorcycle and two barns destroyed by fire in Newton (Utah):
http://fox13now.com/2016/08/19/barns-and-haystacks-burned-in-newton/
http://news.hjnews.com/allaccess/fire-engulfs-barns-in-newton/article_1fe07168-0740-578b-a20e-eecfcc90247a.html

Quote: "The milk barn and the hay barn were a total loss, as were two cars, a motorcycle, and a small tractor, Newton Fire Chief, Greg Jorgensen said."

2016-08-19 - Tractor and barn destroyed by fire in Raynham (Massachusetts):
http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/20160820/blaze-destroys-small-raynham-barn-and-singes-nearby-house

Quote: "Equipment inside the barn-like shed that was lost, he said, included at least one tractor, mechanical parts for tractors and other equipment and a freezer used to store blueberries."

2016-08-19 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 4:15 AM on Highway 40 in Kirkland (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/kirkland-fire-truck-highway-40-closure-1.3727590
http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/one-lane-closed-on-highway-40-east-near-st-charles-blvd
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/truck-fire-partially-closes-highway-094456763.html

Note: These are the 1542nd through 1551st tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-08-19 - Box truck bursts into flame on the A414 in Maldon (Britain):
http://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/incidents/i6158/
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/lorry_fire_extinguished_in_maldon_1_4664973
http://www.essexlive.news/tesco-van-explodes-into-fire-ball-on-a414-at-maldon/story-29636603-detail/story.html
http://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/news/north_essex_news/14693808.UPDATE__Van_fire_successfully_extinguished_on_A414/

2016-08-19 - RV explodes into flames at 5:45 AM while parked at home, fire spreads to home, near Yuma (Arizona):
http://www.yumasun.com/news/trailer-fire-leaves-without-home/article_f971f914-666f-11e6-b9a6-173b62787cc2.html

Quote: "According to Rural/Metro Fire Department spokesperson Charly McMurdie, at around 5:45 a.m., an explosion was heard by the female residents at the 12000 block of 45th Drive in the Foothills. McMurdie said that when one of the females opened the door to their mobile home, she found her motorhome on fire and determined that is where the explosion originated."

2016-08-19 - RV and pickup truck destroyed by fire while parked at property near Athens (Texas):
http://www.athensreview.com/fire-destroys-recreational-vehicle-truck/image_e5d3827c-6658-11e6-bbb2-1fe4a7b1a8d1.html

Quote: "Facts are still being gathered about a recreational vehicle and a pickup truck that were destroyed by fire at about noon on Friday. The fire was on private property on State Highway 31, about a mile west of Loop 7."

2016-08-19 - RV bursts into flame near shopping center in White Center (Washington), near the coast:
http://www.westseattleherald.com/2016/08/19/news/fire-destroys-motorhome-white-center
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-dAwh5CsOA

2016-08-19 - RV bursts into flame on Highway 196 between Potwin and El Dorado in Butler County (Kansas):
http://www.kwch.com/content/news/RV-explosion-captured-on-El-Dorado-firefighters-helmet-cam-390758751.html
http://www.statter911.com/2016/08/20/caught-camera-fireballs-venting-rv-propane-tank/
http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/news/20160823/rv-fire-closes-k-196-for-time-during-weekend

Note: These are the 349th, 350th, 351st and 352nd RVs to burn in 2016...

2016-08-19 - Van bursts into flame in the wee hours on I-35 near Elm Mott (Texas):
http://www.kplctv.com/story/32795680/fire-engulfs-van-on-i-35-near-elm-mott
http://www.kswo.com/story/32795680/fire-engulfs-van-on-i-35-near-elm-mott
http://www.waff.com/story/32795680/fire-engulfs-van-on-i-35-near-elm-mott
http://www.kait8.com/story/32795680/fire-engulfs-van-on-i-35-near-elm-mott

2016-08-19 - Van bursts into flame on Hunthay Lane in Axminster (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=37950&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.midweekherald.co.uk/news/van_fire_at_axminster_1_4664180

2016-08-19 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at motel in Harrisonburg (Virginia):
http://www.whsv.com/content/news/Truck-goes-up-in-flames-at-Harrisonburg-motel-390721191.html
http://www.dnronline.com/update/new-truck-fire-threatens-city-motel/article_ad7a6852-6638-11e6-b417-b779aee0940d.html
http://www.dnronline.com/news/harrisonburg/fire-destroys-truck-in-city/article_e6be949e-6683-11e6-add1-7bcfb0fd1742.html

2016-08-19 - Car bursts into flame while parked in garage at apartments in Kingsford (Michigan):
http://abc10up.com/officers-respond-to-car-fire-in-garage/

2016-08-19 - Car bursts into flame on I-405 near Auburn (Washington), near the coast:
http://q13fox.com/2016/08/19/car-fire-blocks-all-northbound-lanes-of-i-405-just-south-of-85th/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/Q13FOX/766744584638468100

2016-08-19 - Car bursts into flame near bank in coastal Cinco Bayou (Florida):
http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/20160819/vehicle-fire-in-cinco-bayou-photos-video

2016-08-19 - Car bursts into flame, woman bails out, car keeps going, on Ellington Road in South Windsor (Connecticut), 1 injured:
http://www.journalinquirer.com/towns/car-fire-shuts-down-ellington-road-injures-driver/article_e3ccf652-6680-11e6-b269-53776df5b616.html

2016-08-19 - Car bursts into flame and man has 'medical issue' at same time near YMCA in Trenton (Canada):
http://www.quintenews.com/2016/08/car-fire-spreads-field/124361/
http://inquinte.ca/story/car-fire-between-highway-401-and-trenton-ymca

Quote: "The quick actions of the YMCA staff in Trenton and patrons saved a man’s life following a car fire Friday afternoon. Quinte West Fire Chief John Whalen says staff noticed a car on fire in a park area on Monogram Place around 12:45 p.m. and called 911. They ran over to find a man slumped over in his seat, said to be incoherent. Whalen says they pulled the man out of the burning car. It’s believed he suffered from a medical issue and was immediately transported to Trenton Memorial Hospital."

2016-07-19 - Car bursts into flame while parked on street in Camperdown (Australia), near the coast:
http://www.standard.net.au/story/4109097/car-gutted-in-suspicious-fire/

2016-08-19 - Car bursts into flame at 5:23 AM at Mt. Rogers Reserve in Fraser (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-fraser-act-278800.traffic

2016-08-19 - Car bursts into flame while being towed on road in Palmerston North (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/83224537/car-catches-fire-in-palmerston-north
http://nvs24.com/news/world/Driver-narrowly-escapes-after-towed-car-catches-fire-7888966.html
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11697514

2016-08-19 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home in Chandigarh (India):
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/community/parked-car-catches-fire/282406.html

2016-08-19 - Car bursts into flame on Victoria Road in coastal Penarth (Britain):
http://www.itv.com/news/wales/update/2016-08-19/reports-of-car-fire-in-penarth/

2016-08-19 - Car bursts into flame at home on Elizabeth Close in Henley-on-Thames (Britain), near the River Thames:
http://www.henleyherald.com/2016/08/19/serious-car-fire-in-residential-close/

2016-08-19 - Hoverboard bursts into flame in hotel room in Memphis (Tennessee):
http://wreg.com/2016/08/19/hover-board-fire-causes-scare-in-northeast-memphis/

2016-08-19 - Car and two garages destroyed by fire at 1:15 AM, home damaged, in Sheboygan (Wisconsin):
http://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/2016/08/19/fire-destroys-garages-damages-house-sheboygan/88993962/

2016-08-19 - SUV, motorcycle and home destroyed by fire at 1:30 AM in Quinte West (Canada), nobody there:
http://www.intelligencer.ca/2016/08/19/fire-destroys-home-in-quinte-west

2016-08-19 - Barn destroyed by fire at 11 PM near Platteville (Wisconsin):
http://www.thonline.com/news/platteville/article_f6a19950-166d-5f64-abf0-21f51d4599cd.html

2016-08-19 - Barn damaged by fire on Cross Creek Road just east of Tontogany (Ohio):
http://www.sent-trib.com/news/washington-township-crews-called-to-barn-fire/article_2f761dae-6618-11e6-a300-c7851659c03d.html

2016-08-19 - Barn and 500 tons of straw go up in flames at 1:10 AM on Lowe Lane in Alveley (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/47240

2016-08-19 - Barn destroyed by fire in coastal Rogaland (Norway), 300 pigs killed:
http://norwaytoday.info/news/300-pigs-burned-inside-barn-fire-rogaland/

2016-08-19 - Brush fire breaks out along the Feather River in Marysville (California):
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2016/08/19/crews-battling-fire-in-marysville-along-feather-river/

2016-08-19 - Garbage bursts into flame in garbage truck in coastal Dunedin (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/83342950/police-escort-rubbish-truck-on-fire-through-dunedin
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/rubbish-truck-fire-prompts-warning
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/truck-fire-sparks-swift-response

2016-08-19 - Pallets burst into flame outside business in Adams County (Colorado):
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2016/08/19/pallets-gas-line-fuel-fire-at-warehouse/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/CBSDenver/766758930961891329

2016-08-19 - Cabinet business heavily damaged by huge fire at 1 AM in Soddy Daisy (Tennessee):
http://newschannel9.com/news/local/4-alarm-fire-guts-soddy-daisy-business
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/32797430/update-norcia-fine-cabinetry-in-soddy-daisy-catches-fire-with-owner-inside
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/32797430/norcia-fine-cabinetry-in-soddy-daisy-catches-fire

Quote: "Soddy Daisy's Fire Chief Mike Guffey tells NewsChannel 9 hazmat teams were called in to keep chemicals from the business to leaking into a nearby creek."

2016-08-19 - Pipe business warehouse goes up in flames in Sale Creek (Tennessee):
http://www.wdef.com/2016/08/19/forterra-industries-fire/
http://newschannel9.com/news/local/sale-creek-firefighters-battling-industrial-fire

2016-08-19 - Storage business heavily damaged by fire, most units destroyed, in Elkhorn (Wisconsin):
http://www.cbs58.com/story/32796497/business-heavily-damaged-by-fire-in-elkhorn

2016-08-19 - Boat shop destroyed by fire in Grimesland (North Carolina):
http://www.wcti12.com/news/fire-destroys-pitt-county-boat-shop/15343264

2016-08-19 - Packaging business damaged by fire at 2:41 AM in Bethlehem Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-f-bethlehem-township-fire-20160819-story.html
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/bethlehem/index.ssf/2016/08/fire_at_plastics_manufacturer.html
http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/fire-crews-respond-to-alpha-packaging-friday-morning/41275932

2016-08-19 - Outbuilding under construction damaged by fire in Copdock (Britain), nobody there:
http://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/fire_crews_save_farm_outbuilding_in_copdock_after_flames_appear_1_4665061

2016-08-19 - Elementary school heavily damaged by major fire in coastal Vancouver (Canada):
http://www.inews880.com/syn/112/215012/vancouver-fire-department-battling-3-alarm-blaze-at-carleton-elementary
http://www.am730.ca/syn/112/215012/vancouver-fire-department-battling-3-alarm-blaze-at-carleton-elementary
http://www.640toronto.com/syn/112/215012/vancouver-fire-department-battling-3-alarm-blaze-at-carleton-elementary
http://globalnews.ca/news/2894041/four-alarm-fire-at-sir-guy-carleton-elementary/
http://nvs24.com/news/canada/Vancouver-Fire-department-battling-3-alarm-blaze-at-Carleton-Elementary-7906801.html

2016-08-19 - High-rise shopping center damaged by fire in coastal Bandra, Mumbai (India):
http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-fire-engulfs-multi-storey-shopping-complex-in-bandra-2247046
http://hocalwire.com/watch-massive-fire-breaks-out-in-commercial-building-at-bandra-linking-road-45815

2016-08-19 - Medical supply business destroyed by massive blaze in Brackenfell (South Africa):
http://ban.jo/News/Africa/20160819/Massive-Industrial-Fire-Erupts-In-Brackenfell-South-Africa-Kuils-River/

2016-08-19 - Garage destroyed by fire at 1:30 AM at home in Dayton (Ohio):
http://abc22now.com/news/local/firefighters-battle-garage-fire

2016-08-19 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in Caldwell (Idaho):
http://kboi2.com/news/local/three-alarm-garage-fire-in-caldwell

2016-08-19 - Mobile home destroyed by fire at 1 AM in Albuquerque (New Mexico):
http://www.newschannel10.com/story/32797173/early-morning-fire-destroys-albuquerque-mobile-home

2016-08-19 - Home damaged by fire at 4:18 AM in Madison (Wisconsin), near Lake Mendota, 1 injured:
http://www.channel3000.com/news/1-taken-to-hospital-after-duplex-fire/41281960

2016-08-19 - Duplex damaged by fire at 5:30 AM in Salisbury (North Carolina):
http://www.wect.com/story/32795779/crews-respond-to-duplex-fire-in-salisbury

2016-08-19 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire at 5:43 AM at Cedar Creek Apartments in Wichita Falls (Texas):
http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/local/Apartment-complex-fire-on-the-citys-north-side-390682031.html

2016-08-19 - Hotel damaged by fire in Eureka (Missouri), near Six Flags:
http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/guests-evacuated-during-fire-at-holiday-inn-in-eureka/303015110
http://fox2now.com/2016/08/19/fire-at-holiday-inn-at-six-flags/
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/three-alarm-fire-forces-evacuation-at-holiday-inn-near-six/article_4556bd8b-0c48-55aa-80b2-f5b0434d034b.html

2016-08-19 - Deadly fire burns home in Houston (Texas), near the coast, 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://www.khou.com/news/one-dead-one-critical-after-house-fire-in-southwest-houston/303261254

2016-08-19 - Deadly fire destroys home in Ottumwa (Iowa), 1 killed:
http://www.kcci.com/news/authorities-say-one-man-dies-in-house-fire/41293418
http://www.thehawkeye.com/ap/state/man-died-in-fire-ottumwa-authorities-say/article_751cf32d-5de3-5cd9-8829-250c8b3c3ddb.html

2016-08-19 - Vacant building burns near car dealership in Colorado Springs (Colorado):
http://www.kktv.com/content/news/Crews-battle-fire-at-Colorado-Springs-car-dealership-390750171.html

2016-08-19 - In separate incidents, two vacant homes burn four blocks from each other in Kansas City (Missouri):
http://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/two-houses-catch-fire-blocks-away-from-each-other-in-kansas-city

2016-08-19 - Vacant home burns at 11 PM in Bridgeport (Ohio):
http://wtov9.com/news/local/firefighters-battle-vacant-house-fire-08-19-2016

2016-08-19 - Vacant commercial building burns after 11:40 PM in Buffalo (New York):
http://www.wkbw.com/news/firefighters-battle-vacant-commerical-fire
http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/police-blotter/vacant-building-on-fillmore-damaged-by-fire-20160819
http://snewsi.com/id/16338266767

2016-08-20 - Limousine bursts into flame while parked at home on Rio Vista Drive in coastal Tequesta (Florida):
http://www.wptv.com/news/region-n-palm-beach-county/tequesta/tequesta-fire-rescue-extinguishes-limo-fire
http://www.wflx.com/story/32803995/tequesta-fire-rescue-extinguishes-limo-fire
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/local/limousine-catches-fire-in-tequesta-no-one-injured/nsJpf/
http://article.wn.com/view/2016/08/20/Limousine_catches_fire_in_Tequesta_no_one_injured/

Quote: "Tequesta Fire Rescue crews extinguished a limousine fire Saturday morning on Rio Vista Drive."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area. Tequesta is near where the 19-year-old college student, man, stabbed two people to death and chewed off one of their faces, mentioned in the 2016-08-15 update...

2016-08-20 - Extreme wildfires - California's new normal?
http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2016/0819/Blue-Cut-extreme-wildfires-California-s-new-normal

Quote: "Veteran firefighters say they have never seen fires as hot and strong as those ravaging California this year."

Note: Wait until next year! It's just going to get worse and worse with each year that passes...

2016-08-20 - RV bursts into flame, fire spreads, two building destroyed, at Carson River Resort near Markleeville (California):
http://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/local/23541154-113/fire-at-carson-river-resort
http://mynews4.com/news/local/fire-spreads-from-carson-river-resort-to-wildland
http://www.recordcourier.com/news/23538837-113/report-of-multiple-structures-on-fire-at-carson
http://southtahoenow.com/story/08/20/2016/fire-burning-south-markleville-sr-89-closed-through-area

Quote: "A fire that claimed at least two buildings at the Carson River Resort spread to the hills behind the resort on Saturday afternoon. Alpine County, East Fork and U.S. Forest Service firefighters were battling a 50-acre wildland blaze that was reportedly set by a burning motorhome at the resort, located along Highway 89 two miles southeast of Markleeville."

Quote: "The resort is made up of a series of cabins, a store and other structures along the Carson River, according to Taylor."

Note: Never seen as many brush fires ignited by vehicle fires as I've seen this year in California alone. This is the 353rd RV to burn in 2016...

2016-08-20 - Wildfire grows to 86,030 acres between Idaho City and Lowman (Idaho):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20160820-54630-USA

2016-08-20 - Refinery damaged by fire in coastal Calumet (Louisiana):
http://www.ksla.com/story/32803503/explosion-fire-erupts-at-oil-refinery-in-bossier-parish
http://www.ktbs.com/story/32804365/bossier-firefighters-extinguish-blaze-caused-during-explosion-at-calumet

2016-08-20 - Recycling center erupts in flame at 4 AM in coastal Pensacola (Florida):
http://weartv.com/news/local/overnight-fire-breaks-out-at-recycling-plant

2016-08-20 - Recycling warehouse destroyed by fire just after midnight in Pixley (California):
http://abc30.com/news/fire-rips-through-tulare-county-warehouse/1477916/

2016-08-20 - Cargo ferry ship 'Noord Nederland' damaged by fire while docked in coastal Harlingen (Netherlands):
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2016/14463/noord-nederland-fire/
http://www.lc.nl/friesland/Rookontwikkeling-vrachtschip-Doeksen-onder-controle-21575356.html
http://www.knrm.nl/nieuws/knrm-reddingstation-terschelling-west/brand-op-vrachtboot

2016-08-20 - Boat bursts into flame at 4:43 AM near coastal Martha's Vineyard (Massachusetts):
http://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-rescues-4-after-boat-fire-near-vineyard-sound-mass/2016/08/20/
http://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20160820/coast-guard-rescues-4-in-vineyard-sound-after-boat-fire
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/08/20/coast-guard-rescues-boat-fire-near-vineyard-sound/imNtduxFz9fHJ25FMEnXSK/story.html
http://www.dvidshub.net/image/2806328/coast-guard-rescues-4-after-boat-fire-near-vineyard-sound-mass
http://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2016/08/20/4-rescued-from-boat-that-caught-fire-off-massachusetts-coast
http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/breakingnews/ci_30271070/4-rescued-from-boat-that-caught-fire-off
http://article.wn.com/view/2016/08/20/Coast_Guard_rescues_4_after_boat_fire_near_Vineyard_Sound_Ma_p/
http://www.newsrt.us/news/4-rescued-from-boat-that-caught-fire-off-massachusetts-coast-1808538.html
http://www.wopular.com/4-rescued-boat-caught-fire-massachusetts-coast

Quote: "Four people aboard a pleasure craft are safe after the boat caught fire near Vineyard Sound on Saturday morning, according to the Coast Guard. Around 4:43 a.m. the Coast Guard was notified that the Angler, a 35-foot boat, was in distress and all of the people were abandoning ship onto an inflatable life raft."

2016-08-20 - Boat explodes into flame near Shelter Island in coastal San Diego Bay (California), 1 injured:
http://www.kusi.com/story/32807693/explosion-flames-overtake-boat-on-san-diego-bay
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/1-Burned-in-Boat-Fire-Off-of-Shelter-Island--390825741.html
http://on.aol.com/video/man-burned-in-boat-fire-at-shelter-island-57b9eb73c4d21f22fe315be4
http://www.onenewspage.us/video/20160821/5352955/Man-burned-in-boat-fire-at-Shelter-Island.htm
http://californiadolphin.com/news/84565/1-burned-in-boat-fire-off-shelter-island
http://www.yahoo.com/news/man-burned-boat-fire-shelter-175140405.html
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/nbcsandiego/767386536715386882

2016-08-20 - Boat bursts into flame at 3 AM in the coastal Firth of Tay (Scotland):
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-37142043
http://theukbulletin.com/2016/08/20/crew-rescued-from-dundee-pilot-boat-after-fire/
http://uklivenews.org/dundee/2016/08/21/56716-crew-rescued-from-dundee-pilot-boat-after-fire.html

Quote: "Three people have been rescued in thick fog from a fire on a boat in the Firth of Tay near Buddon Point. Emergency services were called at about 03:00 after a fire broke out on the Dundee Port pilot boat Lynx which was on its way to meet an incoming vessel."

Note: These are the 1161st, 1162nd, 1163rd and 1164th boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-08-20 - Passenger train bursts into flame in Cherkasy (Ukraine), near the Dnieper River:
http://www.meganewsweb.com/en/news/breaking-news-dizel-poezd-zagorelsja-vblizi-cherkass
http://en.reporter-ua.ru/in-cherkassy-on-fire-diesel-train-with-nearly-a-hundred-passengers.html

2016-08-20 - Double-decker bus bursts into flame on North Station Road in Colchester (Britain):
http://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/incidents/i6162/
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/bus_catches_fire_in_north_station_road_colchester_1_4665260
http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/14695218.VIDEO__Fire_crews_tackle_bus_fire_on_North_Station_roundabout/
http://www.harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk/news/north_essex_news/14695218.VIDEO__Traffic_delays_as_bus_bursts_into_flames_on_busy_roundabout/

2016-08-20 - Passenger bus bursts into flame near Dongyingfang bus station in Beijing (China):
http://en.people.cn/n3/2016/0820/c90000-9103081.html
http://china.org.cn/photos/2016-08/20/content_39131130_6.htm

Note: These are the 557th and 558th buses to burn in 2016...

2016-08-20 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-22 between Mantachie and Tupelo (Mississippi):
http://djournal.com/news/truck-trailer-catches-fire-interstate-22/
http://www.wtva.com/news/Truck_Fire_on_I-22.html
http://www.topix.com/forum/city/tupelo-ms/T4PTLDIFTVDCJQPIE

2016-08-20 - Tractor (combine) bursts into flame at 3:02 AM on Bowling Green Lane in Albrighton (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/47243

Note: These are the 1552nd and 1553rd tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-08-20 - Two ambulances destroyed by fire at 1 AM while parked at ambulance center in York (Australia), near the Avon River:
http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/32392999/two-wa-ambulances-destroyed-in-blaze/
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/wa/a/32392813/st-john-building-and-two-ambulances-badly-damaged-in-york-blaze/#page1

2016-08-20 - Van, car and pallets burn just before 11 PM while parked at car dealership in coastal Riverhead (New York):
http://riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com/2016/08/75718/cops-arson-squad-investigating-riverhead-auto-mall-fire/
http://patch.com/new-york/riverhead/fire-damages-cars-riverhead-dealership
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/39926440-riverhead-auto-mall-fire-being-investigated-police-say/

2016-08-20 - Van bursts into flame on street in coastal Mumbai (India):
http://localpress.co.in/2016/08/video-van-catches-fire-ahead-j-j-flyover-traffic-affected/

2016-08-20 - SUV bursts into flame on I-95 in coastal Martin County (Florida):
http://www.wpbf.com/article/vehicle-fire-reported-in-martin-county/1465925

2016-08-20 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at 3:55 AM while parked between two homes in East Danforth (Canada):
http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/6818395-police-investigating-danforth-east-pick-up-truck-fire/

2016-08-20 - Police car bursts into flame while parked near WJZ newsroom in coastal Baltimore (Maryland):
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2016/08/20/police-car-burst-into-flames-in-the-wjz-parking-lot/
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/video/category/spoken-word-wjztv/3450736-police-car-fire-outside-of-wjz-in-baltimore/
http://on.aol.com/video/police-car-fire-outside-of-wjz-in-baltimore-57b8caf2c4d21f22fe23e700
http://www.yahoo.com/news/police-car-fire-outside-wjz-211027759.html

2016-08-20 - In separate incidents, car bursts into flame, and carport destroyed by fire at home, in Marysville (California):
http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/fire-destroys-garage-kept-from-spreading/article_e5c548e6-676c-11e6-8ee5-836032152678.html

Quote: "'We were on another call for a car fire and responded to this and found a fully involved carport,' said Marysville Fire Capt. Kevin Pohley."

2016-08-20 - Car bursts into flame inside garage at home in Santa Maria (California):
http://santamariatimes.com/news/local/car-catches-on-fire-in-garage-of-santa-maria-residence/article_93c5c111-79ea-55ad-ba65-0b02dc111654.html

2016-08-20 - Car bursts into flame on I-80 causeway in Davis (California):
http://www.davisenterprise.com/local-news/crime-fire-courts/car-fire-on-causeway-shuts-down-two-lanes/

2016-08-20 - Car bursts into flame before 4 AM on I-70 in Columbia (Missouri):
http://www.komu.com/mobile/story.cfm?id=81096-intersection-of-i-70-and-stadium-reopened-after-car-fire
http://www.komu.com/videos/intersection-of-i-70-and-stadium-reopened-after-car-fire

2016-08-20 - Car bursts into flame on the Borman Expressway near Gary (Indiana):
http://abc7chicago.com/pets/dog-rescued-from-burning-car/1480408/
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/08/22/hero-officer-rescues-dog-from-burning-car-in-indiana/
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/sheriff-s-officer-rescues-dog-from-burning-car/article_e5e63d84-574e-5f61-8f88-8612c263b77c.html

2016-08-20 - Car bursts into flame on Highway 400 in Bradford West Gwillimbury (Canada):
http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/ur/story/1164806
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20160820/Car-Fire-Erupts-On-Hwy-400-In-Bradford-West-Gwillimbury-Canada-Bradford-West-Gwillimbury/
http://twitter.com/pdassa/status/767105413665820672/photo/1

2016-08-20 - In separate incidents, 3 parked cars burst into flame, at 1 AM, 4:30 AM and 4:30 AM, in suburbs of coastal Adelaide (Australia):
http://www.police.sa.gov.au/sa-police-news-assets/barossa-local-service-area/northern-suburbs-car-fires
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/three-suspicious-car-fires-investigated-by-police/news-story/44f804d4a1ba76a5ed31a53c69366fed

2016-08-20 - Car bursts into flame on highway in Moscow (Russia):
http://ban.jo/News/Europe/20160820/Car-Fire-Erupts-Along-Hwy-In-Moscow-Russia-100/

2016-08-20 - Car explodes into flame at 5:50 AM while parked on street in coastal Boscombe (Britain):
http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/14695179.PICTURES___Exploding__car_destroyed_in_Boscombe/

Quote: "At around 5.50am crews from Springbourne and Christchurch were joined by Dorset Police where a car was believed to have 'exploded' according to bystanders."

2016-08-20 - Scrap vehicle bursts into flame near the River Welland in Fosdyke (Britain):
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/scrap-vehicle-on-fire-near-river-in-fosdyke-1-7536607

Quote: "A car described by firefighters as 'a scrap vehicle' was badly damaged by fire near the River Welland in Fosdyke on Friday."

2016-08-20 - Auto shop destroyed by fire in Lanham (Maryland), 1 injured:
http://wjla.com/news/local/fire-does-heavy-damage-to-auto-service-building-in-prince-georges-county
http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/mechanic-injured-in-fire-at-md-auto-body-shop/303472442
http://dcw50.com/2016/08/20/fire-at-auto-service-building-leaves-one-injured/
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20160820/Fire-At-Auto-Repair-Shop-In-Lanham-Seabrook-MD-Lanham-Seabrook/
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Auto-Repair-Location-Burns-One-Employee-Injured-390789401.html
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/nbcwashington/767049569364484097

2016-08-20 - Barn damaged by fire in Mount Morris (New York), 2 calves killed:
http://13wham.com/news/local/two-calves-die-in-mt-morris-farm-fire

2016-08-20 - Brush fire breaks out in West Roxbury (Massachustts), near the coast:
http://www.wcvb.com/news/firefighters-battle-multialarm-brush-fire-in-boston/41296038
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/08/20/brush-fire-burns-west-roxbury/ktSQMlsyOiSRRQw27rKAeM/story.html
http://whdh.com/news/firefighters-continue-to-battle-west-roxbury-brush-fire/

2016-08-20 - Commercial building destroyed by massive fire in Columbus (Ohio):
http://www.10tv.com/article/crews-gone-defensive-fire-commercial-property-west-columbus
http://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/crews-responding-to-2-alarm-fire-in-west-columbus

2016-08-20 - Dental office under construction damaged by fire at 3:45 AM in Fairbanks (Alaska):
http://www.adn.com/alaska-news/fairbanks/2016/08/20/early-morning-fairbanks-fire-damages-dental-office/
http://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/fire-damages-fairbanks-dental-clinic/article_373d0950-6710-11e6-bb1b-3b9f7271ca02.html

2016-08-20 - AC unit bursts into flame at 4 AM, fire spreads, home heavily damaged, in Richland (Washington):
http://keprtv.com/news/local/richland-family-is-displaced-after-fire-takes-their-home

2016-08-20 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in Cazadero (California), man seriously burned:
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/5998864-181/man-suffers-severe-burns-in

2016-08-20 - Home damaged by garage fire on Hunter Lake Drive in Reno (Nevada):
http://mynews4.com/news/local/crews-on-scene-of-structure-fire-on-hunter-lake-drive-in-reno

2016-08-20 - Apartment building damaged by fire at 4:57 AM in Las Vegas (Nevada), 6 injured:
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/early-morning-apt-fire-sends-6-people-to-the-hospital
http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/family-hospitalized-after-house-fire-southwest-las-vegas
http://news3lv.com/news/local/six-displaced-treated-for-minor-smoke-inhalation-in-west-valley-apartment-fire

2016-08-20 - Hotel heavily damaged by huge fire in coastal London (Britain):
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/ilford-fire-huge-blaze-breaks-out-at-park-hotel-a3325596.html

2016-08-20 - Residential high-rise building heavily damaged by fire in coastal Nanchang (China):
http://nixusblog.com/2016/08/fire-outbreak-rocks-residential-building-in-china-photos/
http://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1280340-20160820.htm

Quote: "A fire broke out at a residential building in Nanchang, capital of east China’s Jiangxi province on Saturday and sounds of explosion were heard, according to reports… The flames were discovered at 11:20 a.m. at the upper parts of a 14-storey building in the densely populated area."

2016-08-20 - Deadly fire burns mobile home shortly after 4:20 AM in Saline County (Arkansas), 1 killed:
http://www.thv11.com/news/local/body-found-after-fire-extinguished-at-ark-trailer-home/303595173
http://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/one-person-found-dead-after-fire-in-saline-county
http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/news/saline-county-fire-leaves-one-dead

2016-08-20 - Deadly fire burns home at 2 AM in Scranton (Pennsylvania), 1 killed:
http://wnep.com/2016/08/20/fire-in-scranton-takes-one-mans-life/
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-man-63-found-dead-after-house-fire-1.2081184

2016-08-20 - Deadly fire burns home shortly after 11 PM in Girard (Ohio), 1 killed:
http://www.tribtoday.com/page/content.detail/id/680343/Sat--2-41-p-m---Man-s-body-found--fire-investigation-continues.html?nav=5192

2016-08-20 - Deadly fire burns home at 1:30 AM in Memphis (Tennessee), 2 killed:
http://wreg.com/2016/08/20/mother-and-child-killed-in-house-fire/
http://www.localmemphis.com/news/local-news/woman-child-killed-in-house-fire

2016-08-20 - Deadly fire destroys home in Mexico (Maine), near the Androscoggin River, 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://wgme.com/news/local/one-dead-another-seriously-injured-in-mexico-fire
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/1-dead-1-seriously-injured-after-home-fire-in-mexico/303580733
http://bangordailynews.com/2016/08/20/news/state/investigators-probe-fatal-house-fire-in-mexico/
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/one-man-dead-in-mexico-house-fire/303703087

2016-08-20 - Vacant home burns on South Bridge Street in Victoria (Texas):
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2016/aug/19/fire-rips-through-vacant-home-on-south-bridge-stre/

2016-08-20 - Vacant home burns in Oildale (California):
http://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/fire-erupts-at-oildale-residence

2016-08-20 - Vacant home burns in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/32805063/vacant-las-vegas-home-catches-fire-for-second-time
http://snewsi.com/id/16338359774

2016-08-20 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Temple (Texas):
http://www.kwtx.com/content/news/Firefighters-investigate-vacant-house-fire-390850221.html

2016-08-21 - Person found dead in burning car in St. Cloud (Florida):
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-person-dead-car-fire-st-cloud-20160822-story.html
http://www.wesh.com/news/burned-body-found-in-st-cloud/41320260
http://www.wesh.com/news/burned-body-found-in-st-cloud/41321114

2016-08-21 - Mysterious explosion shakes homes and rattles people at 12:15 AM in and around Hazleton (Pennsylvania):
http://www.sott.net/article/326029-Pennsylvania-residents-abuzz-by-cause-of-mystery-sonic-boom
http://www.wopular.com/boom-hazleton-area-abuzz-potential-cause-sunday-blast
http://standardspeaker.com/news/boom-area-abuzz-by-potential-cause-of-sunday-blast-1.2081388
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/boom-hazleton-area-abuzz-by-potential-cause-of-sunday-blast-1.2081522

Quote: "While some cite a 'sonic boom,' 'a meteor exploding in atmosphere' or 'a high-tension power line breaking,' the most popular guess points to the ignition of a methane gas pocket at the site of the Jeanesville mine fire, burning underground in Banks Township. Many local residents also cite smelling sulfur — something common in methane-related incidents."

Note: Methane itself - CH4 - contains no sulfur. But some species of ancient anaerobic bacteria and archaea eat methane for food and produce hydrogen sulfide. That's how natural gas gets contaminated with hydrogen sulfide, which is removed during refining. Gas with high levels of hydrogen sulfide is called 'sour gas'. A mysterious explosion and sulfur smell - almost certainly an explosion involving methane AND hydrogen sulfide...

2016-08-21 - School destroyed by huge inferno in coastal Selsey (Britain):
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-37148332
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/selsey-school-fire-explosions-heard-8677192
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/explosions-reported-fire-rips-school-123157928.html
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/Daily_Star/767301265135140864
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/14695675.Firefighters_tackle_extensive_fire_at_Sussex_school/
http://www.sott.net/article/325923-Firefighters-battle-raging-inferno-at-Sussex-academy-after-reports-of-explosion
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/08/21/selsey-school-fire-major-blaze-at-academy-as-explosions-are-repo/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3751460/School-s-forever-Huge-fire-explosions-rip-Sussex-academy-building-summer-holidays.html

Quote: "Firefighters are tackling a major fire at a school in a seaside town with explosions being reported. Ten fire engines have been dispatched to The Academy in Selsey, near Chichester, West Sussex, after the blaze broke out at around 8am on Sunday."

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

2016-08-21 - Apartment building devastated by massive fire in coastal Surrey (Canada), 100+ people homeless:
http://www.thenownewspaper.com/news/390855311.html
http://www.900chml.com/syn/112/215210/nearly-100-homeless-after-massive-surrey-apartment-fire
http://bc.ctvnews.ca/massive-blaze-in-surrey-building-leaves-more-than-100-homeless-1.3037635
http://myinforms.com/en-ca/a/39947321-massive-fire-engulfs-surrey-apartment-building/
http://nvs24.com/news/local/Massive-blaze-in-Surrey-apartment-building-leaves-more-than-100-homeless-7926193.html

2016-08-21 - Five cars and office building go up in flames at 4 AM in coastal Skegness (Britain):
http://www.skegnessstandard.co.uk/news/local/static-caravan-and-cars-damaged-by-blaze-in-skegness-1-7536870
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/static-caravan-and-cars-damaged-by-blaze-in-skegness-4353788.html
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/five-cars-seriously-damaged-as-static-caravan-office-blaze-spreads/story-29642781-detail/story.html

2016-08-21 - 100 tons of tires, trailer full of books, and rubbish go up in flames at 1:32 AM in coastal Southwick (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/tyres-on-fire-southwick/
http://www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk/news/14696788.Crews_tackle_fire_involving_100_tonnes_of_tyres_in_Southwick/

2016-08-21 - Home explodes and burns, roof blown off, in Taman Saga (Malaysia), 2 injured:
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/08/21/couple-injured-in-explosion-caused-by-gas-leak/

Note: This is the 280th residential explosion in 2016...

2016-08-21 - Ammunition plant damaged by explosion and fire in Radford (Virginia):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20160822-54658-USA
http://wsls.com/2016/08/21/explosion-at-radford-army-ammunition-plant/

2016-08-21 - Electrical substation damaged by explosion in Winterbourne (Britain):
http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/14696605.Firefighters_respond_to_explosion_at_electrical_substation_in_Winterbourne/

2016-08-21 - Transformer bursts into flame in coastal St. Augustine (Florida), blackouts ensue:
http://www.news4jax.com/news/florida/st-johns-county/power-and-traffic-lights-out-in-part-of-st-johns-county
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/power-traffic-lights-out-in-parts-of-st-johns-county/427553206

2016-08-21 - Tanker ship 'Basilia' damaged by explosion and fire near coastal Limassol (Greece), 1 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=VIV-20160822-54672-CYP
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2016/14471/aframax-fire-or-explosion-one-crew-badly-burned/
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Basilia-9012305.html

2016-08-21 - Boat bursts into flame in coastal Sodus Bay (New York):
http://13wham.com/news/top-stories/boat-destroyed-after-catching-fire-on-sodus-bay
http://www.whec.com/news/three-people-escape-boat-fire-sodus-bay/4242083/
http://www.waynepost.com/news/20160822/boat-catches-fire-on-sodus-bay
http://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/fire-destroys-boat-on-sodus-bay
http://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/rochester/three-people-escape-boat-fire-on-sodus-bay/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/13WHAM/767554638275026944
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/13WHAM/767796485010386944

Quote: "A boat was destroyed on Sunday after catching fire on Sodus Bay. Viewers tell us there were no injuries, but the boat burned for about 20 minutes before crews could arrive. Witnesses say the people on board ended up on Eagle Island."

2016-08-21 - Boat bursts into flame at marina in coastal Newburg (Maryland):
http://www.thebaynet.com/articles/0816/galleyfiredamagesboat.html

Quote: "Charles County firefighters responded to a boat fire Saturday afternoon, Aug. 20 at a local marina, state officials reported. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze aboard a 1991 28-foot Carver boat was reported shortly after 2 p.m."

2016-08-21 - Boat bursts into flame on the Colorado River near casino in Laughlin (Nevada):
http://www.mohavedailynews.com/news/boat-fire/image_8dbabbd0-683a-11e6-8e71-7fed20f07b41.html

Quote: "Emergency crews responded about 3:30 Saturday to a report of a boat on fire and floating down the river south of the Avi Resort & Casino boat ramp."

2016-08-21 - Boat bursts into flame in coastal Ely’s Harbour, Sandys at the island of Bermuda:
http://www.royalgazette.com/news/article/20160821/boat-fire-in-elys-harbour
http://bernews.com/2016/08/fire-service-attend-boat-fire-in-the-west-end/
http://www.todayinbermuda.com/index.php/news/item/3242-boat-owner-loses-40-vessel-to-fire
http://www.caribbeanherald.com/index.php/sid/246943247
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJXrWRsB0w0

Note: A man, 45, just slumped over dead in his cabin on a cruise ship near Bermuda the day before too, mentioned in the 2016-08-20 update...

2016-08-21 - Boat and shed destroyed by fire at home in coastal Adelaide (Australia):
http://au.news.yahoo.com/sa/a/32399215/shed-boat-destroyed-in-adelaide-fire/
http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/08/21/13/04/shed-boat-destroyed-in-adelaide-fire
http://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/shed-boat-destroyed-in-adelaide-fire/news-story/3573cd2ea5a9fe41b4911a2887501301

Note: These are the 1165th, 1166th, 1167th, 1168th, 1169th and 1170th boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-08-21 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on street in Uberlândia (Brazil):
http://ban.jo/News/Latin-America/20160821/Reported-Bus-Fire-In-Uberlandia-Brazil-Uberlandia/

Note: This is the 559th bus to burn in 2016...

2016-08-21 - Car-hauler bursts into flame on I-95 near coastal Havre de Grace (Maryland):
http://patch.com/maryland/havredegrace/traffic-stacked-i-95-north-havre-de-grace
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20160821/Large-Truck-Fire-On-Hwy-95-In-Cecil-County-MD-Harford-County/

Quote: "A tractor-trailer fire north of Havre de Grace is causing miles of backups Sunday afternoon on Interstate 95."

Note: This is the 46th car-hauler to burn in 2016...

2016-08-21 - Tanker truck bursts into flame in Jiamusi City (China):
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/1-injured-as-oil-tanker-catches-fire-in-china-116082100209_1.html

Quote: "One person was injured when an oil tanker caught fire in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province today. A fuel vehicle caught fire in the suburb of Jiamusi City around 8.OO AM while unloading oil and ignited the tanks in a local fuel storage company, authorities said."

2016-08-21 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-65 in Lafayette (Indiana):
http://wishtv.com/2016/08/21/semi-fire-closes-northbound-i-65-in-tippecanoe-county/
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/semi-truck-fire-causes-major-traffic-on-i-65-near-purdue-exit
http://www.jconline.com/story/news/local/2016/08/21/vehicle-fire-closes-part--65/89083540/
http://wlfi.com/2016/08/21/semi-fire-closes-one-mile-stretch-of-i-65/

2016-08-21 - Tractor, 77 tons of hay, several barns and shed destroyed by fire in Richland Township (Michigan), some animals killed:
http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Pigs-cows-and-lamb-killed-by-fire-at-Saginaw-9177787.php
http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2016/08/animals_including_grand_champi.html
http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/08/22/pigs-cows-and-lamb-killed-by-fire-at-saginaw-county-farm/
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/aug/22/pigs-cows-and-lamb-killed-by-fire-at-saginaw-count/
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Pigs-cows-and-lamb-killed-by-fire-at-Saginaw-9177787.php
http://www.cadillacnews.com/ap_story/michigan/20160822_ap_5f5abef1bc3648ddaa04ea03ceb33813.html

Quote: "Township fire Lt. Andrew Morse says a few barns and a shed on the farm caught fire. He says the lamb was purchased recently at the county fair. A tractor and about 154,000 pounds of hay also were destroyed."

Quote: "A dozen pigs, three cows and a prize-winning lamb were killed during a fire at a farm in Saginaw County's Richland Township."

2016-08-21 - Sixteen tractor trailers destroyed by fire at 2 AM while parked in truck yard in Highams Park (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-birmingham-37148514
http://uklivenews.org/wolverhampton/2016/08/21/56694-fire-rips-through-wolverhampton-haulage-yard.html
http://www.itv.com/news/central/story/2016-08-21/fire-crews-battle-fire-which-destroys-hgvs/
http://www.halesowennews.co.uk/news/14695650.Update__Dudley_Fire_crews_called_to_huge_Wolverhampton_fire/
http://www.stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/14695650.Dudley_Fire_crews_called_to_huge_Wolverhampton_fire/
http://www.theyamyam.net/fire-rips-through-wolverhampton-haulage-yard/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/ITVCentral/767256863557750785

Quote: "Sixteen HGVs were consumed in the blaze at Hickman Avenue in Highams Park earlier. Vehicles had containers attached to them and they were parked closely together, which allowed the fire to spread, the fire service said."

2016-08-21 - Tractor (combine) bursts into flame in Saleby (Britain):
http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/fire-service-attend-combine-harvester-blaze-1-7537119

Note: These are the 1554th through 1574th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-08-21 - Camper-van bursts into flame while parked near chalet on Pengover Green in Liskeard (Britain):
http://www.cornish-times.co.uk/article.cfm?id=104625&headline=Camper%20van%20fire%20spreads

2016-08-21 - Van bursts into flame at 5 AM at Medhurst Gardens in coastal Gravesend (Britain):
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/firefighters-delayed-by-inconsiderate-parking-101127/

Quote: "Drivers have been warned about the dangers of inconsiderate parking after a fire engine was delayed in its bid to reach a vehicle ablaze in Gravesend. Firefighters were called to Medhurst Gardens at around 5am this morning to reports a van was on fire, but struggled to make their way down the road."

2016-08-21 - Van bursts into flame on the M40 near Gaydon (Britain):
http://news.warwickshire.gov.uk/fireincidents/2016/08/21/van-fire-m40-southbound/

2016-08-21 - Classic Corvette bursts into flame on West Magnolia Boulevard in Encino (California):
http://abc7.com/automotive/video-vintage-corvette-catches-fire-in-encino/1478981/
http://abc13.com/automotive/video-vintage-corvette-catches-fire/1479029/

Quote: "ABC7 car specialist Dave Kunz said the Corvette appeared to be a model year between 1958 and 1962. According to Hagerty, the car could be have been worth upwards of $100,000."

2016-08-21 - Car bursts into flame while parked at grocery store in Madison (Wisconsin):
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/crime-and-courts/car-goes-up-in-flames-in-woodman-s-lot/article_b47cb278-1f99-53da-af69-13745bbc665e.html

2016-08-21 - Car bursts into flame on the A38 near Coxbench (Britain), separate crash too:
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/car-fire-on-a38-near-coxbench-and-ripley-halts-traffic-4353997.html
http://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/car-fire-on-a38-derbyshire-causes-long-delays-1-8080891

Quote: "A car fire brought traffic to a halt on the A38 today – not far from a serious crash involving a motorcycle and a lorry."

2016-08-21 - Car bursts into flame on Bridge Road in Chertsey (Britain):
http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/firefighters-tackle-car-engine-blaze-11780032

2016-08-21 - Car bursts into flame at 1:33 AM on Lincoln Gate in Ludborough (Britain):
http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/fire-service-attend-car-fire-in-ludborough-1-7536861

2016-08-21 - Car bursts into flame at 11 PM on Cut End Road in coastal Fishtoft (Britain):
http://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/news/local/fire-crew-attends-car-fire-in-fishtoft-1-7536877
http://localvisitor.co.uk/fire-crew-attends-car-fire-in-fishtoft/

2016-08-21 - Car bursts into flame on the M6 near Stafford North (Britain):
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/two-lanes-closed-on-m6-northbound-due-to-car-fire-near-junction-14-stafford-north-4354489.html
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/m6-partially-blocked-in-both-directions-due-to-vehicle-fire-at-stafford-north/story-29641077-detail/story.html

2016-08-21 - Car bursts into flame on the M1 near Leicester (Britain):
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/car-fire-closes-m1-southbound/story-29640432-detail/story.html

2016-08-21 - RV trailer bursts into flame near Highway 3 near Yellowknife (Canada):
http://www.myyellowknifenow.com/14826/rv-trailer-destroyed-by-fire-on-highway-3-cause-undetermined/

2016-08-21 - Four cars and two barns destroyed by fire, 5 more cars damaged, at home in Howell Township (Michigan):
http://www.livingstondaily.com/story/news/local/community/howell/2016/08/22/fire-destroys-barns-autos-equipment/89107584/

2016-08-21 - Two cars, some antique bicycles and garage destroyed by fire at home near Ludlow Falls (Ohio):
http://www.whio.com/news/fire-destroys-workshop-cars-antique-bikes-miami/VkeYWuyMI6BKjfiXRnYa0L/
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/fire-destroys-workshop-cars-antique-bikes-in-miami/nsJ3y/

2016-08-21 - Seven cars destroyed by fire at auto shop in Hyderabad (India):
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Car-workshop-fire-guts-seven-vehicles/articleshow/53802973.cms

2016-08-21 - Barn and home destroyed by fire in Danville (Vermont):
http://www.wcax.com/story/32806352/fire-in-danville-destroys-both-barn-and-house
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/local/2016/08/21/fire-destroys-danville-house-and-barn/89077802/
http://www.hastingstribune.com/fire-destroys-danville-house-and-barn/article_96469c40-a952-563e-856d-16dc9f87af2d.html
http://www.richmond.com/news/ap/article_503e759c-051c-5aed-a3c2-89421611b457.html

2016-08-21 - Barn destroyed by fire in North Pole (Alaska):
http://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/fire-burns-north-pole-barn/article_194d9914-683c-11e6-9328-cfb9b3a7a638.html

2016-08-21 - Barn heavily damaged by fire in Bensalem (Pennsylvania):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wk5EjdQ2fw
http://delawarevalleynews.com/2016/08/21/two-firefighters-sustain-injury-in-bensalem-fire/
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/multimedia/Bensalem-Barn-Fire-Tennis-Ave-Firefighters-Injured-390915381.html
http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/local/fire-damages-barn-in-bensalem-firefighters-treated/article_d844c972-67e3-11e6-9832-63adcdbe0b84.html

2016-08-21 - Three wildfires break out, grow fast, homes burned, near Spokane (Washington), evacuations ensue:
http://www.kxly.com/news/spokane-news/level-3-evacuations-in-place-get-out-now/41304630
http://q13fox.com/2016/08/21/3-fast-moving-wildfires-near-spokane-spur-mandatory-evacuation-notices/
http://www.king5.com/news/100-acre-fire-in-ne-spokane-forces-evacuations/304176398

Quote: "Level Three evacuations mean leave now. Those in the areas being evacuated should take their family and pets and leave their residences immediately."

2016-08-21 - Wildfire erupts near Okanagan Lake (Canada), evacuations ensue:
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/08/22/wildfire-near-kelowna-bc-forces-evacuation-of-156-properties.html

2016-08-21 - 1500 bales of straw destroyed by fire between Toynton St Peter and Keal Coates (Britain):
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/it-was-really-raging-fire-crews-tackle/story-29640549-detail/story.html

2016-08-21 - Shopping mall heavily damaged by massive fire, 70 shops burn, in Dhaka (Bangladesh):
http://thedailynewnation.com/news/104714/fire-in-bashundhara-shopping-mall.html
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/fire-breaks-out-at-shopping-mall-in-dhaka-116082100240_1.html
http://en.dailynews.com.bd/archives/15700

2016-08-21 - Factory damaged by fire at 1:12 AM in Blaenavon (Britain):
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/14695902.Factory_fire_in_Blaenavon/

2016-08-21 - Garage damaged by fire at home in Anthon (Iowa):
http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/garage-damaged-in-anthon-fire/article_a44e1ea0-6a2f-5917-a071-fc459e5db339.html

2016-08-21 - Home damaged by garage fire at 1:15 AM, fire spreads to second home, in Henrietta (New York):
http://13wham.com/news/top-stories/five-unhurt-after-house-fire-spreads-to-second-residence-in-henrietta

2016-08-21 - Home damaged by fire at 6:40 AM in Anderson (South Carolina):
http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/32806396/crews-respond-to-single-family-house-fire-in-anderson

2016-08-21 - Home damaged by fire on Northeast Cook Street in Portland (Oregon), nobody there:
http://katu.com/news/local/accidental-fire-causes-80k-damage-in-ne-portland-home

2016-08-21 - Home destroyed by tree fire in Reedly (California), nobody there:
http://abc30.com/news/fire-destroys-reedley-home/1479007/

Quote: "No one was home at the time when a tree caught fire and spread to the roof."

2016-08-21 - Home destroyed by fire at 7 AM in Chanceford Township (Pennsylvania), nobody there:
http://local21news.com/news/local/house-destroyed-by-fire-while-york-co-family-is-on-vacation

2016-08-21 - Triplex home damaged by fire shortly after 2:30 AM in Mesa (Arizona):
http://www.cbs5az.com/story/32806803/fire-displaces-4-people-from-mesa-triplex

2016-08-21 - Apartment building damaged by fire in Greensburg (Pennsylvania), firefighter collapses:
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2016/08/21/firefighters-battle-blaze-at-greensburg-building/

2016-08-21 - Apartment building damaged by fire at 2:30 AM on Brooks Avenue in Fresno (California), 2 injured:
http://abc30.com/news/over-a-dozen-displaced-after-central-fresno-apartment-fire/1478867/

2016-08-21 - Deadly fire burns home in Germantown, Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), 1 killed, 4 injured:
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Germantown-House-Fire-Philadelphia-Flames-Firefighters--390864201.html
http://6abc.com/news/5-injured-in-germantown-house-fire/1478849/
http://www.morning-times.com/state_news/article_87ed53d5-57dd-5795-87e1-85776e1e714b.html

2016-08-21 - Deadly fire destroys home shortly before 2 AM in Point Pleasant (West Virginia), 1 killed, 2 injured:
http://www.wvgazettemail.com/article/20160821/GZ01/160829909
http://www.statejournal.com/story/32806849/fire-in-mason-county-kills-1-injures-2

2016-08-21 - Deadly fire burns apartment building at 4 AM in Sheboygan (Wisconsin), 1 killed:
http://www.cbs58.com/story/32806419/one-person-dead-after-apartment-fire-in-sheboygan
http://www.channel3000.com/news/1-person-dies-in-fire-at-sheboygan-apartment-building/41300830
http://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2016/08/21/sheboygan-blaze-leaves-1-dead-many-displaced/89073498/
http://www.sheboyganpress.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2016/08/21/sheboygan-early-morning-apartment-fire-kills-one-person-august-21/89076892/

2016-08-21 - Deadly fire burns apartment building in coastal Fort Myers (Florida), 1 killed:
http://www.nbc-2.com/story/32807176/body-found-inside-fort-myers-apartment-after-fire
http://www.winknews.com/2016/08/21/body-found-inside-burning-lee-county-apartment/
http://charlottecountycares.com/body-found-inside-fort-myers-apartment-after-fire/

2016-08-21 - Vacant home burns in Omaha (Nebraska):
http://www.ketv.com/news/cause-of-fire-at-vacant-home-near-14th-locust-unknown/41300640

2016-08-21 - Vacant home burns at 5 AM in Bangor (Maine):
http://bangordailynews.com/2016/08/21/news/bangor/fire-at-vacant-bangor-house-under-investigation/
http://bangorinsider.com/fire-at-vacant-bangor-house-under-investigation/
http://us.geosnews.com/p/us/me/penobscot-county/bangor/fire-at-vacant-bangor-house-under-investigation_6329658

2016-08-21 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Flint (Michigan):
http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2016/08/fire_eats_away_at_vacant_flint.html
http://article.wn.com/view/2016/08/21/Fire_eats_away_at_vacant_Flint_home/

2016-08-21 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Highland Park (California):
http://www.theeastsiderla.com/2016/08/house-on-fire-in-highland-park/

2016-08-21 - Vacant trailer and gas station burn in Meadville (Pennsylvania):
http://www.yourerie.com/news/former-meadville-gas-station-damaged-in-fire

2016-08-21 - At least 15 vacant mobile homes go up in flames in Lake Isabella (California):
http://www.bakersfield.com/news/2016/08/21/cedar-fire-firefighters-tackle-vacant-trailers-fire.html
http://newstral.com/en/article/en/1037202080/lake-isabella-fire-destroys-vacant-trailers

2016-08-22 - Mysterious explosions and flashes of light shake homes and alarm people in coastal Portishead (Britain):
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/mystery-surrounds-cause-of-series-of-explosions-which-caused-houses-to-shake/story-29642953-detail/story.html
http://www.sott.net/article/326296-Mystery-surrounds-cause-of-house-shaking-explosions-and-flashes-of-bright-white-light-near-Bristol-UK

Quote: "People have been left mystified into the cause of a series of late night 'explosions' near Bristol which caused their houses to 'shake.' People living in the Port Marine area of Portishead reported hearing a number of loud bangs and seeing flashes of bright white light coming from the direction of Phoenix Way Saturday night. The first explosion was heard around 7pm with others at around 10.30pm and 11.30pm. More were heard into the early hours of Sunday. Some residents said the explosions were of such force they 'felt their houses shake.'"

2016-08-22 - Underground electrical fire breaks out in coastal Long Beach (California):
http://lbpost.com/news/2000009451-ocean-boulvard-closed-between-pine-and-pacific-avenues-possibly-due-to-manhole-smoke

2016-08-22 - Underground electrical explosion and fire hits Guildford (Britain):
http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/watch-flames-rise-early-morning-11784968

Quote: "In the early hours of Sunday morning I was awoken by a loud bang and looked out of my window to see the pavement outside Bar Mambo in Guildford on fire."

2016-08-22 - Golf carts bursts into flame before 2 AM while parked in oceanfront carpark in coastal Virginia Beach (Virginia):
http://wtkr.com/2016/08/22/crews-extinguish-fire-at-virginia-beach-oceanfront-parking-garage/
http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/mycity/virginia-beach/crews-contain-parking-garage-fire-in-virginia-beach/304893067
http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/fire-at-30th-st-parking-garage-overnight/304878340
http://wavy.com/2016/08/22/overnight-fire-at-oceanfront-parking-garage/

Quote: "Investigators are working to learn what exactly caused several golf carts to catch fire in a parking garage overnight. Firefighters were dispatched to the fourth floor of the 30th Street parking garage across from the Hilton Hotel just before 2 a.m. "

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

2016-08-22 - Home destroyed by explosions and fire at 3:30 AM in Broken Arrow (Oklahoma), nobody there:
http://www.fox23.com/news/broken-arrow-house-fire-includes-explosions/427783821

Quote: "Around 3:30 a.m., a home near Aspen and New Orleans reportedly exploded. Firefighters originally believed oxygen tanks in the kitchen exploded, causing a devastating fire. They since confirmed that the oxygen tanks were not impacted by the fire. They have not determined causes for the fire or the explosions heard by neighbors."

2016-08-22 - Residential building damaged by basement explosion and fire in coastal Baltimore (Maryland), 1 injured:
http://www.wbaltv.com/news/man-seriously-injured-in-baltimore-fire/41329874
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-fire-building-collapse-20160823-story.html

Quote: "Officials said they believed the fire started from a gas explosion in the basement, but the official cause is still under investigation."

Note: These are the 281st and 282nd residential explosions in 2016...

2016-08-22 - Paper mill explodes and burns in Malerkotla (India), 2 killed, 21 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20160822-54668-IND
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/2-killed-21-injured-in-boiler-blast-at-malerkotla-factory/283819.html
http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/explosion-in-malerkotla-paper-mill-leaves-two-dead-21-injured/story-gdn68n0x4hV2fhZGXmh3oK.html

2016-08-22 - Tanker ship 'Weichselstern' damaged by explosion and fire near coastal Wilhelmshaven (Germany), 2 injured:
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2016/14495/two-engineers-suffered-burns-explosion-board-weich/
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Weichselstern-9183829.html

Quote: "Explosion reported taking place in engine room of a product tanker WEICHSELSTERN , which was anchored on Neue Weser Anchorage, north of Wilhelmshaven, North sea, at night Aug 18. Second and Third engineers reported to suffer serious burns, both were taken to hospital in Hamburg. As of afternoon Aug 22, vessel was in the same position, understood there were some damages inflicted by explosion."

Note: This is the 1171st boat or ship to burn in 2016...

2016-08-22 - Two YMCA buses destroyed by fire at 1:40 AM while parked in Meriden (Connecticut):
http://wtnh.com/2016/08/22/buses-catch-fire/
http://www.myrecordjournal.com/news/latestnews/9270170-154/crews-extinguish-mini-bus-fire-on-hanover-street-in-meriden.html

2016-08-22 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on highway near Chivhu (Zimbabwe):
http://allafrica.com/stories/201608230769.html
http://www.zimeye.net/breaking-news-bus-catches-fire-in-chivhu/
http://thezimbabwemail.com/zimbabwe-27247-54-escape-burning-bus.html
http://www.herald.co.zw/65-cheat-death-as-bus-catches-fire/
http://www.chronicle.co.zw/54-escape-burning-bus/
http://makuhwa.co.zw/proliner-bus-from-j/
http://iharare.co.zw/harare-bound-bus/

Note: These are the 560th, 561st and 562nd buses to burn in 2016...

2016-08-22 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Texas 114 in Grapevine (Texas):
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Texas-114-Shut-Down-in-Grapevine-Due-to-18-Wheeler-Fire-390924921.html

2016-08-22 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-81 in Dauphin County (Pennsylvania):
http://abc27.com/2016/08/22/fire-slowing-traffic-on-i-81-north/
http://local21news.com/news/local/truck-fire-causes-major-i-81-delays-in-dauphin-co
http://fox43.com/2016/08/22/tractor-trailer-fire-snarls-traffic-on-i-81-in-dauphin-county/
http://www.navbug.com/article193882228/tractor_trailer_fire_snarls_traffic_on_i_81_in_dauphin_county.htm
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/abc27News/767712199473332224
http://snewsi.com/id/16338416804

2016-08-22 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame before 4:19 AM on I-40 in Buncombe County (North Carolina):
http://wlos.com/news/local/tractor-trailer-fire-closes-one-lane-along-i-40
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/WLOS_13/767695312592986112

2016-08-22 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at gas station in Corona (California):
http://www.pe.com/articles/fire-811285-ignited-corona.html
http://nyuzer.com/2016/08/22/corona-firefighters-extinguish-truck-fire-fueling-station
http://californiadolphin.com/news/84909/corona-firefighters-extinguish-truck-fire-at-fueling-station
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbsfDb2Vp4w

Quote: "A fire ignited in a big-rig at a Corona fueling station Monday morning, Aug. 22. The fire was reported about 8 a.m. at the Downs Energy at 1296 Magnolia Ave. Firefighters arrived to find the cargo the semi was carrying - composite roof shingles - had caught fire and was burning behind the building near an I-15 on-ramp..."

2016-08-22 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-8 in Alpine (California):
http://fox5sandiego.com/2016/08/22/fully-engulfed-big-rig-halts-i-8-traffic-in-alpine/

Quote: "Flames fully engulfed a big rig on Interstate 8 through Alpine Monday prompting officers to block westbound traffic, California Highway Patrol said."

2016-08-22 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on US 87 near Rye (Arizona):
http://www.paysonroundup.com/news/2016/aug/22/roadside-potato-bake-south-rye-hwy-87/

Quote: "A semi truck was fried up Monday night after it caught fire south of Rye. The truck was reportedly carrying a load of potatoes when it caught fire around 8 p.m. at milepost 238, near the Gisela turnoff."

2016-08-22 - Four tractors, two tractors (combines), 500 bales of hay and barn destroyed by fire at Lake Farm in Churcham (Britain):
http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/massive-fire-breaks-out-in-barn-filled-with-combine-harvesters-tractors-and-hay/story-29642475-detail/story.html
http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/farmers-rescue-terrified-cattle-as-flames-rip-through-barn-at-churcham/story-29642911-detail/story.html

Quote: "The large barn contained four tractors, two combine harvesters and around 500 bales of hay."

2016-08-22 - Tractor bursts into flame in Monkton Wyld (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/14698023.Tractor_blaze_battled_by_firefighters/

Quote: "A tractor blaze has been put out by firefighters. Crews from Lyme Regis and Axminster rushed to Monkton Wyld at 5pm to reports of a burning tractor."

2016-08-22 - Tractor (bulldozer) bursts into flame on Welland Road in Dogsthorpe (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/tractor-fire-2652.aspx

Note: These are the 1575th though 1588th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-08-22 - Garbage truck bursts into flame on street in Riverdale (New Jersey):
http://www.northjersey.com/news/public-safety/truck-fire-in-riverdale-1.1649099

2016-08-22 - Box truck bursts into flame on I-91 in Northampton (Massachusetts):
http://www.gazettenet.com/Northampton-truck-fire-delays-fair-vendors-from-Deerfield-4264092

2016-08-22 - Cement truck bursts into flame on Vine Avenue near Haskins (Iowa):
http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/truck-fire/1564057

2016-08-22 - Four trucks go up in flames while parked in lot in North New Hyde Park (New York), near the coast:
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/north-new-hyde-park-fire-damages-trucks-hurts-firefighter-cops-say-1.12208980

2016-08-22 - Van bursts into flame near I-80 in Minden (Nebraska):
http://www.nebraska.tv/story/32815145/van-catches-on-fire-and-spreads-in-grass-minden

2016-08-22 - Van bursts into flame on the A405 near Chiswell Green (Britain):
http://www.hertsad.co.uk/news/road_reopened_after_van_fire_on_a405_near_chiswell_green_1_4666294
http://hertfordshire.localroundup.co.uk/article/1923800/road-reopened-after-van-fire-on-a405-near-chiswell-green/

2016-08-22 - SUV bursts into flame while parked in parking lot in Madison (Wisconsin):
http://www.channel3000.com/news/mfd-firefiighters-extinguish-fire-in-suv-just-picked-up-from-repair-shop/41326548
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/crime-and-courts/downtown-fire-was-from-suv-madison-department-says/article_8ef92c24-ccd4-5594-b175-f3a659f4f75b.html

2016-08-22 - SUV bursts into flame at 3:56 AM on Birch Drive in coastal Bournemouth (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/jeep-fire-bournemouth/

Note: Also see the car that burst into flame at 4:59 AM on Wimborne Road in Bournemouth on this day...

2016-08-22 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on I-280 in West Orange (New Jersey):
http://www.tapinto.net/towns/west-orange/articles/west-orange-fire-department-responds-to-overnight

2016-08-22 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on street in Lincoln (Nebraska):
http://www.klkntv.com/story/32811530/car-fire-at-27th-and-cornhusker

2016-08-22 - Car bursts into flame while parked at library in Huntington Station (New York):
http://thehuntingtonian.com/2016/08/22/huntington-manor-fire-department-battles-car-fire-at-south-huntington-library/

2016-08-22 - Car bursts into flame at 3:55 AM while parked at home on Lavernet Road in Jackson (Mississippi):
http://wjtv.com/2016/08/22/car-fire-on-lavernet-road-in-jackson/

2016-08-22 - Car bursts into flame on Grouse Drive in Hurricane (Utah):
http://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2016/08/22/mgk-firefighters-douse-vehicle-fire/
https://www.cedarcityutah.com/news/archive/2016/08/22/mgk-firefighters-douse-vehicle-fire/

2016-08-22 - Car bursts into flame on North Main Street in Delphos (Ohio):
http://www.delphosherald.com/Content/News/News/Article/Fire-and-Rescue-extinguish-car-fire/191/1183/199344

2016-08-22 - Car bursts into flame on Route 40 in Kingsville (Maryland), near the coast:
http://www.nottinghammd.com/2016/08/22/car-fire-shuts-down-portion-of-route-40/

2016-08-22 - Car bursts into flame at 3:30 AM while parked on Lakeshore Street in Montreal (Canada):
http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/arson-squad-investigating-overnight-fire-in-parked-car

2016-08-22 - Car bursts into flame at 1:12 AM on Eldershaw Crescent in Dunlop (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-dunlop-act-279299.traffic

2016-08-22 - Car bursts into flame at gas station in Al Zulfi (Saudi Arabia):
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/saudi-arabia/watch-saudi-hero-tows-burning-car-from-petrol-station-1.1883119

2016-08-22 - Car bursts into flame at 7:16 AM while parked on Sidmouth Road in Aylesbeare (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=37981&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-08-22 - Car bursts into flame at 4:40 AM, fire spreads to electrical substation in Derby (Britain), blackouts ensue:
http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/thousands-of-homes-left-without-power-in-derby-after-car-fire-spreads-to-electricity-substation/story-29642316-detail/story.html
http://www.enginenews.co.uk/news/thousands-of-homes-left-without-power-in-derby-after-car-fire-spreads-to-electricity-substation-1000376.html

2016-08-22 - Car bursts into flame at 4:59 AM on Wimborne Road in coastal Bournemouth (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/car-fire-bournemouth-8/

2016-08-22 - Car bursts into flame on Beeching Close in Ash (Britain):
http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mother-children-escape-moments-before-11784859

2016-08-22 - Car bursts into flame on Drayton Close in Warrington (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-fire-in-warrington_22-08-2016_21-48-04
http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/14698733.Car_on_fire_in_Great_Sankey/

2016-08-22 - Car bursts into flame on the M5 near Cullompton (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=37983&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/car-fire-blocks-m5-northbound/story-29643034-detail/story.html
http://towiexeter.co.uk/2016/08/22/car-fire-causes-massive-delays-on-m5-between-exeter-and/
http://www.northdevonjournal.co.uk/m5-completely-blocked-following-vehicle-fire/story-29642955-detail/story.html
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/car-fire-causes-massive-delays-on-m5-between-exeter-and-cullompton/story-29643234-detail/story.html

2016-08-22 - Car bursts into flame on Park Lane in Nuneaton (Britain):
http://news.warwickshire.gov.uk/fireincidents/2016/08/22/car-fire-park-lane-nuneaton-1-fire-engine-from-nuneaton-attended/
http://www.nuneaton-news.co.uk/car-fire-forces-tunnel-closure-in-nuneaton/story-29645425-detail/story.html

2016-08-22 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-264 in coastal Virginia Beach (Virginia):
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/WTKR3/767693591061880832
http://pilotonline.com/news/local/transportation/traffic/traffic-vehicle-fire-cleared-from-eastbound-lanes-of-i-/article_ab3342f4-0377-501c-bd5d-c8b3f87650fe.html

2016-08-22 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-64 in Putnam County (West Virginia):
http://www.wsaz.com/content/news/I-64E-at-standstill-following-vehicle-fire-390918861.html
http://www.navbug.com/article193930021/i_64e_in_putnam_county_reopens_after_vehicle_fire_in_same_spot_as_fatal_crash.htm

Quote: "Last week a tractor trailer was headed east on I-64 in that same area when it crossed the median and caused a chain reaction crash. The impact caused a fire where one person was killed and eight others were taken to the hospital."

2016-08-22 - Vehicle bursts into flame at 7:10 AM on I-10 in Baton Rouge (Louisiana):
http://www.wafb.com/story/32810114/first-alert-traffic-vehicle-fire-blocks-right-lane-on-i-10-w-before-essen
http://www.kplctv.com/story/32810114/first-alert-traffic-vehicle-fire-blocks-right-lane-on-i-10-w-before-essen
http://www.wbtv.com/story/32810114/first-alert-traffic-vehicle-fire-blocks-right-lane-on-i-10-w-before-essen

2016-08-22 - RV trailer bursts into flame on I-196 near Saugatuck Township (Michigan):
http://rvdailyreport.com/owner/no-injuries-after-camper-catches-fire-on-i-196/
http://www.wzzm13.com/news/local/lakeshore/no-injuries-after-camper-catches-fire-on-i-196/305713439

2016-08-22 - Vehicle and auto shop destroyed by fire in Beaver Falls (Pennsylvania), 1 injured:
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2016/08/22/man-severely-burned-while-fighting-fire-at-his-business/
http://www.ellwoodcityledger.com/news/police_fire_courts/one-injured-in-north-sewickley-township-fire/collection_a9488f48-6886-11e6-a8ae-db26fbc41078.html

2016-08-22 - Vehicle and garage destroyed by fire at home in Durham (North Carolina):
http://www.heraldsun.com/news/fire-destroys-garage-vehicle-in-southern-durham/article_1125aa56-6873-11e6-a5f9-d7205b812132.html

2016-08-22 - Auto plant damaged by fire in Bowling Green (Ohio):
http://www.sent-trib.com/news/fire-reported-at-cooper-plant/article_6e239a96-689c-11e6-a315-2795dc42c8cd.html

2016-08-22 - Auto shop damaged by fire in Broadstairs (Britain):
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/car-workshop-goes-up-in-101208/

2016-08-22 - Barn and 250 bales of hay go up in flames in Preston Gubbals (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/47314

2016-08-22 - Barn and 50 tons of wheat go up in flames in Bishops Tawton (Britain):
http://www.northdevonjournal.co.uk/four-fire-engines-battle-with-flames-in-north-devon-farm-building-containing-50-tonnes-of-wheat/story-29641107-detail/story.html

2016-08-22 - Wildfire rages through 10,000 acres, destroys 10+ homes, near Wellpinit (Washington), evacuations ensue:
http://www.khq.com/story/32808269/hart-road-fire-at-least-10-homes-lost-wellpinit-under-level-3-evacuation
http://www.krem.com/news/local/wildfire/level-three-evacuations-in-place-due-to-fire-in-lincoln-co/304033263
http://6abc.com/news/wildfires-spread-in-washington-state-forcing-hundreds-to-flee/1479043/
http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/nation/2016/08/22/wildfires-roar-through-eastern-washington/89128662/
http://wtnh.com/2016/08/22/the-latest-fire-near-spokane-doubles-in-size-homes-lost/
http://www.kxly.com/news/spokane-news/wellpinit-under-level-3-evacuation/41306916
http://www.sott.net/article/326015-Raging-wildfires-in-eastern-Washington-destroy-homes-force-evacuations

2016-08-22 - Wildfire grows to 7000 acres near Thompson Falls (Montana), evacuations ensue:
http://www.dailyinterlake.com/news/local_montana/expanding-western-montana-fire-forces-evacuations/article_0330f000-6886-11e6-9d14-53915fd676f6.html
http://mtstandard.com/news/state-and-regional/evacuations-ordered-after-montana-fire-doubles-in-size/article_162ed0b3-8662-5e29-8a2c-d913735dc7a9.html

2016-08-22 - Wildfire grows to 3500 acres near Ammon (Idaho):
http://www.localnews8.com/news/brush-fire-burning-near-blackhawk-estates-in-bonneville-county/41304400

2016-08-22 - Wildfire breaks out near Lakeside (Montana), near Flathead Lake:
http://flatheadbeacon.com/2016/08/22/residents-alert-wildfire-sparks-near-lakeside/

2016-08-22 - Brush fire breaks out near I-26 in Columbia (South Carolina):
http://www.wistv.com/story/32815282/scdot-one-lane-of-traffic-on-i-26-closed-due-to-brush-fire

2016-08-22 - Wildfire breaks out, gets huge, in coastal Catalonia (Spain):
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/huge-brush-fire-breaks-catalonia-160000692.html

2016-08-22 - Gas station and car wash go up in flames at 2:30 AM in coastal Brightwaters (New York):
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/fire-guts-brightwaters-car-wash-convenience-store-officials-say-1.12208608
http://patch.com/new-york/bayshore/two-firefighters-injured-after-battling-car-wash-fire

2016-08-22 - Hardware store damaged by fire at 4:57 AM in Kiel (Wisconsin), near the Sheboygan River:
http://www.htrnews.com/story/news/2016/08/22/kiel-true-value-hardware-store-fire/89095888/
http://www.htrnews.com/videos/news/2016/08/22/89097464/

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

2016-08-22 - Warehouse damaged by fire in Hyattsville (Maryland):
http://www.fox5dc.com/news/local-news/194921322-story

2016-08-22 - Plant nursery damaged by fire in coastal Seattle (Washington):
http://q13fox.com/2016/08/22/overnight-greenhouse-fire-damages-seattles-swansons-nursery/

2016-08-22 - Storage facility heavily damaged by fire in Overton (Texas):
http://www.newswest9.com/story/32814585/numerous-fire-departments-bring-large-storage-facility-fire-under-control
http://www.kxxv.com/story/32814585/numerous-fire-departments-bring-large-storage-facility-fire-under-control

2016-08-22 - Camp retreat hit by fire, six buildings destroyed, in Washington (Maine), nobody there:
http://bangordailynews.com/2016/08/22/news/fire-crews-battle-major-blaze-at-camp-retreat/
http://www.pressherald.com/2016/08/23/six-buildings-destroyed-by-fire-at-christian-campground-in-washington/
http://www.centralmaine.com/2016/08/23/huge-fire-hits-summer-camp-in-knox-county/
http://www.pressherald.com/2016/08/22/huge-fire-hits-summer-camp-in-knox-county/
http://www.wmtw.com/news/multiple-buildings-on-fire-in-washington/41320276

2016-08-22 - High school locker room, uniforms and equipment destroyed by fire in Little Axe (Oklahoma):
http://kfor.com/2016/08/23/football-uniforms-equipment-destroyed-in-little-axe-high-school-fire/
http://www.koco.com/news/little-axe-field-house-heavily-damaged-by-fire/41324892

2016-08-22 - Mobile home destroyed by fire, two more damaged, in North Union Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wtae.com/news/fire-destroys-mobile-home-damages-two-others-in-north-union-township/41307842

2016-08-22 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 4:30 AM in Birmingham (Alabama):
http://www.wtvm.com/story/32809624/3-escape-early-morning-house-fire

2016-08-22 - Home destroyed by fire near Wendell (North Carolina), nobody there:
http://abc11.com/news/fire-destroys-two-story-home-near-wendell/1480352/
http://wncn.com/2016/08/22/wake-county-home-heavily-damaged-by-fire-2/

2016-08-22 - Home destroyed by fire in the wee hours in Penn Hills (Pennsylvania), nobody there:
http://www.wtae.com/news/fire-damages-house-in-penn-hills/41307426
http://www.wpxi.com/video?videoId=427798640&videoVersion=1.0

2016-08-22 - Apartment building damaged by fire at 5:30 AM in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma):
http://okcfox.com/news/local/oklahoma-city-apartment-complex-catches-fire

2016-08-22 - Deadly fire burns home in Riverdale area in Dillon County (South Carolina), 2 killed, 1 injured:
http://wpde.com/news/local/two-dead-in-house-fire-in-dillon-county
http://www.heraldonline.com/news/state/south-carolina/article97308312.html
http://wbtw.com/2016/08/23/2-dead-1-severely-burned-in-dillon-county-house-fire/

2016-08-22 - Deadly fire burns home in Battle Creek (Michigan), 1 killed:
http://wwmt.com/news/local/crews-respond-to-fire-in-battle-creek
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/story/news/local/2016/08/22/house-fire-reported-east-michigan/89127196/
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2016/08/22/michigan-avenue-house-fire/89130472/

2016-08-22 - Deadly fire burns home outside Lumberton (North Carolina), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://wpde.com/news/local/man-killed-in-house-fire-in-lumberton

2016-08-22 - Deadly fire burns apartment building in Topeka (Kansas), 3 killed, 1 injured:
http://www.kwch.com/content/news/390930341.html
http://fox4kc.com/2016/08/22/3-die-1-hurt-in-topeka-apartment-fire/
http://www.kake.com/story/32812784/three-dead-one-hurt-in-topeka-apartment-fire
http://www.kansascity.com/news/state/kansas/article97126662.html
http://cjonline.com/news/2016-08-22/neighbors-make-valiant-efforts-cant-save-3-victims-fatal-topeka-apartment-fire
http://www.hutchnews.com/news/local_state_news/three-die-one-hurt-in-topeka-apartment-fire/article_188949a1-a74f-58ff-9bd2-4e7e82a290eb.html

2016-08-22 - Deadly fire burns apartment building at 3:30 AM in Sinking Spring (Pennsylvania), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-berks/fire-breaks-out-in-sinking-spring/41307448
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/firefighters-battling-blaze-on-penn-avenue-in-sinking-spring
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/08/1_dead_1_badly_hurt_in_berks_b.html
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/39986454-1-dead-1-flown-to-hospital-in-sinking-spring-fire/
http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-pa-sinking-spring-fatal-fire-0822-20160822-story.html

2016-08-22 - Vacant home burns in Troy (New York):
http://cbs6albany.com/news/local/firefighter-injured-in-113th-street-fire
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Blaze-at-vacant-home-in-Troy-under-investigation-9178307.php

2016-08-22 - Vacant home burns in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://www.ktnv.com/news/vacant-house-goes-up-in-flames

2016-08-22 - Vacant home burns at 3:22 AM in Fayetteville (North Carolina):
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/local/cause-of-fire-at-vacant-house-near-stamper-road-this/article_dbefd0b9-de10-579c-84e7-819bde487a6d.html

2016-08-22 - Vacant industrial building destroyed by massive fire in Longueuil (Canada):
http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/major-fire-in-industrial-building-on-marie-victorin-in-longueuil-1.3038562
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/longueuil-fire-industrial-building-1.3730753
http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/fire-burns-through-industrial-building-in-longueuil

2016-08-23 - The growing threat of underground fires and explosions:
http://www.sott.net/article/326079-SOTT-Exclusive-The-growing-threat-of-underground-fires-and-explosions

2016-08-23 - Wildfires rage in Washington State, governor declares state of emergency in 20 counties:
http://komonews.com/news/local/eastern-wash-wildfires-keep-growing-gov-inslee-heads-to-area
http://www.heraldnet.com/news/inslee-declares-emergency-in-20-counties-due-to-wildfires/
http://q13fox.com/2016/08/23/wildfires-prompt-inslee-to-declare-state-of-emergency-in-20-eastern-washington-counties/
http://www.kxly.com/news/spokane-news/inslee-declares-state-of-emergency-due-to-wildfires-extreme-fire-conditions/41331032

2016-08-23 - Wildfire destroys 20 homes, burns on both sides of the Spokane River, near Davenport (Washington):
http://www.kxly.com/news/spokane-news/hart-road-fire-continues-to-burn-tuesday-after-destroying-20-homes/41326826

Quote: "The Hart Road fire is burning on both sides of the Spokane River near Davenport. Last estimates had the fire around 16,000 acres with more than 20 homes destroyed. Many in town are still trying to figure out if  they'll even have a home to go back to when this is all over and it's certainly a stressful wait."

2016-08-23 - Wildfire burns 50 square miles near Owyhee Reservoir (Oregon):
http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/34723700-75/eastern-oregon-fire-now-estimated-at-50-square-miles.html.csp

Quote: "Bureau of Land Management spokesman Larry Moore said the wildfire is burning two miles east of the Owyhee Reservoir and it’s threatening Succor Creek State Park."

2016-08-23 - Wildfire breaks out near coastal Depoe Bay (Oregon):
http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/34725260-75/wildfire-burning-near-depoe-bay.html.csp
http://www.kgw.com/news/impressive-looking-wildfire-near-depoe-bay-gets-lots-of-attention/305414865
http://www.newportnewstimes.com/v2_news_articles.php?heading=0&story_id=52882&page=86

2016-08-23 - Large wildfires burning in six western states in the US:
http://6abc.com/news/emergency-crews-battle-large-wildfires-in-6-western-states/1480929/
http://927thevan.com/news/articles/2016/aug/23/dozens-of-wildfires-rage-across-arid-us-west/
http://ktar.com/story/1245806/in-dry-windy-west-crews-target-flames-in-several-states-2/
http://idahostatejournal.com/news/national/crews-battling-large-uncontained-wildfires-in-the-west/article_b030526f-c35b-55a2-aa87-79c162eff1dc.html

2016-08-23 - Multiple wildfires break out in Indonesia, six provinces issue fire alerts:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20160823-54689-IDN

2016-08-23 - Auto salvage yard hit by fire, junk cars burn, in Cleveland (Ohio):
http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/heavy-smoke-in-downtown-cleveland-after-cars-catch-fire
http://www.cleveland19.com/story/32825081/fire-officials-respond-to-car-fire-near-st-clair-e-55th
http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2016/08/cleveland_firefighters_battle_8.html

Quote: "Update on Marquette fire. This is several cars on fire."

2016-08-23 - 250 motorcycles and two motorcycle showrooms destroyed by huge fire in Delhi (India):
http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20160823/2923439.html
http://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/three-storey-building-collapses-after-fire-at-bike-showroom-in-delhi-1449364
http://dailypost.in/editor-s-picks/delhi-major-fire-breaks-hero-motorcycle-showroom-building-collapses/
http://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/delhi-fire-triggers-building-collapse-250-bikes-gutted/950453

Quote: "The fire engulfed all the floors of the building including two motorcycle showrooms where 250 bikes were stored, he said."

2016-08-23 - Waste station erupts in flame in Derwood (Maryland):
http://wjla.com/news/local/transfer-station-on-fire-in-md-50-firefighters-on-scene-officials-say

2016-08-23 - Electrical substation damaged by explosions and fire in coastal Miami (Florida), 10,000+ homes go dark:
http://cbs12.com/news/local/explosion-fire-at-fpl-substation-in-miami
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Possible-Explosion-in-Northwest-Miami-Dade-391076022.html
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article97410842.html
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/08/23/black-smoke-billows-out-of-miami-springs/
http://wsvn.com/news/local/transformer-fire-breaks-out-at-fpl-facility-in-west-miami-dade/

2016-08-23 - Electrical substation damaged by fire in Houston (Texas), near the coast, thousands of homes go dark:
http://abc13.com/news/fire-prompts-shelter-in-place-near-nw-harris-co-substation/1482037/
http://www.khou.com/news/local/officials-responding-to-transformer-fire-in-northwest-harris-county/305934492
http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2016/08/23/centerpoint-substation-fire-knocks-out-power-to-10.html
http://www.click2houston.com/video/thousands-without-power-after-fire

2016-08-23 - Tugboat bursts into flame while docked on the Columbia River in Rainier (Oregon):
http://www.thechronicleonline.com/news/tugboat-fire-at-rainier-docks/article_5032cefc-6a28-11e6-a51b-e78b8845d362.html

2016-08-23 - Boat bursts into flame while parked on trailer on Water Street in coastal McClellanville (South Carolina):
http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/32826494/emergency-crews-extinguish-boat-fire-in-mcclellanville
http://www.live5news.com/story/32826494/emergency-crews-extinguish-boat-fire-in-mcclellanville
http://www.wbtv.com/story/32826494/emergency-crews-extinguish-boat-fire-in-mcclellanville
http://www.wistv.com/story/32826494/emergency-crews-extinguish-boat-fire-in-mcclellanville

2016-08-23 - Boat bursts into flame in coastal Mattapoisett (Massachusetts):
http://sippican.villagesoup.com/p/boat-catches-fire-in-mattapoisett/1564929

2016-08-23 - Boat bursts into flame on the Cumberland River near Gallatin (Tennessee):
http://fox17.com/news/local/boat-goes-up-in-flames-on-cumberland-river-in-sumner-county

Note: These are the 1172nd, 1173rd, 1174th and 1175th boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-08-23 - Freight train engine bursts into flame near Overton (Texas):
http://www.cbs19.tv/news/local/train-engine-catches-fire-near-overton/305738680
http://www.kltv.com/story/32821938/smoke-from-train-engine-failure-temporarily-disrupts-traffic-at-arp-railroad-crossing
http://www.navbug.com/article194127128/crews_working_train_fire_at_hwy_64_e_railroad_crossing_in_arp.htm

2016-08-23 - Private bus destroyed by fire on Spring Street near coastal Foxton Beach (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/83493921/foxton-house-bus-uninhabitable-after-fire
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/83517883/terminallyill-foxton-woman-heartbroken-after-house-bus-burns-down

Note: This is the 563rd bus to burn in 2016...

2016-08-23 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at Port Newark in coastal Newark (New Jersey):
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/08/23/fire-destroys-truck-at-port-newark/
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/video/category/news/3452210-truck-fire-at-port-newark/
http://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/tractor-trailer-catches-fire-newark-port
http://nyuzer.com/2016/08/23/fire-destroys-truck-port-newark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMgjNiDqYCg

2016-08-23 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on US 287 near Iowa Park (Texas):
http://www.texomashomepage.com/news/local-news/semi-hauling-pecans-catches-fire-near-iowa-park
http://www.wafb.com/story/32825956/four-fire-crews-battle-blaze-on-southbound-us-287
http://www.newschannel6now.com/story/32825956/four-fire-crews-battle-blaze-on-southbound-us-287
http://www.onenewspage.com/video/20160824/5372525/Semi-with-Pecans-Catches-Fire.htm
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/32825956/four-fire-crews-battle-blaze-on-southbound-us-287

2016-08-23 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame near Highway 105 and Post Road near Guthrie (Oklahoma):
http://kfor.com/2016/08/23/fire-crews-responding-to-semi-truck-fire-in-logan-county/
http://www.news9.com/story/32824452/crews-respond-to-truck-fire-east-of-guthrie
http://www.koco.com/news/crews-respond-to-semi-truck-fire-in-guthrie/41332264
http://www.breakingnews.com/item/2016/08/23/highway-105-shut-down-near-post-rd-bc-of-truck/
http://essentialsecho.com/crews-respond-to-semi-truck-fire-in-guthrie/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/koconews/768178532124024832

2016-08-23 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-84 in Cheshire (Connecticut):
http://patch.com/connecticut/cheshire/tractor-trailer-fire-reported-i-84-cheshire
http://www.navbug.com/article194169466/tractor_trailer_fire_closes_lane_on_i_84_in_cheshire_updated.htm

2016-08-23 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame, ignites brush fire, on I-84 near Twin Falls (Idaho):
http://www.kmvt.com/content/news/Hay-trailer-on-fire-caused-brush-fire-lanes-closed-on-Interstate-84-391074312.html

2016-08-23 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-79 in New Vernon Township (Pennsylvania):
http://wbut.com/mercer-county-truck-fire-closes-part-of-interstate-79/
http://wkbn.com/2016/08/23/semi-trailer-catches-fire-closes-road-in-mercer-county/
http://www.wfmj.com/story/32822522/truck-fire-limits-traffic-on-i-79-in-mercer-county
http://www.sharonherald.com/news/local_news/fire-im-new-vernon-township/article_5cefe1e0-e91b-506b-b231-3f1220bfd749.html
http://www.meadvilletribune.com/news/local_news/box-trailer-fire-leads-to-closure-of-interstate-exit-ramp/article_cd72a0ac-6980-11e6-b192-b76c00cbd272.html

2016-08-23 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on US 91 in Riverside (California):
http://www.pe.com/articles/freeway-811358-close-truck.html
http://riverside.today/dnews/article/fedex-truck-traveling-91-starts-fire-riverside

2016-08-23 - Tractor, RV trailer and hay go up in flames near Nampa (Idaho), nobody there:
http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/community/west-ada/article97486607.html
http://kboi2.com/news/local/fire-crews-responding-to-report-of-barn-fire
http://www.ktvb.com/news/local/fire-crews-responding-to-burning-barn-in-nampa/305832034

Quote: "Firefighters said the burning hay ignited the structure that covered the haystacks and damaged a nearby tractor, other farm equipment and a travel trailer, Channel 2 reports. No livestock or pets were reportedly harmed, and the owners were not home when the fire started, the TV station reports."

2016-08-23 - Tractor (combine) bursts into flame on Wimblington Road in Manea (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/combine-harvester-fire-2661.aspx

Note: These are the 1589th, 1590th, 1591st, 1592nd, 1593rd, 1594th, 1595th, 1596th and 1597th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-08-23 - Document shredder truck bursts into flame at hospital in Ridgewood (New Jersey):
http://theridgewoodblog.net/ridgewood-firefighters-quickly-extinguished-a-fire-inside-a-document-shredding-truck-at-valley-hospital/

2016-08-23 - Truck bursts into flame on the A30 in Exeter (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=37993&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-08-23 - Truck bursts into flame on the A303 near Longparish (Britain):
http://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/14698688.UPDATED__Lorry_fire_causing_rush_hour_chaos_on_the_A303/

2016-08-23 - Truck bursts into flame on the M5 near Worcester (Britain):
http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/14700095.Fire_crews_tackle_blaze_involving_lorry_s_brakes/
http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/regional/worcestershire/worcester/14700095.Fire_crews_tackle_blaze_involving_lorry_s_brakes/

2016-08-23 - Van bursts into flame at 6:54 AM on the B3357 near Princetown (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=37992&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/fire-crews-called-to-dartmoor-van-blaze/story-29645475-detail/story.html
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/driver-receives-medical-treatment-after-vehicle-fire-on-dartmoor/story-29645508-detail/story.html

2016-08-23 - Van bursts into flame in coastal Gujarat (India):
http://www.gujaratheadline.com/banaskantha-4-persons-miraculously-escaped-car-fire-at-kankrej/

2016-08-23 - Minivan bursts into flame on road between South Bank and Grangetown (Britain):
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/car-bursts-flames-trunk-road-11787921

2016-08-23 - SUV bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads to car and garage, in Henrico (Virginia):
http://wtvr.com/2016/08/23/car-fire-damages-home-detached-garage-in-west-end/
http://www.richmond.com/news/local/henrico/article_683ef948-66e3-5b45-8e74-cb063aa40713.html
http://www.blackdailynews.com/car-fire-damages-home-detached-garage-in-henricos-west-end/

Quote: "Once crews arrived to the scene they found a car on fire in the driveway. The fire spread to another vehicle in the driveway, the rear of the home, and a detached garage."

2016-08-23 - SUV bursts into flame on I-4 in Osceola County near Orlando (Florida):
http://www.clickorlando.com/traffic/vehicle-fire-slows-i-4-in-osceola
http://www.wftv.com/news/local/highway-reopened-after-vehicle-fire-on-eastbound-i-4-at-state-road-535-exit-near-orlando-outlet-mall/428329228

2016-08-23 - Five cars go up in flames just before 5 AM at auto shop in Richmond (Virginia):
http://wtvr.com/2016/08/23/parking-lot-car-fire/
http://wric.com/2016/08/23/suspicious-fire-damages-5-vehicles-at-richmond-auto-shop/
http://www.nbc12.com/story/32819097/suspicious-fire-damages-several-cars-at-richmond-auto-shop

Quote: "Richmond Fire Captain Rodney Epps said they aren't calling the fire suspicious and said there isn't any indication it was intentionally set."

2016-08-23 - Car bursts into flame on street in coastal New York City (New York):
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20160823/Car-Fire-Erupts-In-New-York-NY-New-York/

2016-08-23 - Car bursts into flame near US 77 near Winfield (Kansas):
http://www.ctnewsonline.com/breaking_news/youtube_e3d284b0-6963-11e6-8fc6-4b1ce3e49ab8.html
http://www.ctnewsonline.com/breaking_news/image_475bb948-6964-11e6-83b1-8b415608566c.html

2016-08-23 - Car bursts into flame on Ginninderra Drive in Florey (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-florey-act-279529.traffic

2016-08-23 - Car bursts into flame on bridge near Zaltbommel (Netherlands):
http://ban.jo/News/Europe/20160823/Vehicle-Fire-On-Bridge-Near-Zaltbommel-Netherlands-Neerijnen/

2016-08-23 - Car bursts into flame at 4:27 AM while parked in carpark on St Annes Lane in Nantwich (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-on-fire-in-nantwich_23-08-2016_9-01-18
http://thenantwichnews.co.uk/2016/08/23/fire-destroys-car-parked-off-welsh-row-nantwich/
http://www.creweguardian.co.uk/news/14698786.Car_gutted_by_fire_in_Nantwich_this_morning/
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/cheshire-fire-and-rescue-service-deal-with-car-fire-in-nantwich/story-29646717-detail/story.html

2016-08-23 - Car bursts into flame at 2:43 AM in coastal Barnstaple (Britain), two more cars damaged, man burned:
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=37990&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.northdevonjournal.co.uk/man-burnt-and-cars-damaged-in-barnstaple-car-fire/story-29645352-detail/story.html
http://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/news/man_treated_for_burns_after_barnstaple_car_fire_1_4667702

2016-08-23 - Car bursts into flame on street in Catford area in coastal London (Britain):
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/moment-car-bursts-into-flames-on-south-london-street-a3327871.html
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/14700968.Car_catches_fire_and_bursts_into_flames_in_Catford/
http://ukdaily2.ddns.net/news/car-catches-fire-and-bursts-into-flames-in-catford

2016-08-23 - Car bursts into flame just after midnight on Shooters Hill Road in Blackheath area in coastal London (Britain):
http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/14701435.Second_car_fire_in_Lewisham_as_vehicle_goes_up_in_flames_in_Blackheath/
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/dramatic-moment-bmw-car-bursts-into-flames-in-blackheath-a3328226.html
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/14701435.Second_car_fire_in_Lewisham_as_vehicle_goes_up_in_flames_in_Blackheath/

Quote: "The fire in Blackheath comes after a car burst into flames in Catford less than six hours earlier."

2016-08-23 - Car bursts into flame on Station Road in Wisbech St Mary (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/car-fire-wisbech-st-2657.aspx

2016-08-23 - Car bursts into flame on Ammanford Road in Tycroes (Britain):
http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/vehicle-fire-closes-ammanford-road-in-tycroes/story-29647614-detail/story.html

2016-08-23 - Car bursts into flame on Fenside Road in Brothertoft (Britain):
http://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/news/local/car-on-fire-dealt-with-by-fire-crews-in-brothertoft-1-7540884
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/fire-crews-scramble-to-car-on-fire/story-29649986-detail/story.html

2016-08-23 - Car bursts into flame on Newmarket Road in Stow Cum Quy (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/car-fire-stow-cum-quy-2653.aspx

2016-08-23 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Highway 22 near I-5 (Oregon):
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2016/08/23/vehicle-fire-highway-22-slows-down-traffic/89237690/

2016-08-23 - Vehicle bursts into flame on the Edinburgh Bypass near coastal Edinburgh (Scotland):
http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/14698780.Vehicle_fire_causes_lengthy_delays_for_county_motorists/

2016-08-23 - Two electric police motorcycles go up in flames in coastal Hong Kong (China):
http://insideevs.com/two-zero-electric-motorcycles-catch-fire-while-charging-in-hong-kong/

2016-08-23 - RV trailer bursts into flame in Chestertown (Delaware):
http://www.wmdt.com/news/more-local-news/Camper-fire-reported-in-Kent-County/41331770
http://rvdailyreport.com/owner/camper-fire-reported-in-kent-county-del/

2016-08-23 - Trailer bursts into flame while being towed on the A10 in Stretham (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/trailer-fire-stretham-2655.aspx

2016-08-23 - Car, RV trailer and home destroyed by fire in Silver Springs (Nevada):
http://mynews4.com/news/local/2-people-displaced-after-silver-springs-home-trailer-become-involved-in-fire
http://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/local/23573210-113/structure-fire-in-silver-springs
http://www.ktvn.com/story/32817508/two-people-displaced-from-structure-fire-in-silver-springs
http://www.kolotv.com/content/news/Two-people-displaced-after-structure-fire-in-Silver-Springs-391003491.html

Quote: "No injuries were reported, but the fire consumed a home, trailer and car."

2016-08-23 - Car and two sheds destroyed by fire at home in Winchester (New York):
http://www.your4state.com/news/virginia/authorities-investigate-fire-that-caused-two-sheds-and-a-car-to-go-up-in-flames

2016-08-23 - Two cars and auto shop destroyed by fire at 3:30 AM in San Fernando (California), 1 injured:
http://www.sanfernandosun.com/news/article_99bd0088-6956-11e6-b6c0-076b1268fbf7.html
http://abc7.com/news/1-injured-in-san-fernando-auto-body-shop-fire/1481046/
http://thelasvegasplug.com/1-injured-in-san-fernando-auto-body-shop-fire/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/ABC7/768069465841946624
http://onscenevideo.tv/san-fernando-auto-shop-fire/

Quote: "At least two cars and several pieces of equipment were destroyed, and the shop was gutted."

2016-08-23 - Historic barn destroyed by huge fire in Irasburg (Vermont), some calves killed:
http://www.wcax.com/story/32824885/fire-burns-round-barn-in-irasburg
http://www.wptz.com/news/round-barn-engulfed-in-flames-in-irsaburg/41333242

2016-08-23 - Barn full of cotton destroyed by fire in Tornillo (Texas):
http://kfoxtv.com/news/local/600k-worth-of-cotton-destroyed-in-tornillo-fire

2016-08-23 - Barn destroyed by fire in Chester (New Hampshire):
http://www.wmur.com/news/fire-destroys-barn-in-chester/41324152
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20160823/NEWS07/160829789

2016-08-23 - Palm tree and landscaping burst into flame at 10:30 PM, fire scorches building, in coastal North Myrtle Beach (South Carolina):
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/crime/article97525167.html

Quote: "Arriving firefighters reported a palm tree and landscape outside the building was on fire, and they were unsure if the blaze had spread further, and quickly used fire extinguishers to squelch the outdoor fire. The building suffered minor exterior damage from fire and smoke..."

2016-08-23 - Garbage bursts into flame in garbage truck on Highway 182 east of Starkville (Mississippi):
http://www.wtva.com/news/local/Truck_full_of_cardboard_catches_fire_near_Starkville.html
http://www.wtva.com/news/Truck_full_of_cardboard_catches_fire_near_Starkville.html

2016-08-23 - Garbage bursts into flame in garbage truck on the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road at Tredegar (Britain):
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/14698654.Cardboard_fire_in_recycling_lorry_on_Heads_of_the_Valleys_Road/
http://newsinwales.com/cardboard-fire-in-recycling-lorry-on-heads-of-the-valleys-road/

2016-08-23 - Tires and waste go up in flames on Norwood Lane in Paston (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/waste-fire-paston-2659.aspx

2016-08-23 - Restaurant heavily damaged by fire before 3:30 AM in Mishawaka (Indiana), nobody there:
http://wsbt.com/news/local/mishawaka-restaurant-heavily-damaged-by-fire

2016-08-23 - Garage damaged by fire at 5 AM at home in coastal Fall River (Massachusetts):
http://wpri.com/2016/08/23/crews-quickly-knock-down-garage-fire-in-fall-river/

2016-08-23 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in Billings (Montana):
http://www.ktvq.com/story/32825254/billings-firefighters-battle-south-side-garage-fire

2016-08-23 - 10+ garages destroyed by fire, more damaged, in Lancaster (Pennsylvania):
http://local21news.com/news/local/4-alarm-fire-burns-several-garage-units-in-lancaster
http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/alarm-fire-sweeps-through-row-of-garages-in-lancaster-city/article_0fac9084-6956-11e6-85ae-1bb8713b052e.html

Quote: "The blaze quickly spread through the row of garages, which are constructed primarily of wood and have a metal roof, according to Barton. He said 10 to 12 were destroyed while 6 to 8 others sustained 'moderate' damage."

2016-08-23 - Home heavily damaged by fire just after 4:30 AM in Colchester (Connecticut):
http://wtnh.com/2016/08/23/second-alarm-fire-breaks-out-in-colchester-home/

2016-08-23 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire at 4:39 AM, 17 units destroyed, in Houston (Texas), near the coast:
http://www.click2houston.com/news/firefighters-battle-fire-in-west-houston
http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/courier/news/state-briefs-firefighter-suffers-head-injury-in-houston-apartments-blaze/article_40513ab8-30fb-5036-b865-e279bab7f454.html

2016-08-23 - Oceanfront high-rise condo building damaged by fire in coastal Daytona Beach Shores (Florida):
http://www.wesh.com/news/fire-reported-at-oceans-five-condominiums-in-daytona-beach-shores/41336672

2016-08-23 - Deadly fire burns home in Calgary (Canada), 1 killed:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/bowness-calgary-fire-man-critical-condition-1.3732123

Quote: "He was taken from a home in the 4500 block of 73rd Street N.W. to Foothills Medical Centre around 7 a.m. with no obvious external injuries, EMS spokesman Adam Loria said in an email."

2016-08-23 - Vacant home burns on Oncken Road in Westport (Wisconsin):
http://www.hngnews.com/waunakee_tribune/image_7b456f90-6885-11e6-9da2-ff36466191ae.html

2016-08-23 - Vacant home burns in Pittsburg (California):
http://www.eastbaytimes.com/breaking-news/ci_30283890/pittsburg-empty-house-heavily-damaged-blaze

2016-08-23 - Vacant church burns in Buffalo (New York):
http://www.wkbw.com/news/buffalo-firefighters-fight-vacant-church-blaze
http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/police-blotter/vacant-former-rectory-on-michigan-damaged-again-by-fire-20160823

2016-08-23 - Vacant barn destroyed by massive fire just before 2 AM in Oakville (Canada):
http://www.cp24.com/news/crews-battle-massive-fire-at-abandoned-barn-in-oakville-1.3039911
http://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/6820566-update-large-barn-fire-in-oakville-dundas-st-now-open/

2016-08-23 - Man, 59, drops dead next to burned SUV near school in Nashville (Tennessee):
http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2016/08/23/man-found-dead-alleyway-next-burnt-vehicle/89228556/
http://fox17.com/news/local/man-found-dead-next-to-partially-burned-vehicle-in-alley-by-john-early-middle-school
http://www.wsmv.com/story/32823707/police-body-found-near-john-early-middle-school
http://www.wbrc.com/story/32823707/police-body-found-near-john-early-middle-school
http://www.fox8live.com/story/32823707/police-body-found-behind-john-early-middle-school
http://www.wafb.com/story/32823707/police-body-found-behind-john-early-middle-school

Quote: "Wednesday's autopsy results indicate that a medical issue likely caused Mayes' death, police said."

Note: So just a coincidence that he dropped dead right as that car burned? Uh huh, sure it was...

2016-08-24 - Underwear bursts into flame in parked car at auto shop in Madison (Wisconsin):
http://www.channel3000.com/news/burning-underwear-cause-small-fire-in-mustang-officials-say/41370716
http://www.nbc15.com/content/news/Firefighters-respond-to-smoking-car-and-find-burning-underwear-391341481.html

Quote: "According to the release, when firefighters got the car open, they found a pair of burning underwear on the passenger seat, which had produced a small fire."

Note: Doesn't seem like that big of a deal, a pair of underwear igniting. But the ramifications - clothing is spontaneously combusting. What happens when it's clothing that someone is wearing? Mostly that's fatal. So far as I know, the woman who burst into flame while sitting on a park bench at a seaside park in coastal Flensburg, Germany, did not die, but virtually everyone else who's burst into flame has died. That event was mentioned in the 2015-11-05 update. These events aren't 'spontaneous human combustion'. It's the clothes that are combusting...

2016-08-24 - 28 school buses and bus garage go up in flames in Puyallup (Washington):
http://www.heraldnet.com/news/28-buses-damaged-in-fire-at-puyallup-school-district-garage/
http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/crime/large-fire-breaks-out-at-puyallup-school-district-bus-garage/
http://www.khq.com/story/32835033/large-fire-breaks-out-at-puyallup-school-district-bus-garage
http://q13fox.com/2016/08/24/huge-fire-erupts-at-puyallup-school-district-bus-garage-live-updates/
http://www.king5.com/news/local/fire-explosions-at-downtown-puyallup-garage/307280784
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/national/massive-fire-destroys-dozens-school-buses-washingt/nsLh9/
http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/watch-live-huge-fire-at-puyallup-school-district-bus-barn/429140013
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article97657897.html

Quote: "At least 28 buses were damaged, police said, though the extent of the total damage was not immediately known. It’s also unclear what caused the fire."

Note: These are the 145th through 172nd school buses to burn in 2016 and these are the 564th through 591st buses to burn in 2016...

2016-08-24 - RV bursts into flame while parked at gas station, fire spreads, gas station destroyed, in Cashmere (Washington):
https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2016/aug/25/fire-destroys-cashmere-gas-station/

Quote: "A late-night fire Wednesday destroyed the gas station and mini mart at BJ’s Shell station in Cashmere. The fire started in a motorhome, which was parked on the west side of the building, then spread to the gas station building, firefighters said."

Note: This is the 354th RV to burn in 2016...

2016-08-24 - Wharf bumper made of wood beams and tires bursts into flame just before 5 AM in coastal Saint John (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/long-wharf-fire-1.3733471

Quote: "Fire crews were called to a small fire at Long Wharf just before 5 a.m. on Wednesday. A bumper from the side of the wharf made from large wooden beams and truck tires caught fire. The flames were visible from as far away as Chesley Drive. The fire destroyed a wooden and rubber bumper used to keep ships from hitting the side of the wharf."

2016-08-24 - Home destroyed by fire in coastal Waipahu (Hawaii):
http://www.staradvertiser.com/hawaii-news/afternoon-fire-torches-home-in-waipahu/

Note: An unknown odor was just found emanating from sinks and shower drains at an apartment building in Waipahu the day before too, mentioned in the 2016-08-23 update...

2016-08-24 - Home flattened by explosion shortly before 2 AM in Washington (Illinois), 2 injured:
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/we-heard-a-loud-boom-and-the-whole-house-shook
http://www.sott.net/article/326367-Illinois-home-flattened-owners-hospitalized-after-overnight-explosion

Quote: "Chief Ragan tells us the homeowners were outside of the home when they got there. Investigators won't tell us how they were able to get out, but neighbors say the blast blew them out. 'They were in bed, they were sleeping, and they were blown out of the house.' Tim Slagel said. "

2016-08-24 - Apartment explodes in residential building in coastal Dubai (UAE), 3 injured:
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/dubai/explosions-in-the-uae-a-timeline
http://khaleejtimes.com/nation/dubai/building-wall-collapses-at-al-khail-gate-in-dubai

Note: These are the 283rd and 284th residential explosions in 2016...

2016-08-24 - Recycling center erupts in flame near Catterick (Britain):
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/14701317.Firefighters_tackling_blaze_at_recycling_plant_near_Catterick/

2016-08-24 - Boeing engineers from Seattle area want to fight wildfires with artillery blasts:
http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/techflash/2016/08/boeing-engineers-from-seattle-area-want-to-fight.html
http://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-suggests-new-weapon-in-fighting-wildfires/

Quote: "Saying the world needs a better way to fight wildfires, a squad of Boeing engineers in Seattle thinks conflagrations could one day be beaten back with new weapons: artillery shells filled with fire suppressing liquid."

2016-08-24 - Fishing ship '606 Hae Chang' goes up in flames, crew of 34 abandons ship, near Simushir Island:
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2016/14511/abandoned-606-hae-chang-drifting-still-fire-north-/
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/606HAECHANG-7106724.html

Quote: "Fire erupted on board of Korean fishing vessel 606 HAE CHANG in the morning Aug 22, in vicinity 46 23N 154 27E, 100 nm east of Simushir Island, Kuril Archipelago, North Pacific. Fire the vessel, 34 crew were rescued by other Korean fishing vessels, which were fishing in the area. Derelict burning vessel is adrift."

2016-08-24 - Three boats go up in flames at marina on the Detroit River in Grosse Ile Township (Michigan):
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2016/08/25/grosse-ile-marina-fire/89343384/
http://nvs24.com/news/local/3-boats-likely-totaled-in-Grosse-Ile-marina-fire-8014210.html
http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2016/08/24/news/doc57be08c5b011f460506428.txt
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/40091697-fire-rips-through-a-couple-of-boats-at-grosse-ile-marina/
http://thenewsherald.com/articles/2016/08/25/news/doc57be08c5b011f460506428.txt

Quote: "Three large boats were engulfed in flames Wednesday at the Elba-Mar Boat Club on Grosse Ile, according to the fire department."

2016-08-24 - Boat bursts into flame on Canyon Lake near New Braunfels (Texas):
http://herald-zeitung.com/community_alert/article_a751f3c0-6a78-11e6-838d-ffcca3b9ff1c.html

2016-08-24 - Boat bursts into flame in coastal Koksijde (Belgium):
http://www.breakingnews.com/item/2016/08/24/photo-boat-catches-fire-off-koksijde-belgium/

Note: These are the 1176th, 1177th, 1178th, 1179th, 1180th and 1181st boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-08-24 - Double-decker bus bursts into flame on Summergangs Road in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/passengers-flee-bus-as-fire-breaks-out-aboard-double-decker-in-summergangs-road-east-hull/story-29652344-detail/story.html

Note: This is the 592nd bus to burn in 2016...

2016-08-24 - Tanker truck bursts into flame on Highway 67 in Priceville (Alabama):
http://www.wtvm.com/story/32834266/crews-respond-to-18-wheeler-fire-in-priceville

2016-08-24 - Tanker truck bursts into flame at 12:43 AM in Beaconsfield (Britain):
http://www.getbucks.co.uk/news/local-news/petrol-tanker-catches-fire-beaconsfield-11794252
http://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/14701846.Petrol_tanker_catches_fire_at_Beaconsfield_services/

2016-08-24 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-95 ramp in Chesterfield County (Virginia):
http://wtvr.com/2016/08/24/tractor-trailer-fire-closes-ramp-from-i-95n-to-route-10-in-chesterfield/
http://wric.com/2016/08/24/vehicle-fire-closes-i-95-ramp-in-chesterfield-county/
http://www.blackdailynews.com/tractor-trailer-fire-closes-ramp-from-i-95n-to-route-10-in-chesterfield/

2016-08-24 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-170 in Overland (Missouri):
http://www.kmov.com/story/32833631/northbound-i-170-closed-near-midland-drivers-warned-to-expect-delays
http://www.kltv.com/story/32833631/northbound-i-170-closed-near-midland-drivers-warned-to-expect-delays
http://www.wflx.com/story/32833631/northbound-i-170-closed-near-midland-drivers-warned-to-expect-delays
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/32833631/northbound-i-170-closed-near-midland-drivers-warned-to-expect-delays

Quote: "Northbound Interstate 170 near Midland was closed for around 30 minutes Wednesday due to a tractor trailer fire."

2016-08-24 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-5 in coastal Federal Way (Washington):
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20160824/Semi-Truck-Fire-On-I-5-In-Federal-Way-WA-Federal-Way/

2016-08-24 - Tractor bursts into flame off County Road 61 in Centre (Alabama), near the Coosa River:
http://www.weisradio.com/tractor-fire-off-county-road-61-in-centre/

2016-08-24 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-24 near the Kentucky Dam (Kentucky):
http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/story/32835748/traffic-down-to-one-lane-after-semi-fire
http://www.navbug.com/article194463117/traffic_down_to_one_lane_after_semi_fire.htm
http://www.marshallcountydaily.com/2016/08/25/semi-fire-blocks-traffic-on-marshall-county-interstate/

Quote: "Interstate 24 eastbound traffic is restricted to one lane between the Calvert City exit and Kentucky Dam exit after a tractor-trailer fire Wednesday afternoon."

2016-08-24 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-86 near airport in Pocatello (Idaho):
http://idahostatejournal.com/news/local/tractor-trailer-heavily-damaged-after-catching-fire-on-interstate-near/article_718d0ced-6ea2-56c7-97af-e6eb57f950c0.html
http://www.navbug.com/article194654905/tractor_trailer_heavily_damaged_after_catching_fire_on_interstate_86_near_pocatello_airport.htm

2016-08-24 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-90 near Jackson (Minnesota):
http://www.exploreokoboji.com/news/news-stories/no-injuries-reported-in-i90-semi-fire/

2016-08-24 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on US 191 near Moab (Utah):
http://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_3670f4ce-6ad4-11e6-9407-274c8cef37dd.html

2016-08-24 - Tractor, two vehicles and shed destroyed by fire in Easton (California):
http://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article97743897.html

Quote: "The flames were contained to a building about 20-by-40 feet – likely a garage or shed – along with two vehicles and a tractor, Goodman said."

2016-08-24 - Tractor bursts into flame at 4:30 AM while parked at farm, fire spreads to barn and shed, near Floradale (Canada), 2 calves killed:
http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/tractor-fire-spreads-to-barn-2-calves-killed-1.3042273
http://nvs24.com/news/local/Tractor-fire-spreads-to-barn-2-calves-killed-7989042.html
http://www.570news.com/2016/08/24/fire-causes-225000-in-damage-to-barn-in-woolwich/
http://www.firefightingincanada.com/headlines/tractor-fire-spreads-to-shed-barn-23537

2016-08-24 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the A9 near Killiecrankie (Scotland):
http://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/perth-kinross/274324/paper-lorry-catches-fire-a9-killiecrankie/
http://wpcluster.dctdigital.com/thecourier/fp/news/local/perth-kinross/274324/paper-lorry-catches-fire-a9-killiecrankie/

2016-08-24 - Tractor (combine) bursts into flame on Barway Road in Barway (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/combine-harvester-fire-2668.aspx
http://www.ely-news.co.uk/combine-harvester-catches-fire-in-barway/story-29654928-detail/story.html

Note: These are the 1598th through 1611th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-08-24 - Dump truck bursts into flame near Churchill Bridge in Bath (Britain):
http://www.avonfire.gov.uk/bath-and-north-east-somerset-incidents/1846-dumper-truck-destroyed-by-fire
http://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/fire-on-lower-bristol-road/story-29651400-detail/story.html

2016-08-24 - Box truck bursts into flame on the N2 near coastal Dublin (Ireland):
http://nyuzer.com/ie/2016/08/24/shocking-photos-show-horses-lucky-escape-vehicle-fire
http://campus.ie/surviving-college/shocking-photos-show-horses-lucky-escape-vehicle-fire
http://news.anotao.com/link/ie/20160801136409/www.independent.ie/irish-news/shocking-photos-show-horses-lucky-escape-from-vehicle-fire-34993097.html

2016-08-24 - Van bursts into flame at home on Johnson Street in Summerland (Canada):
http://www.summerlandreview.com/news/391220461.html

2016-08-24 - Van bursts into flame at 2:17 AM on Dickens Street in Eastgate (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/van-fire-eastgate-2664.aspx

2016-08-24 - SUV bursts into flame on I-75 near Lexington (Kentucky):
http://www.lex18.com/story/32829224/i-75-sb-at-madison-co-blocked-due-to-car-fire
http://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Car-fire-on--391147251.html

Note: Aha, now I know why they call it the Ford Escape!

2016-08-24 - Pickup truck bursts into flame before 5:37 AM while parked in Richmond (Virginia):
http://wric.com/2016/08/24/crews-working-another-car-fire-in-fan-district/
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/40066869-crews-working-another-car-fire-in-fan-district/

2016-08-24 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on I-80 near Colfax (California):
http://www.kcra.com/news/local-news/news-sierra/wb-i80-in-colfax-closed-due-to-truck-fire/41351096
http://www.navbug.com/article194381310/wb_i_80_near_colfax_reopens_after_truck_fire.htm
http://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/sacramento/wb-i-80-near-colfax-reopens-after-truck-fire/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/kcranews/768491369518084096

2016-08-24 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on I-10 in San Antonio (Texas):
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/traffic/article/Fire-engulfs-pickup-on-Interstate-10-traffic-9182547.php

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads to home, in Brookhaven (West Virginia), nobody there:
http://www.wvalways.com/story/32836842/vehicle-fire-spreads-to-nearby-house-in-monongalia-county
http://www.wdtv.com/content/news/Fire-crews-battle-flames-that-spread-from-a-car-to-a-home-in-Mon-County--391249231.html

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame before 6:30 AM while parked inside auto shop in Jefferson Township (Ohio):
http://wdtn.com/2016/08/24/car-catches-fire-in-auto-shop/
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/local/vehicle-catches-fire-inside-jefferson-twp-business/nsLFc/
http://www.whio.com/news/local/vehicle-catches-fire-inside-jefferson-twp-business/H9DSzdFeR248vnNAopsB3I/

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame on I-84 in Nampa (Idaho):
http://www.idahopress.com/news/local/car-fire-starts-on-i--in-nampa/article_549c3c2c-4646-5088-ba47-96807b632d86.html
http://www.navbug.com/article194559677/car_fire_starts_on_i_84_in_nampa.htm

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame on I-205 bridge in Multnomah County (Oregon):
http://www.columbian.com/news/2016/aug/24/car-fire-over-interstate-205-bridge-blocks-traffic/
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20160825/Vehicle-Fire-On-I-205-In-Multnomah-County-OR-Multnomah-County/

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame on I-25 near Isleta Pueblo (New Mexico), near the Rio Grande:
http://krqe.com/blog/2016/08/24/car-fire-snarls-traffic-i-25-northbound-near-isleta-pueblo/

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame on the Veteran's Memorial Highway in Central Islip (New York):
http://patch.com/new-york/islip/car-fire-causes-lane-closure-route-454-islip

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame on I-70 in Hendricks County (Indiana):
http://cbs4indy.com/2016/08/24/eb-i-70-closed-in-hendricks-county-near-old-sr-267-due-to-car-fire/

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame on I-380 in Buchanan County (Iowa):
http://www.kwwl.com/story/32832035/2016/08/Wednesday/developing-car-fire-along-i-380-in-buchanan-county

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame on US 101 near Humboldt (California):
https://lostcoastoutpost.com/chpwatch/2016/aug/24/00017/

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame at 6:52 AM on Coppins Crossing Road Bridge in Weston Creek District (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-weston-creek-279657.traffic

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame at 6:52 AM on John Gorton Drive in Wright (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-wright-act-279653.traffic

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame on Leach Street in coastal New Plymouth (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/83535297/firefighters-put-out-car-fire-on-new-plymouths-one-way-system

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame while parked at shop in coastal Mellieha on the island of Malta:
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20160824/local/no-one-injured-in-mellieha-cars-fire.622970

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame on street in coastal Tuticorin (India):
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/Film-actors-car-goes-up-in-flames/articleshow/53838673.cms

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame on the N69 in Clarina (Ireland):
http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/214132/limerick-fire-service-tackle-car-blaze-in-clarina.html

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame while parked at pub in St. Helens (Britain):
http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/14701897.Firefighters_tackle_car_fire/

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame at 3:09 AM on Clatterbridge Road in coastal Birkenhead (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-on-fire-in-neston

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame on street in Glenaire, Shipley (Britain), near the River Aire:
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/14702473.Car_fire_tackled_in_Shipley/

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame in layby on Gatesheath Lane in Tattenhall, Chester (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/vehicle-fire-in-chester_24-08-2016_16-06-42

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame on the M1 near Leicester (Britain):
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/car-fire-causes-delays-on-m1/story-29652626-detail/story.html

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame on the M2 near Strood (Britain):
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/firefighters-called-to-car-blaze-101297/

2016-08-24 - Car bursts into flame on Doncaster Road in Scunthorpe (Britain):
http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/traffic-delays-after-car-fire-near-busy-scunthorpe-roundabout/story-29652595-detail/story.html
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/traffic-delays-after-car-fire-near-busy-scunthorpe-roundabout-4361272.html

2016-08-24 - Vehicle bursts into flame at 7:20 AM on I-40 in Nashville (Tennessee):
http://wkrn.com/2016/08/24/vehicle-fire-reported-on-i-40-west-near-fesslers-lane/
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/40069775-vehicle-fire-blocks-part-of-i-40-w-near-fesslers-lane/
http://bwoodtv.com/2016/08/24/vehicle-fire-reported-on-i-40-west-near-fesslers-lane-2/
http://www.navbug.com/article194320694/vehicle_fire_blocks_part_of_i_40_w_near_fesslers_lane.htm

2016-08-24 - Vehicle bursts into flame on the M6 in South Lakeland (Britain):
http://www.cumbriafire.gov.uk/services/operations/recent-incidents.asp

Quote: "Vehicle on fire on the M6(South Lakeland) 24 Aug 2016 At 17:48 firefighters were called to a vehicle which was well alight on the M6 south between junctions 36 and 35. The vehicle was extinguished with a hose reel."

2016-08-24 - Utility trailer bursts into flame while being towed, on US 17 in coastal Bridgeton (North Carolina):
http://www.newbernsj.com/news/20160824/fire-destroys-utility-trailer-and-contents-in-bridgeton

2016-08-24 - RV trailer bursts into flame while parked in Sahuarita (Arizona), nobody there:
http://www.kvoa.com/story/32836292/ruralmetro-crews-battling-mobile-home-fire-in-sahuarita

2016-08-24 - SUV and home destroyed by fire in the wee hours in Clayton (North Carolina):
http://www.wral.com/early-morning-vehicle-fire-ignites-clayton-home-forces-family-out/15956069/
http://www-origin-windstream-northraleigh.wral.com/early-morning-vehicle-fire-ignites-clayton-home-forces-family-out/15956069/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/WRAL/768378318622253056

2016-08-24 - Car and garage destroyed by fire at home in Spokane (Washington):
http://www.krem.com/news/local/spokane-county/garage-fire-in-nw-spokane-destroys-car/307221002

2016-08-24 - Lawn mowers and maintenance building destroyed by fire at Whispering Creek Golf Club in Sioux City (Iowa):
http://www.ktiv.com/story/32835420/2016/08/24/whispering-creek-golf-club-building-destroyed-after-fire

2016-08-24 - Auto shop destroyed by fire at 11:40 PM in Logan Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/643365/Fire-destroys-auto-business-in-Logan-Township.html?nav=742
http://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/late-night-fire-at-mechanic-shop
http://wjactv.com/news/local/local-auto-repair-shop

2016-08-24 - Boat storage building goes up in flames in coastal Hoylake (Britain):
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/fire-crews-tackle-blaze-boat-11795733
http://www.liverpoolstar.com/index.php/sid/247073567
http://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/14704443.UPDATE__Police_investigating_fire_at_boat_shed_close_to_Hoylake_Rugby_Club/

2016-08-24 - Barn goes up in flames near Cullompton (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=37998&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-08-24 - Wildfire rages in Grand Teton National Park (Wyoming):
http://www.khq.com/story/32834087/watch-intense-wildfire-burns-in-grand-teton-national-park

2016-08-24 - Logging business devastated by massive fire on Path Valley Road in Metal Township (Pennsylvania):
http://local21news.com/news/local/franklin-county-logging-business-fire-reaches-3-alarms

2016-08-24 - Gas station damaged by fire at 12:30 AM on Highway 28 in Dunlap (Tennessee):
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/32829378/crews-battle-early-morning-fire-at-gas-station

2016-08-24 - School heavily damaged by fire at 6 AM near Fredericktown (Missouri):
http://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/missouri/2016/08/24/fire-damages-rural-missouri-school-building/89252712/

2016-08-24 - Car wash damaged by fire at 1:45 AM on Princes Avenue in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/explosion-fears-after-fire-at-jet-garage-in-princes-avenue-hull/story-29649979-detail/story.html

2016-08-24 - Mixed-use building heavily damaged by fire at 11 PM in Oconto Falls (Wisconsin), near the Oconto River:
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/local/oconto-county/2016/08/25/downtown-oconto-falls-fire-displaces-residents/89346436/

2016-08-24 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in Roanoke County (Virginia):
http://wsls.com/2016/08/24/firefighters-prevent-roanoke-county-garage-fire-from-spreading/
http://wsls.com/2016/08/25/garage-fire-in-roanoke-county-causes-50000-in-damages/

2016-08-24 - Mobile home heavily damaged by fire at 6:45 AM in West Valley City (Utah):
http://kutv.com/news/local/family-of-five-flees-west-valley-city-house-fire

2016-08-24 - Home heavily damaged by fire in coastal Oakland (California):
http://www.eastbaytimes.com/my-town/ci_30285362/crews-tackle-1-alarm-house-fire-west-oakland
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Firefighters-battling-residential-fire-near-9182238.php
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2016/08/24/fire-torches-2-story-home-in-oakland/

2016-08-24 - Three homes destroyed by fire near the Monongahela River in Hazelwood, Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania):
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2016/08/24/Crews-b/stories/201608240210
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2016/08/24/crews-battle-row-house-fire-in-hazelwood/
http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/11026750-74/fire-battling-crews

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

2016-08-24 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire just before 2 AM in coastal Yonkers (New York):
http://abc7ny.com/news/3-alarm-fire-breaks-out-at-yonkers-apartment-building/1482455/

2016-08-24 - Deadly fire destroys mobile home at 2:59 AM near coastal Fort Lauderdale (Florida), 2 killed:
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fl-broward-trailer-fire-wednesday-20160824-story.html
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/08/25/friends-neighbors-remember-those-killed-in-mobile-home-fire/
http://wsvn.com/news/local/mobile-home-catches-fire-near-fort-lauderdale/
http://cbs12.com/news/local/sheriff-at-least-2-are-dead-in-home-fire
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Father-11-Year-Old-Daughter-Identified-as-Victims-of-Fatal-Mobile-Home-Fire-in-Broward-391331331.html

2016-08-24 - Deadly fire destroys home in Spencer (Oklahoma), 1 killed:
http://kfor.com/2016/08/24/firefighters-battling-home-fully-involved-in-flames-in-spencer/
http://www.koco.com/news/firefighters-respond-to-structure-fire-in-spencer/41351446
http://www.news9.com/story/32832174/crews-battle-structure-fire-in-spencer

2016-08-24 - Vacant home burns in Lansingburgh (New York):
http://www.troyrecord.com/20160823/fire-damages-vacant-lansingburgh-home

2016-08-24 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Rochester (New York):
http://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/fire-destroys-abandoned-house/article_ef862c7f-46c3-512c-af5c-c16acd07594a.html

2016-08-25 - Passenger plane hit by smoke, makes emergency landing in Rochester (New York), 2 other planes have problems too:
http://13wham.com/news/top-stories/direct-flight-to-toronto-changes-3-planes-forced-to-land-in-rochester

Quote: "The first plane departed from Newark, but had to return to the airport a short time later for unspecified reasons. The passengers were then transferred to a second plane, all boarded, and then were told they had to depart that plane. A reason was not given for this departure either. All the passengers then boarded a third plane, an Embraer 145, which left Newark and made it to Rochester airspace. Unfortunately the 50-passenger plane then filled with smoke, so the plane had to make an emergency landing at the Greater Rochester International Airport."

Note: This is the 91st aircraft to smoke/burn/explode in 2016...

2016-08-25 - Mysterious explosion shakes homes and rattles people at Lake of the Ozarks (Missouri):
http://www.sott.net/article/326712-Sudden-sonic-boom-shakes-homes-rattles-nerves-in-Lake-of-the-Ozarks-Missouri
http://lakeexpo.com/townnews/aeronautics/was-that-a-sonic-boom-where-wednesday-s-rumble-at/article_0aeb76b4-6b0e-11e6-b1b8-9f6b139bc791.html

Quote: "Many speculated the noise and vibration came from a sonic boom—created by an aircraft breaking the sound barrier. Fort Leonard Wood is only about 40 miles from the Lake of the Ozarks, as the fighter-jet flies, but the base’s communications office pointed out that while the National Guard does fly out of there, they only fly A-10 Thunderbolt II 'Warthogs;, which have a max speed of about 439 miles per hour, far short of the 768 mph needed to break the sound barrier."

2016-08-25 - Underground electrical explosion blows manhole cover off in coastal Providence (Rhode Island), blackouts ensue:
http://turnto10.com/news/local/providence-place-mall-without-power-after-reports-of-manhole-cover-explosion
http://www.necn.com/news/new-england/Manhole-Cover-Explodes-Leaving-Providence-Place-Mall-Without-Power-391367981.html
http://wpri.com/2016/08/25/many-without-power-in-downtown-providence/

2016-08-25 - Underground electrical explosions at 12:30 AM hit Detroit (Michigan), hotel evacuated:
http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2016/08/25/explosions-downtown-detroit-dte/89331350/
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2016/08/25/book-cadillac-evacuated-reports-blasts/89320408/
http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2016/08/explosions_reported_in_downtow.html
http://nvs24.com/news/world/People-Mover-reopens-after-underground-blast-8010219.html
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/westin-book-cadillac-hotel-evacuated
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/fbnewswire/768780244585029632

2016-08-25 - Sports facility destroyed by explosion just after midnight in Chimay (Belgium), 1 killed, 4 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20160826-54729-BEL
http://bnonews.com/news/index.php/news/id5061
http://www.rt.com/news/357230-belgium-chimay-sports-blast/
http://abc11.com/news/at-least-1-dead-in-explosion-at-sports-center-in-belgium/1485483/
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/aug/26/belgium-explosion-chimay-sports-centre-collapses-fatal
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3759272/One-dead-powerful-blast-rocks-sports-centre-Belgium-partially-destroying-building-leaving-people-trapped-rubble.html

2016-08-25 - Chemical fertilizer factory explodes in coastal Chittagong (Bangladesh), 200 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=HZ-20160823-54687-BGD

2016-08-25 - Passenger train bursts into flame in coastal Tanjung Priok (Indonesia):
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/08/25/train-catches-fire-in-tanjung-priok-no-casualties-reported.html
http://en.tempo.co/read/news/2016/08/25/055798865/Two-Train-Carriages-Catch-Fire-in-Tanjung-Priok-Station
http://en.tempo.co/read/news/2016/08/26/057799039/Two-Train-Cars-Catch-Fire-in-Tanjung-Priok-Station
http://ban.jo/News/Asia/20160825/Train-Catches-Fire-In-Jakarta-Indonesia-Jakarta-Utara/
http://www.pressreader.com/indonesia/the-jakarta-post/20160826/281646779560628

2016-08-25 - Passenger train bursts into flame near coastal Hadera (Israel):
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4846344,00.html
http://hamodia.com/2016/08/25/israel-railways-train-catches-fire-none-hurt/
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/216940
http://www.jerusalemonline.com/news/in-israel/local/israel-railways-train-caught-fire-near-hadera-23216

2016-08-25 - Car bursts into flame while parked in underground carpark at Sheraton in coastal Manhattan (New York):
http://patch.com/new-york/midtown-nyc/two-alarm-fire-breaks-out-parking-garage-sheraton-times-square
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/manhattan/smoke-flame-erupt-midtown-sheraton-article-1.2765575

Quote: "According to a fire official, a car fire broke out in the high-rise's underground parking garage three levels below ground."

2016-08-25 - Home destroyed by explosion near Fish Hatchery Road in Fitchburg (Wisconsin), 1 injured:
http://www.channel3000.com/news/Crews-respond-to-house-explosion-in-Fitchburg/41375624
http://www.nbc15.com/content/news/Crews-respond-to-house-explosion-in-Fitchburg-391356431.html
http://fox6now.com/2016/08/25/developing-emergency-crews-respond-to-home-explosion-in-fitchburg/
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/explosion-reported-in-fitchburg/article_84d30483-38d0-5f83-a669-5846c708b6f2.html
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20160825/Debris-Scatters-From-Possible-House-Explosion-In-Fitchburg-WI-Fitchburg/
http://www.wkow.com/story/32845086/2016/08/25/breaking-fitchburg-police-investigating-explosion-near-intersection-of-cheryl-drive-and-fish-hatchery

Quote: "Fitchburg Fire Chief Joe Pulvermacher says there is one reported injury and no fatalities. He says the home is a complete loss. 'This is a significant explosion. We haven't seen one like this in the city of Fitchburg. On a scale of explosions this one ranks up as one of the more significant,' Chief Pulvermacher said. According to officials, about 20 homes were damaged from the explosion. Some people from those homes will have to find another place to stay for the night."

2016-08-25 - Home destroyed by explosion and fire near Hancock (Maryland), near the Potomac River:
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2016/08/25/fire-marshal-probes-fiery-blast-that-destroyed-rural-home/
http://www.eveningsun.com/story/news/2016/08/25/active-fire-reported-after-explosion-washington-county/89339820/
http://www.times-news.com/news/update-fiery-home-explosion-reported-in-hancock/article_bf66bad5-81a3-518d-8608-eedc2de47bdd.html
http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/local/fire-reported-explosion-destroys-home-near-hancock/article_e1ab7894-6ac7-11e6-b316-7b637f5f35a5.html

Quote: "He said the explosion blew two vehicles onto their roofs. Three other vehicles also were damaged."

2016-08-25 - Apartment building explodes in Ahvaz (Iran), 6 killed:
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/gas-explosion-residential-building-iran-kills-41614474
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/08/24/gas-explosion-in-residential-building-in-iran-kills-6.html

Note: These are the 285th, 286th and 287th residential explosions in 2016...

2016-08-25 - California already enduring fierce fire season, and the worst is yet to come:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2016/08/25/california-wildfires/89358428/

Quote: "With more than 4,200 fires reported across the state already this year, California is enduring one of its most active and dangerous fire seasons — and the worst is likely still to come."

2016-08-25 - Landfill hit by tire fire near Martensville (Canada):
http://mysasknews.com/2016/08/24/martensville-fire-rescue-on-scene-of-tire-fire-at-landfill/

2016-08-25 - Boat bursts into flame in the Gull Lake Narrows in Lake Shore (Minnesota):
http://www.wday.com/news/minnesota/4101597-fire-destroys-boat-gull-lake
http://www.inforum.com/news/accidents/4101498-video-runabout-boat-catches-fire-minn-lake
http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/accidents/4101498-video-runabout-boat-catches-fire-minn-lake
http://lptv.org/boat-destroyed-by-fire-on-gull-lake/

2016-08-25 - Boat bursts into flame at 11:23 PM while docked in coastal Newport (Oregon), dog killed:
http://www.newportnewstimes.com/v2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=86&story_id=52915

Quote: "An occupant of a fishing vessel that caught fire late Monday night, Aug. 22, at the Port of Newport’s Dock 5 escaped without injury, but his dog died of smoke fumes."

Note: These are the 1182nd and 1183rd boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-08-25 - Shuttle bus bursts into flame at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in coastal Manhattan (New York):
http://patch.com/new-york/midtown-nyc/bus-fire-port-authority-bus-terminal-snarls-evening-commute
http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20160825/midtown/bus-fire-causes-rush-hour-delays-at-port-authority-officials-say
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20160825/Bus-Fire-At-Port-Authority-Bus-Terminal-In-NYC-New-York/
http://mycitypaper.com/bus-fire-port-authority-causes-heavy-delays-long-lines/
http://www.dolphnsix.com/news/904468/fire-causes-rush-hour-delays-port

2016-08-25 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on street in St-Jean, Quatre-Bornes on the island of Mauritius:
http://motinews.info/news/photos-ubs-bus-catches-fire-near-st-jean

Note: These are the 593rd and 594th buses to burn in 2016...

2016-08-25 - Car-hauler bursts into flame in the wee hours on I-95 near West Greenwich (Rhode Island):
http://wpri.com/2016/08/25/truck-fully-engulfed-in-flames-overnight-on-i-95s/
http://www.abc6.com/story/32840861/car-carrier-catches-fire-on-95

Quote: "A truck ended up fully engulfed in flames on Interstate 95 South overnight. It happened by Exit 7, near the East Greenwich, West Greenwich line. State police said the truck was carrying six cars, but the fire was quickly put out. The driver was also able to get out safely."

Note: This is the 47th car-hauler to burn in 2016...

2016-08-25 - Tanker truck bursts into flame on US 30 near West Fourth Street in Ontario (Ohio):
http://www.wmfd.com/news/single.asp?story=69601

2016-08-25 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-90 near Elk Heights (Washington):
http://snewsi.com/id/16338686193/Photos-Semi-truck-catches-fire-on-Interstate-90
http://www.dailyrecordnews.com/news/semi-truck-starts-small-brush-fire-near-elk-heights/article_05a06ca1-f599-5e80-abbf-60a1f604f7b3.html
http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/photos-semi-truck-catches-fire-on-interstate/article_c11f2e54-6b2b-11e6-a8e5-13e0b0d63827.html

2016-08-25 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on US 101 near Garberville (California):
http://lostcoastoutpost.com/chpwatch/2016/aug/25/00011/

Quote: "BIG RIG W/ BRAKE FIRE"

2016-08-25 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Route 322 near Burnham (Pennsylvania):
http://lewistownsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/588838/Tractor-trailer-fire-shuts-down-state-Route-322.html?nav=5010

2016-08-25 - Tractors, lawn equipment, trailer and barn destroyed by fire on Elaine Drive in Carencro (Louisiana):
http://www.katc.com/story/32833873/fire-fighters-battling-large-fire-in-lafayette-parish
http://klfy.com/2016/08/24/smoke-from-barn-fire-visible-around-lafayette/

Quote: "A barn containing lawn equipment, tractors, a trailer and tools caught fire. Fire fighters are still investigating the cause of the fire."

2016-08-25 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame en route to Chengdu (China):
http://newsvideo.su/video/5007610
http://www.news.vtwitter.com/media/169214/not-cool-truck-with-900-air-conditioners-catch-fire-on-highway

Quote: "A truck transporting 900 air conditioners went up in flames while crossing the Shanghai-Chongqing Highway on Wednesday afternoon. The lorry was en route to Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, when the accident took place. All the goods, which are worth over 2 million yuan (almost 300,000 US dollars), were destroyed but luckily no one was injured."

2016-08-25 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the A1 near Darlington (Britain):
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/14704019.Emergency_services_dealing_with_lorry_fire_on_A1_M__near_Darlington/
http://durham.localroundup.co.uk/article/1926704/emergency-services-dealing-with-lorry-fire-on-a1-m-near-darlington/

2016-08-25 - Tractor (combine) bursts into flame on Clayhithe Road in Waterbeach (Britain), near the River Cam:
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/combine-harvester-fire-2670.aspx

2016-08-25 - Tractor bursts into flame near the A419 near Kempsford (Britain):
http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/14707972.Tractor_fire_causes_traffic_delays_near_Kempsford/

2016-08-25 - Tractor (telehandler) bursts into flame at 1:31 AM in Leworthy, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, Devon:
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=38002&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

Note: These are the 1612th, 1613th, 1614th, 1615th, 1616th, 1617th, 1618th, 1619th, 1620th, 1621st, 1622nd and 1623rd tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-08-25 - Three heavy trucks destroyed by fire at 4:16 AM while parked at business in East Farmingdale (New York):
http://patch.com/new-york/farmingdale/multiple-trucks-catch-fire-east-farmingdale
http://www.fios1news.com/longisland/3-trucks-fire-farmingdale

2016-08-25 - Delivery truck bursts into flame on I-41 near Eldorado (Wisconsin):
http://www.fdlreporter.com/videos/news/2016/08/25/89341888/
http://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/2016/08/25/truck-fire-shuts-down--41-south-fond-du-lac/89338286/
http://www.radioplusinfo.com/2016/08/25/8-25-16-truck-fire-on-interstate-41/
http://us.geosnews.com/p/us/wi/fond-du-lac-county/fond-du-lac/truck-fire-shuts-down-i-41-south-in-fond-du-lac_6390642
http://www.1490wosh.com/2016/08/25/box-truck-fire/

2016-08-25 - RV bursts into flame in front of the Gem County Jail in Emmett (Idaho):
http://www.messenger-index.com/news/motor-home-gutted-in-front-of-jail/article_8ea2abe2-cd6d-503e-8edd-308f832985cc.html

2016-08-25 - RV bursts into flame at Woodland Shores RV Park in Woodland (Washington):
http://klog.com/woodland-fire-4/

Quote: "About 12:30 yesterday afternoon, Woodland Fire was called to the 1000 block of A Street in Woodland, where an RV fire was reported at the Woodland Shores RV Park."

2016-08-25 - RV bursts into flame while parked at home on Howe Road in Aberdeen area in Kamloops (Canada):
http://cfjctoday.com/article/539633/fire-crews-hopping-struggling-kitesurfer-and-motorhome-fire

Quote: "And no cause yet for a motorhome fire on Howe Road in Aberdeen last night. A resident called KFR just after 9 PM to say there was a fire in their motorhome parked at the residence. The woman's husband was working on the fire with a garden hose and had it pretty much under control when fire crews arrived."

Note: These are the 355th, 356th and 357th RVs to burn in 2016...

2016-08-25 - Van bursts into flame in Hampton Vale, Peterborough (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/van-fire-hampton-2682.aspx

2016-08-25 - SUV bursts into flame on Route 208 near Hawthorne (New Jersey):
http://hawthornefire.org/208-car-fire/

2016-08-25 - SUV bursts into flame on Route 9 near Ghent (New York):
http://www.registerstar.com/news/article_e8030d10-6afe-11e6-937d-5bbdd441a3a6.html

2016-08-25 - SUV bursts into flame on Pascack Road in Paramus (New Jersey):
http://www.northjersey.com/news/fire-totals-car-in-paramus-1.1650319

2016-08-25 - SUV bursts into flame inside auto shop in Sparta (New Jersey):
http://www.njherald.com/20160826/vehicle-catches--fire-at-sparta-tire-damaging-building--vehicle-fire-leads-to-blaze-at-auto-repair-shop-minor-damage-reported

2016-08-25 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on West Third Street in Julesburg (Colorado):
http://www.julesburgadvocate.com/ci_30288014/fire-burns-truck-down-wheels

2016-08-25 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on St. Peters Road in Charlottetown (Canada):
http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2016-08-25/article-4624851/Truck-catches-fire-in-Charlottetown/1

2016-08-25 - Multiple cars go up in flames at 6:25 AM while parked at home in Boone County (Missouri):
http://krcgtv.com/news/local/crews-battle-multiple-vehicles-on-fire-in-boone-county

2016-08-25 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads to garage, in coastal Cohasset (Massachusetts):
http://www.patriotledger.com/news/20160826/cohasset-garage-damaged-by-fire-that-started-in-nearby-car

2016-08-25 - Car bursts into flame on I-41 near Germantown (Wisconsin):
http://fox6now.com/2016/08/25/germantown-officials-respond-to-vehicle-fire-on-i-41-near-holy-hill-road/

2016-08-25 - Car bursts into flame on I-85 near Greer (South Carolina):
http://wspa.com/2016/08/25/car-fire-closes-lane-on-i-85-s-near-exit-54-pelham-rd/

2016-08-25 - Car bursts into flame on US 33 in Union County (Ohio), separate crash too:
http://nbc4i.com/2016/08/25/crash-vehicle-fire-close-both-lanes-of-u-s-33-in-union-county/

Quote: "Officials say most of U.S. 33 is closed in both directions between U.S. 42 and Mitchell-Dewitt Road in Union County. All lanes westbound are closed due to a crash. All but one eastbound lane is closed due to a car fire near the crash."

2016-08-25 - Car bursts into flame on the M6 near Carlisle (Britain):
http://www.cumbriafire.gov.uk/services/operations/recent-incidents.asp
http://www.cumbriacrack.com/2016/08/25/m6-northbound-closed-due-car-fire/
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/motorway-near-carlisle-closed-due-to-car-fire-4363794.html
http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/Lanes-closed-again-on-M6-in-Cumbria-after-vehicle-fire-e9453d82-dfaa-4d91-87ee-af21af452c4d-ds
http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/latest/Motorway-near-Carlisle-closed-due-to-car-fire-10b4db0f-458d-4c9b-94f8-36c260faa413-ds

2016-08-25 - Car bursts into flame on the M25 near Darenth (Britain):
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/delays-after-car-fire-on-101405/
http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/14705682.TRAVEL_WARNING__Heavy_traffic_at_Dartford_Crossing_due_to_car_fire/
http://www.enfieldindependent.co.uk/news/14705682.TRAVEL_WARNING__Heavy_traffic_at_Dartford_Crossing_due_to_car_fire/

2016-08-25 - Car bursts into flame on the A4 in Slough (Britain):
http://www.sloughexpress.co.uk/gallery/slough/103468/car-fire-causes-traffic-problems-on-a4-in-slough.html

2016-08-25 - Car bursts into flame on Pentland Road in Slough (Britain):
http://www.sloughexpress.co.uk/gallery/slough/103513/fire-crew-tackles-car-blaze.html

2016-08-25 - Car bursts into flame at 11:35 PM on Greenfields Close in coastal St Leonards-on-Sea (Britain):
http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/firefighters-tackle-st-leonards-car-blaze-1-7544409

2016-08-25 - Car bursts into flame on M65 slip road near Rishton (Britain):
http://www.thelancasterandmorecambecitizen.co.uk/news/14705349.M65_slip_road_closed_after_car_fire/
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14705349.M65_slip_road_closed_after_car_fire/

2016-08-25 - Commercial vehicle and horse trailer go up in flames at 11:39 PM on Centurion Way in Middlewich (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/horse-box-and-vehicle-on-fire-in-middlewich

2016-08-25 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-70 near I-65 North in Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://wishtv.com/2016/08/25/indot-right-2-lanes-closed-at-north-split-due-to-vehicle-fire/

2016-08-25 - Vehicle bursts into flame on the A14 near coastal Ipswich (Britain):
http://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/vehicle_fire_causes_traffic_trouble_on_a14_1_4672025

2016-08-25 - Motorcycle bursts into flame at 12:01 AM on Longshaw Street in Warrington (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/motorbike-on-fire-in-warrington_25-08-2016_9-19-25

2016-08-25 - Car and home destroyed by fire and explosions in Medford (Oregon), 1 injured:
http://www.mailtribune.com/news/20160825/lawnridge-street-fire-levels-house-sends-man-to-hospital-with-burns

2016-08-25 - Two vehicles, barn and mobile home destroyed by fire at 3:30 AM in Swain County (North Carolina):
http://wlos.com/news/local/family-of-16-loses-swain-county-home-in-a-fire

Quote: "Everything they owned was destroyed, including two vehicles and a dog."

2016-08-25 - Motorcycle, quad bike and garage destroyed by fire at home in Minden (Nevada), nobody there:
http://www.kolotv.com/content/news/No-one-hurt-in-Minden-garage-fire-391328771.html

2016-08-25 - Truck, van and buildings go up in flames at 11:37 PM on Howsmoor Lane in Emersons Green (Britain):
http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/14706720.Firefighters_tackle_workshop_blaze_in_Emersons_Green/

2016-08-25 - Auto shop damaged by fire in East St. Louis (Illinois), near the Mississippi River:
http://fox2now.com/2016/08/25/crews-working-fire-on-81st-state-in-east-st-louis/

Quote: "Crews in East St. Louis working a fire near the intersection of 81st and State Street. Flames can be seen coming from the building, which houses an auto repair shop."

2016-08-25 - Auto dealership damaged by fire in coastal Bangkok (Thailand):
http://ban.jo/News/Asia/20160825/Structure-Fire-At-Auto-Dealership-In-Bangkok-Chatuchak/

2016-08-25 - Barn damaged by fire at 6 AM in Chilton (Wisconsin):
http://www.nbc26.com/news/chilton-barn-fire

2016-08-25 - Wildfire rages near Yreka (California), 4 homes and 4 outbuildings destroyed:
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2016/08/26/ash-devil-fire-whirl-grade-fire-yreka/
http://kobi5.com/news/yreka-family-loses-everything-in-grade-fire-34654/
http://sfist.com/2016/08/26/check_out_this_crazy_looking_ash_de.php
http://www.krcrtv.com/weather/wildfire/fire-north-of-yreka-is-leading-to-evacuations/57275194

Quote: "According to Cal Fire, the Grade Fire has scorched 710 acres since it broke out Wednesday and has destroyed four residences and four outbuildings."

2016-08-25 - Three wildfires break out in the Magic Valley (Idaho):
http://magicvalley.com/news/local/wildfires-reported-in-magic-valley-thursday/article_4765289e-15d9-5b10-83f9-8404d6af03fd.html

2016-08-25 - Wildfire breaks out near Craters of the Moon National Monument (Idaho):
http://www.localnews8.com/news/New-wildfire-burning-near-Craters-of-the-Moon/41375420

2016-08-25 - Two pieces of machinery, 700 bales of hay, 100 bales of straw and shed destroyed by fire in the Town of Chilton (Wisconsin):
http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2016/08/25/authorities-battle-calumet-county-shed-fire/89355328/

2016-08-25 - Warehouse heavily damaged by huge fire at 12:10 AM in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://news3lv.com/news/local/warehouse-fire-near-strip-damages-several-businesses-and-nonprofits
http://lasvegassun.com/news/2016/aug/25/warehouse-fire-sends-flames-high-into-sky-near-str/
http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/32838195/fire-rips-through-warehouse-in-central-las-vegas-valley
http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/warehouse-fire-west-las-vegas-strip-destroys-donated-school-supplies-children-autism

2016-08-25 - Warehouse destroyed by fire at 4:46 AM in Klamath Falls (Oregon):
http://www.heraldandnews.com/news/local_news/warehouse-destroyed-by-fire/article_6f8caf9a-f34b-5a8c-be5b-09fc00ac106f.html
http://www.heraldandnews.com/breaking/fire-destroys-building-in-warehouse-district-of-klamath-falls/article_55d599e4-6adb-11e6-8593-130aa51ebe2c.html

2016-08-25 - Snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding shop heavily damaged by huge fire at 11:38 PM in coastal Edinburgh (Scotland):
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-37194646

2016-08-25 - Six buildings go up in flames just after 2 AM in Lawrence (Massachusetts):
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2016/08/25/lawrence-fire-summer-street-wbz/
http://whdh.com/news/fire-tears-through-six-buildings-in-lawrence/

2016-08-25 - Mobile home damaged by fire in coastal Gulf Breeze (Florida):
http://weartv.com/news/local/no-injuries-reported-gulf-breeze-mobile-home-fire

2016-08-25 - Home heavily damaged by fire in Fitchburg (Massachusetts):
http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/breakingnews/ci_30290939/fire-at-home-marshall-road-fitchburg-kills-at

2016-08-25 - Home destroyed by fire just after 4 AM in Oak Hills area in Chattanooga (Tennessee):
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/32837696/firefighters-battling-early-morning-fire-on-w-45th-street

2016-08-25 - Three homes damaged by garage fire at 4:38 AM in Stockton (California):
http://www.recordnet.com/news/20160824/central-stockton-fire-damages-three-homes

2016-08-25 - Duplex damaged by fire in the wee hours in Kalamazoo (Michigan), nobody there:
http://wwmt.com/news/local/house-fire-in-kalamazoo-under-investigation

2016-08-25 - Apartment building damaged by fire on West Ferry Street in Buffalo (New York), near Lake Erie:
http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/west-side/late-night-fire-on-west-ferry-street-causes-145000-damage-20160826

2016-08-25 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in coastal Queens (New York):
http://abc7ny.com/news/fire-rips-through-top-floor-of-queens-apartment-building/1485567/
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Queens-Fire-Glendale-Families-Displaced-391365102.html

2016-08-25 - Deadly fire burns caravan and stables at 5:40 AM in coastal Formby (Britain), man and 10 horses killed:
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-37199551
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/man-10-horses-killed-after-8702873
http://metro.co.uk/2016/08/25/man-and-several-horses-killed-in-formby-caravan-fire-6090014/
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/man-found-dead-after-caravan-11796780
http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2016-08-25/man-and-up-to-10-horses-dead-after-fire-at-stables/
http://nvs24.com/news/uk/Man-found-dead-after-caravan-blaze-at-Merseyside-country-club-8003718.html

2016-08-25 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 4:30 AM in Belmont (Ohio):
http://wtov9.com/news/local/fire-claims-vacant-belmont-home
http://wtov9.com/news/local/fire-crews-battle-morning-structure-fire

2016-08-25 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Piggott (Arkansas):
http://www.cctimesdemocrat.com/story/2333408.html

2016-08-25 - Vacant home destroyed by fire before 4 AM in Unity Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wtae.com/news/Fire-destroys-house-in-Unity-Township/41363180

2016-08-25 - Vacant home destroyed by fire shortly after 1 AM near the Niagara River in Niagara Falls (Canada):
http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/2016/08/25/vacant-home-destroyed-by-fire
http://myinforms.com/en-ca/a/40133696-vacant-home-destroyed-by-fire/

Quote: "A brick fireplace and a single charred frame is all that remains standing after a fire destroyed a vacant home along the Niagara Parkway, early Thursday. Nearby residents called 911 shortly after 1 a.m. after being awakened by horn blasts from several U.S. Coast Guard boats on the Niagara River."

2016-08-26 - Person found burned to death in burning car at Walmart in Laval (Canada), near the Prairies River:
http://globalnews.ca/news/2907131/laval-police-investigate-after-body-found-in-burnt-out-car/
http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/body-found-in-scorched-car-in-laval-parking-lot
http://www.mogaznews.com/en/World-News/138088/Body-found-in-scorched-car-in-Laval-parking-lot

Quote: "The discovery was made shortly after 9 p.m. when firefighters responding to a 911 call about a car on fire, put out the blaze and discovered the charred remains of a person sitting in the driver’s seat. Police have determined that the car belonged to a 59-year-old man, but it is not known whether he was behind the wheel at the time of the incident."

Quote: "Jean said police do not believe a crime was committed and are trying to determine whether the fire was set accidentally or not."

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

2016-08-26 - Sulfur tank explodes and burns at refinery, spews hydrogen sulfide, in coastal Wilmington (California):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20160827-54747-USA
http://www.presstelegram.com/general-news/20160826/wilmington-refinery-explosion-fire-prompt-order-to-shelter-in-place
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/08/26/sulfer-tank-at-refinery-in-carson-explodes/
http://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/article98169317.html
http://www.dailybreeze.com/general-news/20160826/tesoro-refinery-explosion-fire-prompt-order-to-shelter-in-place-in-wilmington

Quote: "A tank exploded Friday at the Tesoro refinery in Wilmington, spewing hazardous sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide vapors into the community and causing massive gridlock along nearby roads."

2016-08-26 - Wildfires rage in Indonesia, smoke from the fires blankets Singapore:
http://time.com/4468065/indonesia-haze-singapore-pollution-forest-fires/

2016-08-26 - Freight train hit by fire, cars filled with trash burst into flame, in Hartford (Connecticut):
http://www.wfsb.com/story/32852433/freight-train-catches-fire-in-hartford
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Train-Cars-Filled-With-Trash-on-Fire-in-Hartford--391461981.html
http://fox61.com/2016/08/26/train-carrying-garbage-catches-fire-near-union-station-in-hartford/
http://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-hartofrd-train-fire-0827-20160826-story.html

2016-08-26 - Train car bursts into flame at 10:59 PM inside business in the Lower Valley near El Paso (Texas), nobody there:
http://kfoxtv.com/news/local/epfd-responds-to-train-car-fire-in-lower-valley
http://www.kvia.com/news/firefighters-extinguish-fire-from-a-railroad-car-inside-a-business/41396994
http://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/local/2016/08/27/train-car-damaged-lower-valley-fire/89480094/

2016-08-26 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads, home destroyed, in Penitas (Texas):
http://www.krgv.com/story/32851601/investigators-determine-car-possibly-caused-fire

Quote: "The Hidalgo County Fire Marshal’s Office said they believe flames sparked inside the engine compartment of a car parked in the driveway. Investigators said the flames then spread from the car to the home, before reaching another car."

2016-08-26 - Home destroyed by explosion near Claypool in Kosciusko County (Indiana), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://wane.com/2016/08/25/one-killed-one-critically-hurt-in-house-explosion/
http://wsbt.com/news/local/breaking-crews-respond-to-house-explosion-in-kosciusko-county
http://www.inkfreenews.com/2016/08/25/update-released-on-house-explosion/
http://www.21alive.com/news/local/Home-Explosion-Under-Investigation-391450481.html
http://www.wndu.com/content/news/One-person-dead-another-injured-after-a-house-explosion-in-Kosciusko-County-391350761.html
http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/local/one-dead-and-one-critical-after-claypool-house-explosion/article_6c91890a-7454-5085-aadb-f5e36b724e4c.html

Note: This is the 288th residential explosion in 2016...

2016-08-26 - Electrical substation heavily damaged by transformer explosion and fire in Guntur (India):
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/fire-ravages-power-substation-in-guntur/article9035041.ece

2016-08-26 - Boat bursts into flame while docked at marina in coastal Ruskin (Florida):
http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/hcfr-responded-to-sailboat-fire-at-shell-point-marina/309492031
http://www.tboseen.com/news/publicsafety/fire/sailboat-catches-fire-in-ruskin-marina/2291181

2016-08-26 - Boat bursts into flame at home in Detroit (Michigan), 2 injured:
http://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/man-grandson-badly-burned-after-boat-bursts-into-flames-in-driveway
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2016/08/26/fire-boat-detroit-neighborhood-hurts-boy-uncle/89457624/
http://nvs24.com/news/world/Fire-on-boat-in-Detroit-neighborhood-hurts-boy-uncle-8046607.html

Note: These are the 1184th and 1185th boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-08-26 - School bus bursts into flame on street in Manikonda, Hyderabad (India):
http://www.siasat.com/news/empty-school-bus-catches-fire-manikonda-1008129/
http://www.sakshipost.com/news/2016/08/26/school-bus-gutted-in-fire
http://www.degaview.com/play/school-bus-catches-fire-in-manikonda-hyderabad-v6-news-v6newstelugu
http://www.telugupopular.com/mtlz-school-bus-fire-accident-manikonda/
http://telugunewsv6.blogspot.com/2016/08/school-bus-catches-fire-in-manikonda.html
http://v6news.tv/school-bus-catches-fire-in-manikonda-hyderabad
http://telangana.in/en/latest-news/school-bus-catches-fire/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB3H2FH4XSY

Note: This is the 173rd school bus to burn in 2016 and this is the 595th bus to burn in 2016...

2016-08-26 - Transit bus bursts into flame at 6:30 AM on Pines Road near I-20 in Shreveport (Louisiana):
http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/sportran-bus-catches-fire-in-shreveport
http://www.navbug.com/article194882764/sportran_bus_catches_fire_in_shreveport_backs_up_traffic.htm

2016-08-26 - Passenger bus bursts into flame in coastal Porto Alegre (Brazil):
http://www.breakingnews.com/item/2016/08/26/photo-aftermath-of-a-passenger-bus-fire-in-porto/
http://twitter.com/marinapagno/status/769234517693456384/photo/1

2016-08-26 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on street in coastal Kuwait City (Kuwait):
http://www.gdnonline.com/Details/109495/Bus-catches-fire-in-Kuwait,-no-casualties-reported--
http://www.gdnonline.com/Details/109495

2016-08-26 - Transit bus bursts into flame on road in Bengaluru (India):
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/270816/bmtc-bus-catches-fire-close-escape-for-passengers.html
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/close-shave-for-passengers-as-bmtc-bus-catches-fire/article9041912.ece

2016-08-26 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on highway in Ikeja, near coastal Lagos (Nigeria):
http://www.nairaland.com/3311228/commercial-bus-catches-fire-lagos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWtFrrUyixY

Note: These are the 596th, 597th, 598th, 599th and 600th buses to burn in 2016...

2016-08-26 - Tractor trailer explodes into flame at 1 AM at business in Statesville (North Carolina), 1 injured:
http://www.statesville.com/news/one-injured-in-truck-fire-at-elmer-s/article_84e45ac4-6b88-11e6-83a2-3fd574d67fbb.html

Quote: "They found a tractor-trailer driver injured and the fire and smoke contained largely to the tractor-trailer, but about a dozen third-shift employees were evacuated for about 90 minutes."

2016-08-26 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame just before 6 AM on I-24 near Kimball (Tennessee):
http://newschannel9.com/news/local/tractor-trailer-fire-closes-i-24-east-in-marion-county-friday-morning
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/32847209/vehicle-fire-shuts-down-i-24-east-in-marion-county
http://www.topix.com/city/chattanooga-tn/2016/08/early-morning-truck-fire-slows-down-i-24-near-kimball
http://www.wrcbtv.com/clip/12688356/update-i-24-truck-fire-re-ignites
http://snewsi.com/id/16338722295/UPDATE-I-24-truck-fire-re-ignites
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/WRCB/769137242589626368

2016-08-26 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 1 AM on the West Sam Houston Tollway in Houston (Texas):
http://abc13.com/news/fire-bakes-pizza-truck-on-w-sam-houston-tollway/1485699/
http://www.click2houston.com/news/pizza-truck-fire-slows-traffic-on-beltway-8-north-near-phillipine
http://thebull.cbslocal.com/2016/08/26/truck-fired-pizza-huge-blaze-pizza-truck-burns-overnight-on-sam-houston/
http://www.khou.com/traffic/hot-n-ready-pizza-truck-catches-fire-on-beltway-8/309170331
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/KHOU/769107880536600576

2016-08-26 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-5 near Halsey (Oregon):
http://www.kezi.com/news/Interstate_5_Closed_Northbound_Due_to_Truck_Fire.html
http://www.navbug.com/article194908749/interstate_5_closed_northbound_due_to_truck_fire.htm
http://www.kgw.com/news/traffic/i5-shut-down-for-2-hours-as-crews-extinguish-truck-fire/309575456
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20160827/Semi-Catches-Fire-Along-I-5-Causing-Delays-In-Linn-County-OR-Linn-County/
http://democratherald.com/news/local/truck-fire-closes-part-of-interstate/article_546f64ba-556a-5413-b8bf-9851a37a56df.html
http://kval.com/news/local/gallery/semi-fire-closes-i-5-northbound

2016-08-26 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Highway 1 in Abbotsford (Canada):
http://www.abbynews.com/news/391414881.html
http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/391414881.html
http://nvs24.com/news/canada/Crews-quickly-extinguish-semi-truck-fire-in-Abbotsford-8039383.html
http://blackpress.tv/video.php?id=18127

2016-08-26 - Tractor bursts into flame on Aston Lane in Aston, Telford (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/47399
http://www.shropshirelive.com/2016/08/26/tractor-fire-affects-overhead-power-lines-in-telford/

2016-08-26 - Tractor bursts into flame near Pilgrims Way in Hollingbourne (Britain):
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/fire-crews-tackle-tractor-blaze-101451/
http://www.kentlive.news/firefighters-battling-tractor-blaze-in-maidstone/story-29658226-detail/story.html

Note: These are the 1624th, 1625th, 1626th, 1627th, 1628th, 1629th and 1630th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-08-26 - Garbage truck bursts into flame on 53rd Avenue in Greeley (Colorado):
http://www.9news.com/traffic/trash-truck-catches-fire-in-greeley/309328691
http://www.greeleytribune.com/news/23626292-113/fire-destroys-trash-truck-in-west-greeley-on

Note: Also see the pickup truck that burst into flame on Greeley on this day...

2016-08-26 - Camper-van bursts into flame on street in Ashley Heath area in coastal Dorset (Britain):
http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2016-08-26/dramatic-video-of-camper-van-fire-in-dorset/

2016-08-26 - Limousine bursts into flame at hotel in coastal Honolulu (Hawaii):
http://khon2.com/2016/08/15/no-one-hurt-when-limo-bursts-into-flames-in-waikiki/
http://www.kitv.com/clip/12664456/fire-destroys-limo-in-waikiki

2016-08-26 - SUV bursts into flame while parked at school in Charleston (Illinois):
http://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2016/08/26/car-catches-fire-in-school-district-parking-lot/

2016-08-26 - SUV bursts into flame on the New Jersey Turnpike near Burlington (New Jersey):
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20160826/Vehicle-Fire-Burns-Along-Turnpike-In-Burlington-NJ-Burlington-County/

2016-08-26 - SUV bursts into flame on Highway 99 near Olpe (Kansas):
http://www.emporiagazette.com/area_news/article_9a3968ce-6bab-11e6-9841-bf1428fd3f96.html

2016-08-26 - SUV bursts into flame at midnight on the A19 near coastal Seaham (Britain):
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/car-fire-on-a19-as-4x4-fills-with-smoke-1-8090174
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/car-fire-on-a19-as-4x4-fills-with-smoke-4365021.html

2016-08-26 - SUV bursts into flame while being towed, in Winlock (Washington):
http://www.chronline.com/crime/sirens-two-arrested-on-drug-charges-vehicle-being-towed-in/article_85307df6-6bff-11e6-9d73-33eaa6e98e48.html

Quote: "A man reported that he and his wife were towing a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee primarily used for off-roading when a passerby notified them that the vehicle’s engine compartment was on fire. The vehicle was being towed properly and the ignition was not on, according to the Sheriff’s Office."

2016-08-26 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at the Crawford County Fair (Pennsylvania):
http://www.meadvilletribune.com/news/local_news/fire-chief-vehicle-fire-at-crawford-county-fair-put-out/article_4465767a-6be4-11e6-a2a4-bba43113886c.html

Quote: "The Dodge pickup truck involved was a loss, Silva said. Two other cars, one on each side of the truck, sustained minimal damage. No one was injured as a result of the fire. The fire appeared to have started inside the truck's engine compartment, but Silva could not speculate on what caused it."

2016-08-26 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on Colorado 257 in Greeley (Colorado):
http://www.greeleytribune.com/news/23641873-113/front-range-fire-rescue-authority-encounters-vehicle-fire
http://nvs24.com/news/us/Front-Range-Fire-Rescue-Authority-encounters-vehicle-fire-while-responding-to-grass-fire-Friday-afternoon-8059424.html

2016-08-26 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on I-10 near Breaux Bridge (Louisiana):
http://www.katc.com/story/32851919/truck-fire-on-interstate-10-near-the-breaux-bridge-exit

2016-08-26 - Pickup truck bursts into flame in Merrick County near Grand Island (Nebraska):
http://columbusnewsteam.com/local-news/no-injuries-in-merrick-county-truck-fire/

2016-08-26 - Car bursts into flame on Tennessee Avenue in Hebron Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.tiogapublishing.com/potter_leader_enterprise/news/vehicle-goes-up-in-flames-in-hebron-township/article_e4a7aa24-6bb0-11e6-abc3-03f8a826c220.html

2016-08-26 - Car bursts into flame on the Dolphin Expressway near coastal Miami (Florida):
http://wsvn.com/news/local/4-lanes-closed-along-dolphin-expressway-due-to-car-fire/

2016-08-26 - Car bursts into flame at West Jackson Street and Alder Street in Medford (Oregon):
http://www.mailtribune.com/article/20160826/VIDEO/308269999

2016-08-26 - Car bursts into flame at 6:38 AM on Kambalda Crescent in Fisher (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-fisher-act-279979.traffic

2016-08-26 - Car bursts into flame at 11:01 PM on Shoobridge Circuit in Dunlop (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-dunlop-act-280134.traffic

2016-08-26 - Car bursts into flame on highway near Kaduwela on the island of Sri Lanka:
http://www.hirunews.lk/132062/vehicle-catches-fire-in-southern-expressway

2016-08-26 - Car bursts into flame on Old Dublin Road in Lisnagry (Ireland), near the coast:
http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/214225/motorist-s-lucky-escape-after-car-fire-in-limerick.html

2016-08-26 - Car bursts into flame at 11:38 PM while parked on North Heath Lane in Fulbeck (Britain):
http://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/news/local/crew-attend-vehicle-fire-in-fulbeck-1-7545545

2016-08-26 - Car bursts into flame on the M4 near coastal Newport (Britain):
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/queues-finally-ease-m4-near-11804424
http://www.itv.com/news/wales/update/2016-08-26/delays-on-m4-following-car-fire/
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/14707472.PICTURE_UPDATE__Traffic_delays_on_M4_eastbound_due_to_car_fire/
http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/8203-7-miles-and-growing-update-on-horrendous-queues-on-m4-after-fire-shuts-eastbound-carriageway/story-29658030-detail/story.html

2016-08-26 - Car bursts into flame on Rugby Road in coastal Ellesmere Port (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-fire-in-ellesmere-port_26-08-2016_9-18-59

2016-08-26 - Car bursts into flame on the A34 near Hinksey Hill (Britain):
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/14707380.Heavy_traffic_on_A34_after_earlier_car_fire/
http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/14707380.UPDATE__Delays_cleared_after_earlier_heavy_traffic_caused_by_car_fire_on_A34/

2016-08-26 - Car bursts into flame on Rowntree Avenue in York (Britain):
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/14708203.Car_fire_in_York/

2016-08-26 - Vehicle, garage and home destroyed by fire at 3:15 AM on West Shore Road home near Beech Hill Pond in Otis (Maine):
http://bangordailynews.com/2016/08/26/news/hancock/fire-destroys-home-on-beech-hill-pond/
http://www.ellsworthamerican.com/featured/early-morning-fire-destroys-home-garage-car-otis

2016-08-26 - SUV, car and garage destroyed by fire shortly after 11 PM at home in Harrison Township (Ohio):
http://abc22now.com/news/local/several-fire-departments-called-in-to-battle-garage-fire
http://wdtn.com/2016/08/26/garage-destroyed-by-fire-in-harrison-township/

Quote: "They say when they got there the roof was gone from the detached garage and 2 cars inside were on fire."

2016-08-26 - Car, ATV and garage destroyed by fire at 3 AM at home in Ontario (Oregon):
http://www.argusobserver.com/news/fire-destroys-garage-cars/article_2b2f0fb6-6bb4-11e6-b608-fb3bc87d1454.html

2016-08-26 - Barn, equipment and hay destroyed by fire in Brant Township (Michigan):
http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2016/08/brant_township_barn_destroyed.html
http://www.wnem.com/story/32850324/crews-called-out-to-pole-barn-fire

2016-08-26 - Barn destroyed by fire at 3:30 AM in Eagle Creek (Oregon):
http://koin.com/2016/08/26/crews-battle-2nd-alarm-barn-fire/

2016-08-26 - Barn destroyed by fire near Hillsboro in Washington County (Oregon):
http://katu.com/news/local/firefighters-work-to-put-out-a-barn-fire-in-rural-washington-county
http://www.pamplinmedia.com/ht/117-hillsboro-tribune-news/320352-200036-fire-destroys-helvetia-barn
http://patch.com/oregon/hillsboro/hillsboro-barn-destroyed-fire

2016-08-26 - Neon sign bursts into flame at restaurant in San Antonio (Texas):
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Taco-Cabana-fire-South-Side-9186453.php

2016-08-26 - Foam mats burst into flame under bleachers, fire melts aluminum bleachers, at school in Swanton (Ohio):
http://www.toledoblade.com/Police-Fire/2016/08/27/Fire-damages-Swanton-H-S-bleachers.html

2016-08-26 - Furniture business destroyed by huge blaze in Henderson Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/fire-destroys-furniture-shop

2016-08-26 - Warehouse damaged by fire in Caledonia (Michigan):
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2016/08/multiple_fire_departments_resp_7.html
http://woodtv.com/2016/08/26/fire-departments-battle-blaze-at-kentwood-warehouse/

2016-08-26 - Paint factory heavily damaged by fire in coastal Colombo on the island of Sri Lanka:
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-08/27/c_135637018.htm

2016-08-26 - Home heavily damaged by fire in coastal Vancouver (Canada), nobody there:
http://globalnews.ca/news/2906451/three-cats-and-a-chameleon-rescued-from-east-van-house-fire/
http://www.inews880.com/syn/112/216574/house-fire-in-vancouver
http://nvs24.com/news/world/Three-cats-and-a-chameleon-rescued-from-East-Van-house-fire-8043513.html
http://www.newstalk770.com/syn/112/216574/house-fire-in-vancouver

2016-08-26 - Home destroyed by fire at 3:24 AM in Paw Paw Township (Michigan), nobody there:
http://www.indianagazette.com/news/police-courts/fire-guts-philadelphia-street-house,50016444/
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2016/08/house_consumed_by_early_mornin.html

2016-08-26 - Home destroyed by fire just after 6 AM in Indiana (Pennsylvania), nobody there:
http://www.wdadradio.com/news/Channels/Story.aspx?ID=2181015

2016-08-26 - Home and two garages destroyed by garage fire in Tieton (Washington):
http://kimatv.com/news/local/tieton-family-displaced-after-fire-destroys-home-and-two-garages

2016-08-26 - Deadly fire burns home in Pickens County (South Carolina), 2 killed:
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2016/08/27/husband-wife-perish-house-fire/89482032/

2016-08-26 - Vacant building destroyed by fire just after midnight in coastal Savannah (Georgia):
http://savannahnow.com/news/2016-08-25/firefighter-hurt-cause-unknown-east-president-street-blaze

2016-08-26 - Vacant home burns in Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://cbs4indy.com/2016/08/27/firefighters-respond-to-vacant-house-fire-on-the-near-east-side/
http://snewsi.com/id/16338779548/Firefighters-respond-to-vacant-house-fire-on-the-near-east-side

2016-08-26 - Three adjacent vacant homes burn in Detroit (Michigan):
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2016/08/26/detroit-fire/89407448/

2016-08-26 - Vacant home destroyed by fire shortly after 4 AM near Stanley (North Carolina):
http://lincolnherald.net/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=18191

2016-08-27 - Passenger plane MH370 may have exploded during flight over the ocean:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3762218/Mangled-MH370-wreckage-Mozambique-suggests-plane-exploded.html
http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/debris-sparks-mh370-plane-crash-theory/news-story/97c462ecdcdd6652cdacafaf269994ab
http://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1687425/debris-from-mh370-spotted-off-mozambique-coast-suggesting-an-explosion-not-pilot-error-caused-crash/

Quote: "Twisted debris, possibly from doomed flight MH370, has been found off the coast of Mozambique. The sighting has sparked the theory the plane exploded before it crashed, reports The Sun. Previously it was assumed it had been under the pilot’s control when it plunged into the sea."

Quote: "The twisted and torn part has turned attention back onto theories that the aircraft met with a catastrophe - an explosion or fire - after taking off from Kuala Lumpur for Beijing in March 2014 and that Zaharie and his co-pilot, Fariq Abdul Hamid, had attempted to turn back before becoming unconscious."

Note: I've always suspected from the first day that plane disappeared that it either burst into flame and crashed or it exploded...

2016-08-27 - Passenger plane hit by engine explosion, plane makes emergency landing in coastal Pensacola (Florida):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=VIV-20160829-54791-USA
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2016/08/27/Southwest-flight-makes-emergency-landing-after-engine-explodes/9521472332967/
http://www.wdef.com/2016/08/28/engine-blowout-causes-southwest-airlines-emergency-landing/
http://www.wtae.com/news/engine-explodes-over-water-during-okc-familys-flight-to-disney/41400240
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Passenger-Jet-Engine-Suffers-Major-Malfunction-391512441.html
http://www.wfsb.com/story/32855883/southwest-flight-makes-emergency-landing-after-engine-fails
http://6abc.com/news/southwest-flight-forced-to-make-emergency-landing/1487733/
http://q13fox.com/2016/08/27/southwest-flight-makes-emergency-landing-after-boeing-737-engine-fails/
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/southwest-airlines-plane-lands-fla-engine-malfunction-article-1.2768491
http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/27/us/southwest-emergency-landing-engine-trouble/index.html
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/trending-now/southwest-airlines-plane-diverted-after-engine-blows-apart/430822087
http://www.sott.net/article/326565-Southwest-flight-to-Orlando-makes-emergency-landing-after-inflight-explosion-to-engine

Quote: "A woman who was on the plane with her husband and three children told CNN affiliate KOCO that the engine was right outside her window. 'It was just a big explosion. There was some smoke and then nothing,' she told the Oklahoma City station. 'I saw parts flapping in the wind.'"

Quote: "Startled passengers on board Flight 3472 from New Orleans heard a frightening blast to the aircraft’s left at an altitude of 30,700 feet. Outside their windows, they saw smoke fuming from the exposed turbine blades at around 9:20 a.m. Saturday."

Quote: "Photographs of the plane from social media show one of the engines partially destroyed."

2016-08-27 - Small plane bursts into flame, plane makes emergency landing in field near Henstridge (Britain):
http://www.somersetlive.co.uk/phenomenal-pilot-saves-life-of-four-passengers-after-engine-fire/story-29662213-detail/story.html
http://nvs24.com/news/uk/RuthOvens-published-Doctor-says-Henstridge-aircraft-fire-could-have-been-a-disaster-8064618.html
http://www.somersetlive.co.uk/doctor-says-henstridge-aircraft-fire-could-have-been-a-disaster-after-pilot-saves-passengers-lives/story-29662550-detail/story.html

Quote: "The passengers were flying in a small aircraft near Henstridge when their engine caught fire. Fortunately, the skilful pilot flying their aircraft managed to land on a ploughed field nearby, preventing a disaster and saving both their life and those of the four passengers."

2016-08-27 - Small plane bursts into flame after takeoff then crashes, in Mpumalanga (South Africa), 3 killed:
http://lowvelder.co.za/351662/three-dead-in-aircraft-accident-at-komati-gorge-lodge/
http://www.sabc.co.za/news/a/1d26da804e057a8787feb75173dc1eac/Three-die-in-Mpumalanga-aircraft-crash-20160827
http://www.citizen.co.za/1267148/three-dead-in-aircraft-accident-at-komati-gorge-lodge/
http://www.zobo.co.za/news/three-die-in-mpumalanga-aircraft-crash

Quote: "The plane’s wing reportedly caught fire shortly after taking off."

Note: These are the 92nd, 93rd and 94th aircraft to smoke/burn/explode in 2016...

2016-08-27 - Underground electrical explosions and fire hit Kansas City (Missouri):
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article98400932.html
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article98382347.html
http://www.kctv5.com/story/32855098/black-smoke-billows-from-downtown-kansas-city-fire
http://www.kmbc.com/news/kansas-city-firefighters-battle-underground-electrical-fire/41401010
http://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/smoke-and-flames-seen-coming-from-downtown-kc-manhole
http://www.tonyskansascity.com/2016/08/scenes-from-kansas-city-downtown.html
http://fox4kc.com/2016/08/27/underground-electrical-fire-causes-manholes-covers-to-blow-off-and-heavy-smoke-downtown/
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/40218041-kc-fire-crews-battle-downtown-underground-fire-that-sent-manhole-covers-flying/
http://snewsi.com/id/16338821523/KC-fire-crews-battle-downtown-underground-fire-that-sent-manhole-covers-flying
http://us.geosnews.com/p/us/mo/jackson-county/kcmo/underground-electrical-fire-causes-manholes-covers-to-blow-off-and-heavy-smoke-downtown_6424097

Quote: "Thick black smoke poured into the downtown sky after three underground electrical explosions Saturday. The fire broke about 2:30 p.m. near 10th and Central streets. The booms shook windows down the street at neighboring apartments and office buildings. It also blew the lids off at least five manholes and shattered glass on nearby buildings."

2016-08-27 - Underground fire spews flames from manholes in Chandkheda (India):
http://www.nyoooz.com/ahmedabad/583063/amc-begins-survey-of-firebelching-manhole
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/AMC-begins-survey-of-fire-belching-manhole/articleshow/53895738.cms
http://article.wn.com/view/2016/08/28/AMC_begins_survey_of_firebelching_manhole/
http://news.gujaratonline.in/Mystery-shrouds-over-fire-belching-manhole-1403169
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsvLh3WYtPg

Quote: "Even as investigators are uncertain about what caused flames to burst out of manholes in Chandkheda on Friday, an Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) team has begun a survey of the stormwater drain in question."

2016-08-27 - Farm equipment dealership devastated by massive blaze in coastal Summerside (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-fire-farming-equipment-dealership-1.3738365
http://article.wn.com/view/2016/08/27/Fire_destroys_farm_equipment_dealership_in_Summerside_PEI/
http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2016-08-27/article-4626684/UPDATE%3A-Fire-destroys-much-of-Green-Diamond-equipment-in-Sherbrooke/1

Quote: "'We lost the whole building, the shop, vehicles, customer’s equipment, and we haven’t even started to do an inventory of everything that was here, but it’s going to be around a few million dollars,' said Sears."

2016-08-27 - Home and cars destroyed by massive blaze, more homes damaged, on coastal Plum Island (Massachusetts):
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2016/08/27/plum-island-large-fire-multiple-houses/
http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20160827/hampton-firefighters-help-battle-5-alarm-blaze
http://www.wmur.com/news/firefighters-battle-5alarm-blaze-on-plum-island/41401888
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2016/08/firefighters_battle_raging_5_alarm_plum_island_blaze
http://www.wickedlocal.com/news/20160827/update-firefighters-knock-down-5-alarm-blaze-on-plum-island
http://www.wcvb.com/news/firefighters-battle-5alarm-blaze-on-plum-island/41399380

Quote: "One of the people who lived in the house was returning from the beach when he realized the emergency was at his address. 'It's very surreal right now,' Kenny Door said. 'It hasn't set in. Tonight I will not go back to my house. Everything is gone. My car blew up. Everything inside is gone.'"

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

2016-08-27 - Home destroyed by massive explosion in Odin (Illinois), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://www.x95radio.com/2016/08/26/one-dead-one-injured-in-explosion-that-leveled-odin-home/
http://www.wjbdradio.com/local-news/2016/08/26/house-explosion-in-odin-kill-one-and-seriously-injures-another
http://www.x95radio.com/2016/08/27/coroner-releases-identity-of-woman-killed-in-odin-home-explosion/
http://www.wjbdradio.com/local-news/2016/08/27/marion-county-coroner-identifies-victim-of-home-explosion-in-odin-
http://www.register-news.com/news/local-agencies-responded-to-odin-house-explosion/article_724abd52-6c7a-11e6-9a05-4b00175b953d.html

Quote: "Husband Could Come Home From Hospital Sunday or Monday..."

Note: Come home? What home?

2016-08-27 - Home destroyed by explosion and fire at 10:14 PM on Badby Leys in Rugby (Britain):
http://news.warwickshire.gov.uk/fireincidents/2016/08/27/building-fire-badby-leys-rugby-two-fire-crews-from-rugby-attended/
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/fire-crews-called-out-explosion-11811541

Quote: "At 2214 hours, Saturday 27th August 2016. Fire Control received a call to a fire following sounds of an explosion involving a bungalow, Badby Leys, Rugby. Two crews from Rugby attended. This incident involved one residential building approx five metres by twelve metres. One hundred percent of building was involved in fire."

Note: These are the 289th and 290th residential explosions in 2016...

2016-08-27 - Landfill erupts in flame on Barfield Road in Mooresville (North Carolina):
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/crews-respond-to-a-landfill-fire-in-iredell-county/430548865

2016-08-27 - Recycling plant hit by fire near Ancaster (Britain):
http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/local/fire-breaks-out-at-ancaster-recycling-plant-1-7547279
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/seven-fire-engines-called-to-huge-blaze-at-recycling-plant-4367265.html

2016-08-27 - Fishing boat bursts into flame near coastal Ucluelet (Canada):
http://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/two-men-rescued-off-burning-fishing-vessel-near-ucluelet-1.3046529

2016-08-27 - Boat bursts into flame near coastal San Pedro (California):
http://www.presstelegram.com/general-news/20160827/firefighters-rescue-5-from-san-pedro-boat-fire
http://www.dailybreeze.com/general-news/20160827/firefighters-rescue-5-from-san-pedro-boat-fire
http://patch.com/california/palosverdes/5-rescued-burning-boat-san-pedro
http://article.wn.com/view/2016/08/27/Firefighters_rescue_five_from_San_Pedro_boat_fire_v/
http://us.geosnews.com/p/us/ca/los-angeles-county/long-beach/firefighters-rescue-five-from-san-pedro-boat-fire_6422480
http://nvs24.com/news/us/Firefighters-rescue-five-from-San-Pedro-boat-fire-8054205.html
http://www.lafd.org/alert/boat-incident-08272016

2016-08-27 - Boat bursts into flame in the Hudson River near Briarcliff Manor (New York):
http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/police-pull-2-from-ny-s-hudson-river-after-boat-catches-fire-1.12233754
http://pix11.com/2016/08/27/police-pull-2-from-hudson-river-after-boat-catches-fire/
http://www.wcax.com/story/32855905/police-pull-2-from-nys-hudson-river-after-boat-catches-fire
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/aug/27/police-pull-2-from-nys-hudson-river-after-boat-cat/
http://www.lohud.com/story/news/2016/08/27/westchester-police-save-2-hudson-after-boat-catches-fire/89500208/
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Police-pull-2-from-NY-s-Hudson-River-after-boat-9188708.php
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/boaters-jump-hudson-river-boat-catches-fire-article-1.2768527
http://www.wopular.com/police-pull-2-nys-hudson-river-after-boat-catches-fire
http://www.dolphnsix.com/news/925836/police-pull-from-ny-s-hudson-river

Note: These are the 1186th, 1187th and 1188th boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-08-27 - Trolley bursts into flame in Winona (Minnesota), near the Mississippi River:
http://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/winona-s-tourist-trolley-catches-fire/article_7b033ca3-cd1b-54b0-b24e-43504cb3fd53.html
http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/trester-trolley-catches-fire-in-south-winona-bluffs-no-injuries/article_0b2f4d3c-9632-5109-bf75-f0d92b30ebc4.html

2016-08-27 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Charlton (Massachusetts):
http://wwlp.com/2016/08/27/truck-fire-on-mass-pike-causes-major-traffic-backup/
http://www.westernmassnews.com/story/32854616/truck-fire-on-ma-pike-in-charlton-causing-traffic-back-up
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/08/truck_fire_slows_traffic_on_i-.html
http://snewsi.com/id/16338801651/Truck-fire-on-Mass-Pike-in-Charlton-westbound-backs-up-traffic
http://www.wcvb.com/news/tractortrailer-fire-causes-backup-on-mass-pike/41398792
http://us.geosnews.com/p/us/ma/suffolk-county/boston/tractor-trailer-fire-causes-backup-on-mass-pike_6421971
http://www.telegram.com/news/20160827/mass-pike-west-in-charlton-still-moving-slowly-after-tractor-trailer-fire
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20160827/Large-Semi-Truck-Fire-On-Turnpike-In-Charlton-MA-Worcester-County/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/WCVB/769610702298484736

2016-08-27 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-68 in Allegany County (Maryland):
http://www.wcbcradio.com/?news=truck-fire-shuts-down-eb-68-at-220-south-exit

Quote: "Allegany County 911 reports that Eastbound Interstate 68 has been shutdown at the Greene Street, Route 220 South Exit due to a tractor trailer fire. The call came in just after 10 PM Saturday, and several police and fire units responded to the scene."

2016-08-27 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on highway near Santiago (Chile):
http://ban.jo/News/Latin-America/20160827/Semi-Truck-Fire-Along-Route-5-Near-Santiago-Chile-Colina/

2016-08-27 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on State Highway 1 in coastal Turangi (New Zealand):
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701184

Note: These are the 1631st, 1632nd, 1633rd and 1634th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-08-27 - Rental truck bursts into flame on I-95 in Harnett County (North Carolina):
http://abc11.com/news/two-people-escape-burning-truck-on-i-95/1487872/

2016-08-27 - RV, camper-van, cars and garage go up in flames at auto business in Mirfield (Britain):
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/firefighters-tackle-major-blaze-mirfield-11810489
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2016-08-28/several-vehicles-destroyed-in-garage-fire/
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/building-and-vehicles-engulfed-in-mirfield-garage-fire-4368721.html
http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/building-and-vehicles-engulfed-in-mirfield-garage-fire-1-8092979

Quote: "Police closed the scene but a badly fire-damaged motorhome could clearly be seen on the forecourt."

Quote: "Clearly shaken he said his garage housed about half-a-dozen classic and race cars, some belonging to customers. Samantha Wood, who lives across the road, was having a barbecue earlier and her children saw smoke. Minutes later a camper van was ablaze and gas bottles exploded, she said."

Note: This is the 358th RV to burn in 2016...

2016-08-27 - Minivan bursts into flame on I-135 near Salina (Kansas):
http://salina.com/news/local/four-escape-burning-van/article_e83a5581-84a8-50fe-9cae-59763405311e.html

2016-08-27 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on Statesville Road in Huntersville (North Carolina):
http://www.wbtv.com/story/32855145/crews-extinguish-truck-fire-in-huntersville
http://www.kptv.com/story/32855145/crews-extinguish-truck-fire-in-huntersville
http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/32855145/crews-extinguish-truck-fire-in-huntersville
http://www.kctv5.com/story/32855145/crews-extinguish-truck-fire-in-huntersville
http://www.wect.com/story/32855145/crews-extinguish-truck-fire-in-huntersville

2016-08-27 - Car bursts into flame then crashes, in Hot Springs (Arkansas):
http://www.hotsr.com/news/2016/aug/28/car-catches-fire-crashes-20160828/

2016-08-27 - Car bursts into flame near Reedy Creek in Kowen (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-kowen-act-280237.traffic

2016-08-27 - Car bursts into flame and explodes at the Mall of Lahore in Lahore (Pakistan), home burns separately:
http://www.thenews.com.pk/print/145542-Valuables-burnt-in-house-fire

Quote: "Rescue officials said the fire broke out in the car in front of Mall of Lahore. The car riders hardly saved their lives. The vehicle exploded with a sudden blast in a few moments of eruption of the fire."

2016-08-27 - Car bursts into flame while parked on Whitman Way in Warwick (Britain):
http://news.warwickshire.gov.uk/fireincidents/2016/08/27/car-fire-whitman-way-warwick-2-crews-from-leamington-attended/

2016-08-27 - Car bursts into flame on the A259 in Bognor Regis (Britain):
http://www.bognor.co.uk/news/picture-car-on-fire-outside-butlins-1-7547293

2016-08-27 - Car bursts into flame on the A419 in Swindon (Britain):
http://www.theswindonian.co.uk/20088/232578/a/car-fire-on-a419-southbound

2016-08-27 - Car bursts into flame on Coach Road in Codnor Park, Ironville (Britain):
http://www.ripleyandheanornews.co.uk/news/local/firefighters-called-out-to-ironville-car-fire-1-8092158
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/firefighters-called-out-to-ironville-car-fire-4367181.html
http://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/firefighters-called-out-to-ironville-car-fire-1-8092158

2016-08-27 - Motorcycle bursts into flame on Willow Holme Road in Carlisle (Britain):
http://www.cumbriafire.gov.uk/services/operations/recent-incidents.asp

Quote: "Motorbike fire(Carlisle) 27 Aug 2016 At 12:25 firefighters were called to a report of a fire on Willow Holme Road in Carlisle. When they arrived they found a motorbike on fire. Crews used a hose reel jet to put it out."

2016-08-27 - Electric bike bursts into flame and explodes, ignites two cars, in Haidian District (China):
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1003233.shtml

2016-08-27 - Scooter bursts into flame at 7:44 AM on Wombridge Road in Trench (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/47415

2016-08-27 - Pickup truck and home destroyed by fire in Manchester (New York):
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2016/08/28/fire-destroys-ontario-county-home-and-visitors-truck/89507854/
http://www.twcnews.com/nys/rochester/news/2016/08/28/ontario-county-house-fire.html

2016-08-27 - Car maintenance area goes up in flames at pool complex in coastal Panama City Beach (Florida):
http://www.wjhg.com/content/news/Fire-out-at-Cox-Pools-complex-in-Panama-City-Beach-391432971.html

2016-08-27 - Barn destroyed by fire at 4:45 AM near St. Johns (Michigan):
http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/08/27/barn-fire-greenbush-township-michigan/89489712/
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2016/08/27/fire-destroys-103-year-old-barn-st-johns/89477954/

2016-08-27 - Barn, equipment and hay destroyed by fire near Kars (Canada):
http://www.cfra.com/news/2016/08/26/kars-barn-fire-fueled-by-hay-and-timber
http://www.ottawasun.com/2016/08/26/firefighter-treated-for-possible-heat-exhaustion-after-barn-fire-near-kars
http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/firefighter-treated-for-possible-heat-exhaustion-after-barn-fire-near-kars

2016-08-27 - Brush fire breaks out, grows quickly, threatens homes, in Leavenworth (Washington), evacuations ensue:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20160828-54778-USA
http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/northwest/75-homes-threatened-by-fast-moving-fire-near-leavenworth/
http://q13fox.com/2016/08/27/wildfire-near-leavenworth-forces-mandatory-evacuations-in-chelan-county/
http://www.king5.com/news/local/wildfires/75-leavenworth-homes-under-level-3-evacuations-due-to-fire/309701452
http://www.khq.com/story/32855914/evacuations-in-place-for-large-brush-fire-in-leavenworth-area
http://komonews.com/news/local/new-wildfire-in-chelan-county-prompting-evacuations

2016-08-27 - Brush fire burns cars and watercraft in Coeur d'Alene (Idaho):
http://www.kxly.com/news/north-idaho-news/brush-fire-rips-through-downtown-cda/41403036
http://cdapress.com/news/local_news/article_0fea4d0c-6cdf-11e6-aea8-67752f1b0437.html

Quote: "A fast moving brush fire ripped through a busy area of Coeur d'Alene on Saturday, burning multiple cars and nearly killing two pets. The wind pushed the fire that started along Interstate 90 into the parking lots of the Shilo Inn Suites Hotel and Specialty Recreation and Marine on Appleway, destroying the cars and water crafts that were in its path. Fire investigators say by the time they arrived on scene, four cars were already engulfed in flames."

2016-08-27 - Brush fire breaks out near Havilah (California):
http://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/havilah-fire-burning-130-acres

2016-08-27 - Wildfire erupts on coastal West Redonda Island (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/west-rendonda-island-fire-1.3738629
http://www.cjob.com/syn/112/216696/fire-crews-battling-blaze-in-sunshine-coast

2016-08-27 - Storage facility heavily damaged by fire in coastal San Jose (California):
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2016/08/27/4-alarm-fire-rips-through-at-san-jose-storage-center/
http://kron4.com/2016/08/28/firefighters-knock-down-4-alarm-fire-in-san-jose/

2016-08-27 - Five buildings go up in flames at the 1812 Homestead Farm/Museum in Willsboro (New York):
http://www.wcax.com/story/32858032/fire-in-willsboro-destroys-part-of-museum

2016-08-27 - Shed destroyed by fire at 6:30 AM at home in Roanoke County (Virginia):
http://wset.com/news/local/shed-fire-near-house-causes-10000-in-damage-in-roanoke-co

2016-08-27 - Garage or poolhouse destroyed by fire at 3:30 AM at home in Tulsa (Oklahoma):
http://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/north-tulsa-garage-catches-fire-saturday-morning-tulsa-fire-department-to-investigate
http://www.fox23.com/news/homeowner-burned-trying-to-put-out-poolhouse-fire-in-midtown-tulsa/430656396

2016-08-27 - Garage destroyed by fire just before 6 AM at home near Tilford (South Dakota):
http://rapidcityjournal.com/fire/early-morning-fire-destroys-garage-in-meade-county-no-one/article_6f5fab9f-0fa8-5090-aae3-514cbccb89d5.html

2016-08-27 - Home destroyed by fire in Palmyra (New York), nobody there:
http://13wham.com/news/local/fire-destroys-palmyra-home-pet-unaccounted-for

2016-08-27 - Home destroyed by fire shortly after 5 AM in West Deer Township (Pennsylvania), nobody there:
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2016/08/26/west-deer-house-fire/
http://www.wpxi.com/news/house-in-west-deer-township-destroyed-by-fire/430122692
http://www.wtae.com/news/Fire-breaks-out-in-West-Deer-Township-home/41380410
http://triblive.com/news/valleynewsdispatch/11037079-74/deer-road-starr
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/north/2016/08/26/House-destroyed-in-West-Deer-fire/stories/201608260183

2016-08-27 - 40 homes destroyed by massive fire in Karimganj, Assam (India):
http://www.voiceofgreaterassam.com/massive-fire-at-karimganj-40-houses-turned-to-ashes/

2016-08-27 - Apartment building damaged by fire at 2 AM in coastal Port Arthur (Texas):
http://kfdm.com/news/local/man-escapes-apartment-fire-in-port-arthur

2016-08-27 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in Houston (Texas), near the coast:
http://www.click2houston.com/news/hfd-is-battling-a-3-alarm-fire-in-sw-houston
http://abc13.com/news/3-alarm-fire-damages-sw-houston-apartments/1487385/

2016-08-27 - Deadly fire burns home at 2:10 AM in coastal Salem (New Jersey), 1 killed:
http://6abc.com/news/woman-killed-in-salem-nj-house-fire-identified/1487521/
http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2016/08/woman_45_dies_in_early-morning_house_fire.html

2016-08-27 - Deadly fire burns home in Sharon (Pennsylvania), 1 killed:
http://www.wpxi.com/news/woman-dies-in-mercer-county-fire/430713910
http://www.wfmj.com/story/32852485/coroner-fire-death-of-sharon-woman-ruled-accidental

2016-08-27 - Deadly fire rips through printing warehouse in Moscow (Russia), 17 killed:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20160827-54759-RUS
http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/27/europe/russia-moscow-fire/index.html
http://kxan.com/ap/fire-sweeps-through-russian-warehouse-killing-17-workers/
http://www.richmond.com/news/latest-news/ap/article_f71def9a-6aff-5f40-ac46-c1a494338888.html
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2016/08/27/fire-kills-17-workers-russian-warehouse/89475750/
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/aug/27/several-people-killed-moscow-warehouse-fire-russia
http://www.sott.net/article/326488-17-dead-in-huge-warehouse-fire-in-Moscow
http://hosted2.ap.org/AKJUN/2e515285f07040df999bd6b670db791c/Article_2016-08-27-EU--Russia-Warehouse%20Fire/id-0b4c97d2474244c580c3be415f9400a0

2016-08-27 - Deadly fire burns mental hospital in Tabriz (Iran), 1 killed, 35 injured:
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/08/27/fire-in-iranian-mental-hospital-kills-1-wounds-35.html

2016-08-27 - Deadly fire burns hospital in West Bengal (India), 3 killed, 50 children injured:
http://zeenews.india.com/news/west-bengal/wb-hospital-fire-three-killed-over-50-injured-rs-2-lakh-ex-gratia-announced-for-victims-kin_1923062.html
http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/woman-dead-many-feared-trapped-in-fire-at-west-bengal-hospital-1451041
http://www.shortindia.com/ndtv-news/2-dead-many-injured-in-fire-at-west-bengal-hospital-376267.html
http://www.theindependentbd.com/post/57765

2016-08-27 - Vacant home burns shortly after 6 AM in Frayser area in Memphis (Tennessee):
http://wreg.com/2016/08/27/firefighter-injured-putting-out-vacant-house-fire/
http://www.localmemphis.com/news/local-news/firefighter-suffered-injuries-in-frayser-blaze

2016-08-27 - Vacant home burns at 2:24 AM in Buffalo (New York), occupied home burns at 12:01 AM too:
http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/police-courts/morning-fires-strike-homes-on-rose-gold-streets-in-city-20160827

2016-08-27 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Vineland (New Jersey):
http://www.thedailyjournal.com/story/news/2016/08/27/fire-guts-vacant-plum-street-residence/89461822/

2016-08-27 - Vacant apartment building burns in Columbia (South Carolina):
http://www.wistv.com/story/32854881/agencies-respond-to-apartment-building-fire
http://www.wfsb.com/story/32854881/agencies-respond-to-apartment-building-fire
http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/32854881/agencies-respond-to-apartment-building-fire
http://www.walb.com/story/32854881/agencies-respond-to-apartment-building-fire

2016-08-28 - Residential building damaged by explosion in coastal Tianjin (China):
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1003273.shtml
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1003360.shtml
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/1-injured-in-apartment-explosion-in-china/1/750955.html

Quote: "An explosion occurred Sunday afternoon in a residential building in north China's Tianjin Municipality, with casualties still unknown. The explosion happened around 3 p.m. in an apartment on the building's top floor. Witnesses saw thick smoke and flames following a loud bang, and the entire building shook."

Note: This is the city where a massive deadly explosion destroyed a warehouse at 11:30 PM, killing dozens and injuring hundreds, mentioned in the 2015-08-12 update. This is the 291st residential explosion in 2016...

2016-08-28 - Theater destroyed by explosion and fire at 2 AM in Winnemucca (Nevada):
http://mynews4.com/news/local/old-theater-in-winnemucca-consumed-in-early-morning-fire
http://www.kolotv.com/content/news/Downtown-Winnemucca-building-burns-overnight-in-fire-391546041.html

Quote: "The police department said in a statement that the 200 block of Bridge Street was evacuated due to the fire at about 2 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 28. The Humboldt County Dispatch Center was advised of a possible explosion, followed by a fire, though the cause is still under investigation."

2016-08-28 - Airgas plant rocked by explosion in Cantonment (Florida), 1 killed:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20160829-54783-USA
http://weartv.com/news/local/possible-explosion-at-cantonment-plant
http://www.northescambia.com/2016/08/breaking-major-explosion-reported-at-cantonment-plant
http://www.fox10tv.com/story/32858520/one-person-confirmed-missing-from-explosion-in-cantonment-florida

Quote: "About 12:15 p.m., multiple agencies from across Escambia County responded to the Airgas facility. First responders reported a major explosion with an area of significant structural collapse. The area was described a 'mini-war zone'."

2016-08-28 - Recycling center erupts in flame, fire gets huge, in Boise (Idaho):
http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/article98483317.html
http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/article98518182.html
http://kboi2.com/news/local/fire-crews-working-to-tackle-outdoor-fire-near-boise-airport
http://idahostatejournal.com/blackfoot_journal/recycling-center-fire-in-boise-will-smolder-for-several-days/article_cb1cdb9f-f5a3-5507-a386-097f7ba03df8.html

2016-08-28 - Cars regularly going up in flames in coastal Copenhagen (Denmark):
http://cphpost.dk/news/more-car-fires-in-copenhagen-overnight.html
http://www.thelocal.dk/20160829/despite-arrest-new-car-fires-in-copenhagen
http://sputniknews.com/europe/20160830/1044765609/sweden-denmark-car-arsons.html

Quote: "A 21-year-old man suspected of being behind some of the fires was arrested  on Thursday August 25, and it is believed he will be held in custody for another eight days."

Note: Arresting this guy didn't do squat to stop cars from bursting into flame in this coastal city. Cars are also going up in flames regularly in coastal cities in Sweden now too. Things are getting 'interesting'...

2016-08-28 - At least a dozen cars go up in flames while parked at auto business near Airway Heights (Washington):
http://www.krem.com/news/local/spokane-county/fire-outside-of-airway-heights-destroys-at-least-10-cars/310109239

Quote: "Authorities said a garage fire destroyed more than a dozen cars near Airway Heights on Sunday night. The fire happened at a car repair yard near Highway 2 and Wood Street."

2016-08-28 - Superyacht and another boat destroyed by fire while docked in coastal Nydri on the island of Lefkada (Greece):
http://ban.jo/News/Europe/20160828/Smoke-Billows-From-Boat-Fire-In-Nidri-Port-Greece-Ionian-Sea/
http://dailyhellas.com/2016/08/29/yacht-sailing-boat-catch-fire-in-lefkada-harbor/
http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?463532-Boat-fire-Nidri
http://www.ekathimerini.com/211552/article/ekathimerini/news/yacht-sailing-boat-catch-fire-in-lefkada-harbor

Note: Some people spell it Nidri or Nudri, but Google lists it as Nydri. Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2016-08-28 - Fishing ship 'Black Bear' bursts into flame in coastal Wellfleet (Massachusetts):
http://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20160828/no-injuries-in-wellfleet-fishing-boat-fire
http://www.capecod.com/cape-wide-news/boat-fire-at-wellfleet-town-pier/

Note: These are the 1189th, 1190th and 1191st boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-08-28 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on street in Bukit Batok in coastal Singapore:
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/coach-catches-fire-at/3080960.html

2016-08-28 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on street in coastal Douglas on the Isle of Man:
http://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/bus-fire-sparks-emergency-call-out/

Note: These are the 601st and 602nd buses to burn in 2016...

2016-08-28 - Car-hauler bursts into flame on I-287 near Bernards Township (New Jersey):
http://patch.com/new-jersey/baskingridge/truck-7-cars-catch-fire-interstate-somerset-county
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/08/car_carrier_catches_fire_on_interstate_287_in_some.html
http://www.inusanews.com/article/5912971511/car-interstate-somerset-county-carrier-catches
http://www.wopular.com/car-carrier-catches-fire-interstate-287-somerset-county-0
http://twitter.com/JohncosciaJohn/status/770005371910033408/photo/1
http://www.ooyuz.com/geturl?aid=12952195

2016-08-28 - Car-hauler bursts into flame at midnight on I-81 near Maugansville (Maryland):
http://www.your4state.com/news/maryland/tractor-trailer-catches-fire-on-i-81-burning-8-vehicles-along-with-it
http://www.your4state.com/news/maryland/officials-investiating-tractor-trailer-fire
http://www.navbug.com/article195214299/officials_investiating_tractor_trailer_fire.htm
http://www.onenewspage.com/video/20160828/5413195/tractor-trailer-fire.htm

Quote: "Officials responded to a tractor trailer fire that happened around midnight on Saturday night. On I-81 off of Showalter road at exit 10. It was a tractor trailer car carrier and had 8 vehicles on board."

Note: These are the 48th and 49th car-haulers to burn in 2016...

2016-08-28 - Tractor and feed shed destroyed by fire at 5 AM in Jerome (Idaho):
http://newsradio1310.com/fire-destroys-jerome-dairy-commodity-building/
http://www.kmvt.com/content/news/Fire-destroys-Jerome-dairy-commodity-building-391613431.html

Quote: "Although, the cause is still being investigated, he said the fire may have been an electrical issue or caused by the tractor."

Note: These are the 1635th, 1636th and 1637th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-08-28 - RV bursts into flame on I-64 in James City County (Virginia):
http://wavy.com/2016/08/28/firefighters-respond-to-rv-fire-in-james-city-county/
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/40234664-firefighters-respond-to-rv-fire-in-james-city-county/
http://www.dailypress.com/news/traffic/dp-major-delays-on-westbound-i-64-in-james-city-county-after-incident-20160828-story.html
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/WAVY_News/769985758383996929

Note: This is the 359th RV to burn in 2016...

2016-08-28 - Three vans and a car go up in flames at 1:35 AM on James Street in Rugby (Britain):
http://news.warwickshire.gov.uk/fireincidents/2016/08/28/vehicle-fire-james-street-rugby-two-fire-appliances-from-rugby-attended/

Quote: "At 0135  hours Sunday 28th August 2016, Fire Control received several calls to vehicles on fire , James Street, Rugby.  Fire crews from Rugby attended and stated that this incident involved three vans and one car well alight."

2016-08-28 - Van bursts into flame shortly after midnight on Blendworth Cresent in coastal Havant (Britain):
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/firefighters-called-to-havant-van-fire-1-7548007

2016-08-28 - SUV bursts into flame while parked at community swimming pool in Valley Stream (New York):
http://liherald.com/fivetowns/stories/Man-suffers-burns-after-car-fire-at-Valley-Stream-pool,83075
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20160828/Fire-Crews-On-Scene-Of-Vehicle-Fire-In-Valley-Stream-NY-Valley-Stream/

2016-08-28 - SUV bursts into flame while parked in parking lot in coastal Douglas (Alaska):
http://www.taku105.com/news/news-of-the-north/information-sought-on-douglas-vehicle-fire/

2016-08-28 - Pickup truck bursts into flame near the Mississippi River in Chester (Illinois):
http://www.randolphcountyheraldtribune.com/news/20160829/chester-fd-responds-to-truck-fire

Quote: "A rash of recent vehicle fires continues to plague the area as Chester firefighters responded to the report of a vehicle fully involved at the Chester riverfront on Sunday. Chester Fire Chief Marty Bert told the Herald Tribune that the fire started in the engine compartment of a white Chevrolet Silverado and that the occupants of the vehicle were already out of it when first responders arrived."

2016-08-28 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on Highway 60 near Cloverport (Kentucky), near the Ohio River:
http://www.wxbc1043.com/2016/08/29/cloverport-fire-department-responds-to-truck-fire/

2016-08-28 - Porsche bursts into flame on Route 139 in Stoughton (Massachusetts):
http://www.patriotledger.com/news/20160829/porsche-catches-fire-in-stoughton
http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/20160829/porsche-catches-fire-in-stoughton
http://stoughton.wickedlocal.com/news/20160829/porsche-catches-fire-in-stoughton

2016-08-28 - Car bursts into flame just before 5 AM while parked in storage building at car dealership in Darlington (South Carolina):
http://wpde.com/news/local/deputies-investigating-fire-car-dealership-in-darlington
http://wbtw.com/2016/08/28/fire-at-darlington-car-dealership-under-investigation/

2016-08-28 - Car bursts into flame in used car dealership, fire spreads, business destroyed, near Belgrade (Montana):
http://www.krtv.com/story/32863862/belgrade-business-destroyed-by-fire
http://www.kxlh.com/story/32863862/belgrade-business-destroyed-by-fire
http://www.ktvh.com/2016/08/belgrade-business-destroyed-fire
http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/fire-consumes-used-car-dealership-east-of-belgrade/article_e5db6c5a-e6f2-566a-8f15-752f1d4169bd.html

2016-08-28 - Car bursts into flame at 2:54 AM on Marathon Avenue in Dayton (Ohio):
http://www.whio.com/news/local/dayton-fire-crews-battle-fully-engulfed-car-fire/5VwUrR5avK1QiSfgNG7ClJ/
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/local/dayton-fire-crews-battle-fully-engulfed-car-fire/nsM7K/
http://www.dolphnsix.com/news/927064/dayton-fire-crews-battle-fully-engulfed

2016-08-28 - Car bursts into flame on I-95 in Liberty County (Georgia):
http://www.wtoc.com/story/32857722/just-married-couple
http://www.newschannel10.com/story/32857722/just-married-couple
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/32857722/ga-couples-just-married-car-catches-fire-on-honeymoon-trip
http://www.waff.com/story/32857722/ga-couples-just-married-car-catches-fire-on-honeymoon-trip
http://www.wdam.com/story/32857722/ga-couples-just-married-car-catches-fire-on-honeymoon-trip

2016-08-28 - Car bursts into flame near I-81 near Hagerstown (Maryland):
http://www.your4state.com/news/news/plumes-of-dark-clouds-swamped-the-skies-due-to-a-car-fire

2016-08-28 - Car bursts into flame on I-385 in Greenville County (South Carolina):
http://www.wyff4.com/news/car-fire-forced-lane-closures-along-on-i385/41410666
http://www.945theanswer.com/car-fire-blocks-lanes-on-i-385/

2016-08-28 - Car bursts into flame on Christian Street in Oxford (Connecticut):
http://patch.com/connecticut/oxford-ct/oxord-firefighters-battle-car-fire

2016-08-28 - Car bursts into flame at 4:40 AM while parked at home, fire spreads to home, in Hackham (Australia):
http://www.police.sa.gov.au/sa-police-news-assets/front-page-news/house-and-car-fire-at-hackham

Quote: "The alarm was raised about 4.40am on Sunday 28 August. When police and MFS crews arrived at the Cottage Lane property, a blue Holden Barina parked in the driveway and the front room of the unit were alight. MFS crews extinguished the fire. It seems the fire had spread from the car to the house."

2016-08-28 - Car bursts into flame at 4:35 AM at Pedro Point at Moruya South Head in coastal Moruya (Australia):
http://www.batemansbaypost.com.au/story/4127429/moruya-car-fire/

2016-08-28 - Brand new car bursts into flame at gas station in Chandigarh (India):
http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/chandigarh-narrow-escape-for-family-as-car-catches-fire-3001328/

Quote: "The accident took place when the family was returning home after paying obeisance at Mansa Devi temple as they had purchased a new car. When the family was leaving the petrol pump the car suddenly caught fire."

2016-08-28 - Car bursts into flame on the M61 in Bolton (Britain):
http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/14710479.Italian_couple_en_route_to_Scotland_forced_to_stop_in_Bolton_after_car_catches_fire/

2016-08-28 - Car bursts into flame on Hellevoetsluis Way in Maroldon area in coastal Paignton (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=38023&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-08-28 - Car bursts into flame on West Lane in Blatchcombe area in coastal Paignton (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=38026&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-08-28 - Car bursts into flame on the M60 in Tameside (Britain):
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/watch-car-bursts-flames-m60-11812210

2016-08-28 - Car bursts into flame in the Holdridge Cross area in North Molton (Britain):
http://www.northdevonjournal.co.uk/car-destroyed-by-fire-near-north-molton/story-29662897-detail/story.html
http://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/news/pictures_car_fire_in_field_near_north_molton_1_4675540

2016-08-28 - Car bursts into flame on the M27 near Cadnam (Britain):
http://ban.jo/News/Europe/20160828/Car-Fire-Blazes-On-M27-Near-Cadnam-UK-Hampshire/

2016-08-28 - Motorcycle bursts into flame on Chaucer Way in coastal Plymouth (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=38024&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/motorcycle-destroyed-by-fire-in-plymouth/story-29664147-detail/story.html

2016-08-28 - RV trailer bursts into flame at 4:40 AM while parked at campground on Bell Creek Road in Lizana (Mississippi):
http://www.wlox.com/story/32857191/camper-trailer-catches-fire-in-lizana
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/WLOX/769949914621054976

2016-08-28 - RV trailer bursts into flame at information center in Sheridan (Wyoming), separate brush fire too:
http://www.sheridanmedia.com/news/goose-valley-called-fires88443
http://rvdailyreport.com/owner/goose-valley-called-to-camper-fire-in-sheridan-wyo/

2016-08-28 - Golf carts, maintenance equipment and building go up in flames in the wee hours at Columbine Country Club in Columbine Valley (Colorado):
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2016/08/28/fire-investigated-at-columbine-country-club/

Quote: "Copter 4 flew over the scene where several fire trucks had parked near the building on the grounds that stores golf carts and maintenance equipment."

2016-08-28 - Barn damaged by fire in Leigh Sinton (Britain):
http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/regional/worcestershire/worcester/14709935.Barn_Fire_in_Leigh_Sinton/
http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/regional/14709935.Barn_Fire_in_Leigh_Sinton/

2016-08-28 - Wildfire breaks out near Willow Creek Road east of San Andreas (California):
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2016/08/28/willow-fire-at-400-acres-in-calaveras-county/
http://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/fires/article98489557.html
http://fox40.com/2016/08/28/fire-in-calaveras-county-burns-300-acres-forces-evacuations/
http://www.uniondemocrat.com/home/4617192-151/fast-moving-fire-erupts-in-calaveras-county

2016-08-28 - Wildfire erupts near Lake Elsinore (California):
http://www.kesq.com/news/crews-battle-wildfire-near-lake-elsinore/41413772

2016-08-28 - Wildfire flares up near West Yellowstone (Montana):
http://www.kbzk.com/clip/12693576/maple-fire-flares-up-on-sunday
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/08/28/wildfire-closes-yellowstone-south-entrance/89514210/
http://yellowstoneinsider.com/2016/08/29/all-four-fires-grow-in-yellowstone-south-entrance-still-closed/
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/29/wildfire-blocking-yellowstone-entrance-smolders-on/

2016-08-28 - 200 tons of hay bales go up in flames at 2:23 AM in Ellerdine Heath (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/47424
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/200-tons-of-hay-on-fire-in-shropshire-4371795.html
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/emergency-services/2016/08/30/200-tons-of-hay-on-fire-in-shropshire/

2016-08-28 - Dumpster bursts into flame, fire spreads and destroys vacant building, in coastal Seattle (Washington):
http://q13fox.com/2016/08/28/fire-rages-at-vacant-seattle-building-smoke-seen-for-miles/

2016-08-28 - Saw mill destroyed by fire in Lookout Valley (Tennessee), nobody there:
http://newschannel9.com/news/local/chattanooga-firefighters-put-out-saw-mill-fire
http://www.wdef.com/2016/08/28/early-morning-fire-local-saw-mill/

2016-08-28 - Warehouse heavily damaged by fire just after midnight in Rockford (Illinois), near the Rock River:
http://www.mystateline.com/news/rockford-fire-battle-2-large-blazes-just-miles-apart
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20160828/warehouse-house-fires-keep-rockford-firefighters-busy-overnight

2016-08-28 - Business damaged by fire in coastal Marstons Mills (Massachusetts):
http://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20160828/fire-damages-marstons-mills-commercial-building

2016-08-28 - Business destroyed by fire in Woodward (Oklahoma):
http://kfor.com/2016/08/28/fire-consumes-business-in-woodward/

2016-08-28 - Businesses and rooming house destroyed by huge fire in Southbridge (Massachusetts):
http://www.wcvb.com/news/authorities-battling-sixalarm-fire-in-southbridge/41408826

2016-08-28 - Thrift shop destroyed by fire just after 3 AM on South Martin Luther King Junior Drive in Lumberton (North Carolina):
http://wpde.com/news/local/fire-destroys-lumberton-thrift-shop

2016-08-28 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in Springfield Township (Pennsylvania):
http://local21news.com/news/local/fire-spreads-to-2-buildings-in-york-county

2016-08-28 - Home damaged by fire at 4 AM in Berwick (Maine):
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/berwick-home-catches-on-fire/309751564

2016-08-28 - Home damaged by fire at 5:30 AM on Lakewood Drive in coastal Vancouver (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-fire-house-lakewood-1.3738810

2016-08-28 - Home heavily damaged by fire just before 4 AM in Northborough (Massachusetts):
http://www.wcvb.com/news/crews-battle-3alarm-fire-at-northborough-home/41406086
http://whdh.com/news/local/crews-battle-early-morning-fire-in-northborough/
http://whdh.com/news/resident-tried-to-extinguish-fire-with-a-garden-hose-in-northborough-fire/

2016-08-28 - Home heavily damaged by fire in Yakima (Washington), nobody there:
http://kimatv.com/news/local/multiple-fire-crews-battle-three-alarm-blaze-in-yakima-home

2016-08-28 - Home destroyed by fire in Billerica (Massachusetts), nobody there:
http://www.lowellsun.com/breakingnews/ci_30300983/no-one-home-firefighters-extinguish-billerica-fire

2016-08-28 - Home destroyed by fire just after midnight in Cascade Shores (California):
http://knco.com/home-destroyed-in-cascade-shores-fire/

2016-08-28 - Five townhomes go up in flames in Middletown (Delaware), near the coast:
http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2016/08/28/fire-damages-five-middletown-townhomes/89515954/
http://6abc.com/news/firefighter-burned-in-middletown-del/1488786/

2016-08-28 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire at 4:32 AM in Poughkeepsie (New York):
http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20160828/21-adults-homeless-after-apartment-house-fire-in-city-of-poughkeepsie

2016-08-28 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in Paterson (New Jersey):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20160829-54790-USA
http://abc7ny.com/news/dozens-forced-out-of-homes-after-paterson-apartment-complex-fire-/1488814/
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Dozens-Left-Homeless-by-Apartment-Fire-in-New-Jersey-Officials-391564751.html
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Dozens-Left-Homeless-by-Apartment-Fire-in-New-Jersey-Officials-391564751.html

2016-08-28 - Apartment building destroyed by fire before 6 AM in Hickory (North Carolina):
http://www.wbtv.com/story/32857326/firefighters-battle-apartment-fire-for-four-hours-in-catawba-county

2016-08-28 - Deadly fire burns home at 4 AM in Great Falls (Montana), 1 killed:
http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2016/08/28/man-dies-sunday-great-falls-house-fire/89523214/
http://www.theeagle.com/news/nation/man-dies-in-great-falls-house-fire/article_26482299-2608-50c7-84f3-f99cbb47924c.html

2016-08-28 - Deadly fire destroys home on Bay Drive in coastal Northfield (New Jersey), 1 killed:
http://www.trentonian.com/general-news/20160828/woman-killed-when-fast-moving-fire-roars-through-home
http://www.richmond.com/news/ap/article_ac518a09-b07c-5a91-91bf-c111f12b8e20.html

2016-08-28 - Vacant home burns at 11:11 PM in Lafayette (Indiana):
http://wlfi.com/2016/08/28/officials-investigating-lafayette-house-fire/

2016-08-28 - Vacant home burns at 4:30 AM in Rockford (Illinois), near the Rock River:
http://www.wifr.com/content/news/Rockford-Fire-Department-battles-vacant-home-fire-on-Collins-Street-391542351.html

2016-08-28 - Vacant home burns in the Town of Burke (Wisconsin):
http://www.channel3000.com/news/Vacant-home-damaged-by-fire-officials-say/41422004

2016-08-28 - Vacant home burns at 7 AM in Reading (Pennsylvania):
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/fire-damages-top-floors-of-vacant-home-in-reading

2016-08-28 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 6:40 AM in Winnipeg (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/selkirk-avenue-fire-winnipeg-1.3738806
http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/fire-breaks-out-at-selkirk-avenue-house-1.3047544
http://globalnews.ca/news/2907815/early-morning-fire-blazes-through-selkirk-home/
http://www.newstalk770.com/syn/107/158018/fire-rips-through-north-end-home

2016-08-29 - Home destroyed by fire at 11 PM in Hico (Texas), nobody there:
http://www.kwtx.com/content/news/Explosion-fire-displaces-local-family-391566401.html

Quote: "The explosion happened at around 11 p.m. Saturday on State Highway 281 and FM 1744 in Hico, 60 miles west of Waco. The Hico Volunteer Fire Department responded to the home, which was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. No one was home at the time of the explosion, which is under investigation."

2016-08-29 - Home destroyed by explosion and fire at 2 AM in Oakhurst suburb of coastal Sydney (Australia):
http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/08/29/09/55/residents-hear-explosion-as-sydney-home-gutted-by-suspicious-fire

Quote: "An unoccupied house in Sydney’s west has been destroyed in a massive blaze that authorities are treating as suspicious. Emergency crews were called around 2am to the Oakhurst home after residents reported hearing an explosion."

Note: These are the 292nd and 293rd residential explosions in 2016...

2016-08-29 - Scrap yard hit by fire, 20 tons of rubbish burns, on North Quay Road in coastal Newhaven (Britain):
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/14710694.Fire_crews_put_out_20_tons_of_rubbish_burning_in_scrapyard/
http://www.citynewsline.co.uk/news/fire-crews-put-out-20-tons-of-rubbish-burning-in-scrapyard

2016-08-29 - Boat explodes and burns on Lake Hudson near Grove (Oklahoma), 1 injured:
http://www.grandlakenews.com/news/20160830/man-receives-burns-in-boat-fire-on-lake-hudson

Quote: "The driver of a bass boat sustained third degree burns to his legs after a boat he was refloating exploded on Lake Hudson. According to Justin Alberty, corporate spokesman for the Grand River Dam Authority, the man was attempting to refloat a bass boat, at approximately 5:20 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, which had taken on water near the Horseshoe area on Lake Hudson, when the boat exploded for an unknown reason."

2016-08-29 - Boat bursts into flame near coastal Falmouth (Britain):
http://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/14710956.Reports_of_boat_fire_among_Falmouth_RNLI_bank_holiday_shouts/
http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/14710956.Reports_of_boat_fire_among_Falmouth_RNLI_bank_holiday_shouts/

Quote: "Crews reported a boat had caught fire off Zone Point on Monday in the latest of a string of call-outs for Falmouth RNLI over the bank holiday weekend."

Note: These are the 1192nd and 1193rd boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-08-29 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on highway between Medina and Mecca (Saudi Arabia):
http://www.aps.dz/en/algeria/14039-no-casualties-in-bus-fire-transporting-algerian-hajjis-from-medina-to-mecca
http://www.menasource.com/no-casualties-in-bus-fire-transporting-algerian-hajjis-from-medina-to-mecca/
http://allafrica.com/stories/201608300182.html

Note: This is the 603rd bus to burn in 2016...

2016-08-29 - Tanker truck explodes and burns, ignites market, in Bole District (Ghana), 9 killed, several injured:
http://www.starrfmonline.com/1.9780936
http://yen.com.gh/72642-gas-explosion-kill-nine-bole.html
http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Gas-explosion-kills-9-injures-many-in-Bole-465690

Quote: "According to a Joy News report, the gas was contained in a long truck travelling to Wa in the Upper West region but the truck upon reaching the Tinga market exploded killing nine people including the driver and the conductor who were the only occupants of the truck. The incident is said to have spread fast to houses in the area the explosion occurred causing massive damage to houses but the Ghana National Fire Service was on the scene to douse the fire."

2016-08-29 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the Hal Rogers Parkway near Manchester (Kentucky):
http://www.lex18.com/story/32861998/hal-rogers-parkway-closed-due-to-semi-fire
http://www.wkyt.com/content/news/TRAFFIC-ALERT-Hal-Rogers-Parkway-closed-in-Clay-Co-due-to-hazmat-fire-391610091.html

2016-08-29 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the Beeline Highway near Mesa (Arizona):
http://www.azfamily.com/story/32868102/mesa-family-alerts-driver-to-truck-fire
http://www.azfamily.com/story/32864974/mesa-family-alerts-driver-to-truck-fire
http://www.livetrucking.com/a-truckers-rig-caught-fire-and-he-didnt-notice-then-this-family-came-to-the-rescue/
http://nvs24.com/news/us/Mesa-family-alerts-driver-to-truck-fire-8087304.html

2016-08-29 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame and blows tires on I-10 near Tallahassee (Florida):
http://www.wtxl.com/news/semi-truck-blows-tires-and-catches-fire-on-i-/article_2e06397e-6e3b-11e6-8b3c-0b439a19bbcc.html
http://snewsi.com/id/16338927428/Semi-Truck-Blows-Tires-and-Catches-Fire-on-I-10-Eastbound

2016-08-29 - Tractor, hay and barn go up in flames in Oconee County (South Carolina):
http://www.live5news.com/story/32856828/fire-crews-on-scene-of-barn-fire-in-upstate

Quote: "A tractor was destroyed by the fire along with bales of hay."

2016-08-29 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Flemington Road in Mitchell (Australia):
http://esa.act.gov.au/2016/08/29/vehicle-fire-in-mitchell/
http://www.headlines-news.com/2016/08/30/1708193/truck-catches-fire-at-mitchell-tip

2016-08-29 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the A1 near Colburn (Britain):
http://www.richmondshiretoday.co.uk/fire-crews-called-hgv-fire-a1/
http://www.pressreader.com/uk/yorkshire-post7402/20160830/281758448717971

2016-08-29 - Tractor (combine) bursts into flame in Burgh-by-Sands (Britain):
http://www.cumbriafire.gov.uk/services/operations/recent-incidents.asp

Quote: "Combine harvester on fire in Burgh-by-Sands(Carlisle) 28 Aug 2016 At 19:55 firefighters were called to a report of a combine harvester on fire at a farm in Burgh-by-Sands. Compressed foam and a hose reel jet was used by the crews to bring the fire under control and damp the area down."

Note: These are the 1638th, 1639th, 1640th, 1641st, 1642nd, 1643rd, 1644th and 1645th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-08-29 - Heavy utility truck bursts into flame on Lee Canyon Road in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://www.ktnv.com/news/truck-fire-shuts-down-freeway-near-lee-canyon-us-95
http://www.ktnv.com/news/charred-utility-truck-on-us-95
http://on.aol.com/video/truck-fire-shuts-down-freeway-near-lee-canyon-u-s-95-57c4befba623783a57ed6842
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/KTNV/770383025490292737
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC9KWwAsAQc

2016-08-29 - Flatbed truck bursts into flame on I-80 near Rock Springs (Wyoming):
http://wyo4news.com/news/vehicle-fire-slowing-traffic-80/

2016-08-29 - RV bursts into flame shortly after midnight while parked at home near Santa Clarita (California):
http://www.signalscv.com/section/36/article/156085/

Quote: "The blaze, which was reported shortly after midnight on the 15300 block of Live Oak Springs Canyon Road, involved a fully engulfed motorhome adjacent to a one-story house, according to Supervising Fire Dispatcher Michael Pittman. 'There was some extension into a bedroom,' he said."

Note: This is the 360th RV to burn in 2016...

2016-08-29 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at auto shop in Farmington (Arkansas):
http://www.4029tv.com/news/Fire-inside-Razorback-Muffler-in-Farmington/41422330
http://www.nwaonline.com/news/2016/aug/29/vehicle-catches-fire-fayettevilles-razorback-muffl/

2016-08-29 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on Highway 99 near Fowler (California):
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20160829/Truck-Fire-Blazes-Along-99-Freeway-Near-Fowler-CA-Fowler/

2016-08-29 - Car bursts into flame while parked in carpark at university in coastal St. Petersburg (Florida):
http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pinellas/car-catches-fire-in-student-parking-garage-at-usf-st-pete
http://crowsneststpete.com/2016/08/29/car-fire-on-first-floor-of-parking-garage/
http://on.aol.com/video/car-catches-fire-at-usf-student-parking-garage-57c4b62ac4d21f454bf9f86f

2016-08-29 - Car bursts into flame on I-75 near Miamisburg (Ohio):
http://abc22now.com/news/local/car-fire-causes-long-backup-on-i-75-sb
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/ABC22FOX45/770257531771949057
http://www.whio.com/news/raw-car-fire-slows-near-ohio-725/2Z6FJPDnBle3LlYW9fG2kK/
http://fox45now.com/news/local/car-fire-causes-long-backup-on-i-75-sb

2016-08-29 - Car bursts into flame at the New River Gorge Bridge near Fayetteville (West Virginia):
http://www.register-herald.com/news/southbound-lane-of-gorge-bridge-closed-due-to-car-fire/article_e92fb000-6e58-11e6-9b40-0b427485bfb5.html

2016-08-29 - Car bursts into flame on road near Brookeland (Texas):
http://www.dailynewsandmore.com/news/fire-engulfs-car-on-fm-near-brookeland/article_3b0412b0-6e25-11e6-9983-ab6dca94b816.html

2016-08-29 - Car bursts into flame while being towed, near fire station in Ridgewood (New Jersey):
http://patch.com/new-jersey/ridgewood/ridgewood-firefighters-extinguish-car-fire-outside-firehouse

2016-08-29 - Car bursts into flame on I-94 near Rogers (Minnesota):
http://kstp.com/traffic/vehicle-fire-interstate-94-rogers/4248975/

2016-08-29 - Car bursts into flame on Dunlop Street near Highway 400 in Barrie (Canada):
http://www.simcoe.com/news-story/6829770-car-fire-backs-up-dunlop-street-traffic-at-hwy-400-in-barrie/

2016-08-29 - Car bursts into flame on street in Bengaluru (India):
http://www.newsnation.in/article/144310-maruti-alto-car-catches-fire-in-bengaluru.html

2016-08-29 - Car bursts into flame at roundabout in Tayside (Scotland):
http://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/car-bursts-flames-roundabout/

2016-08-29 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home on Kings Road in Honiton (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=38037&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/fire-crews-called-to-honiton-after-reports-of-a-car-on-fire/story-29666559-detail/story.html

2016-08-29 - Car bursts into flame on the M5 near Bridgwater (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=38028&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/14710287.Car_towing_caravan_catches_fire_on_M5_near_Bridgwater/
http://www.somersetlive.co.uk/firefighters-tackle-car-on-fire-pulling-caravan-on-m5/story-29664747-detail/story.html
http://nvs24.com/news/uk/Daniel-Mumby-commented-Firefighters-tackle-car-on-fire-pulling-caravan-on-M5-8079628.html

2016-08-29 - Car bursts into flame on the M4 near Theale (Britain):
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/drivers-lucky-escape-after-m4-11817849

2016-08-29 - Car bursts into flame on Rowan Place in Bidford-on-Avon (Britain), near the River Avon:
http://news.warwickshire.gov.uk/fireincidents/2016/08/29/car-fire-rowan-place-bidford-on-avon/

2016-08-29 - Car bursts into flame on Princes Drive in Leamington Spa (Britain), near the River Leam:
http://news.warwickshire.gov.uk/fireincidents/2016/08/29/car-fire-princes-drive-leamington-spa/

2016-08-29 - Car bursts into flame at Forches Cross in Newton Abbot (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=38032&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/newton-abbot-fire-crews-called-to-car-fire-blaze/story-29664622-detail/story.html

2016-08-29 - Car bursts into flame at Hole Hill, Hole Downs, near Exbourne (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=38038&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-08-29 - Car bursts into flame on the B3157 in Abbotsbury (Britain):
http://www.wessexfm.com/news/dorset-news/2080118/car-destroyed-by-fire-in-abbotsbury/

2016-08-29 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-75 in coastal Hillsborough County (Florida):
http://patch.com/florida/bloomingdale/vehicle-fire-causing-i-75-backup-big-bend-area

2016-08-29 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-78 in Somerset County (New Jersey):
http://www.nj.com/somerset/index.ssf/2016/08/vehicle_fire_causing_delays_on_i-78_in_somerset_co.html
http://www.inusanews.com/article/6010971511/vehicle-somerset-county-i-78-causing-delays
http://nyuzer.com/2016/08/29/vehicle-fire-causing-delays-i-78-in-somerset-county
http://www.ooyuz.com/geturl?aid=12963196

2016-08-29 - Motorcycle bursts into flame at gas station in Indore (India):
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/Bike-catches-fire-at-Indore-petrol-pump/articleshow/53916598.cms

2016-08-29 - Barn destroyed by fire just before 2:30 AM on Ikler Hill Road near Millville (Pennsylvania):
http://wnep.com/2016/08/29/barn-destroyed-by-fire-in-columbia-county/

2016-08-29 - Barn destroyed by fire near Wapakoneta (Ohio):
http://www.wcsmradio.com/index.php/news/19859/117/Fully-Engulfed-Barn-Fire-reported-in-St-Johns-area

2016-08-29 - Mulch fire erupts at 1 AM at Seaside Park in coastal Bridgeport (Connecticut):
http://wtnh.com/2016/08/29/mulch-fire-burns-in-seaside-park/

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

2016-08-29 - Woodworking business destroyed by fire at 1:20 AM in Bedford Township in Battle Creek (Michigan):
http://wwmt.com/news/local/early-morning-fire-destroys-1-business-damages-another-in-battle-creek
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/story/news/local/2016/08/29/fire-destroys-bedford-township-woodshop-business/89527854/

2016-08-29 - Saw mill destroyed by huge fire at 1:45 AM in Rantau Panjang (Malaysia):
http://www.theborneopost.com/2016/08/30/sawmill-fire-results-in-over-rm7-million-losses/

2016-08-29 - Historic church destroyed by massive fire, started in basement, in Overbrook area in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania):
http://abc7chicago.com/news/fire-destroys-historic-church-in-philadelphia/1489944/
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/massive-fire-engulfs-century-old-church-in-philadelphia/
http://6abc.com/news/fire-destroys-historic-church-in-overbrook/1489148/
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/08/29/crews-battle-2-alarm-fire-at-church-in-west-philly/
http://www.kctv5.com/story/32862409/four-alarm-fire-engulfs-church-in-flames
http://www.pennlive.com/news/2016/08/100-year-old.html

2016-08-29 - Car wash destroyed by fire at 12:30 AM in Montreal (Canada):
http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/car-wash-razed-after-fire-in-montreal-north
http://www.cjad.com/cjad-news-human-interest/2016/08/29/fire-burns-montreal-north-car-wash-to-the-ground

2016-08-29 - Rubber storage facility goes up in flames at coastal Colombo Harbour on the island of Sri Lanka:
http://www.ceylonews.com/2016/08/major-fire-at-colombo-harbour/

2016-08-29 - Outbuilding destroyed by fire at home in coastal Lakebay (Washington):
http://komonews.com/news/local/building-destroyed-in-fire-on-key-peninsula

2016-08-29 - Apartment building heavily damaged by huge fire in Clarkston (Georgia):
http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/197160775-story

2016-08-29 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in Altoona (Pennsylvania), nobody there:
http://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/fire-destroys-two-apartments

2016-08-29 - Deadly fire burns home in McAllen (Texas), 1 killed:
http://valleycentral.com/news/local/mcallen-house-fire-leaves-one-man-dead

2016-08-29 - Vacant mobile home destroyed by fire before 12:57 AM in Norman (Oklahoma):
http://www.koco.com/news/mobile-home-in-norman-on-fire/41411916

2016-08-29 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 2:30 AM in Rutland (Canada):
http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/174543/Fire-destroys-vacant-home
http://myinforms.com/en-ca/a/40256580-fire-destroys-vacant-home/

2016-08-29 - Vacant mill burns just after 2 AM in coastal Tiverton (Rhode Island):
http://www.abc6.com/story/32860677/tiverton-fire-crews-battle-mill-fire
http://turnto10.com/news/local/2-alarm-fire-burns-through-vacant-mill-building-in-tiverton
http://wpri.com/2016/08/29/crews-battle-suspicious-fire-at-vacant-tiverton-mill/

2016-08-29 - Vacant paper factory destroyed by huge fire in Pittsfield (Massachusetts):
http://news10.com/2016/08/29/several-crews-respond-to-pittsfield-warehouse-fire/
http://cbs6albany.com/news/local/multiple-crews-battle-pittsfield-warehouse-fire
http://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/ci_30305665/three-alarm-fire-consumes-abandoned-factory-well-known?source=rss

2016-08-29 - Vacant four-story building goes up in flames before 5:30 AM in coastal San Francisco (California):
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2016/08/29/building-fire-san-francisco-soma-minna-6th/
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Two-Alarm-Fire-at-Vacant-Four-Story-San-Francisco-Building-391592891.html
http://abc7news.com/news/firefighters-knock-down-2-alarm-fire-in-sfs-soma-district/1489074/
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Fire-damages-historic-building-in-SF-s-SoMa-9190361.php

2016-08-29 - Man, 18, burns to death in yard at home in Pendleton (Oregon):
http://keprtv.com/news/local/18-year-old-in-pendleton-dies-of-severe-burns-authorities-investigating-fire

Quote: "An 18-year-old is dead after suffering severe burns when a fire broke out in the side yard of a home on S.W. 19th Street Monday morning."

2016-08-30 - Person found on fire and dead near Piles Fork Creek in Carbondale (Illinois):
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/32885678/death-investigation-underway-in-carbondale-after-body-found-burning
http://www.x95radio.com/2016/08/30/carbondale-police-investigating-body-found-in-fire/
http://dailyegyptian.com/57992/showcase/carbondale-police-investigating-death-near-east-main/
http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/story/32887824/police-investigating-body-found-in-carbondale
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/communities/carbondale/body-found-after-fire-in-carbondale/article_b35035c6-282b-51aa-bbfb-6fce0575d515.html

2016-08-30 - Passenger plane bursts into flame, plane makes emergency landing in coastal Heraklion on the island of Crete (Greece):
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/holidaymaker-films-moment-thomas-cook-8733745

Quote: "This dramatic footage captures the moment a plane's engine catches fire as it takes off packed with holidaymakers. The pilot of the Thomas Cook Airbus A320 was forced to bring the plane to a stop on the runway at Crete's Heraklion airport. Firefighters and ambulance crews raced to the aircraft, while the pilot cut lighting and ventilation to the cabin to stop it filling with smoke."

Note: This is the 95th aircraft to smoke/burn/explode in 2016...

2016-08-30 - Regional distribution center for The Gap devastated by massive 8-alarm fire in Fishkill (New York):
http://hudsonvalleynewsnetwork.com/2016/08/30/201608308-alarm-fire-gap-warehouse-fishkill/
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/videos/news/2016/08/30/89578038/
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/blaze-erupts-gap-distribution-center-york-41740798
http://abc7ny.com/news/huge-fire-burns-through-gap-facility-in-fishkill/1490617/
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/videos/news/local/southern-dutchess/2016/08/30/89573870/
http://www.hickoryrecord.com/entertainment/blaze-erupts-at-gap-inc-distribution-center-in-new-york/article_00a8deb9-c329-53bd-9d32-7fbd48620f83.html

Note: Distribution center so there were probably some trucks there...

2016-08-30 - High-rise building under construction erupts in flame in coastal Abu Dhabi (UAE):
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2016/08/30/fire-rages-in-abu-dhabi-high-rise-building.html
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/abu-dhabi-high-rise-tower-catches-fire-beach-rotana-hotel-n639956
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/08/30/high-rise-tower-being-built-in-abu-dhabi-catches-fire.html
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/abu-dhabi/watch-fire-breaks-out-in-abu-dhabi-building
http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/emergencies/fire-breaks-out-at-under-construction-building-in-abu-dhabi-1.1887669
http://www.thenational.ae/uae/13-injured-in-fire-at-abu-dhabi-construction-site
http://www.fireengineering.com/ap-news/2016/08/30/high-rise-tower-being-built-in-abu-dhabi-catches-fire.html
http://www.sott.net/article/326775-Major-blaze-breaks-out-at-28-storey-Abu-Dhabi-skyscraper

Quote: "Cities in the fast-developing Emirates have been hit by a spate of fires in recent years, including one in a residential tower in Dubai last month and another at a luxury hotel next to the city's biggest shopping mall on New Year's Eve."

2016-08-30 - Metal recycling business erupts in flame in Evansdale (Iowa), nobody there:
http://www.kcci.com/news/evansdale-metal-recycling-business-damaged-by-fire/41460784
http://www.kwwl.com/story/32941615/evansdale-metal-recycling-business-damaged-by-fire
http://www.kttc.com/story/32941615/evansdale-metal-recycling-business-damaged-by-fire
http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Evansdale-metal-recycling-business-damaged-by-fire-9195734.php
http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/evansdale-metal-recycling-business-damaged-by-fire/article_6468b7ff-d7f4-5474-aed7-c2fa00082f01.html

2016-08-30 - Transformer bursts into flame at Watts Bar Nuclear Generating Station in Spring City (Tennessee):
http://www.wbir.com/news/local/watts-bar-unit-2-shut-down-after-transformer-fire/311960862
http://newschannel9.com/news/local/significant-fire-reported-at-watts-bar-nuclear-plant
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/32932831/failed-transformer-causes-fire-at-watts-bar-nuclear-plant
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/32941142/authorities-investigating-fire-at-nuclear-power-plant
http://www.forbes.com/sites/rodadams/2016/08/31/watts-bar-unit-2-transformer-fire-causes-another-unplanned-shut-down/
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/local/transformer-fire-forces-tva-to-shut-down-Unit-2-reactor-indefinitely-391923071.html

2016-08-30 - Car bursts into flame at home in coastal Brooms Head (Australia), and RV trailer bursts into flame at the same time on road in coastal MacLean (Australia):
http://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/news/caravan-fire-closes-highway-at-maclean/3083614/
http://myinforms.com/en-au/a/40286459-caravan-fire-closes-highway-at-maclean/

Quote: "At the same time as the caravan fire, the RFS received a call of a car fire at a residential property at Brooms Head, which required RFS Brooms Head and a second Gulmarrad crew to bring under control. 'That kept us on our toes for some time,' Supt Watts said. 'It's not very often that we get two vehicle type incidents at the same time.'"

Note: About 5 miles away from each other as the gas blows...

2016-08-30 - Six more parked cars go up in flames in the wee hours in coastal Copenhagen (Denmark):
http://www.thelocal.dk/20160830/more-cars-torched-as-copenhagen-fires-continue

2016-08-30 - Home destroyed by explosion and fire near lake in Fairmount (Illinois), 2 killed:
http://www.wandtv.com/story/32937190/home-explosion-claims-two-lives-in-fairmount
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2016-08-30/probe-deadly-blast-near-fairmount-underway.html
http://www.commercial-news.com/news/two-dead-in-fire-near-fairmount/article_a6849760-6efe-11e6-a4de-837bdf43ab20.html
http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Fire-marshal-investigating-after-2-killed-in-9194698.php

Quote: "An early morning fire killed two people in Vermillion County Tuesday. Fire officials in Fairmount are still investigating what they have labeled as an explosion at a home in the community just southwest of Danville."

Quote: "The single-family, one-story house sits near a lake — called a pay lake, where others pay to put their campers and enjoy the scenery."

2016-08-30 - Home explodes and burns in Suhum (Ghana), 4 injured:
http://starrfmonline.com/1.9788090
http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Four-injured-in-Suhum-gas-explosion-466158
http://www.modernghana.com/news/715891/er-four-injured-in-suhum-gas-explosion.html
http://topfmonline.com/four-injured-suhum-gas-explosion/

Note: These are the 294th and 295th residential explosions in 2016...

2016-08-30 - Landfill hit by mulch fire in Chicopee (Massachusetts):
http://wwlp.com/2016/08/30/fire-sparked-at-the-chicopee-landfill/

2016-08-30 - Ferry ship 'Stena Spirit' hit by truck fire on the car deck near coastal Gdynia (Poland):
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2016/14631/stena-spirit-fire/
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Stena-Spirit-7907661.html

Quote: "Fire broke out in on of the trucks on STENA SPIRIT ferry’s car deck, in the morning Aug 30, when vessel was approaching Gdynia Poland, en route from Karslkrona, Sweden."

2016-08-30 - Ferry ship 'Oortkaten' damaged by fire in Hamburg (Germany):
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Oortkaten-I293894.html

Quote: "On Aug 30, 2016, a fire broke out in the engine room the 'Oortkaten' which was berthed at the HADAG-pier at the fish market in Hamburg."

2016-08-30 - Boat and garage destroyed by fire at home in Tehuacana (Texas):
http://www.kcentv.com/news/local/fire-destroys-garage-and-boat-in-limestone-county/311218871
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/KCENNews/770641738171940864

2016-08-30 - Boat bursts into flame at 4 AM in the Seekonk River in coastal Pawtucket (Rhode Island), nobody aboard:
http://wpri.com/2016/08/30/boat-goes-up-in-flames-near-pawtucket-marina/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5sfD-tWOn4
http://newsvideo.su/video/5019460

2016-08-30 - Boat bursts into flame near coastal Phuket (Thailand), 20 injured:
http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-chinese-tourists-injured-as-tour-speedboat-catches-fire-58915.php#LUFOjuoROouQYooe.97

Quote: "PHUKET: More than 20 Chinese tourists have been rushed to hospital for injuries sustained when the speedboat they were travelling on caught fire this morning (Aug 30)"

Note: These are the 1194th, 1195th, 1196th, 1197th and 1198th boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-08-30 - Freight train bursts into flame between Retford and Doncaster (Britain):
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2016-08-30/delays-on-east-coast-services-after-train-catches-fire/
http://lincolnshirereporter.co.uk/2016/08/freight-train-fire-causes-major-disruption-to-lincolnshire-rail-services/
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/14712872.Long_delays_on_East_Coast_trains_this_evening/
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/delays-for-doncaster-travellers-after-freight-train-fire-4372925.html

Quote: "There are delays of up to one hour on Virgin Trains East Coast Southbound between Doncaster and Retford due to fire on a freight train. Trains are currently unable to run from Retford towards Doncaster. The line from Doncaster towards Retford has reopened and trains in this direction are returning to normal. The fire is affecting services from Bradford, Leeds, York and Hull to London."

2016-08-30 - Tour bus bursts into flame on I-880 in coastal San Jose (California):
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2016/08/30/bus-fire-on-i-880-in-san-jose/
http://abc7news.com/news/no-injuries-reported-after-tour-bus-catches-fire-on-i-880-in-sj/1492158/
http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_30310910/san-jose-tour-bus-fire-briefly-shuts-down
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Tour-Bus-Catches-Fire-on-San-Jose-Highway-No-Injuries-CHP-391862891.html
http://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/Group-On-Casino-Trip-Escape-Tour-Bus-Fire-On-Hwy-9195795.php
http://nvs24.com/news/local/San-Jose-Tour-bus-fire-briefly-shuts-down-Interstate-880-8121663.html
http://us.geosnews.com/p/us/ca/san-francisco-county/san-francisco/bus-fire-on-i-880-in-san-jose_6469997
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/nbcbayarea/770965403833135105
http://www.ktvu.com/news/197884475-story

Note: This is the 604th bus to burn in 2016...

2016-08-30 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame while parked at the Paint River Bridge in Iron County (Michigan):
http://abc10up.com/8309922-2/
http://www.wjfw.com/storydetails/20160830185502
http://wnmufm.org/post/iron-county-logging-truck-goes-flames
http://www.uppermichiganssource.com/content/news/Logging-truck-caught-on-fire-on-Paint-River-Bridge--391771141.html

Quote: "The driver had parked the fully-loaded truck on the north side of the Paint River Bridge about an hour and a half earlier after experiencing mechanical problems. He left to retrieve some tools, but upon his return, he found that the truck was fully engulfed in flames."

2016-08-30 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at Brundage Lane and Fairfax Road in Bakersfield (California):
http://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/burning-semi-truck-in-east-bakersfield-californina-highway-patrol-reports

2016-08-30 - Tractor goes up in flames in Helena (Montana):
http://www.krtv.com/story/32895624/crews-tackle-tractor-fire-in-ne-helena
http://www.kpax.com/story/32905457/fire-scorches-field-and-tractor-in-helena-valley
http://www.kxlh.com/story/32895624/crews-tackle-tractor-fire-in-ne-helena
http://www.ktvh.com/2016/08/tractor-engulfed-flames-helena

2016-08-30 - Tractor, 250 tons of hay and barn go up in flames on Welford Road in Knaptoft (Britain):
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/firefighters-battle-huge-barn-blaze-through-the-night/story-29666566-detail/story.html

Quote: "Crews from Wigston, Central, Kibworth, Lutterworth and Shepshed were called to the site in Welford Road, Knaptoft, at about 9.10pm yesterday following reports of a fire which had taken hold of a large barn filled with hay. A tractor was also caught up in the fire."

2016-08-30 - Tractor (combine) bursts into flame on Dunkirk Drove in Somersham (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/combine-harvester-2703.aspx

Note: These are the 1646th, 1647th, 1648th, 1649th and 1650th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-08-30 - Heavy truck bursts into flame at business in St. Marys (Pennsylvania):
http://www.bradfordera.com/news/fire-marshal-rules-truck-blaze-as-electrical/article_f3164c50-6f11-11e6-bf96-dbb35ab04afe.html

2016-08-30 - RV bursts into flame on highway near Baker (California):
http://www.ktnv.com/news/rv-catches-fire-outside-of-baker-california
http://on.aol.com/video/rv-catches-fire-outside-of-baker-calif-57c6261ba623783a57f045a8

2016-08-30 - RV bursts into flame on I-84 near Tuttle (Idaho):
http://www.kmvt.com/content/news/Vehicle-on-fire-halts-eastbound-traffic-on-I-84-391756911.html

Quote: "A motor home was pulling a vehicle at about 9:45 a.m. through a construction zone when it reportedly caught on fire."

Note: These are the 361st and 362nd RVs to burn in 2016...

2016-08-30 - Van bursts into flame on the A259 Upper Bognor Road in Bognor Regis (Britain):
http://www.bognor.co.uk/news/transport/van-fire-closes-road-in-bognor-regis-1-7549983
http://www.bognor.co.uk/news/video-firefighters-extinguish-van-blaze-in-felpham-1-7550141

2016-08-30 - SUV bursts into flame on I-75 near Benchwood (Ohio)
http://www.whio.com/news/car-fire-slows-northbound-near-benchwood/Gd6rg8QaNYsOQm32DjkvTJ/

2016-08-30 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked on West Walnut Street in Salina (Kansas):
http://salina.com/news/local_briefs/fire-destroys-pickup-truck/article_8589cc31-ed30-527e-a960-53524290fb00.html

2016-08-30 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at home in McAlester (Oklahoma):
http://www.mcalesternews.com/news/truck-on-fire/article_8b62ed1c-6fce-11e6-b66f-7369d11ff657.html

2016-08-30 - Car bursts into flame and explodes at 3:45 AM while parked at apartments in Topeka (Kansas):
http://cjonline.com/news/2016-08-30/car-catches-fire-explodes-southwest-topeka-apartment-complex

2016-08-30 - Car bursts into flame while parked in parking garage in Grand Rapids (Michigan):
http://rivergrandrapids.com/an-exciting-morning-with-a-car-fire-in-a-downtown-parking-ramp/

2016-08-30 - Car bursts into flame on I-64 in coastal Newport News (Virginia):
http://wtkr.com/2016/08/30/car-fire-closes-all-eastbound-i-64-lanes-in-newport-news/
http://www.13newsnow.com/traffic/all-lanes-blocked-i-64-east-in-newport-news-due-to-car-fire/311350195
http://wavy.com/2016/08/30/vehicle-fire-shuts-down-all-lanes-of-i-64-east-in-newport-news/
http://www.navbug.com/article195662392/vehicle_fire_shuts_down_all_lanes_of_i_64_east_in_newport_news.htm
http://pilotonline.com/news/local/car-fire-shuts-down-all-eastbound-lanes-of-i/article_b68d3e73-2ec0-510f-a45e-5d6b7db31822.html

2016-08-30 - Car bursts into flame while parked at Tim Hortons restaurant in Battleford (Canada):
http://battlefordsnow.com/article/531162/car-catches-fire-battleford

Quote: "A car spontaneously burst into flames in a town parking lot. Firefighters and police were called to the Tim Hortons parking lot in Battleford about a car engulfed in flames at roughly 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30."

2016-08-30 - Car bursts into flame while parked at Taree Gardens in Taree (Australia), near the Manning River:
http://www.manningrivertimes.com.au/story/4133284/car-fire-outside-seniors-residential-complex/

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

2016-08-30 - Car bursts into flame at 1:37 AM on Tidbinbilla Road in Paddys River (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-paddys-river-280532.traffic

2016-08-30 - Car bursts into flame on Northbourne Avenue in City (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-city-act-280553.traffic

2016-08-30 - Car bursts into flame at 3 AM while parked on trailer on Bradford Road in coastal Weymouth (Britain):
http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/14711533.Fire_crews_called_to_early_morning_car_blaze/

2016-08-30 - Car bursts into flame at 2:21 AM while parked on trailer on Old Mill Road in coastal Torquay (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=38042&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-08-30 - Car bursts into flame at 3:17 AM on Ashlea Drive in Donnington, Telford (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/47462

2016-08-30 - Car bursts into flame on Darwin Court in Bedworth (Britain):
http://news.warwickshire.gov.uk/fireincidents/2016/08/30/car-fire-darwin-court-bedworth/
http://www.nuneaton-news.co.uk/electrical-fault-causes-car-blaze-in-bedworth/story-29670664-detail/story.html

2016-08-30 - Car bursts into flame on the M62 near Huddersfield (Britain):
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2016-08-30/reports-car-fire-on-m62-motorway/

2016-08-30 - Car bursts into flame in the the Black Dog area near Witheridge (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=38047&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/fire-crews-called-to-tiverton-following-car-fire/story-29670614-detail/story.html
http://towiexeter.co.uk/2016/08/31/fire-crews-called-following-car-fire-near-tiverton/

2016-08-30 - Car bursts into flame at 3:36 AM on Blackledge Close in Poulton-with-Fearnhead (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-fire-in-warrington_30-08-2016_9-09-14
http://www.thisischeshire.co.uk/news/14711717.Car_fire_in_Cinnamon_Brow/

2016-08-30 - Car bursts into flame on the M11 near Saffron Walden (Britain):
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/motorists-facing-delays-after-car-fire-on-m11-near-saffron-walden/story-29666598-detail/story.html

2016-08-30 - Car bursts into flame on the A1123 in Wilburton (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/car-fire-wilburton-2701.aspx

2016-08-30 - Commercial vehicle bursts into flame on Hopcott Lane in Minehead (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=38046&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-08-30 - Vehicle bursts into flame on US 98 in Perry County (Mississippi):
http://www.wdam.com/story/32884965/traffic-alert-vehicle-fire-on-us-98-at-perry-county-line
http://www.wbtv.com/story/32884965/traffic-alert-vehicle-fire-on-us-98-at-perry-county-line
http://www.waff.com/story/32884965/traffic-alert-vehicle-fire-on-us-98-at-perry-county-line
http://www.kait8.com/story/32884965/traffic-alert-vehicle-fire-on-us-98-at-perry-county-line
http://snewsi.com/id/16338971511/TRAFFIC-ALERT-Vehicle-fire-on-US-98-at

2016-08-30 - RV trailer bursts into flame while parked at home in Jackson (Tennessee):
http://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/local/2016/08/30/no-injuries-rv-fire/89601210/
http://www.wbbjtv.com/2016/08/30/firefighters-respond-rv-fire-west-jackson/

2016-08-30 - RV trailer bursts into flame while parked at property near airport in Kalispell (Montana):
http://www.dailyinterlake.com/members/fire-destroys-fifth-wheel-trailer/article_7af7f0d0-6eed-11e6-9241-3708a671ad24.html

2016-08-30 - Car and home go up in flames in coastal Napier (New Zealand), nobody there:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/83727279/house-suffers-significant-damage-after-blaze-in-napier
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=11701890

2016-08-30 - Truck and barn destroyed by fire near Lake Myakka in Sarasota County (Florida):
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20160829/ARTICLE/160829579

Quote: "The fire occurred at around 9:20 a.m. in a storage barn at 6032 Old Ranch Road west of Lake Myakka, SNN-TV reports. The fire destroyed at least one truck inside the barn."

2016-08-30 - Barn destroyed by fire in Saylorsburg (Pennsylvania):
http://www.poconorecord.com/news/20160830/fire-destroys-barn-in-saylorsburg
http://wnep.com/2016/08/30/fire-rips-through-monroe-county-barn/
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/40325943-saylorsburg-barn-destroyed-by-fire/

Quote: "The only items inside were old cars and old farm equipment."

2016-08-30 - Two barns full of straw go up in flames in Ganstead (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/firefighters-work-through-night-as-two-barns-gutted-by-fire-1-8095514
http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/dramatic-pictures-as-large-fire-breaks-out-in-ganstead-near-hull/story-29665312-detail/story.html
http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/witnesses-describe-50-feet-flames-as-firefighters-continue-to-battle-ganstead-barn-fire-near-hull/story-29666791-detail/story.html

2016-08-30 - Wildfire grows to 220 square miles near Lowman (Idaho):
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2016/aug/30/central-idaho-wildfire-grows-by-45-square-miles/
http://www.sott.net/article/326898-Central-Idaho-wildfire-increases-by-45-square-miles-now-up-to-220-square-miles
http://idahostatejournal.com/blackfoot_journal/central-idaho-wildfire-grows-by-square-miles/article_1b8d05a6-567e-5806-a42f-d56caa86374f.html

2016-08-30 - Wildfire breaks out near Upper Lake (California), evacuations ensue:
http://fox40.com/2016/08/30/wildfire-burning-near-upper-lake-prompts-evacuations/

2016-08-30 - Wildfire erupts in Cherry Valley (California):
http://abc7.com/news/crews-battle-700-acre-brush-fire-in-cherry-valley-community-near-beaumont/1491456/
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Evacuations-Ordered-as-Fire-Grows-to-120-Acres-in-Riverside-County-391794371.html
http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-updates-wildfire-season-evacuations-ordered-for-mobile-home-1472591124-htmlstory.html
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/08/30/wildfire-prompts-evacuations-mobile-home-park-houses.html
http://www.kesq.com/news/15-acre-fire-burning-in-cherry-valley/41438502

2016-08-30 - Wildfire breaks out near the Snake River in Bonneville County (Idaho):
http://www.localnews8.com/news/granite-creek-fire-reported-near-snake-river/41440414

2016-08-30 - 3000 onion crates and building destroyed by fire at 4:49 AM at business in Parma (Idaho):
http://www.idahopress.com/nampa/fire-burns-onion-crates-at-j-c-watson-company-in/article_16d60a06-3454-51d2-bb35-69fc0fe58d54.html
http://kboi2.com/news/local/large-fire-burning-in-downtown-parma

2016-08-30 - Fur and leather business destroyed by massive fire at 1:21 AM near Ucon (Idaho):
http://www.eastidahonews.com/2016/08/massive-fire-destroys-fur-leather-processing-building/

2016-08-30 - Paint business destroyed by fire in Chilton (Wisconsin):
http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/2016/08/30/crews-battling-fire-chilton-business/89605120/
http://www.wopular.com/crews-battling-fire-chilton-business

2016-08-30 - Garage destroyed by fire just before 2:30 AM at home in Sacramento (California):
http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article98795392.html
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2016/08/30/firefighters-save-home-after-flames-tear-through-garage/

2016-08-30 - Home damaged by fire in coastal Virginia Beach (Virginia):
http://wtkr.com/2016/08/30/multiple-fire-crews-respond-to-house-fire-in-virginia-beach/
http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/mycity/virginia-beach/investigation-into-virginia-beach-house-fire/311269718

2016-08-30 - Home damaged by fire in coastal Makaha (Hawaii), 1 injured:
http://www.staradvertiser.com/hawaii-news/man-seriously-injured-in-makaha-fire/

2016-08-30 - Triplex destroyed by fire just before 3 AM in Killeen (Texas):
http://www.kcentv.com/news/local/tuesday-morning-fire-destroys-killeen-duplex/311230965
http://kdhnews.com/news/local/fire-at-killeen-triplex-was-coming-through-the-roof/article_3cc7d472-6ec7-11e6-8d10-a351d18cb85c.html

2016-08-30 - Two multi-family homes go up in flames in coastal New Orleans (Louisiana):
http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2016/08/nofd_fighting_two-alarm_fire_a.html
http://www.wdsu.com/news/nofd-fight-3alarm-blaze-in-new-orleans-east/41444294
http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/nofd-fights-3-alarm-fire-in-michoud/311511564

2016-08-30 - Fourplex apartment building under renovation damaged by fire in Sherwood (Oregon), nobody there:
http://koin.com/2016/08/30/fire-in-vacant-sherwood-4-plex-under-investigation/

2016-08-30 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire at 1:30 AM in coastal Portland (Maine):
http://wgme.com/news/local/overnight-apartment-building-fire-in-portland
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/portland/crews-battling-fire-on-forest-ave/310924329

2016-08-30 - Deadly fire burns mobile home at 5:30 AM in Grand Bay (Alabama), near the coast, 1 killed:
http://local15tv.com/news/local/60-year-old-man-killed-in-grand-bay-house-fire
http://www.al.com/news/mobile/index.ssf/2016/08/elderly_man_dies_after_being_t.html
http://www.wbrc.com/story/32888297/alabama-man-found-dead-inside-burning-home-in-mobile-area
http://www.timesdaily.com/news/state/alabama-man-found-dead-inside-burning-home-in-mobile-area/article_88738bb8-bdb8-5cf7-b9cc-4d4366512306.html

2016-08-30 - Deadly fire burns home just before 3 AM in coastal Jensen Beach (Florida), 1 killed:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/one-fatality-in-jensen-beach-house-fire/nsPKg/
http://cbs12.com/news/local/fire-takes-life-of-woman-jensen-beach

2016-08-30 - Deadly fire burns home in Dorchester (Canada), 1 killed, 2 injured:
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/08/31/1-dead-2-hurt-after-house-fire-east-of-london-ont.html

2016-08-30 - Deadly fire burns triplex home at 7:40 AM in Wichita (Kansas), 1 killed:
http://www.kctv5.com/story/32884047/1-dead-after-south-wichita-fire
http://www.kwch.com/content/news/One-dead-in-South-Wichita-fire-391732591.html
http://ksn.com/2016/08/30/one-person-found-dead-after-apartment-fire/

Quote: "A neighbor called into emergency services because of a gas smell, but didn't know anything about a fire. Investigators say they didn't find a gas leak."

2016-08-30 - Deadly fire burns apartment building at 4:30 AM in coastal West Haven (Connecticut), 1 killed:
http://patch.com/connecticut/westhaven/victim-identified-fatal-west-haven-fire
http://www.wfsb.com/story/32882287/west-haven-police-identify-victim-of-deadly-fire
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/1-Taken-to-Hospital-After-West-Haven-Fire-391584801.html

2016-08-30 - Vacant building burns in Jackson (Mississippi):
http://wjtv.com/2016/08/29/jfd-responds-to-vacant-structure-fire/

2016-08-30 - Vacant mobile home burns in Omaha (Nebraska):
http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/fire-at-vacant-mobile-home-quickly-put-out/article_69441b6c-6e88-11e6-98ba-27c7a67da335.html
http://www.inusanews.com/article/6081921511/fire-vacant-mobile

2016-08-30 - Vacant mobile home destroyed by fire in Springfield (Missouri):
http://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/2016/08/29/mobile-home-destroyed-fire-west-springfield/89550130/

2016-08-30 - Vacant home burns at 4 AM in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma):
http://okcfox.com/news/local/vacant-home-burns-in-overnight-fire
http://www.news9.com/story/32877521/crews-respond-to-house-fire-in-ne-okc

2016-08-30 - Vacant home burns at 12:40 AM in Bakersfield (California):
http://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/vacant-home-damaged-in-central-bakersfield-fire

2016-08-30 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 12:30 AM in Waterbury (Connecticut):
http://www.wfsb.com/story/32877181/firefighters-knockdown-fire-at-abandoned-house
http://www.rep-am.com/featured/2016/08/30/1136795/

2016-08-30 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 3:30 AM in Beacon Falls (Connecticut):
http://www.wfsb.com/story/32877661/firefighters-fight-vacant-house-fire-in-beacon-falls
http://www.mycitizensnews.com/news/2016/08/fire-engulfs-vacant-beacon-falls-home/

2016-08-30 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Merced (California):
http://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/article98576347.html

2016-08-31 - Platform supply ship damaged by fire near coastal Macaé (Brazil):
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/1014933/video-moment-vessel-catches-fire-offshore/
http://www.energyvoice.com/video-2/118171/video-moment-vessel-caught-fire-offshore-brazil-caught-film/

2016-08-31 - Yacht destroyed by fire while docked at the Osprey Point Marina in coastal Rock Hall (Maryland):
http://www.wbaltv.com/news/fire-destroys-yacht-at-kent-county-marina/41454056
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/40373104-fire-destroys-yacht-at-kent-county-marina/
http://www.onenewspage.com.au/video/20160831/5432168/Yacht-Fire-At-Osprey-Point-Marina-in-Rock.htm
http://www.wmdt.com/news/more-local-news/Boat-fire-in-Kent-County-under-investigation/41473280
http://www.proptalk.com/fire-destroys-yacht-at-osprey-point-marina/
http://ulocal.wbaltv.com/mediadetail/26904892

Note: These are the 1199th and 1200th boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-08-31 - Double-decker bus bursts into flame on Addington Road in Selsdon (Britain):
http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/bus-catches-fire-in-selsdon/story-29671583-detail/story.html
http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/14714564.Bus_fire_causes_traffic_delays_in_Selsdon/
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/14714564.Bus_fire_causes_traffic_delays_in_New_Addington/
http://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/richmond-upon-thames/bus-fire-causes-traffic-delays-in-selsdon/

2016-08-31 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on the M1 in Somersby (Australia), near the coast:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4132399/bus-fire-shuts-m1/

Quote: "One lane has re-opened after a burning bus has closed southbound lanes of the M1 Motorway on Wednesday morning. The highway was shut approaching Reeves Street in Somersby."

Note: These are the 605th and 606th buses to burn in 2016...

2016-08-31 - Tanker truck bursts into flame on I-95 in coastal Darien or Norwalk (Connecticut):
http://www.thehour.com/news/article/I-95-south-closed-in-Norwalk-by-tanker-fire-9195388.php
http://connecticut.news12.com/news/i-95-reopens-in-darien-after-truck-fire-1.12247874
http://www.darientimes.com/73613/i-95-southbound-shut-down-in-darien-due-to-tractor-trailer-fire/
http://www.wfsb.com/story/32940217/interstate-95-in-darien-closed-due-to-tanker-truckfire
http://wtnh.com/2016/08/31/interstate-95-south-closed-in-norwalk-due-to-tractor-trailer-fire/
http://www.theridgefieldpress.com/72711/i-95-southbound-shut-down-in-darien-due-to-tractor-trailer-fire/
http://patch.com/connecticut/darien/part-i-95-shut-down-darien-tanker-truck-fire
http://darien.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/tanker-blaze-extinguished-on-i-95-in-darien-before-gasoline-catches-fire/679578/
http://www.westportnow.com/index.php?/v3/comments/tanker_truck_fire_shuts_down_i-95_in_norwalk/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/WFSBnews/771037758840250368
http://www.doingitlocal.com/2016/08/truck-fire-closes-95/

2016-08-31 - Two tractor trailers go up in flames at business on North Avenue in Streamwood (Illinois):
http://www.chicagofiremap.net/2016/08/two-semi-trailer-trucks-burn-on-north.html
http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2016/08/two-semi-trailer-trucks-burn-on-north-ave-near-boss-repair-and-lake-st-streamwood/

2016-08-31 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame in the wee hours on US 65 near Springfield (Missouri):
http://www.ky3.com/content/news/Truck-fire-blocks-traffic-on-highway-65-391849851.html
http://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/truck-fire-stalls-traffic-on-highway-65
http://www.ktts.com/news/semi-fire-closes-northbound-65
http://www.navbug.com/article195877650/truck_fire_stalls_traffic_on_highway_65.htm
http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/playlist/3470/6536616?title=fire_news

2016-08-31 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 1 AM at I-85 rest stop in Anderson County (South Carolina), two big rig crashes too:
http://www.wyff4.com/news/two-tractortrailers-in-separate-wrecks-catch-fire-on-interstate/41447550
http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/32936093/fiery-tractor-trailer-crash-shuts-down-i-85-n-in-anderson-co
http://www.wfxg.com/story/32936093/fiery-tractor-trailer-crash-shuts-down-i-85-n-in-anderson-co

Quote: "These two crashes happened after a tractor-trailer caught fire around 1 a.m. at a rest area on I-85 at the 17 mile-marker."

2016-08-31 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-10 near Benson (Arizona):
http://www.14news.com/story/32942914/truck-full-of-lemons-catches-fire-near-benson
http://nvs24.com/news/us/Truck-full-of-lemons-catches-fire-near-Benson-8140099.html
http://www.azfamily.com/story/32942914/truck-full-of-lemons-catches-fire-near-benson
http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/32942914/truck-full-of-lemons-catches-fire-near-benson
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2016/08/31/arizona-truck-carrying-lemons-crashes-catches-fire-interstate-10/89676946/

2016-08-31 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on street in the Candlewick Lake subdivision in Poplar Bluff (Illinois):
http://www.wifr.com/content/news/Truck-catches-fire-in-Boone-County-391963041.html
http://www.mystateline.com/news/firefighters-put-out-large-truck-fire

2016-08-31 - Two semi tractors go up in flames at 4:50 AM on I-80 near Marne (Iowa):
http://965ksom.com/fire-fighters-called-to-i-80-semi-fire/
http://www.kjan.com/index.php/2016/08/semi-fire-off-i-80-wed-morning/
http://www.swiowanewssource.com/atlantic/news/local/article_0b9c5b9e-6fd9-11e6-a2e8-738912dd9c6f.html
http://ks957.com/fire-fighters-called-to-i-80-semi-fire/

Quote: "Firefighters from Marne and Atlantic were called early this (Wed.) morning to report of two semi-tractors on fire at the exit 51 off-ramp of Interstate 80 eastbound. The call came in at around 4:50-a.m. One of the semi’s was pulling another. Both were said to have been fully engulfed in flames and were a total loss."

2016-08-31 - Tractor (excavator) bursts into flame while parked at business in Hixson (Tennessee), near Dallas Bay:
http://www.wdef.com/2016/08/31/dallas-bay-trac-hoe-fire/
http://newschannel9.com/news/local/firefighters-battle-a-trachoe-fire-on-hixson-pike

2016-08-31 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame just after midnight, driver bails out, on Highway 27 near Schomberg (Canada):
http://1075koolfm.com/tractor-trailer-fire-near-schomberg/
http://www.977thebeach.ca/news_item.php?NewsID=87215
http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/2016/08/31/minor-injuries-in-tractor-trailer-blaze

Quote: "South Simcoe Police say a fire started in the cab of the truck just after midnight, the driver pulled over and jumped out. He’s been taken to hospital for a checkup, no injuries reported. His big rig on the other hand, it’s a goner."

2016-08-31 - Tractor bursts into flame near Letellier, Manitoba (Canada):
http://www.pembinavalleyonline.com/local/fire-destroys-tractor-near-letellier

2016-08-31 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on highway in coastal Auckland (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/83742308/truck-on-fire-on-auckland-motorway
http://www.newshub.co.nz/nznews/burning-truck-blocks-traffic-on-auckland-motorway-2016083108
http://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/raw-video-firefighters-battle-truck-blaze-auckland-motorway
http://www.msn.com/en-nz/news/national/truck-catches-fire-on-auckland-motorway/ar-AAigt48
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/national/news/video.cfm?c_id=1503075&gal_cid=1503075&gallery_id=164767
http://nz.news.yahoo.com/top-stories/a/32488891/truck-catches-fire-on-auckland-motorway/
http://article.wn.com/view/2016/08/30/Truck_fire_on_motorway/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/NZStuff/770727611055996929

2016-08-31 - Tractor trailer hauling wind turbine blade bursts into flame shortly before 6 AM on the A714 near Bargrennan (Scotland):
http://stv.tv/news/west-central/1365652-blaze-rips-through-lorry-carrying-huge-wind-turbine-blade/
http://www.itv.com/news/border/update/2016-08-31/lorry-carrying-wind-turbine-blade-catches-fire/
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14715062.Cab_of_lorry_transporting_wind_turbine_blade_destroyed_in_fire/
http://www.westsoundradio.com/localnews/lorry-carrying-wind-turbine-blade-destroyed-in-fire/
http://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-herald/20160901/281543700358242
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/BBCScotlandNews/771030309232054272
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-37231449

2016-08-31 - Tractor and baler go up in flames in Winnington (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/47503

2016-08-31 - Tractor bursts into flame on Sandy Lane in Congleton (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/tractor-fire-in-congleton_31-08-2016_15-50-13

2016-08-31 - Tractor bursts into flame near Chapelton Barton (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=38065&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-08-31 - Tractor bursts into flame on Vellow Wood Lane in Stogumber (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=38061&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-08-31 - Tractor (combine) bursts into flame on New Road in Impington (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/combine-harvester-fire-2711.aspx

Note: These are the 1651st through 1669th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-08-31 - Heavy truck bursts into flame in tunnel in coastal Cebu (Philippine Islands):
http://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/103514/srp-tunnel-reopened-after-truck-fire
http://news.anotao.com/link/ph/cebudailynews.inquirer.net/103514/srp-tunnel-reopened-after-truck-fire

2016-08-31 - Paper shredder truck bursts into flame at 12:13 AM on Groveley Lane in Bromsgrove (Britain):
http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/14714117.Paper_shredding_vehicle_sets_fire_in_Bromsgrove/

2016-08-31 - Box truck bursts into flame on street in South Brink, Wisbech (Britain):
http://www.wisbechstandard.co.uk/news/firefighters_and_police_officers_called_to_van_blaze_in_south_brink_wisbech_1_4678888

2016-08-31 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on Fountain Street in Cape Girardeau (Missouri):
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/32941434/crews-respond-to-truck-fire-on-fountain-st-in-cape-girardeau
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/32941434/crews-respond-to-truck-fire-on-fountain-st-in-cape-girardeau
http://www.kait8.com/story/32941434/crews-respond-to-truck-fire-on-fountain-st-in-cape-girardeau
http://www.kplctv.com/story/32941434/crews-respond-to-truck-fire-on-fountain-st-in-cape-girardeau

2016-08-31 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at home in Waynesboro (Virginia):
http://www.whsv.com/content/news/Truck-goes-up-in-flames-in-Waynesboro-391955301.html

2016-08-31 - Car bursts into flame on the George Washington Bridge over the Hudson River in coastal New York City (New York):
http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2016/08/car_fire_causes_delays_on_george_washington_bridge.html
http://newstimeglobal.com/2016/08/car-fire-causes-delays-on-george-washington-bridge/
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20160831/Car-Fire-Erupts-On-George-Washington-Bridge-In-NYC-New-York/
http://nvs24.com/news/local/Car-fire-causes-delays-on-George-Washington-Bridge-8132464.html
http://nyuzer.com/us/2016/08/31/car-fire-causes-delays-george-washington-bridge
http://www.ooyuz.com/geturl?aid=12990209

2016-08-31 - Car bursts into flame on flooded street in Lubbock (Texas):
http://www.wthr.com/article/car-catches-fire-while-stuck-in-texas-flood-waters
http://kfyo.com/burning-lubbock-car-flooding-8-31-16/

Quote: "It’s weird enough to see a burning car in the middle of a road. But to see one burning in a flooded street is stranger than fiction."

2016-08-31 - Car bursts into flame at 3 AM on street in Portage la Prairie (Canada):
http://www.portageonline.com/local/fire-destroys-vehicle-2

2016-08-31 - Car bursts into flame at 5:40 AM on the Pacific Motorway at Slacks Creek near Brisbane (Australia):
http://www.mygc.com.au/car-wreckage-cleared-m1-slacks-creek-still-delays/
http://newsthrive.com/post/car-fire-causes-delays-for-m1-commuters_8067095/
http://nvs24.com/news/tech/Brisbane-traffic-M1-delays-after-car-fire-cleared-8113274.html
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/brisbane-traffic-m1-delays-after-car-fire-cleared-20160830-gr50qa.html
http://www.northweststar.com.au/story/4132165/brisbane-traffic-m1-delays-after-car-fire-cleared/
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/queensland-traffic-travel-information-for-commuters/news-story/4c1710b487ffeaf87e0d2622556409ed

2016-08-31 - Car bursts into flame at 11:37 PM on Utton Road in Kowen (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-kowen-act-280830.traffic

2016-08-31 - Car bursts into flame on street in Delhi (India), man burned:
http://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/car-catches-fire-man-escapes-with-injuries-in-delhi-1452962
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/car-catches-fire-man-escapes-with-injuries-116083101535_1.html

2016-08-31 - Car bursts into flame on the A66 in Brough (Britain):
http://www.cumbriafire.gov.uk/services/operations/recent-incidents.asp

Quote: "Car fire in Brough(Eden) 31 Aug 2016 At 07:31 firefighters were called to a report of a car fire on the A66 at Brough. They put out the fire and damped the area down."

2016-08-31 - Car bursts into flame on the M20 near coastal Folkestone (Britain):
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/delays-after-mortorway-car-fire-101639/
http://www.kentlive.news/motorists-have-been-delayed-as-the-m20-closed-due-to-car-fire/story-29671021-detail/story.html
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/car-fire-m20-kent-uk-090000167.html

2016-08-31 - Car bursts into flame on Welland Road in Dogsthorpe (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/car-fire-dogsthorpe-2706.aspx

2016-08-31 - Car bursts into flame on Newtown Road in Malvern (Britain):
http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/14712706.Fire_crew_called_to_car_blaze_in_Malvern/

2016-08-31 - Car bursts into flame before 2:30 AM on St Luke’s Road in coastal Bournemouth (Britain):
http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/14714814.Crews_tackle_car_fire_in_Bournemouth/
http://www.w3livenews.com/2016/09/01/Crews-tackle-car-fire-in-Bournemouth/3733518

2016-08-31 - Car bursts into flame off the A689 near Carlisle (Britain):
http://www.cumbriafire.gov.uk/services/operations/recent-incidents.asp
http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/latest/Car-on-fire-near-Carlisle-a35918da-7538-45f0-ba62-331f3631a5c1-ds

2016-08-31 - Vehicle bursts into flame in parking lot at business in coastal Santa Barbara (California):
http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=174171

2016-08-31 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-84 near Hazelton (Idaho):
http://www.kmvt.com/content/news/Vehicle-on-fire-expected-to-slow-westbound-I-84-traffic-near-Hazelton-391943611.html

2016-08-31 - SUV and carport destroyed by fire at home in Tucson (Arizona):
http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/32938554/man-displaced-after-fire-ignites-in-carport

2016-08-31 - Barn destroyed by fire near Coopertown (Tennessee):
http://smokeybarn.com/7-acres-of-tobacco-lost-in-barn-fire-over-night/

2016-08-31 - Barn and 400 tons of hay destroyed by fire shortly after 11 PM on Grove Road in Wickhambreaux (Britain):
http://www.kentlive.news/large-barn-fire-in-canterbury/story-29670789-detail/story.html

2016-08-31 - Wildfire breaks out at 4 AM in Holy Jim Canyon in Cleveland National Forest (California):
http://abc7.com/news/brush-fire-in-ocs-holy-jim-canyon-area-burns-155-acres/1492440/
http://abc7.com/news/firefighters-respond-to-7-acre-brush-fire-in-ocs-holy-jim-canyon/1492440/
http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-updates-wildfire-season-where-is-the-holy-fire-1472674601-htmlstory.html
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/08/31/firefighter-injured-while-battling-blaze-in-cleveland-national-forest/
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/-727508--.html

2016-08-31 - Wildfire erupts near the Lopez Lake Marina in San Luis Obispo County (California), another wildfire ignites too:
http://www.ksby.com/story/32943139/fire-reported-near-lopez-lake-power-lines-reportedly-blocking-access
http://santamariatimes.com/news/local/wildfire/crews-battle-two-more-fires-in-slo-county/article_90fc4616-6c49-5cf1-909f-78bab53421a1.html

2016-08-31 - Wildfire breaks out near landfill near Shoshone (Idaho):
http://www.kmvt.com/content/news/Fire-breaks-out-near-Lincoln-County-landfill-391898211.html

2016-08-31 - Couch bursts into flame inside election building in Buffalo (New York):
http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/fire-breaks-out-on-couch-at-erie-county-board-of-elections-20160831

2016-08-31 - Landscaping business hit by fire at 1:40 AM, equipment burns, in Dayton (Ohio):
http://www.whio.com/news/local/fire-damages-dayton-landscaping-business/Gd4huJ0CioG6siVxrfoxlJ/
http://wdtn.com/2016/08/31/fire-at-business-on-brandt-street-in-dayton/

Quote: "Firefighters were dispatched on reports of a fire at BrightView Landscaping at 1038 Brandt Pike around 1:40 a.m. where crews located fire coming from a garage in the business. Dayton Fire District Chief Barry Baldwin said several pieces of equipment caught fire inside the building, which later spread through the walls and to the roof."

2016-08-31 - Dry cleaning business destroyed by massive fire shortly after midnight in coastal Galway (Ireland):
http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/video-dramatic-footage-shows-huge-fire-engulf-galway-store-35010701.html

2016-08-31 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in Manchester (Connecticut):
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Manchester-Crews-Put-Out-Garage-Fire-391924171.html
http://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-manchester-fire-0901-20160831-story.html

2016-08-31 - Cabin home destroyed by fire in the Goldstream Valley (Alaska), nobody there:
http://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/fire-burns-two-story-cabin-in-goldstream-valley/article_e37a9624-6fd0-11e6-81df-bb66674f3038.html

2016-08-31 - Mobile home destroyed by fire at 2:05 AM in coastal Fort Lauderdale (Florida):
http://www.local10.com/news/fort-lauderdale-fire-1-hospitalized-smoke-inhalation
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fort-lauderdale/fl-fort-lauderdale-wednesday-fire-20160831-story.html

2016-08-31 - Home damaged by fire at midnight in Macon (Georgia), nobody there:
http://wgxa.tv/news/local/fire-crews-clean-up-wednesday-structure-fire

2016-08-31 - Home heavily damaged by garage fire in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://news3lv.com/news/local/one-displaced-after-garage-fire-at-home-near-lake-mead-and-jones

2016-08-31 - Home destroyed by fire before 2:03 AM in Georgetown (Delaware):
http://www.wboc.com/story/32935743/overnight-fire-destroys-home-in-georgetown

2016-08-31 - Deadly fire burns auto shop at 3:22 AM in Willows (California), 1 killed:
http://www.chicoer.com/general-news/20160831/two-escape-one-man-dies-in-morning-fire-in-willows
http://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/one-dead-in-early-morning-fire-at-willows-auto-center-building-destroyed/

2016-08-31 - Deadly fire burns home at 7:30 AM in Coffeyville (Kansas), 1 killed:
http://www.newson6.com/story/32939578/one-dead-in-coffeyville-kansas-house-fire

2016-08-31 - Deadly fire burns home at 7:45 AM in Lake Wales (Florida), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-polk/1-dead-1-injured-in-house-fire-in-lake-wales

2016-08-31 - Deadly fire burns home at 3:40 AM near Peach Lake in Southeast (New York), 1 killed, 2 injured:
http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/putnam/southeast/2016/08/31/southeast-house-fire-death/89642458/
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20160901/man-50-found-dead-following-putnam-county-house-fire
http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/man-50-found-dead-following-suburban-new-york-house-fire-1.12251417
http://patch.com/new-york/southeast/fatal-fire-southeast
http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/1291854/Man--50--found-dead-following-suburban-New-York-house-fire.html?isap=1&nav=5025

Quote: "Brewster firefighters were called at about 3:40 a.m. to 2 Maple Lane, off Route 121 in the Vail's Grove community of small homes near Peach Lake."

2016-08-31 - Vacant mobile home destroyed by fire at 7 AM in Avra Valley (Arizona):
http://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/crews-put-out-avra-valley-mobile-home-blaze

2016-08-31 - Vacant home burns on Riverfront Road near Clatskanie (Oregon):
http://www.thechiefnews.com/news/update-structure-fire-heavily-damages-house/article_a0ecd388-6e74-11e6-a4e7-a30f0d332155.html

2016-08-31 - Two vacant homes burn in El Paso (Texas):
http://www.elpasoproud.com/news/local/el-paso-news/fire-causes-80k-in-damages-to-two-central-ep-homes

2016-08-31 - Vacant auto dealership goes up in flames in Covina (California):
http://www.sgvtribune.com/general-news/20160831/large-fire-consumes-vacant-auto-dealership-in-covina
http://abc7.com/news/fire-rips-through-abandoned-car-dealership-in-covina/1494669/
http://losangelescrimereport.com/updated-large-fire-consumes-vacant-auto-dealership-in-covina

2016-08-31 - Vacant commercial building burns on Water Street in Syracuse (New York):
http://www.localsyr.com/news/syracuse-fire-crews-respond-to-fire-on-east-water-street
http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2016/08/syracuse_firefighters_battle_building_fire_near_downtown.html

2016-08-31 - Eight more cars go up in flames in coastal Copenhagen (Denmark):
http://www.thelocal.dk/20160831/eight-more-cars-torched-in-copenhagen
http://cphpost.dk/news/eight-more-cars-set-on-fire-in-copenhagen.html

Quote: "The Danish capital’s spate of car fires has continued unabated despite the arrest of one suspect."

Note: So arresting someone didn't do anything to make cars stop bursting into flame in the wee hours near the coast here? Well, that's not very surprising...

2016-08-31 - In separate incidents, van and vehicle burst into flame on I-695 in coastal Baltimore (Maryland):
http://ban.jo/Enterprise/Customer-Support/20160831/Van-Fire-Erupts-On-I-695-In-Baltimore-MD-Catonsville/

Quote: "Currently on inner loop 695. 2nd vehicle on fire within 2 miles. Very strange"

Note: Must be one of those 'coincidences', two vehicles bursting into flame within 2 miles on the same highway in a coastal area...

2016-08-31 - Hospital hit by fire, generator room burns, in coastal Hudson (Florida), 290 patients evacuated:
http://www.bradenton.com/news/state/florida/article99178322.html
http://www.fox35orlando.com/home/198335084-story
http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/01/health/florida-hospital-fire-evacuation/index.html
http://www.wftv.com/news/local/dozens-of-patients-evacuated-from-pasco-county-hospital-after-fire-knocks-out-power/434432079

2016-08-31 - Recycling center ravaged by major fire in coastal Belfast (Ireland):
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-37237543
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-37242094
http://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/218601/firefighters-continue-to-tackle-blaze-at-recycling-plant
http://nvs24.com/news/world/West-Belfast-Firefighters-remain-at-the-scene-of-recycling-plant-fire-8147341.html

2016-08-31 - Auto salvage yard erupts in flame, fire gets big, in Canley Vale near coastal Sydney (Australia), 1 injured:
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/four-rescued-from-fire-at-sydney-car-yard-20160831-gr5ki1.html
http://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/four-rescued-from-fire-at-sydney-car-yard/news-story/74faccf3abb693179c8f465cb0a34365
http://au.news.yahoo.com/nsw/a/32494892/four-rescued-from-fire-at-sydney-car-yard/

Quote: "One person has been taken to hospital following a fire and explosions at a car wrecking yard in Sydney's southwest. Thick plumes of black smoke blanketed the sky just after 2pm on Wednesday when the blaze broke out at Canley Vale, causing the roof to give way."

2016-08-31 - Underground electrical explosion blows manhole cover off in coastal San Francisco (California):
http://www.ktvu.com/news/198009027-story
http://abc7news.com/news/sffd-says-vault-explosion-blew-cover-off-manhole-in-financial-district/1492659/
http://www.breakingnews.com/item/2016/08/31/san-francisco-fire-officials-say-avoid-area-after/
http://myinforms.com/en-us/a/40367380-sffd-says-vault-explosion-blew-cover-off-manhole-in-financial-district/