2016 - DEC - Fires And Explosions 1

2016-12-01 - Man, 44, found burned to death in fire pit at home on Woodland Shores Drive in Brighton Township (Michigan):
http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2016/12/report_body_found_in_brighton.html
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/mans-body-found-in-fire-pit-at-brighton-township-home
http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/12/02/body-fire-pit-brighton-township/94832924/
http://www.1290wlby.com/news/report-body-found-in-brighton-township-fire-pit/
http://www.livingstondaily.com/story/news/local/2016/12/02/body-found-fire-pit-brighton-township/94830502/
http://www.dolphnsix.com/news/2006896/report-body-found-brighton-township-fire

2016-12-01 - Person found burned to death in burning car at 3 AM along Badgley Fork Road near Mineral Wells (West Virginia):
http://www.mariettatimes.com/news/2016/12/body-found-in-burning-car/
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/uncategorized/2016/12/fatal-fire-in-mineral-wells-under-investigation/
http://wvmetronews.com/2016/12/01/fire-claims-life-in-wood-county/
http://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/20161201/fatal-fire-reported-in-mineral-wells-
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2016/12/body-found-in-burning-car-on-badgley-fork-road/
http://www.thenewscenter.tv/content/news/Fatal-fire-reported-on--404017906.html

2016-12-01 - Scrap metal business hit by fire, large warehouse destroyed, in Belmont (Wisconsin):
http://www.kttc.com/story/33844224/2016/12/01/update-fuel-found-in-building-on-fire-in-belmont
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/crime-and-courts/smoke-from-structure-fire-in-lafayette-county-displaces-some-residents/article_53b93225-05b5-5308-b740-a40389ef78cc.html

Quote: "The fire was reported just after 9:30 a.m. Thursday. First Capitol Salvage is a scrap metal company. Six hours later, smoke could still be seen billowing out of a warehouse on the property. A company representative said the 20,000-square-foot building was a total loss."

2016-12-01 - 25 tons of aluminum flakes start smoldering in shipping container at port in coastal Immingham (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Humber Road, Immingham Dock. Thu 1 Dec 2016 11:38 (No:26925) Approximately 25 tonnes of aluminium flakes inside shipping container smouldering. Two BAs, two main lines and short extension ladder in use."

2016-12-01 - Oil refinery damaged by massive blaze in Sannazzaro de' Burgondi (Italy):
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1368617/Shocked-passerby-films-terrifying-explosion-oil-refinery.html
http://www.koaa.com/story/33845671/oil-refinery-in-italy-erupts-in-flames-no-injuries-reported
http://www.ksby.com/story/33845671/oil-refinery-in-italy-erupts-in-flames-black-smoke
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/massive-explosion-one-europes-biggest-9375068
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3991140/Refinery-Italy-erupts-flames-no-injuries-reported.html
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-12-01/massive-explosion-rocks-one-italys-largest-oil-refineries
http://www.sott.net/article/335410-Huge-fire-engulfs-one-of-Italys-biggest-oil-refineries
http://beforeitsnews.com/blogging-citizen-journalism/2016/12/emergency-plan-activated-after-huge-explosion-rocks-italian-oil-refinery-2555159.html
http://newsvideo.su/video/5764626

2016-12-01 - Fertilizer plant hit by fire, 800 tons of sulfur burns, in coastal Awatoto (New Zealand):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=HZ-20161201-56171-NZL

2016-12-01 - Fast food restaurant explodes in Athens (Greece), 1 killed, 5 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20161203-56196-GRC
http://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2016/12/01/explosion-in-downtown-athens-1-dead-5-injured/
http://www.amna.gr/english/article/16171/Explosion-in-central-Athens;-one-dead--five-injured-
http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/video/aftermath-of-major-gas-explosion-in-athens-greece/vi-AAl0emy
http://dailyhellas.com/2016/12/01/explosion-causes-fire-at-fast-food-outlet-on-victoria-square/

2016-12-01 - Rec center undergoing $2.5 million renovation destroyed by fire at 3 AM in coastal Tampa (Florida):
http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/fire-crews-battle-fire-at-rec-center/360837484
http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/crews-battle-structure-fire-at-tampa-recreation-center
http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/article118150758.html
http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/220831785-story

2016-12-01 - Underground utility business explodes and burns at 4 AM in Stafford (Texas):

http://www.khou.com/news/local/neighborhood/explosion-reported-in-stafford-area/360896163
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Fire-possible-explosion-in-Stafford-10646581.php
http://abc13.com/news/watch-live-damage-after-explosion-in-stafford/1633947/
http://www.click2houston.com/news/explosion-reported-in-stafford-area-investigators-actively-search-for-source

Quote: "The explosion happened around 4am at an underground utility company called Jimerson Underground. No one was hurt and no other structures were affected. 'The warehouse is secluded from any residential areas. We're fortunate,' a Stafford official speaking with Eyewitness News said early this morning."

Quote: "We're hearing from Stafford officials that the building was filled with some type of equipment."

2016-12-01 - Explosives factory explodes in Tiruchirappalli (India), 10+ killed, 15 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20161201-56173-IND
http://www.sunherald.com/news/nation-world/article118134533.html
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/10-killed-15-injured-in-fire-at-explosives-making-factory-116120100276_1.html
http://www.roanoke.com/feared-dead-in-explosives-factory-fire-in-india/article_800d1f50-947d-57a6-8b6f-c9f7830ee3db.html
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2016/dec/01/at-least-18-killed-in-tiruchy-explosives-unit-blast-1544495--1.html

2016-12-01 - Some air and ground footage of the horrific Gatlinburg fire(s) in Tennessee:
http://www.rt.com/usa/368917-tennessee-gatlinburg-wildfire-footage/
http://www.sott.net/article/335431-Air-and-ground-footage-of-deadly-Tennessee-wildfire

2016-12-01 - Canal boat bursts into flame on the Grand Union Canal in New Bradwell (Britain):
http://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/our-region/milton-keynes/central-mk/firefighters-tackle-canal-boat-blaze-in-milton-keynes-1-7709449

2016-12-01 - Fishing boat bursts into flame near coastal Koh Kong Province (Cambodia):
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/32638/fishing-boat-catches-fire/

Quote: "A fishing boat caught fire yesterday afternoon off the coast of Koh Kong province’s Botum Sakor district, however police said no one was injured."

Note: These are the 1436th and 1437th boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-12-01 - Passenger train goes up in flames at Thornton Station in coastal Cape Town (South Africa):
http://www.afrocache.com/capetown-train-fire/
http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/carriages-gutted-as-train-goes-up-in-flames-in-cape-town-20161202

2016-12-01 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 7 AM on I-40 in New Hanover County (North Carolina):
http://www.wwaytv3.com/2016/12/01/truck-fire-slows-traffic-on-i-40w/
http://www.wistv.com/story/33838952/traffic-alert-i-40-westbound-lane-shut-down-after-pepsi-truck-catches-fire
http://www.wect.com/story/33838952/traffic-alert-i-40-westbound-lane-shut-down-after-pepsi-truck-catches-fire
http://www.foxwilmington.com/story/33838952/traffic-alert-i-40-westbound-lane-shut-down-after-pepsi-truck-catches-fire

2016-12-01 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the Intercounty Connector in Montgomery County (Maryland):
http://wjla.com/news/local/truck-fire-breaks-out-along-intercounty-connector-lanes-blocked-in-md

2016-12-01 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Highway 82 near Kilmichael (Mississippi):
http://www.wtva.com/news/video/Truck_catches_fire_near_Kilmichael.html
http://www.onenewspage.com/video/20161202/6170422/Truck-fire.htm

2016-12-01 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 2:15 AM on the North-South Expressway near Gopeng (Malaysia):
http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/11/193106/lorry-catches-fire-nse-driver-escapes-unhurt
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/lorry-catches-fire-nse-driver-042226425.html

Note: These are the 2192nd, 2193rd, 2194th and 2195th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-12-01 - Garbage truck bursts into flame on the A38 near Alfreton (Britain):
http://westbridgfordwire.com/video-lorry-fire-causes-severe-delays-m1-j28/
http://www.nottinghampost.com/road-reopens-after-lorry-fire-closes-road-for-12-hours/story-29952346-detail/story.html
http://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/picture-and-video-major-derbyshire-road-closed-due-to-lorry-fire-1-8268439
http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/lorry-fire-leaves-a38-closed-in-both-directions/story-29949937-detail/story.html
http://www.nottinghampost.com/a38-will-be-closed-until-midnight-at-least-after-lorry-fire/story-29950882-detail/story.html
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/a38-closed-in-both-direction-as-firefighters-tackle-lorry-fire/story-29949969-detail/story.html
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/a38-reopens-after-lorry-fire-closes-road-for-12-hours-4566301.html
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/HuffPostUK/804357163938443264

2016-12-01 - Van bursts into flame in parking lot in Lakeside (California):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb4morPdRSM

Quote: "Walmart Lakeside CA van fire in the parking lot December 1 2016"

2016-12-01 - Van bursts into flame on the M4 near Swindon (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/vehicle-fire-m4-swindon/

2016-12-01 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at home, ammo in truck cooks off, in El Dorado (Kansas):
http://eldoradoleader.com/ammo-sparks-vehicle-fire-in-el-dorado/

Quote: "In the evening, firefighters got a call of a vehicle on fire. Upon arrival the firefighters found a 4-door pickup truck fully engulfed in flames. Several rounds of ammunition also went off in the blaze due to heat. The fire was quickly contained but not before the vehicle was totally destroyed. The cause is still unknown."

2016-12-01 - Pickup truck explodes in Secunda (South Africa), 1 injured:
http://citizen.co.za/news/news-national/1363433/explosion-secunda-leaves-one-injured/

2016-12-01 - Car bursts into flame while parked at Warwick Academy on the island of Bermuda:
http://bernews.com/2016/12/fire-service-responds-of-vehicle-fire-in-warwick/
http://caribdaily.com/a/2950722/fire-service-responds-to-vehicle-fire-in-warwick
http://www.royalgazette.com/news/article/20161201/car-fire-at-warwick-academy

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

2016-12-01 - Car bursts into flame on street near software park in coastal Dalian (China):
http://ban.jo/News/Asia/20161201/Vehicle-Fire-Near-Software-Park-In-Dalian-China-Dalian/

2016-12-01 - Two cars go up in flames at 12:25 AM on Welholme Road in coastal Grimsby (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/two-car-fire-in-grimsby/story-29949654-detail/story.html

2016-12-01 - Car bursts into flame on the A342 near Bromham (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/car-fire-bromham/

2016-12-01 - Car bursts into flame on Kingsbere Crescent in Dorchester (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/car-fire-dorchester-3/

2016-12-01 - Car bursts into flame on Weymans Avenue in coastal Bournemouth (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/vehicle-fire-bournemouth-7/
http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/14941720.Firefighters_called_to_large_car_fire/

2016-12-01 - Vehicle bursts into flame in Higher Blannicombe, near Honiton (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=38962&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-12-01 - Motorcycle bursts into flame on Tydeman Street in Swindon (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/motorcycle-fire-swindon-2/

2016-12-01 - Car and garage destroyed by fire at home in Pierre (South Dakota):
http://www.capjournal.com/news/fire-destroys-garage-on-polaris-avenue/article_d20c9818-b785-11e6-aafb-cbbcee3c9199.html

2016-12-01 - Pickup truck, two motorcycles and five homes destroyed by fire in Tha Muang District (Thailand), nobody there:
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1149089/family-devastated-as-fire-destroys-five-homes

Quote: "Firefighters took more than one hour to put out the blaze, which destroyed all five houses, a pickup truck, two motorcycles and personal possessions."

2016-12-01 - Barn destroyed by fire at 3 AM in Clifton (Colorado):
http://www.kjct8.com/content/news/Fire-engulfs-Clifton-barn-403979576.html

2016-12-01 - Barn and 50 tons of sawdust go up in flames in Samlesbury (Britain):
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/fire-services-called-to-a-blaze-in-a-samlesbury-barn-1-8267850
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/fire-services-called-to-a-blaze-in-a-samlesbury-barn-4565097.html

2016-12-01 - Wildfire burns along the Colorado River (Arizona):
http://www.yumasun.com/news/officials-confirm-containment-of-fire-along-the-colorado-river/article_cbde2c2a-b8f4-11e6-81bb-db4d2fb6669a.html

2016-12-01 - Tortilla factory damaged by fire in Las Cruces (New Mexico):
http://www.richmond.com/news/ap/article_d0bef081-6391-5b09-84bb-f3e059b19058.html
http://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/2016/11/30/fire-damages-la-bonita-tortilla-factory/94704300/
http://www.newswest9.com/story/33851033/fire-damages-new-mexico-tortilla-factory
http://www.newschannel10.com/story/33851033/fire-damages-new-mexico-tortilla-factory
http://www.kcbd.com/story/33851033/fire-damages-new-mexico-tortilla-factory

Note: Ay caramba!

2016-12-01 - Restaurant damaged by fire just before 11 PM in Ellisville (Missouri), nobody there:
http://fox2now.com/2016/12/02/fire-damages-qdoba-in-ellisville/

2016-12-01 - Garage goes up in flames at home in Tolono (Illinois):
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/owner-not-hurt-in-garage-fire

2016-12-01 - Home damaged by fire in the wee hours in Tulsa (Oklahoma):
http://ktul.com/news/local/family-forced-out-of-home-during-house-fire

2016-12-01 - Home destroyed by basement fire at 4:40 AM in Fruit Heights (Utah):
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865668425/Neighbor-wakes-Fruit-Heights-family-to-escape-early-morning-fire.html

2016-12-01 - Home destroyed by huge fire in Rankin County (Mississippi), nobody there:
http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/33846185/rankin-county-family-loses-everything-in-fire

2016-12-01 - Eight homes go up in flames in Allentown (Pennsylvania):
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/12/01/fire-rips-through-several-row-homes-in-allentown/

Quote: "Fire crews were called to the 400 block of N. Fulton Street around 8 p.m. Chopper 3 was over the scene as crews battled the intense flames. Officials say at one point every fire truck in the city was used to fight the fire that damaged eight homes."

2016-12-01 - Apartment building under construction destroyed by massive fire in Tifton (Georgia), nobody there:
http://www.tiftongazette.com/news/fire-devours-apartment-building/article_c886b6de-b816-11e6-b0f1-7bf83b77bc2a.html

Quote: "The four story building, which was still under construction at the time and thus unoccupied, reportedly did not have either gas or electricity hooked up to it at the time of the fire."

2016-12-01 - High-rise apartment building heavily damaged by fire in coastal Sharjah (UAE):
http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/emergencies/families-hit-by-sharjah-tower-fire-to-get-alternative-accommodation-1.1938528

2016-12-01 - Deadly fire destroys mobile home at 11:45 PM near Murfreesboro (North Carolina), 3 killed:
http://www.wral.com/mother-two-children-killed-in-northampton-fire/16296035/
http://www.rrdailyherald.com/news/breaking_news/update-fire-kills-a-mother-and-children-die/article_fc050c40-b7df-11e6-882b-3791bc536fe3.html

2016-12-01 - Deadly fire burns home in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), 1 killed:
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/12/02/man-dies-in-west-philadelphia-fire/

2016-12-01 - Deadly fire burns home in Las Vegas (Nevada), 1 killed, 2 injured:
http://news3lv.com/news/local/man-dies-two-in-critical-condition-following-a-north-las-vegas-house-fire
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/1-person-dies-following-thursday-night-house-fire
http://www.reviewjournal.com/local/las-vegas/1-person-died-2-were-injured-north-las-vegas-house-fire

2016-12-01 - Vacant home burns before 5:20 AM near Rocky Creek Road in Macon (Georgia):
http://wgxa.tv/news/local/vacant-house-fire-near-rocky-creek-road-in-macon

2016-12-01 - Vacant home burns just before midnight in Ogden (Utah):
http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/fire-crews-fight-vacant-house-fire-in-ogden

2016-12-01 - Vacant home burns at 1:15 AM on Prairie Creek Road in Pleasant Grove (Texas):
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2016/12/01/arson-unit-investigates-vacant-house-fire-pleasant-grove

2016-12-01 - Vacant home burns in Birmingham (Alabama):
http://www.newswest9.com/story/33846268/birmingham-firefighters-respond-to-fire-at-vacant-home
http://www.ktre.com/story/33846268/birmingham-firefighters-respond-to-fire-at-vacant-home
http://www.wtvm.com/story/33846268/birmingham-firefighters-respond-to-fire-at-vacant-home
http://www.wsfa.com/story/33846268/birmingham-firefighters-respond-to-fire-at-vacant-home

2016-12-01 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Del City (Oklahoma):
http://okcfox.com/news/local/fire-destroys-vacant-del-city-home

2016-12-01 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in coastal Pensacola (Florida):
http://weartv.com/news/local/fire-fighters-battle-a-house-fire-in-pensacola

2016-12-01 - Vacant business destroyed by fire in Knoxville (Tennessee):
http://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2016/12/01/fire-engulfs-vacant-west-knoxville-business/94719710/

2016-12-02 - Couple in their 40s burn to death when RV trailer goes up in flames before 3 AM while parked in Peoria (Arizona):
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/peoria-breaking/2016/12/02/peoria-arizona-camper-fire-deaths-brk/94795878/
http://azdailysun.com/news/state-and-regional/dead-after-fire-in-camper-at-peoria-home/article_4407c3b9-5189-54f7-aa6e-e853e7e9c209.html
http://www.wdam.com/story/33851270/couple-dead-after-pulled-from-burning-camper-in-peoria
http://www.azfamily.com/story/33851270/couple-dead-after-pulled-from-burning-camper-in-peoria
http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/33851270/couple-dead-after-pulled-from-burning-camper-in-peoria

2016-12-02 - Underground electrical explosion and fire blows manhole cover off near train station in South Orange (New Jersey):
http://patch.com/new-jersey/southorange/watch-manhole-explodes-essex-county-sends-smoke-wafting-air
http://villagegreennj.com/breaking-news/manhole-cover-explosion-south-orange-leads-major-traffic-delays-no-injuries/

2016-12-02 - Mysterious underground explosion and smoke disrupts subway in coastal Lisbon (Portugal):
http://www.theportugalnews.com/news/mystery-explosion-causes-panic-on-lisbon-metro/40357

2016-12-02 - Coal mine rocked by underground explosion in Heilongjiang (China), 21 killed:
http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2016/12/02/496192/China-coal-mine-explosion-Qitaihe
http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/739389/China-Explosion-Coal-Mine-Dead-State-Media-East-Asia-News
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/567267/Coal-mine-explosion-kill-China-dead-trapped-underground-collapse-danger-workers-Mongolia
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2016/12/02/twenty-one-chinese-miners-trapped-underground-confirmed-dead.html
http://www.wsaz.com/content/news/21-miners-confirmed-dead-in-Chinese-coal-mining-explosion-404372636.html

2016-12-02 - Metal recycling business erupts in flame, fire gets huge, near the Port of Tampa in coastal Tampa (Florida):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20161203-56200-USA
http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/fire-at-metal-recycling-center-at-port-of-tampa/362187763
http://www.11alive.com/news/local/fire-at-metal-recycling-center-at-port-of-tampa/362212919
http://wfla.com/2016/12/02/large-scrap-metal-fire-breaks-out-in-hillsborough-county/
http://wtkr.com/2016/12/02/live-look-as-crews-battle-a-large-fire-reported-at-a-recycling-center-in-florida/
http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/fire/large-scrap-metal-fire-blazing-at-recycling-center-near-port-of-tampa/2304948
http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-tampa/large-fire-burning-at-trademark-metals-and-recycling-near-port-of-tampa
http://wreg.com/2016/12/02/watch-massive-fire-sparks-at-tampa-recycling-center/
http://www.dolphnsix.com/news/2000090/large-scrap-metal-fire-blazing-recycling
http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/article118555938.html
http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/221195968-story
http://www.fox5ny.com/news/221211958-story

Quote: "A two-alarm fire at a scrap metal facility in the Port of Tampa sent smoke billowing for miles over the city on Friday afternoon. Dozens of firefighters were called to the Trademark Metals recycling center at 2801 East 4th Avenue just before 5 p.m. when a large pile of scrap metal caught fire. For several miles, drivers could see and smell the smoke."

Note: A rec center undergoing a $2.5 million renovation was just destroyed by fire at 3 AM in Tampa the day prior too, mentioned in the 2016-12-01 update...

2016-12-02 - Recycling center hit by massive fire at 6:30 AM, 10,000 tons of debris burns, near coastal St. Augustine (Florida):
http://jacksonville.com/news/2016-12-02/smoky-debris-fire-under-control-st-augustine-expect-smoky-skies

Quote: "Multiple fire units are battling a huge smoky fire at Republic Services at 445-A International Golf Parkway near St. Augustine, according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue. Firefighters from six stations were called out to the fire in a 10,000-ton trash debris pile at 6:30 a.m. The site is just west of U.S. 1."

Note: Ten thousand TONS! Also see the auto shop that went up in flames in coastal Stuart (Florida) on this day...

2016-12-02 - Shed explodes and burns at 6 AM at home on Barlow Moor Road in Manchester (Britain), 1 killed:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/body-found-garden-shed-after-9377288
http://www.thesun.co.uk/uncategorized/2312322/emergency-crews-on-scene-as-body-found-in-garden-shed-following-fire-in-manchester-suburb/

Quote: "A body has been found in a garden shed following a mystery 'explosion'. Emergency services were called to an outbuilding off Barlow Moor Road in Manchester early this morning after neighbours reported a fire. They also heard a 'huge bang' that shook the residential street. Zoe Dale told Manchester Evening News: 'The neighbours heard a big explosion at 6am. The lady next door said she heard her house shaking.' It's believed there are children living at the house where the fire took place."

Note: This is the 381st residential explosion in 2016...

2016-12-02 - Propane business and two cars go up in flames on coastal Vashon Island (Washington), 3 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20161204-56218-USA
http://komonews.com/news/local/large-fire-burning-propane-business-on-vashon-island
http://www.heraldnet.com/news/fire-explosions-at-vashon-island-propane-company-injures-3/

Quote: "When fire crews arrived, the building and two cars were already engulfed in flames but their main concern were propane storage tanks both inside and outside the building."

2016-12-02 - Utility pole bursts into flame in South Cave (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Kettlethorpe Hill, South Cave. Fri 2 Dec 2016 17:08 (No:27015) Transformer pole involved in fire. One dry powder extinguisher in use to extinguish. Incident left in care of electricity board."

2016-12-02 - Cargo ship 'V Due' erupts in flame off the Isle of Anglesey (Britain):
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/V-Due-9698202.html
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cargo-ship-catches-fire-anglesey-12263523
http://www.waleslocalnews.co.uk/news/salvage-operation-after-ship-fire-off-anglesey-coast
http://article.wn.com/view/2016/12/02/Salvage_operation_after_ship_fire_off_Anglesey_coast/
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-38190998

2016-12-02 - Tour boat bursts into flame in the coastal Sundarbans (Bangladesh):
http://www.dailynews.com.bd/archives/25219
http://en.ntvbd.com/bangladesh/41557/Tourist-boat-catches-fire-in-Sundarbans/print
http://www.newagebd.net/article/3989/tourist-ship-catches-fire-in-sunderbans-26-rescued
http://en.natunsomoy.com/home/newsdetails/5710/tourist-launch-catches-fire-in-sundarbans
http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2016/12/02/tourist-launch-reportedly-catches-fire-at-sundarbans-chandpai
http://www.thedailystar.net/country/tourist-boat-catches-fire-sundarbans-1324081
http://dailyasianage.com/news/39976/fire-at-tourist-launch-in-sundarbans
http://snewsi.com/id/16444880951/Tourist-boat-catches-fire-in-Sundarbans
http://www.observerbd.com/details.php?id=46440

Note: These are the 1438th and 1439th boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-12-02 - Passenger train bursts into flame at Seymour Railway Station in Seymour (Australia):
http://www.power100.com.au/news/local-news/68466-vline-train-catches-fire-at-train-station
http://www.pressreader.com/australia/geelong-advertiser/20161203/281732679102014
http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/national/vline-train-catches-fire-at-seymour-train-station/news-story/8066ff4197582e9e76641bddf3a295ae
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/vline-train-catches-fire-at-seymour-train-station/news-story/8066ff4197582e9e76641bddf3a295ae

2016-12-02 - School bus bursts into flame at 7:49 AM on street in Whitehall (Montana):
http://www.ktvh.com/2016/12/whitehall-students-safe-bus-catches-fire
http://www.kxlh.com/story/33854945/no-injuries-reported-in-whitehall-school-bus-fire
http://www.kxlf.com/story/33854654/whitehall-students-safe-after-bus-catches-on-fire
http://www.kpax.com/story/33856441/whitehall-students-safe-after-bus-catches-on-fire
http://mtstandard.com/news/local/school-bus-catches-fire-in-whitehall-children-evacuated-safely/article_62f8abf6-7dd9-5cf4-9cb4-b9ef8e8b1eb1.html

Note: This is the 259th school bus to burn in 2016 and this is the 861st bus to burn in 2016...

2016-12-02 - Transit bus bursts into flame on I-10 in Alhambra (California):
http://abc7.com/news/bus-fire-on-10-freeway-in-alhambra-causes-massive-backups/1637478/
http://news.con-ip.com/latest/bus-fire-on-10-freeway-in-alhambra-causes-massive-backups
http://ripplenews.com/read/los-angeles/bus-fire-on-10-freeway-in-alhambra-causes-massive-backups-1lpdngiu
http://www.theopendaily.com/local-blogs/bus-fire-on-10-freeway-in-alhambra-causes-massive-backups
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/ABC7/804890257665601536

Quote: "A transit bus was destroyed by fire Friday evening on the eastbound 10 Freeway in Alhambra, causing massive rush-hour backups."

2016-12-02 - Two buses and four cars go up in flames while parked at business in Rubidoux (California):
http://www.pe.com/articles/friday-819954-aflame-vehicles.html

2016-12-02 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on road in Cawang (Indonesia), near the coast:
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/12/02/greater-jakarta-transjakarta-bus-burned-out-cawang.html

Quote: "Firefighters were called to extinguish a fire on a Transjakarta bus on Jl. MT Haryono in Cawang, East Jakarta, on Wednesday evening. The blaze, which brought traffic to a standstill for at least an hour, broke out as the bus, which was serving the Pinang Ranti-Pluit route, was about to arrive at the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) stop."

2016-12-02 - Double-decker bus bursts into flame on street in Kingston area in coastal London (Britain):
http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/LatestIncidentsContainer_kingstonbus02december16.asp
http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/local-news/kingston-bus-fire-see-london-12262350
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/double-decker-bus-engulfed-flames-9377007
http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/local-news/kingston-bus-fire-see-aftermath-12267036
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/moment-london-double-decker-bus-bursts-into-flames-dramatic-video-1594590
http://www.itv.com/news/london/2016-12-02/bus-fire-brings-kingston-high-street-to-a-standstill/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3993566/Residents-evacuated-bus-bursts-flames-London-street.html
http://article.wn.com/view/2016/12/02/Residents_evacuated_as_doubledecker_bus_bursts_into_flames_o/
http://ban.jo/News/Europe/20161202/Bus-Catches-Fire-At-Market-Place-In-Kingston-Upon-Thames-UK-Richmond-upon-Thames/
http://www.independent.ie/world-news/europe/britain/residents-evacuated-as-doubledecker-bus-bursts-into-flames-on-city-street-35262690.html
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/kingston-bus-fire-doubledecker-engulfed-in-flames-in-dramatic-blaze-on-busy-high-street-a3410556.html

2016-12-02 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on the M4 between Kilcock and Maynooth (Ireland):
https://www.kildarenow.com/news/bus-on-fire-on-m4-between-kilcock-and-maynooth/131796

Quote: "A bus on fire in the hard shoulder eastbound between Junction 8 Kilcock and Junction 7 Maynooth. Traffic is currently at a standstill in the area because of the disruption."

Note: These are the 862nd, 863rd, 864th, 865th, 866th and 867th buses to burn in 2016...

2016-12-02 - Tanker truck bursts into flame at 2:40 AM while parked in truck yard in Fort St. John, BC (Canada):
http://energeticcity.ca/2016/12/fire-department-puts-condensate-truck-fire/

Quote: "Fire Chief Fred Burrows says that at approximately 2:40 this morning, crews were called out to a tank truck that was on fire in a yard on 100th Ave. near the traffic circle. Upon arrival, crews noted that the tractor trailer unit was fully engulfed in flames, which were beginning to encroach onto the trailer that is normally used to carry condensates."

Quote: "Burrows says that the cause of the fire is currently under investigation, but it is not deemed suspicious."

2016-12-02 - Tanker truck explodes at shop in coastal Istanbul (Turkey), 1 killed, 2 injured:
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/one-person-killed-due-to-fuel-tanker-explosion-in-istanbul-.aspx?pageID=238&nID=106817&NewsCatID=341

2016-12-02 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-75 in coastal North Fort Myers (Florida):
http://www.winknews.com/2016/12/02/pepsi-truck-fire-shuts-down-i-75-sb-near-luckett-road/
http://charlottecountycares.com/pepsi-truck-on-fire-shuts-down-portion-of-sb-i-75-in-fort-myers/
http://www.navbug.com/article216779060/pepsi_truck_on_fire_shuts_down_portion_of_sb_i_75_in_fort_myers.htm
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/winknews/804780627367170048

2016-12-02 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 7:30 AM on Route 53 in Elwood (Illinois):
http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/12/02/meat-truck-catches-fire-on-route-53-in-elwood/a9gebis/

2016-12-02 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-475 near Macon (Georgia):
http://wgxa.tv/news/local/tractor-trailer-catches-fire-on-i-475

Quote: "A truck carrying hay caught fire on Friday afternoon. According to Bibb County Fire Department officials, a flatbed tractor trailer carrying hay or pine straw caught fire on I-475 Northbound."

Note: These are the 2196th, 2197th, 2198th, 2199th, and 2200th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-12-02 - Box truck bursts into flame on I-295 in Hopewell (Virginia):
http://wtvr.com/2016/12/02/vehicle-fire-shuts-down-i-295-south-exit-ramp-in-hopewell/
http://www.georgiaworld.com/2016/12/02/vehicle-fire-shuts-down-i-295-south-exit-ramp-in-hopewell/
http://www.navbug.com/article216817559/vehicle_fire_shuts_down_i_295_south_exit_ramp_in_hopewell.htm

Note: Not positive that's a box truck, could also be a big Class C RV...

2016-12-02 - RV and mobile home go up in flames at 1 AM in Campo (California):
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/sd-me-campo-blaze-20161202-story.html
http://fated.org/2016/12/03/campo-pair-narrowly-escape-burning-rv/

Quote: "The blaze engulfed both the RV and the single-wide mobile home a few feet away. It took fire crews from four agencies more than three hours to control the flames."

Note: This is the 523rd RV to burn in 2016...

2016-12-02 - Three postal vans go up in flames before 2 AM while parked at postal facility in Norwich (Britain):
http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/three_parcelforce_vans_destroyed_by_fire_at_norwich_depot_1_4801807
http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/three_parcelforce_vans_destroyed_by_fire_at_norwich_depot_1_4801807

2016-12-02 - Van bursts into flame on the New Jersey Turnpike in coastal Woodbridge (New Jersey):
http://www.nj.com/middlesex/index.ssf/2016/12/watch_van_goes_up_in_flames_on_nj_turnpike_in_wood.html
http://patch.com/new-jersey/bridgewater/car-engulfed-fire-nj-turnpike-friday-morning

2016-12-02 - Van bursts into flame at home, fire spreads to garage, in Brantford (Canada):
http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/vehicle-fire-in-brantford-spreads-to-garage-1.3187301

2016-12-02 - Van bursts into flame while parked at Keyilu Subway Station, fire spreads to several cars, in Beijing (China):
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1021762.shtml

Quote: "According to a witness who lives nearby, at around 6 pm, a car in the corner of the parking lot suddenly started expelling heavy smoke and then flames burst out of the car. The fire was extinguished by firefighters within 30 minutes. The staff of the parking lot said that a van was the origin of the fire."

2016-12-02 - Van bursts into flame on Caroline Place in coastal Fraserburgh (Scotland):
http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/news/local/road-blocked-north-east-town-due-van-fire/
http://wpcluster.dctdigital.com/eveningexpress/fp/news/local/road-blocked-north-east-town-due-van-fire/

2016-12-02 - Van bursts into flame in Eastover, Bridgwater (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=38972&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.bridgwaterpress.co.uk/blog/2016/12/02/news-from-bridgwater-van-fire-in-eastover/
http://www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/14944013.Van_damaged_in_fire_in_Bridgwater/
http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/somerset_news/14944013.Van_damaged_in_fire_in_Bridgwater/

2016-12-02 - Minivan bursts into flame on Harrington Street in coastal Beaufort (South Carolina):
http://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/community/beaufort-news/article118503148.html

2016-12-02 - SUV bursts into flame on US 101 near coastal Eureka (California):
http://lostcoastoutpost.com/chpwatch/2016/dec/2/00068/

2016-12-02 - SUV bursts into flame at Canal Drive and Gilmerton Road in Chesapeake (Virginia), near the coast:
http://wavy.com/2016/12/02/vehicle-fire-at-canal-dr-and-gilmerton-rd-in-chesapeake/

2016-12-02 - SUV bursts into flame at 4:30 AM while parked in coastal Candolim (India):
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Parked-SUV-gutted-in-fire-at-Candolim/articleshow/55735682.cms

2016-12-02 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at 3:30 AM while parked at home on coastal Lady’s Island (South Carolina):
http://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/community/beaufort-news/article118417073.html

2016-12-02 - Car bursts into flame at gas station, fire spreads to pump, in Chico (California):
http://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/car-fire-spreads-to-gas-pump-in-chico/
http://www.chicoer.com/general-news/20161203/car-fire-at-shell-gas-station-damages-pump

2016-12-02 - Car bursts into flame at gas station in coastal Norwalk (Connecticut):
http://www.doingitlocal.com/2016/12/todays-vehicle-fire-75/

2016-12-02 - Car bursts into flame on I-80 in Joliet (Illinois):
http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/12/02/car-burns-on-i-80-in-joliet-on-friday/avnonyj/

2016-12-02 - Car bursts into flame on Hitchcock Avenue in coastal Barwon Heads (Australia):
http://oceangrovevoice.com.au/news/2016-12-02/firies-extinguish-car-fire/

2016-12-02 - Car bursts into flame at 1:10 AM at Amaroo District Playing Fields in Amaroo (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-amaroo-act-299552.traffic

2016-12-02 - Car bursts into flame on Arnott Street in Hume (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-hume-act-299751.traffic

2016-12-02 - Car bursts into flame on highway near Hamilton (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/87150753/car-burst-into-flames-on-hamilton-to-morrinsville-highway

2016-12-02 - Car bursts into flame just after 5 AM while parked at home on Fern Street in Staveley (Britain):
http://www.peakfm.co.uk/news/local/crews-attend-car-fire-in-staveley/

2016-12-02 - Car bursts into flame while parked inside disused warehouse on the River Ouse in Swinefleet (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Reading Gate, Swinefleet. Fri 2 Dec 2016 22:44 (No:27046) Car fire inside disused warehouse. Hose reel and 1ba in use."

2016-12-02 - Car bursts into flame on Hob Moor Road in Yardley, Birmingham (Britain):
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/traffic-standstill-car-explodes-yardley-12262298

2016-12-02 - Car bursts into flame on Orchard Close in Warboys, Huntingdon (Britain):
http://www.starradioonline.com/news/local-news/2166490/car-fire---warboys/

2016-12-02 - Car bursts into flame at 7:24 AM on Fenside Drive in Newborough (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/car-fire-newborough-3118.aspx

2016-12-02 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Torridge Close in coastal Plymouth (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=38974&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-12-02 - Vehicle bursts into flame on the A7 in Longtown, Carlisle (Britain):
http://www.cumbriafire.gov.uk/services/operations/recent-incidents.asp

Quote: "Vehicle fire in Longtown, Carlisle(Carlisle) 2 Dec 2016 At 17:03 firefighters were called to a vehicle fire on the A7 Sandysike, Longtown, Carlisle. This was a fire involving the engine compartment of the vehicle. Firefighters used one hose reel to tackle the fire."

2016-12-02 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Spalding Road in Sutterton (Britain):
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/vehicle-fire-in-sutterton-1-7709058
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/vehicle-fire-in-sutterton-4566555.html

2016-12-02 - Motorcycle bursts into flame and explodes at gas station in coastal Mumbai (India), 6 injured:
http://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/fire-at-mumbai-petrol-pump-six-injured/981150

2016-12-02 - RV trailer bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads to two homes, in coastal Wilmington (Delaware):
http://6abc.com/news/2-homes-damaged-8-displaced-after-camper-fire-in-wilmington/1637384/

Quote: "Police say a camper parked in a driveway somehow caught fire, which spread to two nearby houses. No injuries were reported, but eight people have been displaced by the fire."

2016-12-02 - Vehicles, excavation equipment and sawmill go up in flames in Gallagher Township (Pennsylvania):
http://wnep.com/2016/12/02/six-fire-companies-respond-to-saw-mill-fire/

Quote: "Firefighters were able to get the flames under control in about an hour, but not before the fire damaged the building, vehicles and excavating equipment inside."

2016-12-02 - Nine SUVs/cars and shed go up in flames at 4:30 AM in Victoria (Texas), near the coast:
http://www.crossroadstoday.com/story/33857045/vehicle-fire-under-investigation-several-cars-and-shed-total-loses
http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2016/dec/02/9-vehicles-one-structure-damaged-in-fire/
http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2016/dec/02/fire-engulfs-3-vehicles-at-auto-repair-shop/

Quote: "A fire at 4:30 a.m. Friday at Quality Collision Repair, 9603 N. Navarro St., damaged nine vehicles and one structure. The fire was under control about 5:15 a.m., said Victoria Fire Marshal Tom Legler. A Chevrolet Camaro, Toyota Tundra pickup, Mitsubishi sedan, Toyota Avalon and Ford Bronco were the vehicles that sustained the most damage, Legler said."

Quote: "He said the vehicles might be the origin of the fire."

Note: Parked vehicles bursting into flame in the wee hours near the coast?! No way!

2016-12-02 - Cars, motorcycles and auto shop burn before 6:30 AM in Old Hickory (Tennessee), 2 blocks from the Cumberland River:
http://www.newschannel5.com/news/local-news/crews-respond-to-storage-building-fire
http://wkrn.com/2016/12/02/storage-unit-catches-fire-in-old-hickory/

2016-12-02 - Auto shop destroyed by fire in coastal Stuart (Florida), nobody there:
http://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/martin-county/2016/12/02/structure-fire-kanner-highway-stuart/94797046/
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/breaking-news/sheriff-helicopter-captures-intense-footage-stuart-auto-shop-fire/pnm4KjOPRy75gAKkJp45PM/
http://www.wptv.com/news/region-martin-county/fire-engulfs-business-in-martin-county
http://cbs12.com/news/local/state-fire-marshal-to-investigate-stuart-dealership-fire
http://www.wpbf.com/article/fire-destroys-stuart-business-9xbe1vqd/8458146

2016-12-02 - Barn destroyed by fire, home damaged, in Schellville (California), near Sonora:
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/6386812-181/fire-destroys-sonoma-barn-damages

2016-12-02 - Barn destroyed by fire in Berryton (Kansas):
http://cjonline.com/news/2016-12-02/no-one-injured-berryton-barn-fire-friday-afternoon

2016-12-02 - Barn destroyed by fire just before midnight on Bear Creek Road near Creswell (Oregon), 5 animals killed:
http://www.kezi.com/news/local/Fire_to_Burn_for_Days_in_Creswell.html
http://kval.com/news/videos/barn-fire-east-of-creswell-eyewitness-video
http://nbc16.com/news/local/firefighters-battle-barn-fire-east-of-creswell

2016-12-02 - Massive forest fire rages in Ganderbal District (India):
http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/kashmir/massive-fire-engulfs-forest-area-in-kangan/235161.html

2016-12-02 - Huge hay fire erupts near Cedar Bay Drive in Teaselville, Smith County (Texas):
http://www.wlox.com/story/33857302/vfd-large-hay-fire-in-teaselville-may-visibly-smolder-for-days
http://www.kltv.com/story/33857302/vfd-large-hay-fire-in-teaselville-may-visibly-smolder-for-days
http://www.easttexasmatters.com/news/local-news/teaselville-barn-fire-could-burn-for-days

2016-12-02 - Wood business damaged by fire at 4 AM in Rogers (Arkansas):
http://www.4029tv.com/article/firefighters-work-to-put-out-commercial-fire-in-rogers/8449744

2016-12-02 - Woodworking business destroyed by huge fire in Hanoi (Vietnam):
http://english.vov.vn/society/massive-fire-destroys-woodworking-shop-in-hanoi-338369.vov

2016-12-02 - Cotton factory heavily damaged by massive fire in Al Khankah (Egypt):
http://en.el-balad.com/2314188

2016-12-02 - Restaurant heavily damaged by fire in the wee hours in Charleston (West Virginia):
http://www.tristateupdate.com/story/33851271/logan-wv-business-damaged-by-early-morning-fire

2016-12-02 - Hospital damaged by boiler explosion and fire in Monroe (Ohio):
http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2016/12/03/Fire-explosion-leave-hospital-without-heat.html

2016-12-02 - Garment factory devastated by huge fire in the wee hours in coastal Karachi (Pakistan):
http://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/169275-Massive-fire-erupts-at-Karachi-garment-factory
http://tehlka.tv/23643/massive-fire-erupts-karachi-garment-factory/
http://dailytimes.com.pk/sindh/03-Dec-16/fire-damages-garment-factory-in-site-building-near-city-courts

2016-12-02 - Two plastics warehouses destroyed by massive blaze in coastal Karachi (Pakistan):
http://www.dawn.com/news/1300058/huge-fire-erupts-in-godowns-near-sri-swaminarayan-mandir-in-karachi

2016-12-02 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in Prescott (Arizona):
http://www.prescottenews.com/index.php/news/current-news/item/28896-venus-fire-destroys-garage-but-home-was-saved

2016-12-02 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 3:15 AM in Hamilton (Ohio):
http://local12.com/news/local/fire-leaves-hamilton-home-uninhabitable

2016-12-02 - Massive fire destroys some homes near Deonar landfill in coastal Mumbai (India):
http://www.mid-day.com/articles/massive-fire-breaks-out-near-deonar-dumping-ground/17802157

2016-12-02 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in Lenexa (Kansas):
http://www.kctv5.com/story/33856339/fire-at-lenexa-apartment-buildings-displaces-32-people
http://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/multiple-families-displaced-after-fire-at-lenexa-apartment-building

2016-12-02 - Deadly fire burns mobile home at 12:20 AM in Madison (Tennessee), 2 killed, 2 injured:
http://www.wsmv.com/story/33851122/2-children-killed-2-adults-injured-in-madison-mobile-home-fire
http://www.newschannel5.com/news/local-news/2-children-killed-in-madison-mobile-home-fire
http://wkrn.com/2016/12/02/3-in-critical-condition-after-mobile-home-fire-in-madison/
http://wreg.com/2016/12/02/two-children-killed-in-mobile-home-fire-near-nashville/

2016-12-02 - Deadly fire burns home at 6:20 AM in Topeka (Kansas), 1 killed, several injured:
http://www.kctv5.com/story/33853545/1-dead-several-injured-after-home-fire-north-of-topeka

2016-12-02 - Deadly fire burns two homes in Indianapolis (Indiana), 1 killed:
http://wishtv.com/2016/12/01/15-year-old-dead-following-house-fire-on-citys-east-side/

2016-12-02 - Deadly fire destroys home in coastal Manchester Parish on the island of Jamaica, 3 killed:
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Three-family-members-found-dead-after-Manchester-house-fire
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Three-family-members-found-dead-after-Manchester-house-fire

2016-12-02 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Scott Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wpxi.com/video?videoId=472637902&videoVersion=1.0

2016-12-02 - Vacant apartment building burns at 2:30 AM in Bakersfield (California):
http://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/east-bakersfield-apartment-complex-catches-fire

2016-12-02 - Vacant apartment building burns in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://lasvegassun.com/news/2016/dec/02/firefighters-battle-blaze-at-vacant-apartments-in/
http://www.reviewjournal.com/local/las-vegas/downtown/fire-guts-vacant-las-vegas-arts-district-apartment-building-during-first
http://www.kolotv.com/content/news/Fire-heavily-damages-vacant-Las-Vegas-apartment-building-404481126.html

2016-12-03 - Man, 25, found dead and on fire in alley shortly before 8 AM near East Coconino Vista in Tucson (Arizona):
http://www.12news.com/news/local/arizona/dead-mans-body-discovered-on-fire-in-tucson-alley/362361123
http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/police-id-man-whose-burning-body-was-found-in-a/article_961e70f4-be7a-574f-bb33-e816129d74bc.html
http://tucson.com/news/local/crime/tucson-police-investigating-burning-body-found-in-south-side-alley/article_215d21ba-b977-11e6-afc2-c71b6df4b4d7.html

2016-12-03 - Deadly fire rips through warehouse during rave at 11:32 PM in coastal Oakland (California), 33+ people killed:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20161203-56203-USA
http://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/article118875048.html
http://wate.com/2016/12/04/death-toll-in-warehouse-fire-rises-to-24-with-more-expected/
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2016/12/04/oakland-ghost-ship-warehouse-fire-toll-continues-to-rise/
http://lancasteronline.com/news/national/death-toll-in-oakland-calif-fire-at-warehouse-hosting-late/article_336d8bc4-e63d-5ae6-9f95-5f15dc859d3b.html
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ghost-ship-one-country-s-deadliest-building-fires-half-century-n691766
http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20161204/warehouse-fire-death-toll-climbs-to-33-and-includes-teens
http://abcnews.go.com/US/dead-fire-oakland-warehouse-police/story?id=43947989
http://wsls.com/2016/12/03/officials-say-up-to-40-may-have-perished-in-oakland-fire/
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2016/12/03/timeline-of-tragedy-one-of-the-deadliest-fire-in-oakland-history/
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/12/03/casualties-reported-in-three-alarm-oakland-building-fire.html
http://www.wtae.com/article/9-killed-in-oakland-warehouse-fire-dozens-more-feared-dead/8461515
http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/police-report-casualties-in-fire-at-warehouse-party/
http://time.com/4589730/oakland-warehouse-fire-what-to-know/
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38195612

Quote: "Authorities fear there may be as many as 40 fatalities from a fire overnight at a warehouse in Oakland, California, where a party was taking place, though only nine deaths have been confirmed thus far, officials said."

Quote: "Officials said people either escaped from the cluttered building or died inside, where the only way down from the second story was via a stairwell constructed entirely of wooden pallets."

2016-12-03 - Pallet business hit by fire, silo burns, in Beaumont (California):
http://www.pe.com/articles/fire-820062-department-beaumont.html
http://www.sbsun.com/general-news/20161203/silo-fire-at-beaumont-pallet-business-controlled
http://riverside.today/dnews/article/silo-fire-beaumont-pallet-business-controlled-update-2
http://californiadolphin.com/news/127359/silo-fire-at-beaumont-pallet-business-controlled
http://snewsi.com/id/16444961860/Silo-fire-at-Beaumont-pallet-business-controlled
http://patch.com/california/banning-beaumont/two-alarm-fire-breaks-out-beaumont-pallet-yard

Quote: "Saturday's fire follows a string of recent Inland incidents at pallet facilities – four in Fontana and one in Perris – since Oct. 30. While fire officials have said they are still investigating the recent fires and are not calling them arson, some Inland business owners believe otherwise."

2016-12-03 - Pallet fire ignites inside store at mall in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://news3lv.com/news/local/smoke-smell-at-boulevard-mall-turns-out-to-be-a-small-pallet-fire

Note: Pallets, pallets, pallets...

2016-12-03 - At least seven multi-family homes destroyed by massive 10-alarm fire in coastal Cambridge (Massachusetts):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20161204-56221-USA
http://cambridge.wickedlocal.com/news/20161203/cambridge-fire-witness-it-was-like-explosion
http://abc13.com/news/firefighters-battling-massive-seven-building-fire/1638347/
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ten-alarm-fire-raging-cambridge-engulfs-buildings-article-1.2897453
http://www.mynbc5.com/article/9-alarm-fire-tears-through-city-block-in-massachusetts/8461643
http://www.wtae.com/article/9-alarm-fire-tears-through-city-block-in-massachusetts/8461643
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/12/03/firefighters-battle-five-alarm-blaze-cambridge/hUZTH51NSweZhDSUuOb5nL/story.html
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/firefighters-battle-10-alarm-blaze-cambridge-massachusetts/
http://wpri.com/2016/12/04/60-families-displaced-after-massive-cambridge-fire/
http://patch.com/massachusetts/cambridge/cambridge-fire-blazing-reached-six-alarms
http://www.wcvb.com/article/multiple-cambridge-buildings-engulfed-in-flames/8461679
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/cambridge-massachusetts-10-alarm-fire-miraculous-outcome/
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2016/12/03/cambridge-fire-berkshire-street/
http://www.wbur.org/news/2016/12/03/cambridge-fire-multi-alarm

Quote: "Firefighters are struggling to put down a large fire that jumped from one building to another across a densely-populated neighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A large plume of smoke could be seen for miles on Saturday afternoon as heavy flames engulfed multi-family residential buildings. Cambridge police spokesman Jeremy Warnick says at least seven buildings are on fire."

Quote: "Some witnesses say the fire started at a residential building undergoing renovations."

2016-12-03 - Massive tire fire erupts at factory in Dandenong South (Australia), near the coast:
http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/12/03/17/25/factory-fire-burning-in-melbourne
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/firefighters-battle-tyre-blaze-in-dandenong-south-20161203-gt3d8n.html
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/firefighters-work-to-control-factory-inferno-in-dandenong-south/news-story/f54604283dbc885d815f377b59788a9d

2016-12-03 - Recycling center erupts in flame just before 6 AM, fire gets huge, at the Sharpness Docks in coastal Sharpness (Britain):
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-38180816
http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/14942789.Over_50_firefighters_tackling_blaze_at_recycling_centre_in_Sharpness/
http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/over-50-firefighters-at-docks-blaze-in-gloucestershire/story-29952617-detail/story.html
http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/update/2016-12-02/50-firefighters-dealing-with-large-scale-incident-after-fire-breaks-out-at-recycling-plant/

2016-12-03 - Car bursts into flame at 6:24 AM while parked at auto shop, fire spreads, shop destroyed, in Fond du Lac (Wisconsin):
http://www.nbc26.com/news/hazmat-crews-called-in-for-auto-garage-fire-in-fond-du-lac
http://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/2016/12/03/firefighters-battle-flames-old-card-shack/94881358/
http://fox11online.com/news/local/fox-cities/structure-fire-in-fond-du-lac
http://whbl.com/news/articles/2016/dec/04/crews-deal-with-vehicle-building-fire/

Quote: "Fond du Lac Fire Department leaders say the call for a car on fire came in around 6:24 Saturday morning. When fire crews arrived the fire had spread from the vehicle outside to the auto body shop, known as Hiram's Auto Repair at 68 John St in Fond du Lac."

Quote: "Fire crews also called in the HAZMAT team to place booms in the river to prevent run-off from the fire getting into the Fond du Lac river system."

2016-12-03 - Coal mine rocked by underground explosion in Chifeng (China), 32 killed:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20161204-56212-CHN
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/12/03/world/asia/ap-as-china-mine-blast.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/china-coal-mine-explosions-disaster-dead-a7453721.html

2016-12-03 - Cargo ship 'Emsrunner' damaged by heavy fire while docked in coastal Stockholm (Sweden):
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Emsrunner-9342152.html
http://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/j2ga0/brand-pa-bat-i-stockholm

Quote: "On Dec 3, 2016, at 2.30 p.m. a fire broke out aboard the 'Emsrunner' at the North Harbour Road in Stockholm. Rubbish on board had caught fire. It was extinguished at 3.30 p.m. Several people were treated for smoke Inhalation and were taken care of by emergency personnel, but no one needed to be brought to the hospital. The ship had arrived from Salacgriva only at noon and was docked at the ferry terminal."

Note: This is the 1440th boat or ship to burn in 2016...

2016-12-03 - School bus bursts into flame on road near Bengaluru (India):
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/584602/bengaluru-children-escape-unhurt-bus.html
http://naradanews.com/2016/12/narrow-escape-for-40-students-as-bus-catches-fire-near-bengaluru/
http://www.nyoooz.com/bengaluru/681927/providential-escape-for-52-students-as-bus-catches-fire
http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2016/dec/03/miraculous-escape-for-52-bengaluru-students-as-bus-catches-fire-1545286.html
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/fire-breaks-out-in-bengaluru-bus-alert-driver-saves-40-schoolchildren/story-xkhgR28daFnFXkM6JMNqgK.html
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/Narrow-escape-for-40-children-from-city-school-as-BMTC-bus-catches-fire-near-Mudigere/article16754687.ece1
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/50-students-10-teachers-rescued-after-excursion-bus-catches-fire/articleshow/55779368.cms
http://www.nyoooz.com/bengaluru/681545/50-students-10-teachers-rescued-after-excursion-bus-catches-fire
http://newsable.asianetnews.tv/south/watch-bus-with-50-students-catches-fire
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I1cN13JHjo

Note: This is the 260th school bus to burn in 2016 and this is the 868th bus to burn in 2016...

2016-12-03 - Tanker truck bursts into flame on I-595 in coastal Davie (Florida):
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/12/03/tanker-truck-fire-closes-parts-of-i-595-for-westbound-drivers/
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/sfl-interstate-595-being-shut-down-due-to-truck-fire-20161203-story.html
http://www.local10.com/traffic/traffic-incidents/traffic-alert-truck-on-fire-at-i-595-near-university-drive
http://snewsi.com/id/16444968024/Tanker-Truck-Fire-Closes-Parts-Of-I-595-For-Westbound-Drivers
http://article.wn.com/view/2016/12/03/Interstate_595_being_shut_down_due_to_truck_fire/
http://www.navbug.com/article217052210/tanker_truck_fire_shuts_down_i_595_in_davie.htm
http://www.follownews.com/interstate-595-being-shut-down-due-to-truck-fire-288ka
http://wsvn.com/news/local/truck-fire-shuts-down-i-595-in-davie/
http://www.local10.com/traffic/tractor-trailer-fire-i-595-davie
http://www.ooyuz.com/geturl?aid=14141165

2016-12-03 - Tractor bursts into flame, fire spreads, barn destroyed, near Cumming (Iowa), 1 horse killed:
http://www.chronofhorse.com/article/one-horse-dead-one-still-missing-after-maffitt-lake-barn-fire
http://www.kcci.com/article/horse-barn-catches-fire-in-madison-county/8460067
http://www.richmond.com/news/ap/article_25908f7e-5334-58bf-ac6d-b7d958af1055.html
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2016/12/02/fire-destroys-horse-barn-madison-county/94846854/
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2016/12/04/1-horse-dead-another-missing-massive-iowa-barn-fire/94960352/

Quote: "'When [my mom] first got down to the barn, the tractor was pulled in [to the barn], and she said she saw the tractor on fire, and it had already caught the ceiling on fire,' said Libby Hott, daughter of Antisdel."

Note: These are the 2201st and 2202nd tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-12-03 - Flatbed truck bursts into flame on the M54 near Wolverhampton (Britain):
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/emergency-services/2016/12/03/m54-delays-lorry-blaze-blocks-shropshire-bound-traffic/
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/emergency-services/2016/12/03/m54-delays-lorry-blaze-blocks-westbound-motorway/
http://newstral.com/en/article/en/1048407379/m54-delays-lorry-blaze-blocks-westbound-motorway
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/ShropshireStar/805001291290308608

2016-12-03 - RV bursts into flame on US 101 near coastal Eureka (California):
http://lostcoastoutpost.com/chpwatch/2016/dec/3/00122/

Quote: "4:29 p.m. [1] RV ON FIRE"

Note: This is the 524th RV to burn in 2016...

2016-12-03 - Van bursts into flame at 7:11 AM on Laceby Road in coastal Grimsby (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Laceby Road, Grimsby. Sat 3 Dec 2016 07:11 (No:27061) Van fire, two hose reels and one BA."

2016-12-03 - SUV bursts into flame on I-20 in Ouachita Parish (Louisiana):
http://www.knoe.com/content/news/Vehicle-fully-consumed-by-fire-on-I-20-Saturday-morning-404670146.html

2016-12-03 - Car bursts into flame while parked at school in Jerome Prairie (Oregon):
http://ktvl.com/news/local/car-catches-fire-saturday-night-near-jerome-prairie

Quote: "Firefighters arrived to find the vehicle inside the yard of Jerome Prairie Elementary School, but not close to any buildings. The vehicle belongs to Three Rivers School District and was quickly extinguished."

Note: That's about three rivers too many...

2016-12-03 - Car bursts into flame on highway in coastal Haleiwa (Hawaii):
http://khon2.com/2016/12/03/haleiwa-traffic-affected-by-reported-vehicle-fire/
http://newsofhawaii.com/2016/12/03/haleiwa-traffic-affected-by-reported-vehicle-fire/

2016-12-03 - Car bursts into flame on Weston Road in Wellesley (Massachusetts):
http://patch.com/massachusetts/wellesley/weston-road-closed-due-car-fire

2016-12-03 - Car bursts into flame inside garage at home on Ness Street in Wellington (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/87171618/smoke-inhaled-trying-to-extinguish-car-fire

2016-12-03 - Car bursts into flame on street in Sangrur (India):
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/briefly/332088.html

2016-12-03 - Car bursts into flame on Pedmore Road in Brierley Hill (Britain):
http://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/14944872.Traffic_delays_in_Brierley_Hill_due_to_car_fire/
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2016/12/03/delays-in-dudley-after-bmw-blaze-closes-road/

2016-12-03 - Car bursts into flame on King’s Lane in Cefn Mawr (Britain):
http://www.wrexham.com/news/car-fire-in-cefn-mawr-123742.html

2016-12-03 - Car bursts into flame on the M6 near Preston (Britain):
http://www.lep.co.uk/your-lancashire/preston/woman-escapes-car-blaze-which-halted-m6-1-8272357

2016-12-03 - Car bursts into flame at 11:53 PM on New Road in coastal Filey (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "New Road, Filey. Sat 3 Dec 2016 23:53 (No:27137) Car fire, 1 hose reel and 1 BA."

2016-12-03 - Car bursts into flame on County Road North in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "County Road North, Hull. Sat 3 Dec 2016 17:29 (No:27111) Fire in engine compartment of car. One hose reel in use."

2016-12-03 - Car bursts into flame at 1:55 AM on Beverley Road in Dunswell (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Beverley Road, Dunswell. Sat 3 Dec 2016 01:55 (No:27054) Car fire, two hose reels and one BA in use."

2016-12-03 - Vehicle bursts into flame on the A19 near Herrington (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/our-region/sunderland/vehicle-fire-closes-a19-at-sunderland-1-8272590
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/vehicle-fire-closes-a19-at-sunderland-4570111.html

2016-12-03 - Motorcycle bursts into flame on Featherbed Lane in coastal Exmouth (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=38979&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-12-03 - RV trailer bursts into flame while parked at campground in Naches (Washington), nobody there:
http://kimatv.com/news/local/2-trailers-catch-fire-in-naches-rv-park
http://fated.org/2016/12/04/2-trailers-catch-fire-in-naches-rv-park-no-injuries/
http://rvdailyreport.com/owner/wash-2-trailers-catch-fire-in-naches-rv-park-no-injuries/

2016-12-03 - Car and garage destroyed by fire at home in Parker (Colorado):
http://www.9news.com/news/local/garage-fire-in-parker/362367569
http://www.9news.com/news/fire-destroys-garage-and-car/362408150

2016-12-03 - Car and garage destroyed by fire at 1 AM, home damaged, in White Township (Pennsylvania):
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2016/12/03/report-fire-tears-through-indiana-co-garage-home/

Quote: "The Indiana Gazette reports it happened around 1 a.m. on Ridge Avenue in White Township. A 3 1/2-car garage was destroyed by the flames and collapsed. Beehives were reportedly inside along with a vehicle. The fire also damaged a nearby home. While the homeowners escaped safely, the family cat died in the fire."

2016-12-03 - Two barns destroyed by fire near Coopersville (Michigan), some turkeys killed:
http://woodtv.com/2016/12/03/fire-breaks-out-at-turkey-barns-near-coopersville/
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/12/03/large-fire-destroys-turkey-barns-western-michigan/94911410/
http://wwmt.com/news/local/large-fire-destroys-2-turkey-barns-in-western-michigan
http://www.wzzm13.com/news/local/coopersville/large-barn-fire-ongoing-in-ottawa-county/362352543
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2016/12/turkey_barn_reported_on_fire_n.html
http://www.grandhaventribune.com/Law-Enforcement/2016/12/03/Turkey-barns-destroyed-by-fire-near-Coopersville
http://fox17online.com/2016/12/03/5-turkey-barns-burning-near-coopersville/

2016-12-03 - Barn destroyed by fire just after 2 AM in Auburn in Huron County, Ontario (Canada), 640 pigs killed:
http://blackburnnews.com/midwestern-ontario/midwestern-ontario-news/2016/12/03/hundreds-pigs-perish-early-morning-barn-fire/
http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/hundreds-of-pigs-die-in-barn-fire-near-goderich-1.3188172
http://www.bayshorebroadcasting.ca/news_item.php?NewsID=89389

2016-12-03 - Brush fire breaks out near Anclote River Park in coastal Holiday (Florida):
http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/221288964-story
http://www.placead.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/fire/brush-fire-breaks-out-near-pinellas-pasco-line/2304994

2016-12-03 - Elevator motor bursts into flame at department store in Mesa (Arizona):
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/dec/3/motor-fire-strands-store-worker-inside-smoky-eleva/
http://www.12news.com/news/local/valley/motor-fire-strands-store-worker-inside-smoky-elevator-car/362366011
http://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/mesa/motor-fire-strands-store-worker-inside-smoky-elevator-car-at-fiesta-mall
http://azdailysun.com/news/state-and-regional/motor-fire-strands-store-worker-inside-smoky-elevator-car/article_6c35eff3-9615-5d2e-9295-6db427d14dc1.html

2016-12-03 - Historic commercial building destroyed by huge blaze in Kirksville (Missouri):
http://krcgtv.com/news/local/fire-guts-landmark-kirksville-building
http://www.kirksvilledailyexpress.com/news/20161202/kirksville-arts-association-building-ravaged-by-fire

2016-12-03 - Garage damaged by fire at home in Menasha (Wisconsin):
http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2016/12/03/fire-damages-detached-garage-menasha/94905400/

2016-12-03 - Mobile home destroyed by fire at 5 AM on Twin Lake Drive in Benton (Louisiana):
http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/33860642/deputy-awakens-family-of-4-to-fire-that-destroyed-their-home

2016-12-03 - Home destroyed by fire in coastal Ormond Beach (Florida), dog killed:
http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20161203/blaze-destroys-ormond-beach-home
http://www.wesh.com/article/dog-dies-ormond-beach-home-destroyed-in-fire/8462284

2016-12-03 - Home destroyed by fire in coastal Jacksonville Beach (Florida):
http://www.news4jax.com/news/overnight-fire-destroys-back-of-beach-home

2016-12-03 - Home destroyed by fire near Holly Springs (Misssissippi):
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/33863753/holly-springs-family-loses-home-in-fire

2016-12-03 - Apartment building damaged by fire at Indian Springs Apartments in South Bend (Indiana), near the St. Joseph River:
http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/publicsafety/firefighters-knock-out-fire-at-south-bend-apartment/article_d45b7eda-b984-11e6-b890-7bd0493c09be.html
http://wsbt.com/news/local/residents-evacuated-for-fire-at-indian-springs-apartments

2016-12-03 - Apartment building damaged by fire shortly before 4 AM in coastal Harwich (Massachusetts), 1 injured:
http://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20161203/woman-hospitalized-after-harwich-fire
http://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20161203/woman-suffers-life-threatening-injuries-in-early-morning-harwich-fire

2016-12-03 - Apartment building damaged by fire at 2:30 AM in coastal Queens (New York), 2 injured:
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/fire-tears-queens-apartment-building-injuring-article-1.2897240

2016-12-03 - Apartment building heaviy damaged by mammoth fire in Buckhead, Atlanta (Georgia):
http://www.cbs46.com/story/33859678/fire-burns-buckhead-apartment-complex
http://www.ajc.com/news/local/fire-breaks-out-apartments-dozens-displaced/0GpbQh0pn19WqrWdSnBHLJ/
http://www.11alive.com/news/local/crews-battling-large-buckhead-apartment-fire/362340460
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/fire-rips-through-atlanta-apartment-complex/472726181
http://www.wsbtv.com/video?videoId=472791784&videoVersion=1.0

2016-12-03 - Deadly fire burns shed in Toledo (Ohio), 1 killed:
http://www.toledoblade.com/Police-Fire/2016/12/04/Unidentifiable-body-found-in-burned-shed.html
http://www.13abc.com/content/news/Body-404514906.html

2016-12-03 - Deadly fire burns home on Marsh Drive in Austin (Texas), 1 killed:
http://www.statesman.com/news/local/authorities-one-dead-south-austin-house-fire/CZ5ROjbS0Pdu20inKLGWdM/
http://kxan.com/2016/12/03/officials-1-killed-in-south-austin-house-fire/
http://keyetv.com/news/local/one-person-dead-in-s-austin-house-fire
http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2016/12/3/body-found-in-austin-house-fire-scene.html

2016-12-03 - Deadly fire burns home in Alexandria (Virginia), 1 killed:
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Elderly-Man-Dies-After-Fairfax-County-House-Fire-404521975.html
http://wjla.com/news/local/fire-crew-removes-on-person-from-fairfax-co-house-fire

2016-12-03 - Deadly fire burns home in Lakeside area in Henrico County (Virginia), 2 killed:
http://wtvr.com/2016/12/03/2-killed-in-lakeside-house-fire/
http://wric.com/2016/12/03/2-people-killed-in-henrico-house-fire/
http://www.nbc12.com/story/33861357/2-dead-after-house-fire-in-lakeside-neighborhood

2016-12-03 - Deadly fire burns home at 1:30 AM in Akron (Ohio), 4 killed:
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2016/12/03/overnight-house-fire-in-ohio-kills-2-adults-2-children/
http://www.richmond.com/news/ap/article_169a1371-e9a5-5ae1-beb5-017f271bbcfe.html

2016-12-03 - Deadly fire burns home before 5 AM in Montgomery (Alabama), 1 killed:
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2016/12/03/court-street-fire-claims-life-elderly-man/94804258/
http://www.wtvm.com/story/33859341/1-killed-in-early-morning-montgomery-house-fire

2016-12-03 - Deadly fire burns home just after 1 AM in Bethel (Alaska), near the coast, 2 killed:
http://www.ktva.com/bethel-fire-investigation-reveals-2-bodies-police-say-426/
http://www.ktuu.com/content/news/Bethel-house-fire-claims-the-lives-of-two-occupants-404510476.html
http://www.richmond.com/news/ap/article_11f3d7ae-964b-5602-92a3-6a3232fe2e32.html
http://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2016/12/03/2-dead-in-bethel-house-fire/

2016-12-03 - Deadly fire burns home, possible explosion, in coastal Lowestoft (Britain), 1 killed:
http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/person_killed_in_lowestoft_flat_fire_despite_neighbours_brave_rescue_attempts_1_4803302
http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/residents_describe_the_sound_of_an_explosion_during_flat_fire_in_lowestoft_1_4802480

2016-12-03 - Vacant home burns at 7 AM in Henrico County (Virginia):
http://wric.com/2016/12/03/henrico-fire-battles-early-morning-blaze/

2016-12-03 - Vacant home burns in Brunswick (Georgia):
http://goldenisles.news/news/local_news/flames-lick-roof-as-house-engulfed-by-fire/article_02055ae7-607c-5dd5-bf0f-385f99206c70.html

2016-12-03 - Vacant home burns at 2 AM in Buffalo (New York):
http://www.wgrz.com/news/buffalo-firefighters-hurt-battling-fire/362307535
http://wivb.com/2016/12/03/at-least-four-firefighters-hurt-at-east-side-house-fire-saturday/
http://www.twcnews.com/nys/buffalo/news/2016/12/3/four-firefighters-injured-following-fire-on-buffalo-s-east-side.html

2016-12-03 - Vacant home burns at 11:59 PM in Fort Wayne (Indiana):
http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local/Vacant-house-burns--no-one-injured

2016-12-03 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 3:19 AM in Pippy Park area in coastal St. John's (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/fire-destroys-house-pippy-park-1.3880093
http://vocm.com/news/fire-destroys-home-in-pippy-park/
http://article.wn.com/view/2016/12/03/Fire_destroys_vacant_building_in_Pippy_Park/

2016-12-03 - Vacant warehouse destroyed by fire in Memphis (Tennessee):
http://wreg.com/2016/12/03/warehouse-fire-broke-out/
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/33861693/fire-torches-building-in-midtown
http://www.fox13memphis.com/news/midtown-building-destroyed-by-fire/472829824
http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/2016/12/03/firefighters-put-out-blaze-cooper-young/94927970/

2016-12-04 - Update on massive fire in coastal Cambridge (Massachusetts) - explosion(s) heard as fire began:
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2016/12/in_cambridge_10_alarm_blaze_most_likely_accidental
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2016/12/04/day-after-massive-cambridge-fire-residents-still-in-shock/

Quote: "Neighbors Saturday reported hearing two loud explosions from a property under construction on Berkshire Street."

Note: This humongous fire was mentioned in the 2016-12-03 update. This was the 382nd residential explosion in 2016...

2016-12-04 - Update on crashed Indonesian plane that killed 13 near the island of Batam - exploded and then crashed:
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/12/05/engine-failure-may-have-caused-riau-airplane-crash.html

Quote: "While the National Police have claimed they are still investigating the recent crash of a Skytruck M28 plane, which was carrying 13 people, initial evidence has indicated that engine failure could have caused the explosion of the police-owned aircraft."

Quote: "'Before the airplane went down, local people heard a loud explosion in the air. They found debris like airplane parts and several human body parts in the area,' Tanjungpinang Navy commander in Riau, First Adm. S. Irawan, told The Jakarta Post on Sunday."

Note: I was wondering why they were finding body PARTS, not bodies. The plane being blown apart mid-air by an explosion certainly explains that. That incident was mentioned in the 2016-12-03 update. This was the 141st aircraft to smoke/burn/explode in 2016...

2016-12-04 - Large pile of scrap metal erupts in flame at metal recycling center in Dayton (Ohio):
http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/news/local/smoke-billows-from-metal-fire-near-franklin-iron-m/ntJfT/
http://www.whio.com/news/local/smoke-billows-from-metal-fire-near-franklin-iron-metal/OSdfnI6Z8gGxreEMv6J2aJ/

Quote: "Smoke was billowing in Dayton Sunday night after a large pile of metal was burning near an industrial building. The fire was reported around 9:45 p.m. at the Franklin Iron & Metal Corp. property on East First Street. It was reported as a large pile of metal burning that was only 30 feet away from the building, according to the Montgomery County Regional Dispatch Center."

2016-12-04 - State-of-the-art hazardous waste site devastated by fire and explosions at 6 AM in Prescot (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/explosions-heard-state-art-recycling-facility-bursts-into-flames-1594795
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-38200232
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/huge-fire-prescot-waste-site-12270016
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/prescot-waste-site-fire-who-12270629
http://www.fxncc.com/prescot-fire-plumes-of-smoke-after-blaze-at-waste-transfer-site/40186/
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/567536/Merseyside-Prescot-fire-explosion-inferno-blaze-firefighters-emergency
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/739684/prescot-warehouse-fire-remondis-merseyside

Quote: "We’ve had people get in touch from as far afield as Wirral, Old Swan, Lydiate and Wavertree, all who say they can see the smoke. There have been several reports of people hearing explosions coming from within the blaze."

Quote: "The fire service said up to 80 firefighters were tackling the blaze at its height. It said the site which was built in 2012 could 'burn for days'."

2016-12-04 - Pallet fire reignites at recycling center near Canberra (Australia):
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-04/fire-at-pialligo-recycling-centre-in-canberra-again/8091024
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/act-news/fire-at-pialligo-recycling-plant-reignites-20161204-gt3lk1.html
http://www.wbnews.info/2016/12/firefighters-return-to-pialligo-recycling-centre-in-canberras-east-as-pallet-fire-reignites/
http://www.newslocker.com/en-au/region/sydney/firefighters-return-to-pialligo-recycling-centre-in-canberras-east-as-pallet-fire-reignites/

2016-12-04 - Towels burst into flame in car, fire destroys car, in coastal Brisbane (Australia):
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4004044/Brisbane-woman-s-car-goes-fire-towels-seat-self-combust.html
http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/12/06/11/11/brisbane-womans-car-gutted-by-self-combusting-towels
http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/wtf/womans-car-destroyed-after-towels-left-in-the-vehicle-selfcombusted/news-story/8cf4a0a014b307b53dc82952f090ccb8

Note: Kinda like the people who've been bursting into flame and burning to death - it's their clothes that are igniting, no real difference from towels...

2016-12-04 - Cellphone explodes and burns, ignites home, near Chandigarh (India), 3 killed:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20161205-56230-IND
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1161205/jsp/nation/story_123038.jsp

2016-12-04 - Transformer explodes and burns at substation in Center City, Philadelphia (Pennsylvania):
http://www.rt.com/usa/369115-philadelphia-foam-electrical-explosion/
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/12/03/foam-fills-center-city-street-after-explosion-leaves-thousands-without-power/
http://abc13.com/news/foam-fills-philadelphia-streets-after-substation-incident/1638590/
http://6abc.com/news/police-foam-covers-center-city-street;-hazmat-situation-declared/1638068/
http://www.reuters.com/video/2016/12/04/foam-blankets-philadelphia-street-after?videoId=370623579
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20161204_Large_power_outage_at_PECO_substation_leaves_Center_City_residents_without_power.html

2016-12-04 - Massive fire destroys 400+ slum homes along lake in Korail (Bangladesh):
http://www.thedailystar.net/city/fire-mohakhali-korail-slum-1324951
http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2016/12/06/korail-fire-hundreds-made-homeless/
http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2016/12/04/fire-korail-slum/
http://www.dailynews.com.bd/archives/25434
http://www.samakal.net/2016/12/04/9938
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/woman-sits-with-personal-belongings-in-a-boat-as-smoke-news-photo/627922038

Quote: "The fire service first tried to carry the water pipe from Beltoli area gave up when it took too much time. Then they went over to the Gausul Azam Mosque and tried to douse the fire from and failed yet again. As both attempts were rendered futile, they finally used a water pump from a boat to draw water directly from the lake onto the areas ablaze. The Korail slum, located across Gulshan area and divided by a lake, has over 150 acres of land which is the largest in slum in Dhaka city."

2016-12-04 - Cargo ship 'ANTAIOS' heavily damaged by fire en route to coastal Cape Town (South Africa), crew evacuated:
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2016/16251/bulk-carrier-antaios-abandoned-engine-flooded-afte/
http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/19-rescued-crew-members-on-their-way-to-cape-town-after-ship-floods-20161205

Quote: "Bulk carrier ANTAIOS suffered fire in engine room on Dec 2 in South Atlantic in vicinity 34 10S 059 00E, while en route from Argentina to South Africa. Damages caused by fire led to engine room water ingress, vessel issued distress signal. 19 crew were rescued by VLOC NSU INSPIRE (IMO 9438913), which is en route to Cape Town, and are to be disembarked at Cape Town. No news on ANTAIOS condition."

2016-12-04 - Ferry ship 'Stadt Linz' hit by fire on the Danube River in Vilshofen (Germany), ship evacuated:
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Stadt-Linz-I353265.html
http://www.wochenblatt.de/nachrichten/passau/regionales/Schreck-am-Schwimmenden-Christkindlmarkt-Rauchentwicklung-am-Schiffsheck-;art1173,408261

Quote: "A smouldering fire broke out aboard the 'Stadt Linz' in the afternoon of Dec 4, 2016, in the port of Vilshofen on the Danube. Between 500 and 800 people where on board the ship at that time which was serving as a floating christmas market. All had to be evacuated due to development of intense smoke."

2016-12-04 - Boat bursts into flame at 5:30 AM while parked at home in coastal Juneau (Alaska):
http://www.kinyradio.com/news/news-of-the-north/capital-city-fire-rescue-asking-for-infomation-on-valley-boat-fire/
http://juneauempire.com/local/2016-12-07/fire-marshal-seeks-info-sunday-boat-fire

2016-12-04 - Boat, garage and Christmas presents destroyed by fire at 4 AM at home in Fultondale (Alabama):
http://www.wbrc.com/story/33862343/family-loses-christmas-decorations-in-fultondale-garage-fire
http://www.wtvm.com/story/33862343/family-loses-christmas-decorations-in-fultondale-garage-fire
http://www.walb.com/story/33862343/fultondale-family-loses-all-of-their-christmas-decorations-in-garage-fire

Quote: "Fultondale fire crews responded to a home garage fire around 4 a.m. Sunday on Elkwood Circle. The family told Fire Chief Brian Powell they heard a loud bang and realized the large garage behind their home was on fire. Powell says the family is saddened, not only by the total loss of the two-story garage but because all of their Christmas decorations were inside, along with a boat and other property."

2016-12-04 - Yacht bursts into flame while docked in Casuarina Harbour in coastal Bunbury (Australia):
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/regional/south-west/a/33419222/boat-fire-causes-140-000-worth-of-damage/

Note: These are the 1441st, 1442nd, 1443rd, 1444th and 1445th boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-12-04 - Two buses destroyed by fire in carpark near airport in coastal Sydney (Australia):
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3998428/Two-buses-destroyed-erupting-flames-Sydney-Airport.html
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4334283/two-buses-burnt-out-on-edge-of-sydney-airport/
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=11760602
http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/12/04/15/23/fire-crews-respond-to-bus-fires-at-sydney-airport
http://au.prime7.yahoo.com/n1/news/a/-/state/33406981/two-buses-on-fire-near-sydney-airport/
http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/87183659/Two-buses-burnt-out-on-edge-of-Sydney-Airport
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/buses-destroyed-by-fire-near-sydney-airport/news-story/a6de5f048b5887a3eb6c2b9ab25fdc6b
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/two-buses-on-fire-near-sydney-airport-20161204-gt3mxz.html

Quote: "Two buses have been gutted by fire in a car park near Sydney Airport. No one was on-board the two buses when they caught fire in a car park on Ross Smith Avenue in Mascot this afternoon. "

Quote: "Both buses appear to have been completely destroyed in the fires."

Quote: "The incident follows several incidents of bus fires across Sydney in the past months."

2016-12-04 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on road in Shamshabad (India):
http://newsdog.today/a/article/584495ac129071512a257ee6/
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/crime/051216/hyderabad-setwin-bus-catches-fire-no-casualties.html
http://www.pressreader.com/india/deccan-chronicle/20161205/283205852888648

2016-12-04 - Passenger bus bursts into flame at 3:30 AM near Dhone (India):
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2016/dec/05/miraculous-escape-for-40-as-bus-catches-fire-near-kurnool-1545775.html

2016-12-04 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on road in Cartago (Costa Rica):
http://www.usexpatcostarica.com/flames-consumed-a-bus-in-cartago/

Quote: "At a quarter past 1 on Sunday afternoon, a bus that was traveling on the route from San Martin to Cot in Cartago, caught on fire and was completely consumed by the flames."

Note: These are the 869th, 870th, 871st, 872nd and 873rd buses to burn in 2016...

2016-12-04 - Semi tractor bursts into flame at 3 AM while parked at gravel pit on Sandy Beach Road in Dryden (Canada), near Wabigoon Lake:
http://www.ckdr.net/news/1093324334/weekend-tractor-trailer-fire-dryden
http://kenoraonline.com/local/tractor-truck-unit-catches-on-fire

Note: This is the 2203rd tractor/tanker/semi to burn in 2016...

2016-12-04 - Truck bursts into flame on State Highway 1 near Mangaweka (New Zealand):
http://ssl-www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/87202448/Truck-catches-fire-in-Mangaweka

2016-12-04 - RV, warehouse and residence go up in flames at 12:53 AM in Straburg (Virginia):
http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2016/12/fire-destroys-warehouse-apartment/

Quote: "An RV inside the warehouse was among the items destroyed."

Note: This is the 525th RV to burn in 2016...

2016-12-04 - Van bursts into flame on the M5 near Michaelwood Services (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/van-fire-on-the-m5-closes-part-of-the-motorway/story-29956628-detail/story.html

2016-12-04 - Minivan bursts into flame while parked at home on Spring Haven Court in Airdrie (Canada):
http://www.airdrieecho.com/2016/12/05/authorities-respond-to-vehicle-fire-crashes

2016-12-04 - Car bursts into flame while parked at McDonald’s in Yankton (South Dakota):
http://www.yankton.net/community/article_85a7abf8-baa4-11e6-9899-abb62e6ba280.html

2016-12-04 - Car bursts into flame on highway near Greerton (New Zealand):
http://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/141952-unknown-cause-car-fire.html

2016-12-04 - Car bursts into flame in tunnel in Kirkop on the island of Malta:
http://www.maltatogo.org/malta-news/9843
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20161204/local/car-catches-fire-in-kirkop-tunnel.632928
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/court_and_police/72256/driver_has_lucky_escape_after_kirkop_car_fire
http://news.anotao.com/link/mt/2016120118640/www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20161204/local/car-catches-fire-in-kirkop-tunnel.632928

2016-12-04 - Car bursts into flame at The Ridgeway in coastal Portchester (Britain):
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/our-region/fareham/firefighters-called-to-portchester-car-fire-1-7711885

2016-12-04 - Car bursts into flame on Beechey Road in coastal Bournemouth (Britain):
http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/newS/14945540.Firefighters_battle_car_fire_in_Bournemouth/

2016-12-04 - Car bursts into flame in Woldgate in coastal Bridlington (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Woldgate, Bridlington. Sun 4 Dec 2016 20:59 (No:27221) Car fire. One hose reel, one BA in use."

2016-12-04 - Car bursts into flame on Askew Avenue in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Askew Avenue, Hull. Sun 4 Dec 2016 18:41 (No:27208) Car fire, out on arrival of Fire Service. One hose reel in use to fully extinguish fire."

2016-12-04 - Vehicle bursts into flame at KOA Campground in Scott (Louisiana):
http://www.katc.com/story/33864617/vehicle-ignites-into-flames-at-koa-campground-in-scott

2016-12-04 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Route 219 near Johnstown (Pennsylvania):
http://solomonswords.blogspot.com/2016/12/lafayette-dispatched-to-car-fire.html

2016-12-04 - Vehicle bursts into flame in Cockermouth (Britain):
http://www.cumbriafire.gov.uk/services/operations/recent-incidents.asp

Quote: "Vehicle on fire in Cockermouth(Allerdale) 4 Dec 2016 At 19:18 firefighters were called to a fire involving a vehicle in Cockermouth. The fire was extinguished with two hose reels."

2016-12-04 - Motorcycle bursts into flame on Bilton Grove in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Bilton Grove, Preston Road, Hull. Sun 4 Dec 2016 20:27 (No:27219) Motorcycle fire, extinguished prior to arrival by resident beating out flames. Vehicle moved to safer location until recovered."

2016-12-04 - Motorcycle bursts into flame at 10:40 PM on Caistor Drive in coastal Grimsby (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Caistor Drive, Grimsby. Sun 4 Dec 2016 22:40 (No:27226) Small motorcycle on fire. One hose reel in use."

2016-12-04 - Horse trailer bursts into flame while being towed on the M61 near Chorley (Britain):
http://www.lep.co.uk/your-lancashire/chorley/horse-box-bursts-into-flames-on-motorway-1-8273296

2016-12-04 - Two cars, carport and garage destroyed by fire, home damaged, on Middleton Drive in Boulder Creek (California):
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/general-news/20161204/fire-destroys-two-structures-and-two-cars-in-boulder-creek
http://newstral.com/en/article/en/1048540186/fire-destroys-two-structures-and-two-cars-in-boulder-creek
http://snewsi.com/id/16445001043/Fire-destroys-two-structures-and-two-cars-in-Boulder-Creek
http://patch.com/california/santacruz/fire-burns-carport-vehicle-neighboring-boulder-creek
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/article/NE/20161204/NEWS/161209892

2016-12-04 - Three cars and carport destroyed by fire at Cedar Pond Village in Peabody (Massachusetts):
http://www.salemnews.com/news/local_news/police-fire-no-injuries-in-peabody-carport-fire/article_1b44b8a0-e3cd-5d09-a3db-81f73f839f9e.html

Quote: "The Fire Department requested police assistance with a person at a fire scene at Cedar Pond Village, 1100 Salem St., at 4:54 p.m. Separately, a resident who lives in the complex, Casey King, said in an interview three cars were destroyed in a carport fire, but no one was hurt or displaced due to the fire."

2016-12-04 - Truck, two cars and toy factory destroyed by fire in Seremban (Malaysia):
http://malaysiandigest.com/news/646405-fire-destroys-toy-factory-two-cars-and-lorry.html
http://malaysia.shafaqna.com/EN/MY/1856362/Fire-destroys-toy-factory-two-cars-and-lorry/index.html
http://www.malaysiasun.com/index.php/sid/249915515
http://www.thesundaily.my/news/2084030

2016-12-04 - At least two vans/trucks and two barns destroyed by fire in Kirk Deighton (Britain):
http://www.harrogateadvertiser.co.uk/news/no-injuries-reported-after-major-kirk-deighton-barn-fire-1-8274091

2016-12-04 - Three auto shops destroyed by fire, 13 more damaged, in Phnom Penh (Cambodia):
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/million-dollar-fire-blaze-wipes-out-capital-auto-shops

2016-12-04 - Two barns destroyed by fire in the wee hours in Newmanstown (Pennsylvania):
http://www.pennlive.com/news/2016/12/chicken_barns_blaze_erupts_in.html

2016-12-04 - Paving business destroyed by fire at 12:15 AM in Hugo (Minnesota):
http://www.startribune.com/late-night-fire-totals-paving-business-in-hugo/404616176/
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2016/12/04/hugo-business-total-loss-after-fire/
http://www.twincities.com/2016/12/04/hugo-paving-business-destroyed-by-early-morning-blaze/
http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2016/12/05/fire-destroys-hugo-paving-business.html

2016-12-04 - Large lodge destroyed by huge fire shortly after midnight in Henderson County (North Carolina), nobody there:
http://wlos.com/news/local/henderson-county-neighborhood-clubhouse-destroyed-by-fire

2016-12-04 - Golf course clubhouse damaged by fire at 7 AM in Chesapeake (Virginia):
http://wtkr.com/2016/12/04/fire-damages-fire-destroys-golf-course-clubhouse-in-chesapeake/

2016-12-04 - Home damaged by fire at 2 AM in coastal Providence (Rhode Island):
http://turnto10.com/news/local/fire-breaks-out-in-providence-home-overnight

2016-12-04 - Home heavily damaged by fire after 10:30 PM on Sandy Brook Court in coastal Warwick (Rhode Island):
http://wpri.com/2016/12/05/extensive-damage-at-home-after-fire-in-warwick/
http://turnto10.com/news/local/fire-breaks-out-in-warwick-home

2016-12-04 - Home heavily damaged by fire in Green Bay (Wisconsin), near Lake Michigan:
http://fox11online.com/news/local/green-bay/three-people-displaced-after-house-fire-in-green-bay

2016-12-04 - Home destroyed by fire at 5:30 AM on Holmes Gulch Road in Bailey (Colorado):
http://www.9news.com/news/local/fire-destroys-bailey-home/362536679

2016-12-04 - Home destroyed by fire at 5 AM in Goodyear (Arizona):
http://www.12news.com/news/local/valley/fire-leaves-a-goodyear-family-without-home-and-no-one-was-injured/362490920
http://westvalleyview.com/articles/2016/12/05/goodyear-house-sustains-major-damage-fire

2016-12-04 - Home destroyed by fire just before 3 AM in Gorham (Maine), near the coast, nobody there:
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/three-alarm-fire-sweeps-through-gorham-home-homeowner-not-present/362466430
http://www.wmtw.com/article/multiple-towns-battle-fire-in-gorham/8462760
http://www.centralmaine.com/2016/12/04/fire-destroys-house-near-usm-campus-in-gorham/
http://wgme.com/news/local/gorham-fire

2016-12-04 - 27 homes destroyed by huge fire in coastal Odisha (India):
http://odishasuntimes.com/2016/12/04/massive-fire-reduces-27-houses-ashes-odisha/

2016-12-04 - Condo building under construction heavily damaged by fire at 5:40 AM on Watermill Drive in Barnson (Missouri):
http://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/2016/12/04/large-fire-damages-condo-being-built-welk-resort-branson/94958738/
http://www.ky3.com/content/news/Breaking-Huge-fire-at-Welk-Resorts-Branson-no-injuries-reported-404595705.html
http://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/welk-resorts-condo-fire-in-branson-under-investigation

Quote: "The Southern Stone County Fire Department tells KY3 News that the fire is at a four-story condo building that was under construction. It is unoccupied. The fire department spokesman says the building was only three weeks from completion."

2016-12-04 - Deadly fire burns mobile home in Smithville (Tennessee), 3 killed, 2 injured:
http://www.wsmv.com/story/33866290/4-year-old-boy-2-adults-killed-in-house-fire-in-smithville
http://www.newschannel5.com/news/local-news/report-2-dead-3-hurt-in-smithville-fire

2016-12-04 - Deadly fire burns mobile home in Greensburg (Louisiana), 1 killed:
http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/article_fddce358-bb2c-11e6-ae6a-b3a467f3f756.html

2016-12-04 - Deadly fire burns home just after 3 AM in Plaucheville (Louisiana), 1 killed:
http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/2016/12/05/probe-continues-into-fatal-plaucheville-fire/95019238/

2016-12-04 - Deadly fire destroys home in Scarsdale (New York), near the coast, 1 killed:
http://scarsdale.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/doctors-body-found-following-fire-that-destroys-scarsdale-house/692011/
http://westchester.news12.com/news/body-of-scarsdale-doctor-pulled-from-burned-home-1.12706499
http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/scarsdale/2016/12/05/scarsdale-doctor-house-fire/94994060/

2016-12-04 - Vacant building burns at 3:45 AM in coastal Newark (New Jersey):
http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2016/12/officials_investigating_fire_in_vacant_newark_buil.html
http://www.dolphnsix.com/news/2009075/officials-investigating-fire-vacant-newark-building
http://article.wn.com/view/2016/12/03/Officials_investigating_fire_at_vacant_Newark_building/
http://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/newark/officials-investigating-fire-at-vacant-newark-building-njcom/
http://www.ooyuz.com/geturl?aid=14139577

2016-12-04 - Vacant home burns at 4 AM in Toledo (Ohio):
http://www.13abc.com/content/news/Vacant-house-goes-up-in-flames-on-Woodland-Avenue-404586166.html

2016-12-04 - Vacant home burns in Port Huron (Michigan):
http://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/2016/12/04/port-huron-home-damaged-fire/94954774/

2016-12-04 - Vacant commercial building destroyed by fire just before 1 AM in Danielson (Connecticut):
http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/20161204/large-overnight-fire-guts-vacant-danielson-building
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Ten-Fire-Crews-Battle-Blaze-Overnight-in-Danielson-404586135.html
http://www.necn.com/news/new-england/Ten-Fire-Crews-Battle-Blaze-Overnight-in-Danielson-404586135.html
http://fox61.com/2016/12/04/several-fire-crews-help-battle-2-alarm-danielson-fire/
http://www.wfsb.com/story/33862344/danielson-building-heavily-damaged-in-large-fire

2016-12-04 - Vacant factory destroyed by fire shortly after 5 AM in Derby (Connecticut):
http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Fire-destroys-Derby-owned-vacant-building-10690361.php
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Derby-Factory-Damaged-by-Fire-to-be-Torn-Down-404597396.html
http://fox61.com/2016/12/04/route-34-in-derby-shut-down-as-fire-crews-battle-3-alarm-fire/
http://connecticut.news12.com/news/crews-battle-derby-building-fire-1.12704110

2016-12-05 - Drain pipe fire kills person just after 2 AM along US 101 in coastal Santa Barbara (California):
http://www.keyt.com/news/top-stories/body-being-recovered-from-early-morning-fire-on-u-s-101-in-santa-barbara/197065230
http://www.noozhawk.com/article/body_found_after_fire_doused_in_drainage_pipe_in_santa_barbara
http://www.ksby.com/story/33895798/body-found-at-scene-of-early-morning-fire-in-santa-barbara
http://www.independent.com/news/2016/dec/05/body-found-burning-drainage-pipe/
http://kclu.org/post/fire-under-highway-101-disrupts-traffic-santa-barbara-body-found-after-blaze-extinguished

Quote: "NewsChannel 3 was on the scene as flames and smoke shot up just after 2 a.m. The fire was in a drainage, around sound walls and a flood control creek. Just after 4 a.m. as part of the investigation, a drain pipe was searched. That's where the body was found, according to Engineer Kevin Corbett. The fire had burned in that area and it's believed there may be a connection."

2016-12-05 - Pickup truck bursts into flame and kills person on the NSW Central Coast (Australia), garbage truck crashes at same time:
http://www.skynews.com.au/news/national/nsw/2016/12/06/one-dead-after-car-fire-on-nsw-central-coast.html
http://www.w3livenews.com/2016/12/07/One-dead-after-car-fire-on-NSW-Central-Coast/4889690

Quote: "One person is dead after their car caught on fire on the NSW central coast. The Mitsubishi ute was alight when Fire Rescue NSW officers arrived at the scene, and a body was found in the vehicle when the flames were extinguished. The death isn't believed to be suspicious, but police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. At the same time, 50kms along the Central Coast Highway at Kariong, there was another incident involving two garbage trucks."

2016-12-05 - Underground electrical fire blacks out 20 buildings in downtown Kansas City (Missouri):
http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2016/12/05/downtown-kansas-city-power-outage.html
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article119003908.html

Quote: "Kansas City Power & Light Co. spokesman Chuck Caisley said a fire in an underground area caused damage to their electrical infrastructure, shutting down power for about 20 customers. KCP&L considers each building as one customer."

2016-12-05 - Massive blaze rips through tire dump in coastal Sharjah (UAE):
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/sharjah/massive-fire-breaks-out-in-sharjah-tyre-dumping-area
http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/emergencies/fire-breaks-out-at-sharjah-yard-used-to-keep-recycled-tyres-1.1940337
http://www.headlines-news.com/2016/12/07/2169718/fire-breaks-out-at-sharjah-yard-used-to-keep-recycled-tyres
http://www.dubai-easy.com/2016/12/06/fire-breaks-out-at-sharjah-yard-used-to-keep-recycled-tyres/
http://article.wn.com/view/2016/12/05/Fire_breaks_out_at_Sharjah_yard_used_to_keep_recycled_tyres/
http://expatmedia.net/2016/12/05/fire-breaks-sharjah-tyre-yard/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/gulf_news/805963222725644288

Quote: "There are no immediate reports of any casualties, but some people in the area are being treated for suffocation."

2016-12-05 - Deadly fire rips through hotel in the wee hours in coastal Karachi (Pakistan), 11 killed, 50+ injured:
http://www.dawn.com/news/1300614/11-killed-in-fire-at-karachis-regent-plaza-hotel
http://www.wdef.com/2016/12/05/pakistan-multiple-deaths-injuries-in-four-star-hotel-fire/
http://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/364047-11-killed-65-injured-in-Karachi-hotel-fire
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/pakistani-police-hotel-fire-kills-11-karachi-43974433
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/hotel-fire-kills-11-people-karachi-pakistani-police-say-n691851
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/fbb40071d5cd4b0fb0866e019814ed34/pakistani-police-say-hotel-fire-kills-11-karachi
http://www.wbal.com/article/206349/130/pakistani-police-say-hotel-fire-kills-11-in-karachi
http://news.sky.com/story/fire-at-international-hotel-in-karachi-kills-11-and-injures-75-10684146
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/12/05/pakistani-police-say-hotel-fire-kills-11-in-karachi.html
http://www.sott.net/article/335687-11-dead-dozens-injured-including-foreigners-in-Karachi-hotel-fire
http://www.theolympian.com/news/nation-world/article118883843.html
http://time.com/4590150/pakistan-karachi-regent-plaza-hotel-fire/
http://www.fox5ny.com/news/221545484-story

Quote: "At least 11 people were killed and 30 others injured when a huge fire erupted at Karachi's Regent Plaza hotel early Monday, rescue officials said."

2016-12-05 - Underground gas explosion hits coal mine in Hubei (China), 7 killed:
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/economy/article/2052110/11-trapped-chinas-latest-coal-mine-explosion

Quote: "This was the country’s third major mining accident in a week, bringing the number of deaths to a total of 60. Fifty-three miners died in two similar blasts only last week."

Note: On a more positive note, 60 coal mining jobs just opened in China!

2016-12-05 - Around 700 shanty homes destroyed by inferno at 12:35 AM in Rithala (India):
http://www.millenniumpost.in/NewsContent.aspx?NID=346303

2016-12-05 - Transformer bursts into flame just after 1 AM on pole on Portage Road in Moraine (Ohio), blackouts ensue:
http://wdtn.com/2016/12/05/fire-in-moraine-leads-to-power-outages-in-montgomery-county/

2016-12-05 - Transformer bursts into flame at 5:30 AM on Brown's Bridge Road in Hall County (Georgia), 1800 homes go dark:
http://accesswdun.com/print/2016/12/476941/transformer-fire-results-in-ongoing-power-outage-for-some-along-browns-bridge-road

2016-12-05 - Landfill erupts in flame at 6:45 AM in coastal Rockport (Maine):
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/fire-crews-battling-landfill-fire-in-rockport/363003170
http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/firefighters-douse-rockport-landfill-fire/1601797
http://www.penbaypilot.com/article/9000-gallons-water-needed-put-out-fire-mcswc-landfill/79524
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/WLBZ2/805754310332215297

2016-12-05 - Recycling center damaged by machinery fire in Graniteville (South Carolina):
http://www.wistv.com/story/33926804/overnight-fire-at-aiken-co-recycling-plant
http://wjbf.com/2016/12/05/developing-crews-on-scene-of-a-structure-fire-at-recleim-plant-in-graniteville/
http://www.wrdw.com/content/news/Firefighters-responding-to-fire-at-recycling-plant-in-Graniteville-404897716.html

2016-12-05 - Pallet fire breaks out at Blue Mountain Cider Company in Milton-Freewater (Oregon):
http://www.union-bulletin.com/news/courts_and_crime/emergency_services/emergency-services/article_b8b73b0c-bb22-11e6-94e7-bb99397ef1e2.html

Quote: "Saturday, 6:30 p.m. — To pallet fire at Blue Mountain Cider Company, 235 East Broadway. There were no injuries, and only pallets were damaged."

2016-12-05 - Tanker ship 'JO KIRI' bursts into flame in the Houston Ship Channel (Texas), near the coast:
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2016/16255/jo-kiri-blocked-houston-channel-after-fire/
http://gcaptain.com/houston-ship-channel-temporarily-closed-after-tanker-fire/
http://www.businessinsider.com/r-houston-ship-channel-blocked-by-fire-damaged-ship-awaiting-tow-2016-12
http://www.yahoo.com/news/houston-ship-channel-blocked-fire-damaged-ship-awaiting-220437398--finance.html
http://www.maritime-executive.com/article/houston-ship-channel-cleared-after-tanker-fire
http://www.oilandgasinvestor.com/fire-damaged-petrochemical-tanker-blocking-houston-ship-channel-awaiting-tow-1451466
http://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/208054/vessel-fire-briefly-halts-traffic-in-houston-ship-channel/

Quote: "Product tanker JO KIRI suffered fire in engine room in the afternoon Dec 5, while proceeding in Houston Ship Canal, and blocked traffic in Canal. Fire was extinguished in about an hour, tanker was taken to Vo Pak terminal, Houston, and docked. Traffic was reopened."

Note: This is the 1446th boat or ship to burn in 2016...

2016-12-05 - Freight train bursts into flame near coastal Surat (India):
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/Goods-train-catches-fire-dozen-trains-delayed/articleshow/55825461.cms
http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/gujarat-goods-train-engine-catches-fire-rail-traffic-disrupted-4412444/
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/goods-train-locomotive-catches-fire-rail-traffic-disrupted-116120500735_1.html
http://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/others/Goods-train-locomotive-catches-fire-near-Surat-rail-traffic-disrupted/articleshow/55815399.cms

2016-12-05 - School bus bursts into flame on I-44 in St. Louis (Missouri):
http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2016/12/05/driver-and-students-escape-school-bus-fire-on-i-44/
http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/eb-lanes-of-i-44-at-lindbergh-shut-down-due-to-bus-fire/363501773
http://www.kmov.com/story/33917408/school-bus-with-students-on-board-catches-on-fire-on-i-44-in-sunset-hills
http://www.navbug.com/article217593922/driver_and_students_escape_school_bus_fire_on_i_44.htm
http://www.971talk.com/news/missouri/missouri-headlines-wire/school-bus-catches-fire-st-louis-roadway-no-injuries
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/no-one-hurt-when-school-bus-from-rockwood-district-bursts/article_886471ef-1fdf-5543-8802-feb53381e9d0.html
http://www.navbug.com/article217710092/update_driver_and_students_escape_school_bus_fire_on_i_44.htm
http://fox2now.com/2016/12/05/school-bus-engulfed-in-flames-on-i-44/
http://kplr11.com/2016/12/05/school-bus-engulfed-in-flames-on-i-44/
http://www.bnd.com/news/state/missouri/article119112688.html

Note: This is the 261st school bus to burn in 2016 and this is the 874th bus to burn in 2016...

2016-12-05 - Luxury passenger bus bursts into flame in Awkuzu (Nigeria):
http://www.nigeriannewspapers.today/2016/12/06/59-cheat-death-as-luxury-bus-explodes-in-anambra/
http://kellhub.com/2016/12/06/59-cheat-death-as-luxury-bus-explodes-in-anambra/

Note: This is the 875th bus to burn in 2016...

2016-12-05 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Highway 65 in Harrison (Arkansas):
http://harrisondaily.com/news/no-injuries-to-people-or-hogs-monday/article_af7e6996-bb3d-11e6-82a3-5fee70faeac7.html

Quote: "A Harrison Police report shows the fire was reported about 12:45 p.m. Monday on Highway 65 near Hester Drive when the tractor of the big rig caught fire in the northbound lane. The truck was hauling hogs in the trailer, but police say they didn’t get burned up."

2016-12-05 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Main Street in Lisnaskea (Ireland):
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-38214759
http://www.impartialreporter.com/news/14947558.Lorry_on_fire_in_Lisnaskea/
http://www.itv.com/news/utv/update/2016-12-05/crews-deal-with-lorry-on-fire-in-lisnaskea/
http://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/watch-moment-lorry-bursts-flames-12276919
http://www.goqradio.com/midulster/news/q-radio-local-news/emergency-services-deal-with-lorry-fire-in-lisnaskea/
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/lisnaskea-lorry-on-fire-in-main-street-35269738.html
http://www.irishnews.com/news/northernirelandnews/2016/12/06/news/video-captures-lorry-in-flames-on-main-street-in-lisnaskea-820941/
http://article.wn.com/view/2016/12/05/Video_Lorry_on_fire_in_Main_Street_Lisnaskea/
http://twitter.com/NIFRSWest/status/805910899127123968/photo/1

2016-12-05 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the M1 near Edwinstowe (Britain), separate crash too:
http://www.nottinghampost.com/lorry-catches-alight-on-m1/story-29957869-detail/story.html
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/lorry-catches-alight-on-m1-4570571.html
http://localvisitor.co.uk/lorry-catches-alight-on-m1/

Quote: "The incident is being compounded by the M1 southbound being partially blocked further south after a collision involving three vehicles."

Note: These are the 2204th, 2205th and 2206th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-12-05 - Garbage truck bursts into flame on Holt Lane in Holt (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/lorry-fire-holt/

2016-12-05 - Food truck bursts into flame at property on Hope Street in coastal Providence (Rhode Island):
http://wpri.com/2016/12/05/food-truck-fire-extinguished-quickly-in-providence/
http://newsvideo.su/video/5775192
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O7USLFKHbs

2016-12-05 - Truck bursts into flame on Fontaine Road in coastal San Jose (California):
http://patch.com/california/campbell/truck-fire-leads-small-fuel-spill-east-san-jose-area

2016-12-05 - RV bursts into flame while parked outside Target in the Northwest Promenade in Bakersfield (California):
http://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/rv-destroyed-by-fire-in-northwest-bakersfield-shopping-center
http://usflash.org/bakersfield/2016/12/06/144437-rv-destroyed-by-fire-in-northwest-bakersfield-shopping-center.html
http://www.kerngoldenempire.com/news/local-news/motor-home-catches-fire-outside-a-popular-northwest-bakersfield-store/616023475

2016-12-05 - RV bursts into flame at Salmon Creek Road and Thomas Road near US 101, near coastal Eureka (California):
http://lostcoastoutpost.com/chpwatch/2016/dec/5/00034/
http://kymkemp.com/2016/12/05/motorhome-on-fire-on-thomas-road/

Quote: "According to a witness and the scanner, a Winnebago is billowing smoke just off of Salmon Creek Road on the sharp corner at the beginning of Thomas Road."

Note: Lots of vehicles have been going up in flames in this area...

2016-12-05 - RV bursts into flame at 5:30 AM on Northeast Crystal Lane in Portland (Oregon), separate camp stove fire at 6:30 AM too:
http://katu.com/news/local/two-families-lose-homes-in-early-morning-fire

Quote: "About an hour before, crews were called out to a motorhome fire on Northeast Crystal Lane. Fire officials said this is a good reminder for people to have working smoke alarms inside their homes."

Note: These are the 526th, 527th and 528th RVs to burn in 2016...

2016-12-05 - Van bursts into flame on Swinemoor Lane in Beverley (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents
http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/drama-as-van-bursts-into-flames-near-beverley-sewell-petrol-station/story-29957841-detail/story.html

Quote: "Swinemoor Lane, Beverley. Mon 5 Dec 2016 08:58 (No:27244) Van fire, two hose reels and two BA in use. Incident left with Police."

2016-12-05 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at home on Pine Lake Drive in Hinds County (Mississippi):
http://www.wapt.com/article/truck-fire-spotted-on-surveillance-video/8465724

2016-12-05 - Car bursts into flame on the George Washington Bridge over the Hudson River near Fort Lee (New Jersey):
http://patch.com/new-jersey/fortlee/car-fire-closes-upper-level-gwb
http://patch.com/new-york/washington-heights-inwood/car-fire-shuts-down-n-j-bound-lanes-george-washington-bridge

2016-12-05 - Car bursts into flame on the Cross County Parkway in Mt. Vernon (New York):
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/12/05/mt-vernon-car-fire/
http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/mt-vernon-car-fire/vp-AAlaKDP
http://www.georgiaworld.com/2016/12/05/car-catches-fire-on-cross-county-parkway-snarling-traffic/

2016-12-05 - Car bursts into flame at food business in Belleville (Illinois):
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article119091118.html

2016-12-05 - Car bursts into flame at 7:30 AM while parked at home in Sarnia (Canada):
http://www.theobserver.ca/2016/12/05/flames-from-vehicle-fire-were-touching-attached-garage-fire-officials-say

2016-12-05 - Car bursts into flame on Railway Street in coastal Dublin (Ireland):
http://www.independent.ie/videos/irish-news/video-dublin-fire-brigade-battle-car-fire-35269813.html

2016-12-05 - Car bursts into flame at 4:37 AM while parked at home on Devonport Road in coastal Plymouth (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=38992&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-12-05 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-35 near the Bond Bridge over the Missouri River in Kansas City (Missouri), some crashes too:
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article118908133.html
http://www.dolphnsix.com/news/2020489/black-crashes-fire-create-troubles-commuters
http://www.navbug.com/article217465418/black_ice_crashes_car_fire_create_troubles_for_kc_commuters_early_monday.htm

Quote: "A vehicle fire on southbound Interstate-35/29 near the Bond Bridge caused traffic from the Northland headed to downtown Kansas City to back up along the highway to beyond the I-35/I-29 split. Meanwhile, two separate two-vehicle crashes near Mission Road in Kansas City, Kan., one along northbound I-35 and the other along southbound I-35, caused slow going for morning commuters. Crashes were also reported at northbound Interstate 635 at I-35 and northbound I-35 at Lamar Avenue in Johnson County."

2016-12-05 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-40 near Garner (North Carolina):
http://wncn.com/2016/12/05/crash-closes-both-directions-of-i-40-near-garner/
http://www.durhamlocalnews.com/vehicle-fire-closes-lanes-on-i-40-near-garner/122914

2016-12-05 - Forklift bursts into flame in Melton (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Melton. Mon 5 Dec 2016 08:00 (No:27240) Forklift fire extinguished by CO2 fire extinguisher, inspection only by Fire Service."

2016-12-05 - RV trailer bursts into flame while parked at Pioneer RV Park in Hermiston (Oregon):
http://www.eastoregonian.com/eo/local-news/20161205/rv-destroyed-by-fire-at-hermiston-park
http://www.eastoregonian.com/article/20161205/ARTICLE/161209912
http://www.hermistonherald.com/hh/local-news/20161206/rv-and-house-destroyed-in-separate-fires

2016-12-05 - Two cars and garage destroyed by fire just after 1 AM at home in Davenport (Iowa):
http://wqad.com/2016/12/05/davenport-cars-garage-total-loss-after-early-morning-fire/

Quote: "By the time crews arrived, the home was fully engulfed in flames and ammunition inside the garage was going off. Two cars, one inside the garage and another one outside of it, were also destroyed."

2016-12-05 - Two cars and auto shop goes up in flames in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), 1 injured:
http://www.wtae.com/article/fire-tears-through-hill-district-car-repair-shop/8465935

2016-12-05 - Barn goes up in flames shortly after 4 AM near Monkton (Canada):
http://blackburnnews.com/midwestern-ontario/2016/12/05/barn-fire-near-monkton-early-monday/

2016-12-05 - Tree bursts into flame at midnight outside home in Lemmon Valley (Nevada):
http://mynews4.com/news/local/tree-catches-fire-in-front-of-home-in-lemmon-valley-no-one-injured

2016-12-05 - Brush fire breaks out on Harriett Island in the Burnit River...er, Burnett River in Queensland (Australia):
http://www.hitz939.com.au/news/local-news/59745-harriet-island-fire-burning-safely

2016-12-05 - Jewish community center heavily damaged by fire in Woodbridge (Connecticut), near the coast:
http://www.wfsb.com/story/33916318/4-alarm-fire-at-jcc-in-woodbridge-sends-two-firefighters-to-hospital
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Fire-Breaks-Out-at-JCC-in-Woodbridge-404837006.html
http://fox61.com/2016/12/05/jcc-of-greater-new-haven-evacuated-after-large-fire-breaks-out-in-locker-room/
http://www.wfsb.com/story/33916318/fire-evacuates-jcc-in-woodbridge
http://wtnh.com/2016/12/05/jcc-of-greater-new-haven-prompts-evacuation/

2016-12-05 - Restaurant damaged by fire at 3:30 AM in coastal Lantana (Florida), nobody there:
http://cbs12.com/news/local/lantana-fire-early-monday

2016-12-05 - Storage facility damaged by fire in Ontario (Oregon):
http://www.argusobserver.com/news/storage-unit-fire-leaves-units-with-damage/article_1f0dc776-bbe7-11e6-8b0d-6ba87dbe51a2.html

2016-12-05 - Furniture business damaged by fire in Madison (Alabama):
http://www.newswest9.com/story/33874928/fire-crews-battle-business-fire-in-madison

2016-12-05 - Sign factory destroyed by fire and explosion at 2:20 AM in Mississauga (Canada):
http://www.680news.com/2016/12/05/one-explosion-roof-collapses-crews-battle-fire-mississauga-sign-factory/

2016-12-05 - Grimsby Institute damaged by fire in coastal Grimsby (Britain):
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/grimsby-institute-evacuated-after-fire-breaks-out/story-29958356-detail/story.html

2016-12-05 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in Springfield (Massachusetts):
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/12/springfield_garage_fire_causes.html

2016-12-05 - Two mobile homes go up in flames at 2 AM in Yuma (Arizona), 2 dogs killed:
http://www.yumasun.com/news/people-homeless-dogs-die-in-early-morning-blaze/article_a531d8a0-bb48-11e6-8aa6-d7fd2b9a508b.html

2016-12-05 - In separate incidents, within 12 hours, home and apartment damaged by fire in coastal Long Beach (California):
http://www.presstelegram.com/general-news/20161206/firefighters-douse-two-small-blazes-at-homes-near-downtown-long-beach

Note: Also see the woman who slumped over dead in her SUV near the beach in Long Beach on this day, and the naked man who blew his brains out at the beach in Long Beach on this day...

2016-12-05 - Home damaged by fire in Gorham (Maine), near the coast:
http://www.centralmaine.com/2016/12/05/gorham-firefighters-battle-blaze-near-downtown/
http://www.pressherald.com/2016/12/05/gorham-firefighters-battle-blaze-near-downtown/
http://www.wmtw.com/article/deer-thinks-it-s-a-cow/8467158

2016-12-05 - Home heavily damaged by fire just after 5 AM on Bayou Street in Monroe (Louisiana):
http://www.myarklamiss.com/news/local-news/family-of-7-escapes-house-fire-in-monroe

2016-12-05 - Home under renovation destroyed by fire just before 5 AM, fire damages adjacent home too, in coastal Washington DC:
http://www.fox5dc.com/news/221572901-story
http://wjla.com/news/local/fire-officials-5-rescued-2-row-homes-damaged-in-nw-dc-2-alarm-fire
http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/dc/5-evacuated-after-neighbors-house-fire-spreads-to-home/362953242

2016-12-05 - Home destroyed by fire just before 5:30 AM in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma), nobody there:
http://okcfox.com/news/local/crews-tackle-morning-house-fire-in-sw-okc

2016-12-05 - Deadly fire burns mobile home in Watertown (Tennessee), 1 killed:
http://wkrn.com/2016/12/05/1-killed-in-watertown-mobile-home-fire/
http://www.wsmv.com/story/33915852/at-least-one-person-killed-in-watertown-house-fire

2016-12-05 - Deadly fire burns home in Washington City (Utah), 1 killed, 2 injured:
http://kutv.com/news/local/details-emerge-surround-washington-city-deadly-fire
http://www.thespectrum.com/story/news/2016/12/06/monday-fire-washington-city-claims-mans-life/95054462/
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865668701/1-killed-2-critically-injured-in-southern-Utah-fire.html
http://www.sltrib.com/news/4678540-155/one-dead-2-critical-after-fire

2016-12-05 - Deadly fire burns home in Fort Wayne (Indiana), 1 killed:
http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/police-fire/1-found-dead-in-Penrose-house-fire-16685119
http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local/Fort-Wayne-fatal-house-fire-investigated

2016-12-05 - Deadly fire burns burns home in Brazil (Indiana), 3 killed:
http://www.indystar.com/story/news/fox59/2016/12/06/clay-county-fire-leaves-woman-2-infants-dead/95030670/
http://wishtv.com/2016/12/06/3-dead-including-2-infants-in-fatal-brazil-house-fire/
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/report-one-adult-two-children-dead-in-brazil-house-fire
http://cbs4indy.com/2016/12/06/update-teenager-2-children-killed-in-devastating-clay-county-house-fire-identified/

2016-12-05 - Vacant building destroyed by fire at 2 AM in Gladbrook (Iowa):
http://www.kwwl.com/story/33890644/vacant-building-burns-in-gladbrook

2016-12-05 - Vacant barn destroyed by fire at 3:46 AM near Guelph (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/abandoned-barn-fire-near-guelph-fife-road-1.3881512
http://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/comments/index.cfm?articleID=33723

2016-12-05 - Vacant home burns in Colorado Springs (Colorado):
http://www.kktv.com/content/news/House-fire-being-investigated--404685575.html
http://gazette.com/colorado-springs-firefighters-investigating-cause-of-vacant-house-fire/article/1591607
http://coloradosprings.com/colorado-springs-firefighters-investigating-cause-of-vacant-house-fire/article/1591607

2016-12-05 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 1 AM near Columbia (Missouri):
http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/local/fire-levels-vacant-house-northwest-of-columbia/article_641dd85d-6dda-5347-b8db-12d91057fdc5.html

2016-12-05 - Vacant apartment building burns in coastal Portland (Maine):
http://www.centralmaine.com/2016/12/04/fire-breaks-out-in-abandoned-apartment-building-in-portland/
http://espnportland.com/news/074470-officials-probing-fire-at-vacant-portland-apartment-building/

2016-12-05 - Vacant motel burns in Wellborn (Florida):
http://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Fire-Marshal-investigating-suspicious-fire-at-vacant-Wellborn-motel-404782925.html

2016-12-06 - Mysterious explosion shakes homes in Lake Jackson (Texas):
http://thefacts.com/free_share/article_053507a9-93aa-5d52-a635-c7a687e9dea9.html
http://abc13.com/news/people-in-lake-jackson-hear-loud-boom-cause-unknown/1642571/
http://www.sott.net/article/335924-Texas-residents-report-loud-boom-house-shaking-cause-unknown

2016-12-06 - Mysterious explosions shake homes at 4 AM in coastal Vancouver (Canada):
http://www.metronews.ca/news/vancouver/2016/12/06/mystery-bangs-downtown-vancouver-social-media.html
http://globalnews.ca/news/3109097/mystery-surrounds-loud-explosions-heard-in-downtown-vancouver/

2016-12-06 - Metal recycling center erupts in flame in Lowell (Arkansas):
http://www.4029tv.com/article/fire-damages-metal-recycling-center-in-lowell/8471304

Quote: "A fire broke out at a metal recycling center in Lowell, causing damage to the business. The fire chief tells 40/29 News that the fire was the car processing center at USA Metal on Lincoln Street."

2016-12-06 - Metal recycling center hit by fire at 3:30 AM, scrap metal burns, in Walker (Michigan):
http://woodtv.com/2016/12/06/crews-respond-to-fire-at-walker-recycling-center/
http://grandrapidscity.com/news/articles/scrap-metal-catches-fire-at-walker-recycling-center
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh7UP2DFBxA

2016-12-06 - SUV bursts into flame at 11 PM and critically burns man, in Murray (Utah):
http://fox13now.com/2016/12/07/murray-neighbors-pull-man-from-suv-engulfed-in-flames/
http://gephardtdaily.com/local/man-in-critical-condition-after-murray-car-fire/
http://kutv.com/news/local/man-in-critical-condition-after-murray-car-fire-late-tuesday-night
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=42486068&nid=148

Quote: "Fire crews say it happened near 1300 E. and 6290 S. at about 11 p.m. Tuesday. The first witnesses who saw the fire tried to help the man when they noticed that he was on fire as well. 'Right when I arrived, the car was in flames,' neighbor Sean Pasinsky said. 'There were two people helping the gentleman who was still on fire, pulling his clothes off.'"

Quote: "The man was transported by ground ambulance to Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, and then flown to the University of Utah Burn center with second- and third-degree burns over 95 percent his body."

2016-12-06 - Islander RV heavily damaged by fire in Grand Falls-Windsor (Canada), nobody there:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/business-fire-grand-falls-windsor-1.3884678
http://www.thewesternstar.com/community/2016/12/6/grand-falls-windsor-fire-personnel-battling-business-blaze.html
http://www.rvbusiness.com/2016/12/building-at-canadian-dealership-catches-on-fire/
http://vocm.com/news/major-fire-at-islander-rv-in-grand-falls-windsor/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/CBCNL/806370596380704773

Quote: "He said there was an apartment inside of the building but the renters were not inside at the time of the fire. The building had a fire wall that helped protect a showroom full of trailers, ATVs and equipment, according to Mackenzie. 'I'd say that the save here will be in the millions,' he told CBC News. 'But the loss will probably be very expensive as well.'"

2016-12-06 - iPhones bursting into flame and/or exploding in China:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4005082/Are-iPhones-exploding-Apple-users-China-complain-handsets-caught-fire.html
http://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/mobile-phones/iphone-users-have-claimed-their-handsets-have-caught-fire-or-exploded/news-story/6e5ab69373b8adaae1761ca620775529

Quote: "A state-run consumer watchdog in China revealed it had received eight reports of iPhones spontaneously combusting in the last few months, calling on Apple to address the issue."

2016-12-06 - Utility pole bursts into flame near Whitwell on the Isle of Wight (Britain):
http://www.islandecho.co.uk/news/crews-called-electricity-pole-fire

2016-12-06 - Yacht bursts into flame at 11:30 PM while docked at home in coastal Apollo Beach (Florida):
http://wfla.com/2016/12/07/fire-destroys-60-foot-yacht-in-apollo-beach/
http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/fire/fire-destroys-60-foot-yacht-in-apollo-beach/2305408

Quote: "Fire tore through a 60-foot luxury yacht as it was docked behind a home in Apollo Beach Tuesday night. Crews rushed to the home on Dolphin Cove Drive around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. There wasn’t much that could be done; the yacht was destroyed. The owner tells News Channel 8 he planned to sell the boat and showed it to an interested couple recently. It had three staterooms, a kitchen and bathroom. The listing price was $225,000, according to an online boat sales website."

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

2016-12-06 - Boat bursts into flame while docked on the Columbia River in St. Helens (Oregon):
http://www.pamplinmedia.com/scs/83-news/335292-215320-boat-fire-in-st-helens-likely-caused-by-electrical-problems-
http://www.thechronicleonline.com/news/fire-damages-boat-in-st-helens-marina/article_ad775834-bccc-11e6-b10e-8f214be33fa0.html

2016-12-06 - Boat, car and building go up in flames at 7:20 AM in Berserker, Queensland (Australia), near the coast:
http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/news/car-boat-and-building-fire-in-berserker/3119822/
http://www.whitsundaytimes.com.au/news/car-boat-and-building-fire-in-berserker/3119822/
http://www.whitsundaycoastguardian.com.au/news/car-boat-and-building-fire-in-berserker/3119822/
http://secure.themorningbulletin.com.au/news/car-boat-and-building-fire-in-berserker/3119822/

Quote: "A QFES spokeswoman confirmed three fire trucks attended an Elphinstone St address at 7.20am after a car and boat fire sparked a structure fire."

Note: These are the 1447th, 1448th and 1449th boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-12-06 - Passenger train hit by fire at station in Croton-On-Hudson (New York), near the Hudson River:
http://westchester.news12.com/news/amtrak-train-catches-fire-in-croton-1.12711268
http://cortlandt.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/train-with-smoke-inside-arrives-at-croton-station-just-before-car-crash/692126/
http://yorktown.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/train-with-smoke-inside-arrives-at-croton-station-just-before-car-crash/692126/

2016-12-06 - School bus bursts into flame while parked at facility in Evansville (Indiana):
http://www.courierpress.com/story/news/local/2016/12/06/evsc-school-bus-damaged-fire/95075684/

Note: This is the 262nd school bus to burn in 2016 and this is the 876th bus to burn in 2016...

2016-12-06 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on the A99 near coastal Wick (Scotland):
http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Fire-breaks-out-on-bus-at-outskirts-of-Wick-06122016.htm

2016-12-06 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on highway in Savannakhet (Laos):
http://ban.jo/News/Asia/20161206/Smoke-Billows-From-Bus-Fire-In-Savannakhet-Laos-Khanthabouly/

2016-12-06 - 35 buses have gone up in flames since January 2016 in Costa Rica:
http://news.co.cr/35-buses-burst-flames-costa-rica-since-january/53881/

Quote: "Three buses burst into flames over the past week in Costa Rica, bringing the total to at least 35 buses gone up in flames this year."

Note: What's 'Costa' mean again? Oh right, COAST. I only knew about ONE of them, so that's 34 more bus fires this year. These are the 877th through 912th buses to burn in 2016...

2016-12-06 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 11:30 PM on I-20 near Pell City and Riverside (Alabama):
http://www.annistonstar.com/the_daily_home/i--truck-fire-sends-cotton-cargo-up-in-flames/article_63fa2d66-bbd3-11e6-a22b-df0a9ec6ab0a.html
http://abc3340.com/news/local/truck-fire-closes-part-of-i-20-near-pell-city

2016-12-06 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on flyover in coastal Port Klang (Malaysia):
http://www.thesundaily.my/news/2086715
http://english.astroawani.com/malaysia-news/container-lorry-fire-shakes-port-klang-town-124895
http://www.thestar.com.my/videos/2016/12/07/lorry-fire-shakes-port-klang-town-halts-traffic/
http://www.thestartv.com/episode/lorry-fire-shakes-port-klang-town-halts-traffic/
http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/12/195003/highway-inferno-lorry-catches-fire-klang-video
http://thecoverage.my/news/video-massive-explosions-heard-lorry-catches-fire-near-jalan-pelabuhan-utara-port-klang/
http://malaysia.shafaqna.com/EN/MY/1860263/Lorry-Transporting-Paper-Rolls-Catches-Fire-In-Port-Klang/index.html
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/highway-inferno-lorry-catches-fire-170316101.html
http://www.kualalumpurtimes.com/index.php/sid/249968243
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V3pd2xK1OE

2016-12-06 - Tractor bursts into flame on the A53 near Market Drayton (Britain), car burns separately too:
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/emergency-services/2016/12/06/car-destroyed-in-blaze-near-market-drayton/
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/car-destroyed-in-blaze-near-market-drayton-4573300.html
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/firefighters-from-hanley-and-newcastle-dealt-with-tractor-fire-on-a53-in-loggerheads/story-29962668-detail/story.html

2016-12-06 - Tractor (telehandler) bursts into flame in Old Hutton (Britain):
http://www.cumbriafire.gov.uk/services/operations/recent-incidents.asp

Quote: "Farm vehicle fire in Kendal(South Lakeland) 6 Dec 2016 At 12:04 firefighters were called to a report of a farm vehicle on fire in Old Hutton. There was a large telehandler digger on fire which the crews tackled using a hose reel jet."

2016-12-06 - Tractor bursts into flame in Newton Heath, Studland (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/tractor-fire-newton-heath-studland/
http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/districts/purbeck/14949407.Fire_crews_tackle_tractor_fire_near_oil_field/
http://www.swanageandwarehamvoice.co.uk/news/14949407.Fire_crews_tackle_tractor_fire_near_oil_field/
http://www.wessexfm.com/news/dorset-news/2170227/pictures-crews-battle-tractor-fire-at-studland/

Note: These are the 2207th, 2208th, 2209th, 2210th and 2211th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-12-06 - Truck bursts into flame on the M74 near coastal Glasgow (Scotland):
http://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/vehicle-fire-closes-m74-junction-12279008
http://www.facebook.com/glasgowlive/posts/564188050450270

2016-12-06 - RV bursts into flame while parked in coastal Potrero Hill, San Francisco (California), dog killed:
http://fated.org/2016/12/06/dog-killed-after-rv-catches-fire-at-16th-vermont/
http://hoodline.com/2016/12/dog-killed-after-rv-catches-fire-at-16th-vermont

2016-12-06 - RV bursts into flame near Smoke Ranch Road and Decatur Boulevard in Las Vegas (Nevada), 2 injured:
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/propane-tank-explosion-sends-2-to-hospital/616254217

Quote: "A young boy suffered burns to about 60 percent of his body and his mother suffered burns as she attempted to remove his clothing. Both were transported to University Medical Center for treatment. There is no word on what caused the fire."

2016-12-06 - RV bursts into flame on road in Albert Lea (Minnesota):
http://www.albertleatribune.com/2016/12/camper-destroyed-in-albert-lea-fire/
http://rvdailyreport.com/owner/minn-camper-destroyed-in-albert-lea-fire/

Note: These are the 529th, 530th and 531st RVs to burn in 2016...

2016-12-06 - Van bursts into flame on I-40 in Van Buren (Arkansas):
http://5newsonline.com/2016/12/06/van-bursts-into-flames-in-van-buren/

2016-12-06 - Van bursts into flame in carpark at store in Dumfries (Scotland):
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-38220859

2016-12-06 - Pickup truck bursts into flame then crashes, in Maryville (Tennessee), 1 injured:
http://www.thedailytimes.com/news/truck-catches-on-fire/article_8da8161f-6574-5d95-a7d0-a126dfc74106.html

Quote: "Maryville resident Maria Hightower was walking in her neighborhood when she saw the flaming vehicle pass and ultimately crash into a guardrail on East Harper. 'It was like something out of a movie,' she said. 'The whole inside of the truck was in flames. Then it hit the guardrail, and I heard a loud boom and then there were more flames.' Apparently, the driver was still capable of walking after the incident. Maryville resident Larry Stevens said he was strolling on East Harper when the driver straggled passed him, in a daze. 'I saw him walk past, and he didn’t have a shirt on,” Stevens said. “He looked black from the fire.'"

2016-12-06 - Car bursts into flame near the Tauranga Harbour Bridge in coastal Tauranga (New Zealand):
http://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/142102-car-fire-on-hewletts-road.html

Quote: "A car fire on Hewletts Road caused minor traffic delays this morning. Northern Fire Communications shift manager Jaron Phillips says a car caught fire in the Tauranga-bound lane, between Totara Street and the Tauranga Harbour Bridge."

2016-12-06 - Car bursts into flame while parked at restaurant in Southgate (Michigan):
http://www.thenewsherald.com/news/rental-car-catches-fire-in-buffalo-wild-wings-parking-lot/article_9f0c3908-cb22-5c9c-8131-5e2e140dd102.html

2016-12-06 - Car bursts into flame while parked at the Washington Square Mall in Washington (North Carolina):
http://www.thewashingtondailynews.com/2016/12/06/car-fire-at-washington-square-mall/

2016-12-06 - Car bursts into flame on Lake Earl Drive in coastal Crescent City (California):
http://lostcoastoutpost.com/chpwatch/2016/dec/6/00069/

2016-12-06 - Car bursts into flame on Zwickle Road near Logan (Ohio):
http://www.logandaily.com/news/car-fire-on-zwickle-road/image_7d6058e2-0ebf-5277-abaf-746a39d39204.html

2016-12-06 - Six cars go up in flames in coastal Christchurch (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/87283511/six-cars-set-alight-in-christchurch-overnight
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11761973

2016-12-06 - Car bursts into flame at shopping center in coastal Limerick (Ireland):
http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/226968/limerick-motorist-and-children-in-lucky-escape-from-car-fire.html

2016-12-06 - Car bursts into flame in Childs Ercall, Market Drayton (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/49758
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/emergency-services/2016/12/06/car-destroyed-in-blaze-near-market-drayton/

2016-12-06 - Car bursts into flame on Walsall Road in Great Barr (Britain):
http://www.greatbarrobserver.co.uk/car-bursts-into-flames-in-great-barr-in-walsall-road-outside-the-tsb-bank-at-scott-arms/story-29962143-detail/story.html

2016-12-06 - Car bursts into flame at 12:44 AM on Garth Lane in coastal Grimsby (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Garth Lane, Grimsby. Tue 6 Dec 2016 00:44 (No:27328) Car fire. 2 hose reels in use."

2016-12-06 - Car bursts into flame on the A66 in Penrith (Britain):
http://www.cumbriafire.gov.uk/services/operations/recent-incidents.asp

Quote: "Vehicle fire in Penrith (Eden) 6 Dec 2016 At 14:45 firefighters were called to attend an incident involving one hatchback car which was well alight on the A66 Redhills. Crews, one wearing breathing apparatus, used one hose reel jet to put out the fire."

2016-12-06 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Route 7 in Danbury (Connecticut):
http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Vehicle-fire-blocks-Route-7-lane-10742080.php
http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Vehicle-fire-blocks-Route-7-lane-10742080.php
http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Vehicle-fire-blocks-Route-7-lane-10742080.php
http://www.thehour.com/local/article/Vehicle-fire-blocks-Route-7-lane-10742080.php

2016-12-06 - Vehicle bursts into flame on the M1 near Wakefield (Britain):
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2016-12-06/travel-two-lanes-closed-after-vehicle-fire-on-m1/
http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/transport/traffic-alert-vehicle-fire-forces-m1-lane-closures-near-wakefield-1-8275518
http://www.leedstimes.com/index.php/sid/249973733

2016-12-06 - Motorcycle bursts into flame at Lydiard Park (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/motorbike-fire-lydiard-park/

2016-12-06 - Trailer bursts into flame at gas station in Riverside (Utah):
http://www.tremontonleader.com/news/local/trailer-catches-fire-in-riverside/image_c7ba6dfa-bb2b-11e6-981b-ebca93eacd51.html

2016-12-06 - Pickup truck and home destroyed by fire at 1:19 AM in Paul (Idaho):
http://magicvalley.com/news/local/mini-cassia/paul-family-left-homeless-after-fire/article_27e93861-66e4-5cb3-bb09-d00dafc5ae4e.html

2016-12-06 - Barn destroyed by fire in Pompey (New York):
http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2016/12/firefighters_respond_to_barn_fire_in_pompey.html
http://cnycentral.com/news/local/barn-7-chickens-lost-to-fire-in-pompey-house-and-dog-saved

2016-12-06 - Barn destroyed by fire at 6:15 AM in Indianapolis (Indiana), chickens, ducks and rabbits killed:
http://fox59.com/2016/12/06/crews-battle-barn-fire-on-southeast-side-of-indianapolis/

2016-12-06 - Barn destroyed by fire near Kerkhoven (Minnesota), 1500+ pigs killed:
http://www.wctrib.com/news/region/4174305-2000-hogs-lost-kerkhoven-barn-fire
http://www.westfargopioneer.com/news/4174509-2000-hogs-die-minnesota-barn-fire

2016-12-06 - Barn and 300 bales of hay destroyed by fire in Ashey on the Isle of Wight (Britain):
http://iwradio.co.uk/2016/12/05/ryde-barn-destroyed-fire/
http://onthewight.com/road-closed-following-intense-barn-fire/
http://www.islandecho.co.uk/news/large-barn-fire-outskirts-ryde
http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/news/firefighters-tackle-fire-at-isle-of-wight-farm-96986.aspx?mn=4

2016-12-06 - Construction business destroyed by massive fire at 10:30 PM in Cheyenne (Wyoming), nobody there:
http://www.kgwn.tv/content/news/Structure-fire-at-CH-Yarber-Construction-404995195.html

Quote: "CH Yarber Construction is a commercial steel company also working with mobile welding, cranes, and rigging in the Laramie County area."

2016-12-06 - Propane filling station erupts in flame near the Ford Dearborn Stamping Plant in Dearborn (Michigan), 1 injured:
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2016/12/06/ford-fire/95071472/

2016-12-06 - Storage facility heavily damaged by fire in Springfield (Oregon):
http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/35062808-75/fire-in-springfield-storage-unit-sends-smoke-flames-rising-above-expressway.html.csp

2016-12-06 - Commercial building destroyed by fire in Malden (Massachusetts), near the coast:
http://whdh.com/news/fire-crews-battle-commercial-fire-in-malden/

2016-12-06 - Commercial building destroyed by fire at 6:17 AM in Fort Worth (Texas):
http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article119110183.html

2016-12-06 - Church destroyed by fire in Swan Valley (Idaho), nobody there:
http://www.localnews8.com/news/lds-church-catches-on-fire-in-swan-valley/198800528
http://www.eastidahonews.com/2016/12/massive-fire-destroys-swan-valley-lds-church/
http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/swan-valley-lds-church-destroyed-madison-fire-helps-put-out/article_cab9a298-bc28-11e6-8926-a729af959e09.html

2016-12-06 - Six businesses destroyed by huge blaze at shopping center on Ware Street in Fairfield (Australia), near the coast:
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/fairfield-fire-shops-gutted-as-blaze-takes-hold/news-story/4cc7ff0ce92b33cb81a1aec8cad27c80
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/fairfield-fire-shops-gutted-as-blaze-takes-hold/news-story/4cc7ff0ce92b33cb81a1aec8cad27c80

2016-12-06 - Tire factory goes up in flames in Kamunting (Malaysia), ten homes destroyed by fire separately in coastal Sabah:
http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/12/194995/fire-razes-10-homes-sabahs-kampung-pituru

2016-12-06 - Garage goes up in flames at home in Paco (Washington), nobody there:
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/article119267038.html

2016-12-06 - Home destroyed by fire in New Creek (West Virginia), nobody there:
http://www.newstribune.info/news/20161206/fire-destroys-nancy-hanks-farm-home

2016-12-06 - Home destroyed by fire in Cabin Creek (West Virginia):
http://wchstv.com/news/local/large-fire-reported-at-residence-in-cabin-creek-area-of-kanawha-county

2016-12-06 - Home destroyed by fire at 3 AM in Dallas (Texas):
http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/dallas/article119109838.html
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Firefighters-Battle-Fire-at-Dallas-Home-404948715.html

2016-12-06 - Multi-family home damaged by fire in coastal Fall River (Massachusetts):
http://www.abc6.com/story/33974599/families-displaced-animals-unaccounted-for-after-fall-river-fire
http://wpri.com/2016/12/06/residents-displaced-after-fire-in-fall-river/
http://wpri.com/2016/12/07/fall-river-working-to-find-temporary-homes-for-fire-victims/

2016-12-06 - Apartment building damaged by fire in coastal Long Beach (California), cat killed:
http://www.presstelegram.com/general-news/20161206/cat-killed-family-displaced-by-long-beach-apartment-fire

2016-12-06 - Apartment building damaged by fire in Roseburg (Oregon):
http://kpic.com/news/local/5-story-downtown-roseburg-apartment-building-catches-fire

2016-12-06 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire at 7:15 AM in Dover (Delaware), near the coast, 4 injured:
http://6abc.com/news/4-people-including-2-firefighters-injured-in-dover-fire/1642582/
http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2016/12/06/two-alarm-fire-dover-apartment-complex/95031722/
http://www.wdel.com/news/several-injured-including-two-firefighters-during--alarm-mayday-fire/article_09814aba-bbc7-11e6-8e1c-dffac4f7086c.html

2016-12-06 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire at 4 AM in Frankford, Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), 9 injured:
http://6abc.com/news/9-injured-20-displaced-by-frankford-fire/1641761/
http://www.wdtimes.com/news/national/article_84bfe680-df31-514b-a309-82aae8522e1d.html

2016-12-06 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in Fort Worth (Texas):
http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article119185673.html

2016-12-06 - Deadly fire burns mobile home just after midnight between Turlock and Patterson (California), 2 killed:
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2016/12/06/2-dead-after-fire-at-mobile-home-in-rural-stanislaus-county/

2016-12-06 - Deadly fire burns home at 1 AM in Beaumont (Texas), 1 killed:
http://kfdm.com/news/local/fatal-house-fire-in-beaumont-one-woman-dead

2016-12-06 - Deadly fire burns home just before 1 AM near Pembroke (North Carolina), 1 killed:
http://www.wral.com/1-killed-in-robeson-county-house-fire/16312481/
http://wpde.com/news/local/deadly-house-fire-under-investigation-in-robeson-county
http://abc11.com/news/former-trooper-killed-in-robeson-county-fire/1642122/

2016-12-06 - Deadly fire burns home in Valencia County (New Mexico), 1 killed:
http://www.koat.com/article/officials-find-remains-of-3-year-old-after-house-fire/8473026
http://www.newschannel10.com/story/33998225/3-year-old-reported-missing-after-valencia-county-house-fire

2016-12-06 - Deadly fire destroys home and pickup truck at 2 AM in Luther (Oklahoma), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://kfor.com/2016/12/06/1-dead-1-hospitalized-after-massive-house-fire-in-luther/
http://www.newson6.com/story/33920027/one-hospitalized-one-dead-in-luther-fire

Quote: "Around 2 a.m., firefighters were called to the Luther home on reports of a car fire. However, when crews arrived to the scene, the home was fully engulfed in flames. At this time, it is unclear if the fire started in the car and spread to the home."

Quote: "First reports say the fire may have began in a parked truck in the driveway and stretched to the home."

2016-12-06 - Deadly fire destroys home at 11:30 PM in Sandy Hook (Kentucky), 2 killed:
http://www.lex18.com/story/33996375/1-person-killed-in-elliot-county-fire

Quote: "Two people are dead after a fire destroyed a home in Sandy Hook. Kentucky State Police confirm the fire broke out on P. Waggoner Road at around 11:30 p.m."

2016-12-06 - Vacant building burns in Over-the-Rhine (Ohio):
http://local12.com/news/local/fire-breaks-out-in-over-the-rhine-building

2016-12-06 - Vacant home burns in St. Louis (Missouri), near the Mississippi River, 2 firefighters injured:
http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2016/12/06/st-louis-firefighters-injured-battling-blaze/
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/st-louis-firefighters-hurt-while-battling-blaze-at-vacant-three/article_7671dfd5-1785-5d9d-a9dc-dae00f1750a0.html

2016-12-06 - Vacant home burns at 3:53 AM on Ash Street in Lebanon (Oregon):
http://kval.com/news/local/natural-gas-line-ignites-as-firefighters-battle-blaze-in-vacant-lebanon-home
http://democratherald.com/news/local/fire-gas-leak-prompt-evacuation/article_61c97e15-db11-5ec7-a4b8-cc6caf03a24b.html

2016-12-06 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Elkhart (Texas):
http://www.palestineherald.com/community/vacant-building-burns-down-in-elkhart/article_63a127f4-bc0d-11e6-9af6-5b32e6894035.html

2016-12-06 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Clarksville (Tennessee):
http://clarksvillenow.com/local/vacant-house-on-trenton-rd-destroyed-by-fire/

2016-12-07 - Man burns to death in burning pickup truck in ditch near Circle (Alaska):
http://www.richmond.com/news/ap/article_3d121c7a-b857-5066-8aa2-9fa43400c5ee.html
http://www.ktoo.org/2016/12/08/body-found-truck-burning-steese-highway-ditch/
http://www.moultonadvertiser.com/news/state/article_38ae96d1-b13b-56e8-9a82-99d53e15e8f3.html
http://www.newsminer.com/news/alaska_news/body-found-in-truck-burning-in-steese-highway-ditch/article_9f9bc9e2-bd90-11e6-9c60-9328d29225b4.html

2016-12-07 - Man found burned to death along road in Spanish Town on the island of Jamaica:
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20161207/burnt-body-found-spanish-town

Quote: "There was a pile-up of traffic in the vicinity of Old Market Street in Spanish Town, St Catherine this morning as the police processed the scene where a man's body was discovered along the roadway. The residents stumbled on a burnt body about 6:30 this morning. The police say they have not yet identified the body which had extensive burn marks all over."

2016-12-07 - Passenger plane bursts into flame then crashes and burns near Havelian en route to Islamabad (Pakistan), 47 killed:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=VI-20161207-56271-PAK
http://www.rt.com/news/369474-pakistan-international-airlines-missing/
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/officials-all-48-on-board-plane-in-pakistan-killed-in-crash/
http://www.miamiherald.com/latest-news/article119365928.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/07/world/asia/pakistan-plane-crash-pia.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4009228/Pakistani-passenger-jet-37-passengers-board-disappears-say-airline.html
http://www.wdef.com/2016/12/07/official-pilot-made-mayday-call-shortly-before-pakistani-plane-disappeared/
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/pakistani-national-carrier-plane-missing-takeoff-article-1.2901726
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/pakistan-international-airlines-plane-crash-jet-disappears-take-off-chitral-airport/
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2016/12/07/pakistan-commercial-plane-40-aboard-missing/95081818/
http://hosted2.ap.org/AKJUN/2e515285f07040df999bd6b670db791c/Article_2016-12-07-AS--Pakistan-Plane%20Crash/id-1cac0e294060419d9f82e129190b3eea

Quote: "'All of the bodies are burned beyond recognition. The debris is scattered,' government official Taj Muhammad Khan told Reuters. Khan, who was at the crash site, said the aircraft was on fire before it hit the ground."

Quote: "Sehgal said the pilot of plane told the control tower at 4:09 p.m. that an engine had developed a technical fault. Moments later he made a 'mayday call,' shortly before the plane disappeared."

Note: Aha, one of those 'technical faults' where the engine is on fire...

2016-12-07 - Update on small plane that crashed along the Wild Rice River near Fargo (North Dakota) - plane was on fire:
http://www.grandforksherald.com/4175866-pilot-fatal-plane-crash-south-fargo-reported-onboard-fire
http://kfgo.com/news/articles/2016/dec/08/pilot-who-died-in-plane-crash-near-fargo-reported-onboard-fire/
http://fmnews.theclassifiedsplus.com/item/143292_pilot-in-fatal-plane-crash-south-of-fargo-reported-onboard-fire
http://www.inforum.com/news/4175832-ntsb-report-pilot-fatal-plane-crash-south-fargo-reported-onboard-fire
http://www.wopular.com/ntsb-report-pilot-fatal-plane-crash-south-fargo-reported-onboard-fire
http://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/pilot-in-fatal-plane-crash-south-of-fargo-reported-onboard/article_0a0cb1f3-5475-52ef-826f-5d830d75a227.html

Quote: "The pilot who died in a plane crash south of Fargo Thursday afternoon, Dec. 1, reported an onboard fire shortly before the crash, according to a preliminary investigative report released by the National Transportation Safety Board. Hans Ahlness, 55, was the lone occupant of the Cessna 340 that crashed near the Wild Rice River about 10 miles south of Fargo's Hector International Airport."

Note: These are the 142nd and 143rd aircraft to smoke/burn/explode in 2016...

2016-12-07 - Auto salvage yard hit by fire at 4:45 AM, 400 cars burn, in Altham (Britain):
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-38233493
http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/local-news/gallery/altham-scrap-yard-fire-12288670
http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/incoming/live-junction-7-closed-ninety-12284017
http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/industrial-estate-fire-altham-expected-12288360
http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2016-12-07/fire-crews-tackle-huge-fire-at-lancashire-car-scrap-yard/
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14950801.M65_closed_after_huge_fire_in_Accrington/
http://theukbulletin.com/2016/12/07/huge-fire-at-altham-scrapyard-near-accrington/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gi_D3TKrXU

Quote: "A huge blaze has ripped through a scrapyard, sending plumes of smoke across a nearby motorway. About 400 old vehicles are on fire at the Moorfield Drive Industrial estate in Altham, near Accrington. More than 80 firefighters are at the yard. Lancashire Police said smoke drifted across the M65 between Rishton and Accrington. Two lanes were closed eastbound. Residents are being asked to keep their windows closed and avoid the area."

Quote: "The blaze began at around 4.45am and quickly engulfed the scrapyard, which is close to the M65."

2016-12-07 - Auto salvage yard hit by fire, 300 cars burn, in Kennett (Missouri):
http://www.dddnews.com/story/2366771.html
http://www.kait8.com/story/34001440/fire-crews-fought-salvage-fire-involving-hundreds-of-cars
http://www.wave3.com/story/34001440/fire-crews-fought-salvage-fire-involving-hundreds-of-cars
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/34001440/fire-crews-fought-salvage-fire-involving-hundreds-of-cars
http://www.newswest9.com/story/34001440/fire-crews-fought-salvage-fire-involving-hundreds-of-cars
http://www.fox19.com/story/34001440/fire-crews-fought-salvage-fire-involving-hundreds-of-cars

Quote: "Several Southeast Missouri fire crews fought a large salvage yard fire on Wednesday. According to Kennett Fire Department Battalion Chief David Horton, the fire broke out at Lacks Auto Salvage yard in Kennett. Horton said around 300 cars were involved in the fire, causing large flames and a massive cloud of black smoke."

2016-12-07 - Vacant car yard erupts in flame in Wisbech (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/aerial_platform_needed_to_tackle_wisbech_fire_1_4808874

Quote: "Three Norfolk fire crews were called to a blaze tonight at a disused car yard in Wisbech. Crews from West Walton, Outwell, and Kings Lynn were called to the incident on Old Lynn Road just before 9pm."

2016-12-07 - 1200 pallets, a dumpster and a minivan walk into a bar...er, destroyed by fire in Thermal (California), nobody there:
http://www.kesq.com/news/fire-shuts-down-grapefruit-blvd-in-thermal/200520367
http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/2016/12/07/thermal-fire-grapefruit-boulevard/95113672/

2016-12-07 - Boat bursts into flame while docked in the Back Bay in coastal Biloxi (Mississippi):
http://www.wlox.com/story/34003047/boat-fire-shuts-down-biloxi-street
http://www.sunherald.com/news/local/counties/harrison-county/article119770773.html
http://www.wnem.com/story/34003047/boat-fire-shuts-down-biloxi-street
http://www.wbrc.com/story/34003047/boat-fire-shuts-down-biloxi-street
http://www.wdam.com/story/34003047/boat-fire-shuts-down-biloxi-street

Quote: "Several firefighters were on the scene of a boat fire in Biloxi's Back Bay late Wednesday night. Biloxi police have closed off parts of Bayview Avenue. The Biloxi Fire Department's boat is on the water still working to put out the smoke on the charred vessel."

2016-12-07 - Yacht 'Starry Night' bursts into flame while docked in coastal Vancouver (Canada):
http://bc.ctvnews.ca/boat-totally-gutted-by-fire-in-downtown-vancouver-1.3194334
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20161207/Boat-Fire-Erupts-In-Vancouver-Canada-Vancouver/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/CTVVancouver/806678937245917184

2016-12-07 - Canal boat bursts into flame on the Regent's Canal in Hackney (Britain):
http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/LatestIncidentsContainer_regentscanalboat07december16.asp
http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/fire-breaks-out-on-hackney-canal-boat/ar-AAlgtgh
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/fire-breaks-out-on-hackney-canal-boat-a3414856.html
http://www.ybw.com/news-from-yachting-boating-world/river-cruiser-gutted-fire-regents-canal-hackney-london-45450
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/LondonFire/806519255294472192

Note: These are the 1450th, 1451st and 1452nd boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-12-07 - Passenger train bursts into flame in tunnel near coastal Ancona (Italy):
http://www.lifeinitaly.com/news/passengers-suffer-smoke-poisoning-after-train-fire-2
http://www.globalheadlines.uk/news/16688037/Passengers-suffer-smoke-poisoning-after-train-fire.html

Quote: "Ancona, December 7 - Rail passengers travelling between Ancona and Fabriano in the central Marche region were taken to hospital with suspected mild smoke poisoning on Wednesday after the train's engine caught fire while it was in a tunnel."

2016-12-07 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on Upton Road in coastal Poole (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/coach-fire-poole/

Note: This is the 913th bus to burn in 2016...

2016-12-07 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame just before 1 AM on I-26 in Orangeburg County (South Carolina):
http://www.wbrc.com/story/33993798/tractor-trailer-fire-delays-i-26-traffic-overnight-in-orangeburg-co
http://www.wistv.com/story/33993798/traffic-moving-on-i-26-after-blocked-by-fire-overnight-in-orangeburg-co
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/33993798/tractor-trailer-fire-delays-i-26-traffic-overnight-in-orangeburg-co
http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/33993798/tractor-trailer-fire-delays-i-26-traffic-overnight-in-orangeburg-co
http://www.newschannel10.com/story/33993798/tractor-trailer-fire-delays-i-26-traffic-overnight-in-orangeburg-co
http://www.nbc12.com/story/33993798/tractor-trailer-fire-delays-i-26-traffic-overnight-in-orangeburg-co

2016-12-07 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-44 in Tulsa (Oklahoma):
http://www.newson6.com/story/34001615/semi-truck-fire-closes-lanes-on-i-44-near-highway-75
http://ktul.com/news/local/lanes-reopen-after-semi-catches-fire-on-i-44-near-highway-75
http://www.fox23.com/news/vehicle-fire-on-i-44-causes-backups/474101604
http://www.newson6.com/clip/12950926/web-extra-tractor-fire-closes-lanes-on-i-44-near-highway-75
http://www.news9.com/story/34001615/semi-truck-fire-closes-lanes-on-i-44-near-highway-75
http://www.fox23.com/news/semi-truck-fire-causes-traffic-backup-on-i-44_20161208034005/474142053
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/local/i--westbound-lanes-closed-near-u-s-after-truck/article_6adefe08-cecc-5142-8848-f6826e1d605b.html

2016-12-07 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard in Macon (Georgia):
http://wgxa.tv/news/local/truck-fire-in-downtown-macon

2016-12-07 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Highway 101 near Lower Sackville (Canada):
http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1422476-truck-catches-fire-on-highway-101
http://globalnews.ca/news/3112403/rcmp-respond-to-vehicle-fire-in-upper-sackville-area/

Quote: "A truck carrying a tractor-trailer full of cooking oil caught on fire on Highway 101 Wednesday. 'At around 12:30 p.m., the Lower Sackville detachment was dispatched due to a tractor-trailer on fire,' said Dal Hutchinson, RCMP spokesman."

Note: These are the 2212th, 2213th, 2214th and 2215th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-12-07 - Milk delivery truck bursts into flame outside Penn Station in coastal Manhattan (New York):
http://dailyamin.com/truck-fire-outside-penn-station-brings-traffic-to-standstill/
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Penn-Station-Truck-Fire-Manhattan-Smoke-New-York-City--405203015.html
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/12/07/milk-truck-fire-penn-station/
http://trueviralnews.com/truck-fire-outside-penn-station-brings-traffic-to-standstill/
http://news--of-the-day.com/2016/12/07/truck-fire-outside-penn-station-brings-traffic-to-standstill/
http://thenycplug.com/truck-fire-outside-penn-station-brings-traffic-to-standstill/

2016-12-07 - Dump truck bursts into flame at business in Avon (New York):
http://www.thelcn.com/lcn01/fire-claims-truck-in-avon-20161208
http://geneseesun.com/truck-burns-at-fastenal-in-avon/

2016-12-07 - Truck bursts into flame at 5:50 AM on the A29 near Horsham (Britain):
http://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/lorry-catches-fire-on-major-village-road-1-7716426

2016-12-07 - RV and garage destroyed by fire at 3 AM at home in Montgomery (Canada):
http://www.630ched.com/syn/98/165523/fire-4
http://www.660news.com/2016/12/07/garage-fire-sends-montgomery-residents-cold/
http://christiannewstoday.com/canada/fire-in-northwest-calgary-destroys-garage-and-motor-home/282853
http://globalnews.ca/news/3111500/early-morning-fire-destroys-garage-and-motor-home/

Quote: "A fire in the community of Montgomery on Wednesday destroyed both a garage and a motor home that was parked nearby. Emergency crews were called to the 4600 block of 29 Avenue N.W. at around 3 a.m."

Note: This is the 532nd RV to burn in 2016...

2016-12-07 - Taxi bursts into flame at gas station in Gaithersburg (Maryland):
http://wjla.com/news/local/taxi-cab-catches-fire-at-exxon-gas-station-pump-in-maryland

2016-12-07 - Car bursts into flame while parked in parking garage at Kent Station in coastal Kent (Washington):
http://www.kentreporter.com/news/car-fire-briefly-closes-kent-station-parking-garage-wednesday/

2016-12-07 - Car bursts into flame at 2:40 AM while parked on street, nearby dumpster bursts into flame at same time, in Rochester (New York):
http://www.whec.com/news/firefighters-respond-two-fires-alexander-street/4337604/

2016-12-07 - Car bursts into flame on US 101 near the Cuesta Grade (California):
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article119843993.html
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article119828548.html

Quote: "Local highways see their fair share of vehicle crashes when it rains in San Luis Obispo County. But a different kind of incident slowed traffic on a rainy Cuesta Grade on Wednesday afternoon: a car fire. A red Ford Focus caught fire in its engine compartment, briefly shutting down the far-right lane of northbound Highway 101 near the Cuesta Grade, according to the CHP."

2016-12-07 - Car bursts into flame on highway in Bratenahl (Ohio), near Lake Erie:
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20161208/Car-Fire-Blazes-Along-Roadway-In-Bratenahl-OH-Bratenahl/

2016-12-07 - Car bursts into flame on Los Osos Valley Road near Los Osos (California):
http://www.ksby.com/clip/12950778/car-fire-backs-up-traffic-on-lovr-outside-los-osos
http://www.kvoa.com/story/34001030/car-fire-backs-up-traffic-on-lovr-outside-los-osos

2016-12-07 - Car damaged by explosion in Cloverdale (Canada), near the coast:
http://globalnews.ca/news/3111561/police-incident-in-cloverdale-ends-but-little-information-released/
http://www.langleyadvance.com/news/405299056.html
http://www.thenownewspaper.com/news/405295346.html

2016-12-07 - Car bursts into flame while parked in field in Pisquid East on coastal Prince Edward Island (Canada), house fire kills dog separately:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-fire-hillsborough-1.3887182

Quote: "That wasn't the only fire the East River department battled on Wednesday. At about 3:25, they responded to a vehicle fire in a cornfield in Pisquid East where two people were goose hunting. MacDonald said he has no idea what caused that fire."

2016-12-07 - Car bursts into flame on highway near coastal Hawera (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/87371990/Fiery-end-to-school-trip-after-teachers-car-goes-up-in-flames

Quote: "A school trip came to a fiery end after a teacher's car went up in flames. Students, teachers and parents from Hawera High School were returning to Hawera on Thursday after a day out boating on Lake Rotorangi when the occupants of one teacher's car began to smell smoke."

2016-12-07 - Car bursts into flame on Tarporley Road in Stretton, near Warrington (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-fire-in-stretton

2016-12-07 - Car bursts into flame at 11:28 PM off London Road in Froxfield (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/vehicle-fire-froxfield/

2016-12-07 - Car bursts into flame on M56 slip road near Warrington (Britain):
http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/14951473.London_Road_blocked_by_vehicle_fire/

2016-12-07 - Car bursts into flame on Hilston Grove in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Hilston Grove, Hull. Wed 7 Dec 2016 19:17 (No:27469) Car fire. One hose reel, one BA. In use."

2016-12-07 - Scooter bursts into flame at gas station in Henrico County (Virginia):
http://wtvr.com/2016/12/07/scooter-fire-ignites-gas-pump-at-west-end-wawa/

2016-12-07 - Vehicles and towing company go up in flames in South Sioux City (Nebraska):
http://www.siouxlandmatters.com/news/local-news/cause-of-wednesdays-fire-in-south-sioux-city-remains-a-mystery/617065963
http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/south-sioux-city-fire-causes-severe-damages-to-towing-company/article_09b3e913-6ee9-5d01-a83c-bd86025dc082.html

Quote: "It was possible a vehicle fire that started all this. It was parked close to an overhang on this building. It's a wood frame and had a lot of fuel, a lot of oil that was stored in drums, plastic containers, and crates, and all the vehicles that were close by, adjacent to that, caught fire that added to the fuel..."

2016-12-07 - Barn destroyed by fire at 11:30 PM on North Wagon Trail Road in Boone County (Missouri), 31 chickens killed:
http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/local/no-one-injured-in-boone-county-barn-fire/article_b7fd48dc-894c-5f9e-b3f5-a289db1f8c36.html
http://krcgtv.com/news/local/30-firefighters-battle-overnight-fire-that-destroyed-a-barn

2016-12-07 - Barn damaged by fire at 1:25 AM in Bridgeport Township (Michigan):
http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2016/12/pole_barn_minor_fire.html

2016-12-07 - Laundry and linen business damaged by fire in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/firefighters-battle-blaze-at-nlv-building/616653270
http://lasvegassun.com/news/2016/dec/07/firefighters-put-out-blaze-at-nlv-commercial-build/

2016-12-07 - Guitar business damaged by fire in the wee hours in Phoenix (Arizona), nobody there:
http://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/north-phoenix/fire-breaks-out-at-north-phoenix-guitar-center-overnight

2016-12-07 - Church damaged by fire at 12:45 AM in Milwaukee (Wisconsin), nobody there:
http://www.cbs58.com/story/33993406/milwaukee-church-damaged-by-early-morning-fire

2016-12-07 - Two mobile homes destroyed by fire at 2:49 AM in Houston (Texas), nobody there:
http://abc13.com/news/homeowner-grabs-garden-hose-as-fire-destroys-nearby-homes/1643486/

2016-12-07 - Home damaged by basement fire at 4:15 AM in coastal Seattle (Washington):
http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/seattle-fire-department-battles-basement-fire-in-maple-leaf/
https://article.wn.com/view/2016/12/07/Seattle_Fire_Department_battles_basement_fire_in_Maple_Leaf/

2016-12-07 - Home damaged by fire at 3:23 AM in Fort Worth (Texas), 1 injured:
http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article119366433.html
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/12/07/early-morning-fort-worth-house-fire-injures-one/

2016-12-07 - Home destroyed by fire at 3:20 AM in Spiro (Oklahoma):
http://www.4029tv.com/article/early-morning-house-fire-destroys-home-in-spiro/8473410

2016-12-07 - Home destroyed by fire at 5:30 AM in Lewiston (Idaho), nobody there:
http://klewtv.com/news/local/fire-officials-investigate-cause-of-house-fire-in-lewiston-orchards

Quote: "The home is a total loss. Officials say the owner wasn’t home because he was having a medical emergency, and was trying to drive himself to the hospital."

Note: So a medical emergency and then the house went up in flames. Very similar to the people who've had a medical emergency at the same time their car burst into flame, which has killed some of them...

2016-12-07 - Home destroyed by fire at 1:30 AM in Oak Park (Illinois):
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Oak-Park-Family-Displaced-Overnight-Fire-405196635.html

2016-12-07 - Home destroyed by fire just before midnight in Hixson (Tennessee), nobody there:
http://newschannel9.com/news/local/fire-destroys-house-in-hixson
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/34003742/wrcbtvcomearly-morning-fire-destroys-hixson-home

2016-12-07 - Three-family home damaged by storage unit fire in Manchester (New Hampshire):
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20161207/NEWS07/161209424
http://www.wmur.com/article/fire-displaces-18-residents-in-manchester-multi-family-home/8477041

2016-12-07 - Four-family home heavily damaged by fire just after midnight in coastal New Haven (Connecticut):
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Crews-Battle-2-Alarm-Fire-in-New-Haven-405177915.html
http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20161207/new-haven-crews-battle-2-alarm-fire-on-chapel-street
http://www.wfsb.com/story/33993590/fire-closes-chapel-street-in-new-haven
http://wtnh.com/2016/12/07/new-haven-home-damaged-in-overnight-fire/

2016-12-07 - Apartment building damaged by fire in Monroe (Louisiana):
http://www.myarklamiss.com/news/local-news/mfd-working-fire-at-apartment-complex/616522507

2016-12-07 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in South Lake Tahoe (California):
http://www.ktvn.com/story/34000372/fire-damages-six-units-in-south-lake-tahoe-building
http://mynews4.com/news/local/apartment-building-fire-under-investigation-in-south-lake-tahoe

2016-12-07 - Hotel damaged by fire before 4 AM in Indianapolis (Indiana), 5+ injured:
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/5-hospitalized-after-hotel-fire-40-evacuated
http://www.indystar.com/story/news/2016/12/07/least-6-injured-hotel-fire/95081554/

2016-12-07 - Deadly fire burns mobile home in Drummonds (Tennessee), 2 killed, 3 injured:
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/34000521/boy-girl-killed-in-mobile-home-fire-in-drummonds
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/33997393/2-children-killed-in-drummonds-fire
http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/suburbs/2016/12/07/drummonds-trailer-fire-kills-two-young-children/95124676/
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/34007093/family-identifies-2-children-killed-in-drummonds-house-fire

2016-12-07 - Deadly fire burns mobile home in Vail Mills (New York), 1+ killed:
http://www.leaderherald.com/news/local-news/2016/12/fatal-fire-reported-in-vail-mills/
http://www.leaderherald.com/news/local-news/2016/12/man-dies-in-vail-mills-blaze-despite-passerbys-best-effort-to-save-him/

2016-12-07 - Deadly fire burns home in Emmons (Minnesota), 1 killed:
http://kimt.com/2016/12/08/investigation-ongoing-into-fatal-house-fire-near-conger/
http://krocam.com/body-found-in-burned-out-freeborn-county-home/

2016-12-07 - Deadly fire burns home at 10:15 PM in Muncie (Indiana), 1 killed:
http://wishtv.com/2016/12/08/muncie-authorities-investigating-fatal-fire/

2016-12-07 - Deadly fire burns home in Lumberton (North Carolina), 1 killed:
http://wpde.com/news/local/crews-investigating-another-deadly-fire-in-robeson-county
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/crime_courts/dead-in-lumberton-morning-fire-second-fatal-fire-in-two/article_61f51269-a189-5c55-9a62-b9e01742f0f2.html

2016-12-07 - Deadly fire burns home in coastal Baltimore (Maryland), 2 killed:
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2016/12/07/city-fire-department-2-dead-in-clinton-street-fire/
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/fatal-fire-claims-lives-of-2-children-in-southeast-baltimore/

2016-12-07 - Deadly fire destroys home shortly after 5 AM in Okolona (Mississippi), 1 killed:
http://djournal.com/news/fatal-fire-okolona/

2016-12-07 - Deadly fire burns apartment building at 4:30 AM in Dayton (Ohio), 1 killed:
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/year-old-man-victim-dayton-apartment-fire/VIq2hWc64EgarlooTNMkcJ/
http://wdtn.com/2016/12/07/firefighters-on-scene-of-fire-on-valerie-arms-drive/
http://fox45now.com/news/local/dayton-apartment-fire-turns-deadly

2016-12-07 - Vacant home destroyed by fire shortly after 4 AM in St. Joseph (Missouri):
http://www.stjoechannel.com/news/local-news/crews-battle-vacant-house-fire/616442096
http://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/fire-destroys-vacant-home/article_668bf06f-6848-5a3e-92c9-f8e9bf10bac7.html

2016-12-08 - RV bursts into flame just before 2 AM and kills woman, near Oelwein (Iowa):
http://www.kcrg.com/content/news/Firefighters-say-womans-body-found-in-burned-out-motor-home-405511295.html
http://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/firefighters-say-womans-body-found-in-burned-out-motor-home
http://www.kwwl.com/story/34006770/2016/12/08/woman-dies-in-overnight-fire-near-oelwein
http://www.kttc.com/story/34008967/firefighters-say-womans-body-found-in-burned-out-motor-home
http://www.ktiv.com/story/34008967/firefighters-say-womans-body-found-in-burned-out-motor-home
http://www.kwwl.com/category/130142/video-landing-page?clipId=12953756
http://fated.org/2016/12/09/woman-trapped-in-rv-dies-in-fire/
http://kmch.com/body-found-in-burned-home-near-oelwein/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/KWWL/807018247669293057

Note: This is the 533rd RV to burn in 2016...

2016-12-08 - Propane tank explodes at 11 PM under bridge, ignites person, person burns to death, near university in Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://www.wave3.com/story/34013292/death-of-person-on-fire-near-campus-investigated-as-accident
http://wishtv.com/2016/12/08/person-set-on-fire-on-iupui-campus-impd-investigating/

Quote: "One person is dead after catching fire near IUPUI’s campus. Police were called to a bridge near New York Street and Lime Street around 11 p.m. Police say in a victim was found burned to death in a homeless camp under the bridge. They believe the victim was trying to keep warm and the death was an accident."

Note: What happens if you're using a camp stove and a cloud of methane and/or hydrogen sulfide blows by you? If the gas is concentrated enough then there'll be a flash fire and/or explosion. Bridges will tend to trap gases beneath them too, so lighting a fire of any kind under a bridge these days could easily be fatal. Actually, lighting any kind of fire anywhere, for any reason, indoors or outdoors, is becoming increasingly dangerous, but outdoors is definitely the most dangerous...

2016-12-08 - Transformer explodes and burns, ignites shed, man burns to death, near Bruce (Wisconsin):
http://www.ladysmithnews.com/article_dcdbbabe-be36-11e6-ac69-fb1199aedcad.html
http://www.wqow.com/story/34016856/2016/12/Friday/body-found-in-pole-shed-in-rusk-county-after-fire

Quote: "The body of a man was found inside the remains of a pole building that burned on Wednesday. The Rusk County Sheriff's Office received a report of an electrical transformer explosion at N4533 Zebro Rd (former North West Mink Ranch) about 1 mile outside of the Village of Bruce at 12:42 p.m. on Dec. 7. The caller reported  the transformer, which was up on a power pole was smoking. A deputy arrived a short time later and advised dispatch  a large pole shed was on fire at this location."

2016-12-08 - Passenger train bursts into flame in Gazipur (Bangladesh), 100+ injured:
http://www.thefinancetoday.net/2016/12/08/100-injured-in-gazipur-train-fire/
http://www.newagebd.net/article/4431/dozens-injured-as-train-catches-fire-at-gazipur
http://www.risingbd.com/english/train-catches-fire-hurt-26-in-gazipur/44580

Quote: "The Noakhali-bound Upokul Express caught fire near Arikhola station in Gazipur on Thursday evening. At least 100 passengers have been reported injured as two coaches of the Noakhali-bound Upakul Express train caught fire at Kaliganj Arikhola station’s outer signal in Gazipur on Thursday evening."

2016-12-08 - Passenger train bursts into flame near Ahmedabad (India):
http://www.kolkatasun.com/index.php/sid/250036243
http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2016/12/08/100-injured-gazipur-train-fire/
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Passenger-train-engine-catches-fire/articleshow/55882389.cms
http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2016/dec/08/ahmedabad-passenger-train-to-botad-engine-catches-fire-none-injured-1547032.html
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Ahmedabad-Botad-train-locomotive-catches-fire-near-Dhandhuka/articleshow/55870728.cms

2016-12-08 - Passenger train bursts into flame at station in Delhi (India):
http://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/fire-at-patel-nagar-metro-station-in-delhi-1635607
http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india-watch-delhi-metro-train-catches-fire-passengers-evacuated-safely-360092
http://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi/delhi-metro-coach-catches-fire-at-patel-nagar/story-jkKwh3xw5jN6RKgjApRwzM.html
http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/smoke-emits-from-a-stationary-metro-train-at-patel-nagar-metro-station/468682/
http://www.millenniumpost.in/NewsContent.aspx?NID=346782

2016-12-08 - Home destroyed by explosion and fire in Matteson Township (Michigan), 1 injured:
http://927thevan.com/news/articles/2016/dec/09/home-destroyed-after-suspected-lp-tank-explosion/
http://wincountry.com/news/articles/2016/dec/09/home-destroyed-after-suspected-lp-tank-explosion/

Note: This is the 383rd residential explosion in 2016...

2016-12-08 - Transformer bursts into flame in downtown Bel Air (Maryland), blackouts ensue:
http://patch.com/maryland/belair/transformer-fire-bond-street-power-out-some-areas

2016-12-08 - Special purpose ship 'Ringasund' erupts in flame near coastal Hordvikneset (Norway):
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2016/16295/ringasund-fire-north-bergen/
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Ringasund-8133736.html

Quote: "Special purpose vessel RINGASUND suffered fire in engine room in the afternoon Dec 7 off Hordvikneset, north of Bergen, Norway. Two nearby boats assisted the crew in extinguishing fire, she was brought to Bergen at night Dec 7, to be taken to Ship Repair Yard."

2016-12-08 - Fishing ship 'Cape Mariner' bursts into flame near the Burin Peninsula (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/fire-boat-burin-peninsula-cape-mariner-rescue-1.3889306
http://www.cbncompass.ca/news/local/2016/12/9/fishing-crew-rescued-after-boat-burns-off-burin-peninsula.html
http://1canadanews.com/nearby-vessel-rescues-6-member-crew-after-boat-fire-off-burin-peninsula/
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/nearby-vessel-rescues-6-member-184445373.html
http://ntv.ca/crew-abandons-ship-after-fishing-vessel-catches-fire/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/CBCNL/807453541807910912

2016-12-08 - Yacht 'Pauline af Skanör' bursts into flame while docked at the Rodney Bay Marina on the island of St. Lucia:
http://www.yachtingworld.com/news/crew-fight-to-save-arc-yacht-after-fire-takes-hold-and-rages-on-board-101450
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Pauline-Af-Skanor-I1766795.html
http://www.pbo.co.uk/news/fire-aboard-arc-yacht-saint-lucia-46351

Quote: "The fire continued to burn for some two hours despite the water being hosed at it. 'The energy was incredible,' commented Ross Applebey. 'We must have put 40 tonnes of water in the boat and it was still burning. The boat was way down on her waterline.' Eventually the fire was quenched, but Pauline af Skanör is severely damaged by fire and smoke, as the photos show."

Note: These are the 1453rd, 1454th and 1455th boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-12-08 - Passenger bus bursts into flame in street in coastal Hastings (Britain):
http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/travel-bus-fire-causing-disruption-on-hastings-roads-1-7723613
http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/update-firefighters-put-out-hastings-bus-fire-1-7723613

2016-12-08 - In separate incidents, passenger bus and truck burst into flame in Luxembourg
http://www.wort.lu/en/luxembourg/wednesday-3-fires-in-1-night-for-southern-luxembourg-58490c085061e01abe83d6b0

Quote: "It all began at 5pm when flames suddenly burst out from an engine compartment of a bus travelling between Alzingen and Schlammesté."

Quote: "It was at about the same time fire services were alerted to a truck on fire between Leudelange and Monnerich on the A4 motorway. Here too, material damage was extremely high."

Note: These are the 914th and 915th buses to burn in 2016...

2016-12-08 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame while parked at hotel in Montrose (Colorado):
http://www.montrosepress.com/breaking_news/truck-catches-fire-in-hotel-parking-lot/article_a742ad6a-bd08-11e6-bc8d-07091bdc10ee.html
http://www.nbc11news.com/content/news/Fire-rips-through-semi-in-Montrose-405631145.html

2016-12-08 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-285 near Covington (Georgia):
http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/222485067-story
http://www.newswest9.com/story/34006680/vehicle-fire-shuts-down-sb-i-285-in-dekalb-county
http://www.cbs46.com/story/34006680/vehicle-fire-shuts-down-sb-i-285-in-dekalb-county
http://www.wtoc.com/story/34006680/vehicle-fire-shuts-down-sb-i-285-in-dekalb-county
http://www.wsfa.com/story/34006680/vehicle-fire-shuts-down-sb-i-285-in-dekalb-county
http://www.wdam.com/story/34006680/vehicle-fire-shuts-down-sb-i-285-in-dekalb-county

2016-12-08 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on West Main Street in Oshtemo Township (Michigan):
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2016/12/semi-truck_ablaze_on_west_main.html

2016-12-08 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 6 AM on the Ohio Turnpike near Akron (Ohio):
http://fox8.com/2016/12/08/vehicle-destroyed-by-fire-on-ohio-turnpike/

2016-12-08 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the M62 near Rochdale (Britain):
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/live-lorry-fire-m62-rochdale-12291140
http://www.pressreader.com/uk/yorkshire-post/20161209/281831463361836

Note: These are the 2216th, 2217th, 2218th, 2219th and 2220th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-12-08 - Snow plow truck bursts into flame on street in Franklin (New Jersey):
http://www.njherald.com/20161208/franklin-snowplow-destroyed-by-fire

2016-12-08 - SUV bursts into flame in drive-thru at bank in Lincoln Park (Michigan), woman rescued:
http://www.fox2detroit.com/news/local-news/222450086-story

Quote: "A woman trapped inside a burning car was rescued by a police officer and a civilian Thursday morning. The woman had pulled her car into an ATM drive thru at Credit Union One on Fort Street in Lincoln Park when her vehicle went up in flames. She couldn't get out due to her car being parked so close to the building."

2016-12-08 - Pickup truck bursts into flame in drive-thru at Burger King in Cumming (Georgia):
http://www.forsythnews.com/section/1/article/31707/

2016-12-08 - Pickup truck bursts into flame near Loop 101 in Phoenix (Arizona):
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2016/12/08/phoenix-fire-crews-extinguish-blaze-landscapers-truck-near-loop-101/95153664/

2016-12-08 - Car bursts into flame on Creasy Springs Road near the Bear Creek Trail in Columbia (Missouri), person burned:
http://www.komu.com/news/one-person-and-vehicle-on-fire-at-bear-creek-trail
http://krcgtv.com/news/local/columbia-vehicle-fire-sends-one-to-the-hospital-with-significant-burns
http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/local/fire-near-bear-creek-trail-engulfs-vehicle-sends-one-to/article_083d885a-0622-5421-a979-a7de8073d145.html
http://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/one-person-sent-to-hospital-after-vehicle-fire-near-bear/article_71aaeffe-bd9f-11e6-8157-2f4b21ea2fe5.html

Quote: "Firefighters were dispatched to 3201 Creasy Springs Road near the Bear Creek Trail at 3:57 p.m. Thursday to find a person and a vehicle on fire, according to a news release. The person was outside the vehicle, which was fully engulfed in flames. The person, who was not identified, had significant burns and was taken by ambulance to University Hospital. No one else was injured, and the vehicle fire was extinguished. The vehicle sustained major damage."

2016-12-08 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home, home damaged too, in Springfield (Massachusetts):
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/12/car_fire_causes_5k_damage_to_h.html
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/12/car_fire_spreads_to_porch_of_a.html

2016-12-08 - Car bursts into flame on Bennetts Close in McKellar (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-mckellar-act-300935.traffic

2016-12-08 - Car bursts into flame on the M7 near Birdhill (Ireland):
http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/227114/car-fire-closes-part-of-limerick-to-dublin-motorway.html

2016-12-08 - Car bursts into flame at home on Winwick Lane in Croft, Warrington (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-fire-in-warrington_08-12-2016_21-18-07

2016-12-08 - Car bursts into flame on the A281 in Guildford (Britain):
http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a281-car-fire-eyewitness-recalls-12289599

2016-12-08 - Car bursts into flame on the A465 in Hereford (Britain):
http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/14954183.Update__Car_fire_on_busy_Hereford_road_this_morning/
http://www.ledburyreporter.co.uk/news/14954183.Car_fire_blocking_busy_Hereford_road/

2016-12-08 - Car bursts into flame on the M5 between Worcester and Droitwich (Britain):
http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/NEWs/14953990.Car_fire_on_the_M5_between_Worcester_and_Droitwich/
http://bromsgrovestandard.co.uk/news/m5-car-fire-causes-traffic-delays/
http://www.eveshamjournal.co.uk/news/regional/14953990.Car_fire_on_the_M5_between_Worcester_and_Droitwich/

2016-12-08 - Car bursts into flame on the A590 near Levens (Britain):
http://www.cumbriafire.gov.uk/services/operations/recent-incidents.asp

Quote: "Car fire in Levens(South Lakeland) 8 Dec 2016 At 18:55 firefighters were called to a car on fire on the A590 near Foulshaw to the west of Levens. The crew, two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus, used a hose reel jet to tackle the blaze."

2016-12-08 - Vehicle bursts into flame at gas station in coastal Santa Barbara (California):
http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=178627

2016-12-08 - Vehicle bursts into flame on the A168 near Dishforth (Britain):
http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/update/2016-12-08/a168-lane-closure-due-to-vehicle-fire/

2016-12-08 - Motorcycle bursts into flame on Frampton Close in Swindon (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/motorbike-fire-swindon-2/

2016-12-08 - RV trailer bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads to home, on Seymour Court in Trowbridge (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/caravan-fire-trowbridge/

2016-12-08 - Car and garage destroyed by fire in Jackson (Missouri):
http://www.newswest9.com/story/34010217/crews-were-on-scene-of-garage-car-fire-in-jackson-mo
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/34010217/crews-were-on-scene-of-garage-car-fire-in-jackson-mo
http://www.newschannel6now.com/story/34010217/crews-were-on-scene-of-garage-car-fire-in-jackson-mo
http://www.kxxv.com/story/34010217/crews-were-on-scene-of-garage-car-fire-in-jackson-mo

Quote: "Crews were on the scene of a fire in Jackson, Missouri on Thursday evening, December 8. A garage and car were on fire."

2016-12-08 - Two cars and hedge go up in flames in carpark on Tump Lane near Wormelow (Britain):
http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/14954259.Fire_involving_cars_and_hedgerow_near_Wormelow/

2016-12-08 - Barn destroyed by fire on McKinley Road in Kelowna (Canada):
http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/183046/Barn-fire-in-McKinley
http://globalnews.ca/news/3113589/barn-in-kelowna-goes-up-in-flames/
http://www.iheartradio.ca/am-1150/news/firefighters-battle-barn-fire-1.2256060

2016-12-08 - Barn destroyed by huge fire near Faversham (Britain):
http://www.kentlive.news/residents-told-to-shut-windows-near-to-massive-faversham-barn-fire/story-29965800-detail/story.html

2016-12-08 - Garbage bursts into flame in garbage truck on street in Greenville (North Carolina):
http://wnct.com/2016/12/08/garbage-truck-fire-shuts-down-fifth-street-near-bs-barbecue-road/

2016-12-08 - Dumpster bursts into flame near apartments in Reno (Nevada):
http://mynews4.com/news/local/dumpster-fire-fills-downtown-reno-building-with-smoke

2016-12-08 - HVAC unit bursts into flame at Missouri University in Rolla (Missouri):
http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/fire-forces-evacuation-at-missouri-st/366378300
http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/breaking-large-fire-forces-evacuation-at-missouri-st/
http://www.kmov.com/story/34008606/fire-breaks-out-at-university-of-missouri-science-technology-students-evacuated
http://www.ky3.com/content/news/PICTURES-Crews-strike-water-line-for-second-time-this-week-in-Fordland-405496805.html
http://www.newstribune.com/news/local/story/2016/dec/08/fire-forces-evacuation-missouri-st-building/652346/
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/fire-at-missouri-s-t-spews-black-smoke-over-campus/article_85039d9a-d6d0-5aa2-8d69-4faef96e499a.html
http://twitter.com/rhsechonews/status/806938675137409024/photo/1

Note: Looks bigger than an HVAC fire, so maybe the fire spread some. Check out that twitter pic...

2016-12-08 - Industrial foam warehouse destroyed by huge fire in Perryville (Missouri):
http://www.wlox.com/story/34012233/crews-responding-to-structure-fire-at-industrial-warehouse-in-perryville-mo
http://www.nbc12.com/story/34012233/crews-responding-to-structure-fire-at-industrial-warehouse-in-perryville-mo
http://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/perryville-roofing-company-battles-massive-fire/617540352
http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/perryville-company-hit-by-overnight-fire/367491754

2016-12-08 - Storage building full of motorcycle tires goes up in flames in Taiping (Malaysia):
http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/12/195238/furious-flames-lick-rubber-factory-46-firemen-battles-24-hours-contain-blaze

2016-12-08 - Jute mill heavily damaged by huge fire in Kolkata (India):
http://www.oneindia.com/india/massive-fire-at-shibpur-jute-mill-kolkata-2285070.html

2016-12-08 - Garage, two outbuildings and shed destroyed by fire at 5:40 AM near Chelsea (Michigan), 4 goats killed:
http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2016/12/goats_die_in_shed_fire_near_ch.html

2016-12-08 - Garage destroyed by fire at 1:08 AM at home in Webster City (Iowa), near the Boone River:
http://kqwc.nrgnorthwoods.com/pages/posts/webster-city-fire-fighters-battle-early-morning-garage-fire-7496.php

2016-12-08 - Home damaged by fire in Clark (New Jersey), firefighter has 'medical emergency':
http://abc7ny.com/news/firefighter-recovering-after-suffering-medical-emergency-at-fire/1646460/

2016-12-08 - Home damaged by fire before 5:53 AM in Louisville (Kentucky), nobody there:
http://www.whas11.com/news/house-fire-reported-in-1000-blk-of-e-breckinridge-ln/366002630

2016-12-08 - Home damaged by fire in Ensley (Alabama), nobody there:
http://abc3340.com/news/local/fire-crews-battle-avenue-h-house-fire-in-ensley

2016-12-08 - Home under renovation heavily damaged by fire near Table Rock Lake in Ridgedale (Missouri):
http://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/fire-heavily-damages-house-on-table-rock-lake/616884018

2016-12-08 - Home destroyed by fire in Champlain (New York), near Lake Champlain:
http://www.wcax.com/story/34010185/fire-destroys-northern-ny-home

2016-12-08 - Home destroyed by fire at 4:30 AM in Tulsa (Oklahoma), nobody there:
http://ktul.com/news/local/crews-working-fully-involved-house-fire-in-south-tulsa
http://www.fox23.com/news/tulsa-fire-crews-battling-house-fire-in-south-tulsa/474229567
http://www.newson6.com/story/34004383/fire-destroys-tulsa-home

2016-12-08 - Home destroyed by fire on Bear Creek Road in Buffalo Township (Pennsylvania), 4 dogs killed:
http://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/11609906-74/fire-bear-creek

2016-12-08 - Home destroyed by fire in Chesterfield County (Virginia), nobody there:
http://wtvr.com/2016/12/08/home-destroyed-after-house-fire-in-chesterfield/
http://www.nbc12.com/story/34011561/chesterfield-fire-crews-respond-to-home-engulfed-in-flames
http://wric.com/2016/12/08/chesterfield-county-home-destroyed-in-fire/

2016-12-08 - Home destroyed by fire in Kalihi area in coastal Honolulu (Hawaii):
http://www.staradvertiser.com/2016/12/09/hawaii-news/blaze-ruins-kalihi-home/

2016-12-08 - Apartment building damaged by fire at 4:40 AM in coastal Queens (New York), 7+ injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20161208-56279-USA
http://nypost.com/2016/12/08/several-injured-in-queens-apartment-fire/
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/7-Injured-Including-1-Seriously-in-Queens-Apartment-Fire-405408786.html
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/injured-murray-hill-apartment-fire-article-1.2902956

2016-12-08 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in Huntsville (Alabama), dog and cat killed:
http://www.waff.com/story/34008678/12-units-burned-in-south-huntsvilleapartment-fire

2016-12-08 - Deadly fire burns home near Perry (Iowa), 1 killed:
http://www.kcci.com/article/report-child-dies-in-rural-perry-fire/8479887
http://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/firefighters-child-killed-in-central-iowa-house-fire

2016-12-08 - Deadly fire burns home in Ethridge (Tennessee), 1 killed:
http://www.newschannel5.com/news/1-killed-in-giles-co-fire
http://www.kplctv.com/story/34010115/sheriff-child-killed-in-house-fire-in-giles-county

2016-12-08 - Deadly fire burns home before 2:30 AM in Summerville (Georgia), 1 killed:
http://www.wdef.com/2016/12/08/man-dies-house-fire-summerville/
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/34004735/house-fire-in-summerville-claims-one-life
http://www.thesummervillenews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8281:ninth-fatal-fire-strikes-chattooga-county-&catid=1

2016-12-08 - Deadly fire destroys home at 4:15 AM in Selma (Alabama), 2 killed:
http://www.kplctv.com/story/34006708/mom-child-with-special-needs-killed-in-selma-house-fire-now-identified

2016-12-08 - Deadly fire burns two homes in the Salt Creek Commons subdivision in Union Township (Illinois), 1 killed:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/news/ct-ptb-porter-fatal-fire-st-1209-20161208-story.html

2016-12-08 - Deadly fire burns apartment building shortly after 1 AM in Hyde Park area in coastal Los Angeles (California), 1 killed:
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/hyde-park-woman-hospitalized-fire/

2016-12-08 - Vacant building burns at 1 AM in coastal Bridgeport (Connecticut):
http://connecticut.news12.com/news/fire-breaks-out-at-abandoned-building-in-bridgeport-1.12720727

2016-12-08 - Vacant building burns in coastal Tampa (Florida):
http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/news/article.html/content/news/articles/bn9/2016/12/7/fire_tears_through_v.html
http://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/tampa/fire-tears-through-vacant-tampa-building/

2016-12-08 - Vacant home burns in Texarkana (Arkansas):
http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/34012252/fire-burns-texarkana-ar-house

2016-12-08 - Vacant duplex burns in Bakersfield (California):
http://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/two-story-house-catches-fire-in-central-bakersfield
http://www.bakersfield.com/news/breaking/fire-causes-in-damage-to-vacant-house/article_2708a4a7-38e3-581d-9e7f-ab2cdc928e9c.html
http://www.kerngoldenempire.com/news/early-morning-fire-damages-vacant-apartments-in-central-bakersfield/616624662
http://newstral.com/en/article/en/1048955631/fire-causes-85-000-in-damage-to-vacant-house

2016-12-08 - Vacant hair salon destroyed by fire at 6 AM in Denton (Texas):
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/fire-1/2016/12/08/watch-denton-firefighters-battle-fully-involved-blaze-hair-salon

2016-12-08 - Vacant warehouse burns in Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2016/12/08/firefighters-battling-warehouse-blaze/95135350/

2016-12-08 - Vacant warehouse burns in North St. Louis (Missouri), near the Mississippi River:
http://www.kmov.com/story/34011182/fire-breaks-out-at-abandoned-warehouse-in-north-city
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/firefighters-battle-warehouse-blaze-at-cementland-site/article_4b5007c1-e62c-5f12-829c-8cc8eb6b0354.html

2016-12-09 - Huge eight-story-high pile of trash erupts in flame at plant in Dickerson (Maryland):
http://wjla.com/news/local/fire-officials-massive-fire-breaks-out-at-md-incinerator-plant
http://kpic.com/politics/nation-and-world/fire-officials-massive-fire-breaks-out-at-md-incinerator-plant
http://kcby.com/politics/nation-and-world/fire-officials-massive-fire-breaks-out-at-md-incinerator-plant
http://wwmt.com/news/nation-world/fire-officials-massive-fire-breaks-out-at-md-incinerator-plant
http://www.fox5dc.com/news/222719536-story

Quote: "A pile of trash that was approximately 85 feet high and hundreds of yards wide caught on fire at the plant that is located at 21204 Martinsburg Road and spread to the building, according to Piringer."

2016-12-09 - Recycling center hit by big fire in Chullora (Australia), near the coast:
http://au.news.yahoo.com/video/watch/33472565/workers-evacuated-from-chullora-recycling-plant-fire/
http://www.msn.com/en-au/video/news/workers-evacuated-from-western-sydney-recycling-plant-fire/vp-AAlkEcq
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/the-express/chullora-fire-20-people-evacuated-after-fire-breaks-out-at-a-waste-facility-in-chullora/news-story/9a86928b3aca36fcea90723d8fc63860

2016-12-09 - Underground electrical fire breaks out in Alveley (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/49824

2016-12-09 - At least 12 boats destroyed by fire at 7 AM while docked at marina on the James River in Henrico County (Virginia):
http://www.fox5dc.com/news/local-news/222923287-story
http://wtvr.com/2016/12/09/richmond-yacht-basin-fire/
http://wtvr.com/2016/12/09/richmond-yacht-basin-fire-911-call/
http://triblive.com/usworld/world/11616770-74/fire-boats-marina
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/CBS6/807783227427586048
http://www.nbc12.com/story/34013731/fire-breaks-out-at-richmond-yacht-basin
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/virginia-marina-fire-destroys-dozen-boats-44089723
http://www.wdtimes.com/news/national/article_d462eb62-55ec-5960-be71-1c310471cbd3.html
http://wric.com/2016/12/09/property-owners-granted-access-to-site-of-richmond-yacht-basin-fire/
http://wsls.com/2016/12/09/12-15-boats-destroyed-in-blaze-at-richmond-yacht-basin/
http://www.nbc12.com/story/34016936/neighbors-screams-help-save-boaters-during-marina-fire
http://wtkr.com/2016/12/09/large-fire-at-richmond-marina-damages-boats-shed/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1373523/Heartbreak-yacht-basin-fire-destroys-roughly-dozen-boats.html
http://wric.com/2016/12/09/dozen-boats-burn-at-the-richmond-yacht-basin-in-henrico-county/
http://www.hickoryrecord.com/news/us/ap/virginia-marina-fire-destroys-at-least-a-dozen-boats/article_78b2f15f-920e-505b-a02c-fab3f8a82373.html

Quote: "The fire broke out Friday morning at the Richmond Yacht Basin along the James River in Henrico County, which surrounds the capital of Richmond. Fire Capt. Taylor Goodman says the blaze destroyed 12 to 15 boats and caused part of a building to collapse at the marina. Goodman says a neighbor reported the fire about 7 a.m. and alerted people who were staying on their boats. Marina president Max Walraven said late Friday morning that some of the burning vessels drifted down the river and some sunk."

2016-12-09 - Yacht bursts into flame while docked in coastal Heraklion (Greece):
http://ban.jo/News/Europe/20161209/Boat-Catches-Fire-In-Heraklion-Greece-unknown/

Note: These are the 1456th through 1468th boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-12-09 - Amphibious tour bus bursts into flame on the MacArthur Causeway near coastal Miami Beach (Florida):
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Tour-Bus-Catches-Fire-on-MacArthur-Causeway-Friday-Afternoon-405664746.html
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/12/09/sightseeing-duck-trolley-catches-fire-on-macarthur-causeway/
http://www.georgiaworld.com/2016/12/09/sightseeing-duck-trolley-catches-fire-on-macarthur-causeway/
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20161209/Tour-Bus-Fire-Erupts-In-Miami-Beach-FL-Miami-Beach/
http://wsvn.com/news/local/duck-tour-bus-catches-fire-on-the-macarthur-causeway/
http://www.local10.com/news/duck-boat-catches-fire-in-miami-beach
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/nbc6/807310097730928640
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX99EZ5Tl4I

Note: The MacArthur Causeway is the site of the original face-eater, a man, not on drugs, who stripped naked, bit the face off a man, and was killed by cops after they shot him 6 times. This is the 916th bus to burn in 2016...

2016-12-09 - SUV and home destroyed by fire in Danbury (Connecticut):
http://www.wfsb.com/story/34015898/garage-home-in-danbury-destroyed-after-fire

Quote: "The cause has yet to be determined, but Omasta said the fire started, 'either inside the garage or just outside of it.'"

2016-12-09 - Car-hauler bursts into flame on I-80 in Austintown (Ohio):
http://wytv.com/2016/12/09/vehicle-fire-on-i-80-stalls-traffic/
http://www.wfmj.com/story/34014428/truck-fire-snarls-traffic-on-i-80-in-mahoning-county

Quote: "Westbound traffic along Interstate 80 was temporarily halted in Austintown on Friday morning when fire broke out on a trailer hauling cars."

Note: This is the 69th car-hauler to burn in 2016...

2016-12-09 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-80 near Laramie (Wyoming):
http://laramielive.com/tractor-trailer-catches-fire-outside-laramie-photos/

2016-12-09 - Semi tractor bursts into flame while parked inside barn, fire spreads, barn destroyed, in Dorr Township (Michigan):
http://fox17online.com/2016/12/10/fire-at-standing-rock-farm-owners-getting-ready-to-rebuild/

Quote: "He believes the fire may have started from a semi-truck that was using a block heater to keep the semi warm in the winter. Raak says the reports of explosions came from the tires that were inside the barn at the time of the blaze."

2016-12-09 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-10 in Desert Center (California):
http://www.rvcfire.org/_Layouts/Incident%20Information/IncidentInfoDetail.aspx?3033
http://twitter.com/CALFIRERRU/statuses/807411293544005632

Quote: "CAL FIRE/Riverside County Firefighters responded to a report of a semi-truck on fire on westbound Interstate 10 X Red Cloud Mine Road in Desert Center."

2016-12-09 - Tractor bursts into flame near Murray (Kentucky):
http://murrayledger.com/news/ccfr-spends-friday-afternoon-battling-field-fire-east-of-murray/article_d594abe4-be9a-11e6-bc83-5311afb741a7.html

Quote: "The estimated cause of the fire was a bush hog tractor located on the property. 'The dispatch said there was a tractor on fire,' said Calloway County Fire-Rescue Capt. Andy Radomski."

2016-12-09 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on road in Potiskum, Yobe State (Nigeria):
http://newtelegraphonline.com/grains-truck-catches-fire-yobe/
http://www.nigeriannewspapers.today/2016/12/09/grains-truck-catches-fire-in-yobe/

2016-12-09 - Tractor bursts into flame near the A371 near Castle Cary (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=39011&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.blackmorevale.co.uk/tractor-catches-fire-in-field-next-to-the-a371-near-castle-cary/story-29971617-detail/story.html

2016-12-09 - Tractor bursts into flame in Harcombe in coastal Sidmouth (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=39009&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/sidmouth_firefighters_called_to_tractor_fire_1_4811403
http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/fire-crews-called-following-tractor-fire-in-sidmouth/story-29971086-detail/story.html

Note: These are the 2221st, 2222nd, 2223rd, 2224th, 2225th, 2226th, 2227th and 2228th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-12-09 - Garbage truck bursts into flame at 5:57 AM at landfill in Enid (Oklahoma):
http://www.enidnews.com/news/local_news/trash-truck-valued-at-burns-at-landfill/article_4963aca5-d81e-5d22-a33d-5a240b516fea.html

2016-12-09 - Van bursts into flame at coastal Trinidad State Beach (California), 1 injured:
http://kymkemp.com/2016/12/09/one-injured-during-car-fire-at-trinidad-beach/
http://kiem-tv.com/video/van-seen-fire-trinidad-state-beach-parking-lot
http://lostcoastoutpost.com/chpwatch/2016/dec/9/00052/

2016-12-09 - Van bursts into flame on recovery truck on the A483 near Welshpool (Britain):
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/emergency-services/2016/12/09/van-blaze-on-a483-causes-heavy-traffic-near-welshpool/

2016-12-09 - SUV bursts into flame near Dollar General in coastal Hampton (Virginia):
http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/mycity/hampton/suv-catches-fire-in-hampton-no-injuries/367213224

2016-12-09 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on street in Kalispell (Montana):
http://www.dailyinterlake.com/news/local_montana/county-pickup-truck-lost-in-roadside-fire/article_727201ca-be67-11e6-bf66-874743128ea6.html

2016-12-09 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at auto shop in Perryville (Kentucky):
http://www.amnews.com/2016/12/09/vehicle-fire-in-perryville-business/

2016-12-09 - Car bursts into flame while parked at shopping center in coastal San Diego (California):
http://www.10news.com/news/car-catches-fire-in-university-city-parking-lot

2016-12-09 - Car bursts into flame while parked at store in Benton Township (Michigan):
http://www.wsjm.com/2016/12/09/no-one-hurt-in-bh-car-fire/
http://www.wirx.com/2016/12/09/no-one-hurt-in-bh-car-fire/

2016-12-09 - Car bursts into flame on SC 31 near Watertower Road in coastal Mytle Beach (South Carolina):
http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/34019690/traffic-alert-highway-patrol-responds-to-car-fire-on-sc-31
http://wpde.com/news/local/highway-patrol-responding-to-car-fire-on-highway-31-near-watertower-road-in-myrtle-beach
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/wpdeabc15/807411146420604928

2016-12-09 - Car bursts into flame on Empire Lane in Redway (California), near the Eel River:
http://kymkemp.com/2016/12/09/vehicle-fire-near-redway-school-this-morning/

2016-12-09 - Car bursts into flame on I-70 in North St. Louis County (Missouri):
http://www.kmov.com/story/34014766/car-fire-closes-wb-i-70-in-north-county
http://www.ksdk.com/news/traffic/vehicle-fire-closes-wb-i-70-near-bermuda-rd/367138408
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/34014766/car-fire-closes-wb-i-70-in-north-county
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/34014766/car-fire-closes-wb-i-70-in-north-county
http://www.wbtv.com/story/34014766/car-fire-closes-wb-i-70-in-north-county
http://www.navbug.com/article218331627/car_fire_closes_wb_i_70_in_north_county.htm

2016-12-09 - Car bursts into flame on Route 283 near Mount Joy Township (Pennsylvania), separate crash too:
http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/route-closed-for-over-an-hour-after-mount-joy-twp/article_53a3c92a-be78-11e6-b0d9-d38fb8867738.html
http://abc27.com/2016/12/09/vehicle-fire-crash-in-traffic-backlog-forces-closure-on-route-283-in-lancaster-county/

2016-12-09 - Car bursts into flame on street in Willoughby (Ohio):
http://www.fox19.com/story/34023121/firefighters-in-ohio-put-out-car-fire-during-fridays-snowstorm
http://www.cleveland19.com/story/34023121/firefighters-in-ohio-put-out-car-fire-during-fridays-snowstorm
http://fox8.com/2016/12/10/video-willoughby-firefighters-battle-heavy-flames-from-vehicle-fire/
http://www.follownews.com/video-willoughby-firefighters-battle-heavy-flames-from-vehicle-fire-29dsb

2016-12-09 - Car bursts into flame on the Tuggeranong Parkway near Chifley (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-chifley-act-300961.traffic

2016-12-09 - Car bursts into flame on Dorset Avenue in Exeter (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=39007&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-12-09 - Motorcycle bursts into flame on Thorpepark Road in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Ashthorpe, Thorpepark Road, Hull. Fri 9 Dec 2016 17:50 (No:27593) Motorcycle on fire. Hose reel in use."

2016-12-09 - Van and 600 tons of grain go up in flames in Kirton In Lindsey (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents
http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/van-destroyed-in-grain-store-blaze/story-29973011-detail/story.html

Quote: "Access Road To Mount Pleasant, Kirton In Lindsey. Fri 9 Dec 2016 11:04 (No:27573) Transit van on fire inside grain store. Van totally destroyed by fire; fire and smoke damage to approximately 600 tonnes of grain. Van removed from store by farmer using Manitou. One hose reel and two shovels in use. Incident left with Police."

2016-12-09 - SUV and home destroyed by fire at 2 AM in Hauppauge (New York), near the coast:
http://abc7ny.com/news/fire-blazes-through-home-suv-in-hauppauge-overnight/1647317/

2016-12-09 - Barn and 170 bales of hay destroyed by fire in the wee hours in Howard Township (Michigan), 2 pigs killed:
http://www.wndu.com/content/news/Barn-destroyed-in-early-morning-fire-405601025.html

2016-12-09 - Commercial building goes up in flames in coastal New Orleans (Louisiana):
http://www.wdsu.com/article/nofd-battling-fire-near-tulane-carrollton/8483930
http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/orleans/tulane-ave-bars-destroyed-by-large-fire/367416825
http://www.fox8live.com/story/34016958/four-alarm-fire-on-tulane-avenue-affects-multiple-buildings
http://www.firehouse.com/news/12286472/new-orleans-firefighters-stumble-upon-four-alarm-fire-firefighter-news

2016-12-09 - Mobile home destroyed by fire in Zanesville (Ohio), nobody there:
http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2016/12/09/one-hurt-mobile-home-fire/95200200/

2016-12-09 - Home damaged by fire at 1:30 AM in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma):
http://okcfox.com/news/local/firefighters-accidentally-stumble-upon-metro-house-fire

2016-12-09 - Home damaged by fire at 3:23 AM in Alexandria (Minnesota), 1 injured:
http://kstp.com/news/alexandria-townhouse-fire/4340345/?cat=1
http://www.twincities.com/2016/12/09/alexandria-mn-house0fire-5-children-escape-mom-found-unresponsive-burned/

Quote: "When firefighters arrived and entered the home, they found flames on the lower level and began knocking them down. At the same time, they located Amanda Scott, who police say was unresponsive, lying on the floor and had visible burns. She was taken by ambulance to a local hospital before being airlifted to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis."

2016-12-09 - Home destroyed by fire in Amsterdam (New York):
http://cbs6albany.com/news/local/four-alarm-fire-in-amsterdam

2016-12-09 - Apartment building damaged by fire after woman has medical emergency, in coastal San Leandro (California):
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2016/12/09/medical-emergency-causes-fire-at-san-leandro-apartment/

2016-12-09 - Apartment building damaged by fire near the River Market in Kansas City (Missouri):
http://www.kctv5.com/story/34013477/apartment-catches-fire-near-river-market

2016-12-09 - Hotel heavily damaged by fire on Sea Lane in coastal Ingoldmells (Britain):
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-38263694
http://lincolnshirereporter.co.uk/2016/12/fire-crews-tackling-blaze-ingoldmells-hotel/
http://www.skegnessstandard.co.uk/news/video-fire-takes-hold-of-hotel-in-ingoldmells-1-7725155
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/ingoldmells-road-closed-after-hotel-catches-fire-4578920.html
http://www.skegnessstandard.co.uk/news/ingoldmells-road-closed-after-hotel-catches-fire-1-7725116

2016-12-09 - Hotel destroyed by fire at 2:50 AM in Ogallala (Nebraska):
http://foxnebraska.com/news/local/early-morning-fire-destroys-ogallala-hotel

2016-12-09 - Deadly fire burns home at 4:21 AM in Phillipsburg (Pennsylvania):
http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-phillipsburg-woman-dies-in-fire-20161209-story.html

2016-12-09 - Deadly fire burns home on Rabbit Creek Drive in Kilgore (Texas), 1 killed, 2 injured:
http://www.news-journal.com/news/2016/dec/09/one-dead-two-injured-gregg-county-house-fire/

2016-12-09 - Deadly fire burns home shortly after 11 PM in Quincy (Illinois), 1 killed:
http://khqa.com/news/local/happening-now-crews-tame-house-fire-in-quincy-propane-tanks-nearby

2016-12-09 - Deadly fire burns home at 5 AM in Colville (Washington), 2 killed:
http://www.khq.com/story/34016102/two-bodies-discovered-after-house-fire-in-colville
http://www.kxly.com/news/spokane-news/2-dead-in-early-morning-colville-fire/42751176
http://www.krem.com/news/local/stevens-county/officials-we-believe-weve-found-2-bodies-after-colville-house-fire/367448713

2016-12-09 - Deadly fire burns home in Granby (New York), 1 killed:
http://oswegocountytoday.com/granby-house-fire-claims-life/
http://cnycentral.com/news/local/granby-house-fire-claims-the-life-of-a-71-year-old-man
http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2016/12/man_dies_in_oswego_county_fire_sheriffs_office_says.html

2016-12-09 - Deadly fire destroys inn near Rimouski (Canada), 1 killed:
http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/quebec-inn-destroyed-by-fire-body-found-in-rubble-1.3197890

2016-12-09 - Vacant home burns in Fayetteville (North Carolina):
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/crime_courts/vacant-house-on-honeycutt-road-catches-fire/article_d7b1f624-a71d-58b1-9372-5cad3fbb7b24.html

2016-12-09 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 2 AM in Lexington (Kentucky):
http://www.kentucky.com/news/local/counties/fayette-county/article119878633.html
http://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Fire-destroys-home-in-Lexington-405585086.html

2016-12-09 - Vacant home burns at 6:30 AM in Union Springs (Alabama):
http://www.wtvm.com/story/34017327/officials-investigate-vacant-house-fire-in-union-springs

2016-12-09 - Vacant school burns in Timmonsville (South Carolina):
http://wpde.com/news/local/old-school-on-fire-in-timmonsville

2016-12-10 - Underground electrical explosion and fire blacks out 4000 homes in coastal Seattle (Washington):
http://q13fox.com/2016/12/10/vault-fire-causes-widespread-power-outages-in-west-seattle/
http://komonews.com/news/local/equipment-failure-knocks-out-power-to-4000-in-west-seattle
http://www.westseattleherald.com/2016/12/10/news/update-vault-fire-knocks-out-power-3200-homes-and

Quote: "Seattle City Light says about 4,000 customers were without power in West Seattle at Saturday afternoon after a fire and explosion in a substation. By 3 p.m. all but 136 customers had their power back. City Light said the fire and explosion occurred in an underground section of the Delridge substation."

2016-12-10 - Electrical substation damaged by fire near Mills River and Horse Shoe (North Carolina), 3000 homes go dark:
http://wlos.com/news/local/duke-energy-power-outage-affecting-nearly-3000-in-mills-riverhorse-shoe

2016-12-10 - Transformer bursts into flame in coastal Costa Mesa (California), 6500 homes go dark:
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/mesa-738007-costa-power.html
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/FOXLA/807452699771797505
http://meekvoices.com/more-than-6500-socal-edison-customers-in-costa-mesa-lost-power-after-transformer-fire/

2016-12-10 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads, home destroyed, on Chmura Road in Hadley (Massachusetts):
http://www.gazettenet.com/Fire-badly-damages-house-at-54-Chmura-Road-in-Hadley-6813974
http://dailycollegian.com/2016/12/12/hadley-fire-tears-up-house-no-injuries-reported/

Quote: "Police said authorities were called at 12:53 p.m. for a reported car fire. The car was in the garage, and the fire quickly spread to the attached house."

Quote: "The house is likely a total loss, police said."

2016-12-10 - Freight train derails at 5:30 AM, explodes and burns, in Hitrino (Bulgaria), 8+ killed, 29 injured, 20 buildings damaged:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20161210-56304-BGR
http://www.rt.com/news/369857-bulgaria-train-derails-gas/
http://www.fireengineering.com/ap-news/2016/12/11/death-toll-in-bulgaria-tanker-train-explosion-rises-to-8.html
http://www.fireengineering.com/ap-news/2016/12/10/4-killed-in-bulgarian-explosion-following-train-derailment.html
http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/741946/Bulgaria-train-crash-hitrino-derailed-explodes-four-dead-evacuation
http://www.krcrtv.com/news/bulgaria-train-derails-causes-fatal-explosion/204267086
http://www.sott.net/article/336230-5-people-killed-over-20-wounded-as-cargo-train-derails-explodes-in-northeastern-Bulgaria-police
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/569138/Bulgaria-cargo-train-derails-explosion-death-toll-injured-smashed-into-buildings-Hitrino
http://www.dw.com/en/cargo-train-explosion-kills-several-in-bulgaria/a-36717648
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38274342

Quote: "Bulgarian authorities say the death toll from a tanker train explosion has risen to eight after a young man died of severe burns. Saturday's explosion after the train derailed caused major damage in a northeastern village, leaving another 29 injured, many with severe burns, the Interior Ministry said."

Quote: "The derailment caused the fuel to explode, with the blast then destroying nearby buildings. Mr Basri said: 'I cannot explain how powerful the explosion was. It was absolute apocalypse.'"

2016-12-10 - Tanker truck crashes into vehicle(s) on highway, explodes and burns, near Naivasha (Kenya), 42+ killed, 50+ injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20161211-56311-KEN
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-kenya-accident-idUSKBN13Z0TK
http://www.dawn.com/news/1301997/42-die-as-oil-truck-explodes-in-kenya
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/kenya-oil-tanker-accident-fire-red-cross/1/831961.html
http://www.skynews.com.au/news/world/africa/2016/12/11/kenya-tanker-accident-kills-at-least-42.html
http://pulse.ng/world/in-kenya-oil-tanker-explosion-kills-at-least-42-aid-worker-id5881164.html
http://timesofoman.com/article/98295/World/Africa/The-tanker-lorry-rammed-into-vehicles-north-of-the-central-town-of-Naivasha-then-exploded
http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2000226481/mayhem-on-the-road-as-dozens-caught-up-in-naivasha-fire-tragedy
http://citizentv.co.ke/news/update-death-toll-in-naivasha-fire-tragedy-hits-40-fire-contained-151634/
http://www.nation.co.ke/news/40-dead-after-tanker-bursts-into-flames/1056-3482072-hfbd0p/
http://news.sky.com/story/runaway-tanker-rams-into-vehicles-and-explodes-in-deadly-fireball-10691986
http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2016/12/10/world/africa/10reuters-kenya-accident.html
http://news.trust.org/item/20161211085820-area4/
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-38278868

Quote: "A fireball from an oil lorry engulfed vehicles on one of Kenya’s main highways, killing at least 42 people late on Saturday, a rescue worker at the scene said."

2016-12-10 - Tractor trailer veers across median, hits car head-on, another car joins in, on I-80 near Atlantic (Iowa), 3 killed, 8 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=VI-20161212-56321-USA

Quote: "Three people died and 8 others injured in 3-vehicle accident on I-80 Saturday morning near Atlantic. The Iowa State Patrol is still investigating the crashes that killed 3 people, including two youth on Saturday morning that closed I-80 near Atlantic. Reports state that a semi driven by 31-year-old Marcelas Engram of Savannah, Georgia was westbound on I-80 near Atlantic. It crossed the median and collided with a vehicle driven by 43-year-old Toby Steckler of Audubon that was heading east. Both vehicles entered the south ditch with the semi trailer still on the road blocking the east bound lanes. Another eastbound vehicle driven by 50-year-old Daniel Doggett of Gretna slammed into the rear of the semi."

2016-12-10 - Home explodes in Quetta (Pakistan), 1 killed, 4 injured:
http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/blog/2016/12/10/1-killed-4-injured-in-separate-gas-leakage-cylinder-explosion-incidents-in-quetta/

Note: This is the 384th residential explosion in 2016...

2016-12-10 - Refinery erupts in flame in the Point Breeze area in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania):
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Philadelphia-Energy-Solutions-Refinery-Fire--405819635.html
http://6abc.com/news/explosion-fire-at-south-philadelphia-refinery-complex/1650429/

Quote: "Philadelphia Energy Solutions processes approximately 335,000 barrels of crude oil per day, making it the largest oil refining complex on the eastern seaboard, according to the company website."

2016-12-10 - Cargo ship 'VTB 36' bursts into flame at 11 PM on the Thi Vai River near Vung Tau (Vietnam), crew evacuated:
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2016/16335/general-cargo-vessel-vtb-36-fire-vung-tau/
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Vtb-36-9577331.html
http://vov.vn/tin-24h/tau-cho-ngo-bi-chay-tren-song-thi-vai-576543.vov
http://tuoitre.vn/tin/chinh-tri-xa-hoi/20161210/chay-tau-cho-gan-5000-tan-bap/1233655.html
http://www.maritimeherald.com/2016/general-cargo-ship-vtb-36-caught-fire-on-thi-vai-river-vietnam/

Quote: "General cargo vessel VTB 36 caught fire at night Dec 9 on Thi Vai river, upstream from Vung Tau, fire started at around 2300 LT in superstructure. Vessel loaded with 4630 tons of maize was en route from Cai Mep to Qui Nhon. Fire was extinguished during the night Dec 10 by tugs or tug, 16 crew were evacuated."

Quote: "The superstructure of the general cargo ship VTB 36 was largely gutted."

Note: This is the 1469th boat or ship to burn in 2016...

2016-12-10 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame shortly before 5:30 AM on I-35 near Troy (Texas):
http://www.kxxv.com/story/34021225/18-wheeler-reported-on-fire-on-i-35-near-troy
http://www.newswest9.com/story/34021225/18-wheeler-reported-on-fire-on-i-35-near-troy
http://www.wafb.com/story/34021225/18-wheeler-reported-on-fire-on-i-35-near-troy
http://www.kplctv.com/story/34021225/18-wheeler-reported-on-fire-on-i-35-near-troy
http://www.wtvm.com/story/34021225/18-wheeler-reported-on-fire-on-i-35-near-troy
http://www.nbc12.com/story/34021225/18-wheeler-reported-on-fire-on-i-35-near-troy

2016-12-10 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-40 in Dickson County (Tennessee):
http://www.newschannel5.com/news/local-news/tractor-trailer-brush-fire-closes-part-of-i-40

2016-12-10 - Semi tractor bursts into flame while parked at business in Green Bay (Wisconsin), near Lake Michigan:
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/local/2016/12/10/truck-fire-causes-22000-damage/95258626/
http://wbay.com/2016/12/10/fire-at-green-bay-trucking-company-under-investigation/
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/2016/12/10/one-truck-burns-others-damaged/95266344/
http://www.wopular.com/one-truck-burns-others-damaged

Quote: "Multiple semi trucks were damaged Saturday morning after one truck burst into flames in the parking lot of a trucking company. Firefighters recieved a call just before 8:30 a.m. for a report of a semi truck on fire at Schultz Trucking Enterprises at 1570 Fire Lane Drive, according to a Bellevue Fire Department news release."

2016-12-10 - Tractor bursts into flame near outbuilding on Smeatharpe Road in Churchstanton in coastal Torquay (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=39026&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

Note: These are the 2229th, 2230th, 2231st and 2232nd tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-12-10 - Truck bursts into flame on road in Evergreen (Montana):
http://www.kpax.com/story/34020276/no-injuries-in-evergreen-vehicle-fire
http://www.navbug.com/article218580931/no_injuries_in_evergreen_vehicle_fire.htm

2016-12-10 - Minibus bursts into flame on highway in Uyo (Nigeria):
http://street77news.com/2016/12/black-saturday-in-uyo-as-fire-razes-akwa-ibom-transport-bus-along-calabar-itu-road-photos.html/

Note: Also see the church that collapsed and killed scores of people in Uyo on this day...

2016-12-10 - Minivan bursts into flame while parked in garage at home in Kearney (Nebraska):
http://www.theindependent.com/news/regional/kearney/kfvd-called-to-van-fire-saturday-night/article_4ebf2080-96c9-5c74-a98a-09f8b25c29f5.html
http://www.kearneyhub.com/news/local/kfvd-called-to-avenue-g-van-fire-no-injuries-reported/article_a954c03c-bf62-11e6-be1a-ebc6ed6314d6.html

2016-12-10 - SUV bursts into flame on highway in coastal Singapore:
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/scdf-investigating-cause-of-car-catching-fire-on-sle/3357488.html
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/car-catches-fire-on-sle-resulting-in-traffic-jam-2-lanes-closed

2016-12-10 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at home in coastal Portsmouth (New Hampshire):
http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20161210/fire-totals-pickup-truck

2016-12-10 - Classic car bursts into flame while parked at apartments in New Canaan (Connecticut), near the coast:
http://newcanaanite.com/photos-fire-from-parked-car-sparks-larger-blaze-in-merritt-apartments-garage-45995

2016-12-10 - Car bursts into flame while parked inside business in Shakopee (Minnesota):
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2016/12/10/sprinklers-car-fire-shakopee/
http://www.blackdailynews.com/2016/12/11/officials-sprinklers-save-car-fire-from-spreading-to-building-in-shakopee/
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/officials-sprinklers-stop-car-fire-from-spreading-to-building-in-shakopee/vp-AAloGQN

Quote: "It happened just after 10 p.m. Friday in Shakopee. The Shakopee Fire Department says a car was on fire inside a business on Industrial Circle. Sprinklers stopped the fire from spreading to other parts of the building. Officials say if not for the sprinklers, the fire likely would have destroyed the business and others nearby."

2016-12-10 - Car bursts into flame on Middle Street near train station in coastal Bridgeport (Connecticut):
http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Car-fire-extinguished-near-Bridgeport-Metro-North-10788258.php

2016-12-10 - Car bursts into flame on street in coastal Santa Barbara (California):
http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=178713

Quote: "All units coming in code 2 and staging. The vehicle fire that could not be put out..."

2016-12-10 - Car bursts into flame on I-78 near Warren Township (New Jersey):
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/warren/sections/police-and-fire/articles/car-on-fire-on-i-78-in-warren-township

2016-12-10 - Car bursts into flame on street in St. Boniface (Canada):
http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/motorists-stop-to-help-winnipeg-family-whose-car-spontaneously-caught-fire-1.3198272

2016-12-10 - Car bursts into flame at 6:30 AM inside garage in Ashmead, Yeovil (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=39019&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.somersetlive.co.uk/fire-destroys-car-in-yeovil-in-early-hours/story-29972967-detail/story.html
http://www.somersetlive.co.uk/somerset-firefighters-in-action-at-crashes-fires-and-a-submerged-car/story-29973511-detail/story.html

2016-12-10 - Car bursts into flame on Liversage Road in Derby (Britain):
http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/motorist-flees-from-car-after-fire-breaks-out-in-liversage-road-derby/story-29973222-detail/story.html

2016-12-10 - Car bursts into flame on the M6 near Telford (Britain):
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/emergency-services/2016/12/10/car-bursts-into-flames-on-the-m6/
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/m6-traffic-car-fire-near-12301667

2016-12-10 - Car bursts into flame at 12:25 AM on Winchester Avenue in coastal Grimsby (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Winchester Avenue, Grimsby. Sat 10 Dec 2016 00:25 (No:27611) Car fire. 1 BA and hose reel in use."

2016-12-10 - Vehicle bursts into flame at 2:30 AM on Eaton Avenue in Leighton (Iowa):
http://kniakrls.com/2016/12/vehicle-catches-fire-in-rural-leighton-early-friday-morning/

2016-12-10 - Vehicle bursts into flame on the M1 near Barnsley (Britain):
http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/vehicle-fire-blocking-one-lane-of-the-m1-in-south-yorkshire-1-8283838
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/vehicle-fire-blocking-one-lane-of-the-m1-in-south-yorkshire-1-8283838

2016-12-10 - RV trailer bursts into flame shortly after 7 AM on Agate Street in Jurupa Valley (California):
http://www.pe.com/articles/emergency-820614-arrival-saturday.html
https://article.wn.com/view/2016/12/10/Travel_trailer_catches_fire_in_Jurupa_Valley/

Quote: "The blaze was reported shortly after 7 a.m. in the 5000 block of Agate Street, according to a Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire news release. Officials say firefighters arrived to find the fifth wheel trailer 'well-involved' in fire."

2016-12-10 - Two vehicles and home go up in flames on Falling Creek Road in Bedford (Virginia), nobody there:
http://wset.com/news/local/2-displaced-after-bedford-co-fire-destroys-home

2016-12-10 - Cars and barn destroyed by fire in Fletcher (North Carolina):
http://wlos.com/news/local/fletcher-barn-fire-under-investigation

Quote: "A family member on the scene told News 13 the building was used to store antique cars."

2016-12-10 - Auto shop goes up in flames at 11:32 PM in Lancaster (Pennsylvania):
http://local21news.com/news/local/auto-garage-fire-in-lancaster-city
http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/firefighters-battling-fire-in-lancaster-city/article_61230988-bf60-11e6-a0a7-c7a20e5aea77.html
http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/fire-officials-investigating-the-cause-of-a-saturday-night-blaze/article_61230988-bf60-11e6-a0a7-c7a20e5aea77.html
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/CBS21NEWS/807979894575656962

Quote: "City firefighters are battling a fire at Brother Auto 444 S. Prince Street. Firefighters were dispatched to the fire at about 11:30 Saturday night. The response has been upgraded to a third alarm."

2016-12-10 - Auction barn and apartment destroyed by fire in Stanford (Kentucky):
http://www.lex18.com/story/34022480/fire-destroys-auction-barn-and-apartment
http://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Crews-battle-large-fire-in-Lincoln-County-405768365.html
http://www.theinteriorjournal.com/2016/12/10/fire-destroys-lincoln-county-auction-barn-apartment/

2016-12-10 - Barn destroyed by fire at 12:51 AM in New Vernon Township (Pennsylvania), around a dozen cows killed:
http://www.sharonherald.com/news/cows-die-in-large-barn-fire/article_81b259e4-5454-586e-a08a-322d08f00460.html
http://wytv.com/2016/12/09/animals-killed-in-new-vernon-township-barn-fire/
http://wkbn.com/2016/12/09/animals-killed-in-new-vernon-township-barn-fire/
http://www.recordargusnews.com/news/2016-12-10/News/Chief_Barn_fire_kills_10_head_of_cattle.html

Quote: "Firefighters shuttled water from nearby Lake Wilhelm and battled 'extremely cold' temperatures but suffered no injuries or problems in fighting the fire, Buck said."

2016-12-10 - Barn damaged by fire in Chesterville (Maine), several chickens killed:
http://www.centralmaine.com/2016/12/10/fire-started-in-barn-in-chesterville-kills-renters-chickens/

2016-12-10 - Wildfire breaks out near Carr Canyon (Arizona):
http://www.kvoa.com/story/34023993/fire-burning-near-carr-canyon

2016-12-10 - Wildfire rages through 3000 hectares near Plett (South Africa):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20161209-56298-ZAF

2016-12-10 - Wildfire erupts near Sperry Lake in Sperry (Oklahoma):
http://ktul.com/news/local/fire-crews-respond-to-a-fire-in-sperry

Quote: "Officials believe the fire started just west of Highway 11 and went a crossed the highway to Sperry lake."

2016-12-10 - Massive forest fire rages near Tral (India):
http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/kashmir/massive-fire-engulfs-zowastaan-forests-in-tral/235835.html
http://presstrustofkashmir.com/massive-fire-engulfs-zowastaan-forests-in-tral/
http://brighterkashmir.com/fire-rages-in-zooastan-forests-of-tral/

2016-12-10 - Farming equipment storage building devastated by massive blaze at 12:30 AM in Shenandoah (Iowa):
http://www.ketv.com/article/report-shenandoah-fire-could-cause-dollar1-million-in-damages/8486326

2016-12-10 - Large 8000-square-foot hunting club building destroyed by massive fire in Pine Bluff (Arkansas):
http://katv.com/news/local/grove-hunting-club-in-pine-bluff-catches-fire-total-loss

2016-12-10 - Wood shop destroyed by fire at 10 PM in Wichita (Kansas), nobody there:
http://www.kansas.com/news/local/article120275573.html

2016-12-10 - Industrial storage building heavily damaged by fire just after 1 AM in coastal Newport News (Virginia):
http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/mycity/newport-news/storage-building-heavily-damaged-in-newport-news-fire/367710273
http://wtkr.com/2016/12/10/industrial-storage-building-catches-fire-in-newport-news/

2016-12-10 - Industrial building goes up in flames in Syracuse (New York):
http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2016/12/industrial_fire_sparks_in_same_area_as_fire_in_oct.html

Quote: "Firefighters responded to the same set of buildings in October when an auto garage in one of the buildings caught fire. "

2016-12-10 - Warehouse destroyed by fire at 3:30 AM in Reeds Spring (Missouri):
http://www.ky3.com/content/news/Big-fire-in-Reeds-Spring-405759705.html

2016-12-10 - Warehouse destroyed by huge blaze in Oriskany Falls (New York), nobody there:
http://www.uticaod.com/news/20161210/warehouse-destroyed-in-oriskany-falls-fire
http://www.wktv.com/news/Oriskany_Falls_residents_saddened_by_manufacturing_plant_fire.html

2016-12-10 - Church destroyed by fire just before 7 AM in Horse Cave (Kentucky):
http://www.wdrb.com/story/34018907/fire-destroys-only-catholic-church-in-hart-county-ky

2016-12-10 - Bank damaged by fire in coastal Alappuzha (India):
http://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/fire-at-federal-bank-branch-in-alappuzha-english-news-1.1568720
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2016/dec/10/another-bank-fire-in-kerala-second-in-16-days-1547658.html
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Federal-Bank-branch-catches-fire-in-Alappuzha/articleshow/55912315.cms

2016-12-10 - Garage destroyed by fire and explosions at home in Gilbert (Arizona):
http://www.cbs5az.com/story/34020160/fire-explosions-rock-garage-of-gilbert-home

2016-12-10 - Two mobile homes destroyed by fire in coastal Davie (Florida):
http://www.local10.com/news/florida/broward-county/firefighters-extinguish-mobile-home-fire-in-davie

2016-12-10 - Home damaged by fire in coastal Virginia Beach (Virginia):
http://wtkr.com/2016/12/10/3-people-displaced-after-fire-in-virginia-beach/

2016-12-10 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 3:30 AM in Dayton (Ohio):
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/cause-dayton-house-fire-under-investigation/BdEeZx4NjCTIFY2kEYGfiM/

2016-12-10 - Home destroyed by fire at 3 AM on West Island Road in Maxwell (Nebraska):
http://www.nptelegraph.com/news/state/home-destroyed-in-early-morning-fire/article_7d36ed72-bf21-11e6-abca-2371c9afe500.html

2016-12-10 - Home destroyed by huge blaze at 11 PM in Skiatook (Oklahoma):
http://www.fox23.com/news/skiatook-firefighters-battle-massive-house-fire/475047528

2016-12-10 - Four homes damaged by basement fire at 11:30 PM in Overbook, Philadelphia (Pennsylvania):
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/12/10/fire-rips-through-home-in-overbrook/
http://www.yahoo.com/news/authorities-investigate-basement-fire-overbrook-134203834.html

Quote: "Flames broke out around 11:30 p.m. Friday in the 5000 block of Malvern Avenue. The fire spread to the first and second floors of the home. Three other homes were also damaged."

2016-12-10 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in Alexandria (Virginia):
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/2-Alarm-Fire-Displaces-Alexandria-Apartment-Residents-405807955.html
http://wjla.com/news/local/2-alarm-fire-breaks-out-in-alexandria

2016-12-10 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in San Antonio (Texas):
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Crews-battling-fire-at-downtown-apartment-complex-10788423.php
http://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/fire-crews-at-high-rise-apartment-building-downtown

2016-12-10 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire before 2 AM in Fairfield (Alabama):
http://abc3340.com/news/local/fairfield-apartment-fire-displaces-dozens-people-donating-supplies
http://wiat.com/2016/12/10/breaking-nearly-30-residents-displaced-after-fairfield-apartment-fire/

2016-12-10 - Apartment buildine heavily damaged by fire just after 4 AM in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma):
http://okcfox.com/news/local/okcfd-2-units-destroyed-one-severely-damaged-in-nw-okc-apartment-fire

2016-12-10 - Deadly fire burns home just after 2 AM in coastal Baltimore (Maryland), 2 killed, 2 injured:
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2016/12/10/two-children-killed-in-overnight-fire/

2016-12-10 - Deadly fire burns home at 12:30 AM in Pasadena (Texas), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/news/texas/article_7015710d-4a11-5874-b22b-9320188c3610.html
http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/pasadena/news/article/Girl-17-dies-in-Pasadena-house-fire-10787641.php
http://abc13.com/news/17-year-old-dead-in-pasadena-house-fire-/1649263/

2016-12-10 - Deadly fire burns home at 12:30 AM in Carmack (Mississippi), 3 killed:
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/34021485/three-children-killed-in-attala-county-house-fire

2016-12-10 - Deadly fire burns home at 7 AM in Las Cruces (New Mexico), 1 killed:
http://kfoxtv.com/news/local/neighbors-try-to-save-las-cruces-woman-from-deadly-house-fire

2016-12-10 - Deadly fire burns home in Lynch (Kentucky), 1 killed:
http://www.bgdailynews.com/news/state/man-dies-in-house-fire-in-kentucky/article_d729401f-838f-54df-935c-5da740d42cca.html
http://www.lex18.com/story/34024675/coroner-arrives-at-harlan-co-fire
http://wate.com/2016/12/11/a-kentucky-man-dies-following-house-fire/
http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/man-dies-in-house-fire-in-kentucky/article_2e4d3faa-f9b8-56e7-87db-7e93542f3b69.html

2016-12-10 - Deadly fire burns apartment building in Boise (Idaho), 1 killed, 5 injured:
http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/community/boise/article120166143.html

2016-12-10 - Deadly fire burns apartment building at 6 AM in coastal Jacksonville (Florida), 1 killed:
http://jacksonville.com/news/2016-12-10/1-person-found-dead-1-firefighter-injured-westside-fire

2016-12-10 - Vacant building burns at 5:09 AM, two adjacent buildings damaged too, in coastal Bridgeport (Connecticut):
http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-fire-damages-three-buildings-10787647.php

2016-12-10 - Vacant home burns in Burningham...er, Birmingham (Alabama):
http://www.wtvm.com/story/34016183/birmingham-firefighters-respond-to-house-fire-on-fred-l-shuttlesworth-drive

2016-12-10 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 11:15 PM in Brampton (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/brampton-fire-vacant-house-no-injuries-1.3890844

2016-12-10 - Person found dead in burned-out car near Stettler (Canada):
http://www.sylvanlakenews.com/news/405925896.html
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/body-found-stettler-1.3891697
http://www.cjob.com/syn/110/140545/person-found-dead-in-burnt-vehicle-near-stettler
http://globalnews.ca/news/3120407/body-found-inside-burnt-vehicle-in-rural-alberta-stettler-rcmp/
http://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/rcmp-investigating-after-body-found-in-burned-vehicle-near-stettler
http://www.660news.com/2016/12/11/rcmp-investigating-body-found-rural-alberta/

2016-12-11 - Car bursts into flame and kills woman, 37, near coastal Lochinver (Scotland):
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-38289792
http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/294480/lochinver-community-rocked-as-woman-turned-into-human-fireball/
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands/1112066/woman-dies-car-burst-flames-highland-church-car-park/

Quote: "According to local reports, the 37-year-old, woman drove to the nearby car park near the Assynt Church of Scotland building, which is just over half-a-mile from the fire station. Her Skoda exploded into flames. A fire crew from Achiltibuie – 45 minutes away – was sent. But they found a tangled, burning wreck."

Quote: "Enquiries are continuing into the incident but there does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances. As with all sudden deaths a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal."

Note: I hope it was a sudden death, otherwise there might've been some screaming in agony involved. Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2016-12-11 - Auto salvage yard erupts in flame, 50+ cars burn, in Salford (Britain):
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/fire-crews-tackle-huge-blaze-12305671
http://quaysnews.net/index.php/2016/12/12/fire-services-called-scrapyard-blaze-involving-50-cars/
http://anglenews.com/manchester-fire-crews-tackle-50-car-blaze-tearing-through-salford-scrapyard/
http://article.wn.com/view/2016/12/11/Firefighters_tackle_fire_involving_50_cars_in_Salford_scrap_/
http://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2376382/scores-of-cars-set-ablaze-as-firefighters-battle-to-quell-inferno-tearing-through-manchester-scrapyard/
http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/fire-crews-battle-major-blaze-at-salford-scrapyard-fire-crews-tackle-huge-blaze-involving-50-cars-at-salford-scrapyard/ar-AAlqVrn

2016-12-11 - Government nuclear power lab damaged by fire in West Mifflin (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wtae.com/article/crews-battle-atomic-plant-fire/8490239
http://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/11627553-74/fire-atomic-power
http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2016/12/12/fire-reported-at-pittsburgh-atomic-lab.html

Quote: "A small fire at an atomic power laboratory near Pittsburgh has been extinguished without incident or injury by the building's sprinkler system. Officials at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory say there was no threat to the public from Sunday night's fire in West Mifflin. The government-owned facility is operated for the Department of Energy and the U.S. Navy by Bechtel Bettis, Inc. The technology developed there is used to power U.S. nuclear-powered warships."

2016-12-11 - In separate incidents, SUV bursts into flame on road, and four parked cars go up in flames, in/near Chillicothe (Missouri):
http://www.kttn.com/chillicothe-fire-department-responds-to-two-vehicle-fires-on-sunday/

Quote: "About 8 o’clock last night, a sports utility vehicle was reported on fire at 307 Vine Street."

Quote: "The owner of the property where the cars were being stored told firefighters that no one was around at the time of the fires stating he had received a call from a motorist passing by the scene. The owner was listed as Gabrielson Towing Company."

2016-12-11 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked in garage at firefighter's home, fire spreads to garage, in Branson (Missouri):
http://www.ky3.com/content/news/405919015.html
http://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/firefighters-own-home-catches-fire/618227498

Quote: "An Ozarks fire fighter woke up to a page for a fire – at his own home. The Southern Stone County Fire Protection District reports the fire fighter had just returned home from another fire call early Sunday and gone back to bed. A short time later, he heard the page, but didn’t know where the fire was. He told his crewmates he looked out a side window and didn't see anything, then smelled smoke and found his garage on fire. He and his wife got safely out of the home. Crews quickly contained the fire to the garage area and a truck."

Quote: "The cause is under investigation, but it looks like it started in the truck’s engine."

Note: 'Hey man, we got a fire!' 'Where is it?' 'Open your garage door, dude!'

2016-12-11 - Home explodes and burns near the Arkansas River in Little Rock (Arkansas), 1 killed:
http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/local-news/developing-little-rock-man-dies-in-fire-on-college-street/618055745
http://katv.com/news/local/authorities-investigating-fatal-fire-in-little-rock
http://www.thv11.com/news/local/one-person-dead-after-fatal-fire-lrfd-investigating-cause/367877569

Quote: "The neighbor reported hearing an explosion before the fire."

Note: This is the 385th residential explosion in 2016...

2016-12-11 - Hotel heavily damaged by fire at 1:36 AM at ski resort in Harbor Springs (Michigan), 12 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20161211-56317-USA
http://q13fox.com/2016/12/11/expansive-fire-at-michigan-ski-resort-injures-12/
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2016/12/almost_half_of_boyne_highlands.html
http://www.boyne.com/boynehighlands/media/press-releases/2016/main-lodge-fire
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/fire-boyne-highlands-resort-ski-lodge-12-hospital-44126327
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2016/12/12_injured_at_boyne_highlands.html
http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/12/11/boyne-highlands-resort-fire/95297942/
http://abc7chicago.com/news/fire-at-boyne-ski-lodge-in-michigan-injures-12/1651293/
http://927thevan.com/news/articles/2016/dec/11/fire-at-michigan-ski-lodge-injures-a-dozen-people/
http://upnorthlive.com/news/local/significant-fire-at-boyne-highlands-resort-injuries-reported
http://wwmt.com/news/state/significant-fire-at-boyne-highlands-resort-injuries-reported

2016-12-11 - Condo building devastated by massive inferno in Langley (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/langley-condo-fire-56-201a-glover-road-1.3891683
http://globalnews.ca/news/3120351/crews-battle-huge-fire-at-langley-apartment-complex/
http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/huge-fire-destroys-langley-apartment-building
http://bc.ctvnews.ca/hundreds-left-homeless-after-massive-langley-condo-fire-1.3198795
http://www.cknw.com/2016/12/11/massive-fire-at-langley-apartment-complex-contained-residents-displaced/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/massive-fire-hits-langley-british-columbia-condo-complex/article33295074/
http://www.langleytimes.com/breaking_news/405896576.html
http://www.langleyadvance.com/news/405898556.html

2016-12-11 - Utility pole bursts into flame in coastal Santa Barbara (California):
http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=178728

2016-12-11 - Boat bursts into flame on canal, burns and sinks, in Lenton (Britain):
http://www.nottinghampost.com/boat-sinks-in-canal-after-fire-onboard/story-29975907-detail/story.html
http://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/nottingham/laurahammond-published-boat-sinks-into-canal-after-fire-on-board/
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/boat-sinks-into-canal-after-fire-on-board-4582034.html

Quote: "A boat was destroyed by a fire before its remains sank into a canal, according to Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. Crews were called to a fire on a boat in the canal close to Chain Lane, off Gibbons Street, in Lenton, on Sunday night."

2016-12-11 - In separate incidents, boat, vehicle and garage go up in flames in the wee hours in Hamilton (Canada):
http://www.inews880.com/syn/66/94851/ontario-fire-marshal-investigating
http://www.640toronto.com/syn/66/94851/ontario-fire-marshal-investigating
http://www.pressreader.com/canada/the-hamilton-spectator/20161212/281522225722246
http://www.gottarent.com/news-story/7013612-arson-investigator-fire-marshal-looking-into-trio-of-lower-city-blazes

Note: These are the 1470th and 1471st boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-12-11 - Passenger bus bursts into flame at 11:30 PM while parked in coastal Los Angeles (California):
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/12/11/dramatic-footage-captures-bus-erupting-in-flames-as-high-as-30-feet-in-the-air/
http://www.theopendaily.com/local-blogs/dramatic-footage-captures-bus-erupting-in-flames-as-high-as-30-feet-in-the-air
http://onscenevideo.tv/dtla-bus-fire-wsot/

2016-12-11 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on road between Kampala and Isingiro (Uganda):
http://watchdog.co.ug/jaguar-bus-going-to-isingiro-catches-fire-passengers-escape-with-minor-injuries/

2016-12-11 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on High Street in Stonehouse (Britain):
http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/14959502.UPDATED__Passengers_evacuated_after_bus_catches_fire_in_Stonehouse_High_Street/
http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/bus-passengers-evacuated-after-fire-breaks-out-on-board-in-busy-high-street/story-29976615-detail/story.html

Note: These are the 916th, 917th and 918th buses to burn in 2016...

2016-12-11 - Tanker truck bursts into flame, truck hits it, tanker explodes, 2 cars ignite too, near coastal Mumbai (India), 2 killed, 3 injured:
http://www.catchnews.com/national-news/mumbai-chemical-tanker-catches-fire-on-mumbai-ahmedabad-highway-1481455171.html
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-mumbai-ahmedabad-highway-traffic-disrupted-after-chemical-tanker-catches-fire-2281857
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/mumbai-ahmedabad-highway-chemical-tanker-catches-fire-traffic-hit-4421892/

2016-12-11 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-29 near Port Neal (Iowa):
http://www.siouxlandscanner.com/showlog/WCSD/163450139/Fully-Engulfed-Semi-Fire-MM-135-I29-South

2016-12-11 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-84 near Snowville (Idaho):
http://www.tremontonleader.com/news/breaking/semi-trailer-fully-engulfed/article_4461b168-c029-11e6-ace3-97ab6cb82008.html
http://www.standard.net/Police-Fire/2016/12/12/Two-military-families-lose-belongings-after-semi-catches-fire-in-Box-Elder-County.html

Quote: "A semi hauling a trailer filled with household items for two military families being reassigned to a new base caught fire on I-84 today, Dec. 11, at about 6:15 p.m. The trailer and the items inside were a complete loss."

Note: These are the 2233rd, 2234th and 2235th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-12-11 - Garbage truck bursts into flame while parked at recycling business in Stratford (Canada):
http://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/2016/12/11/truck-building-damaged-in-fire-at-brian-leyser-recycling-in-stratford

2016-12-11 - RV destroyed by fire and explosions while parked at auto business in Hemet (California):
http://riversidecountynewssource.org/2016/12/12/hemet-raging-rv-fire-and-multiple-reports-of-explosions-rock-residents/
http://myvalleynews.com/fire/hemet-neighborhood-rocked-rv-blaze-reports-explosions/
http://bomberosenaccion132.blogspot.com/2016/12/hemet-rv-fire.html

Note: This is the 533rd RV to burn in 2016...

2016-12-11 - Van bursts into flame on Carr Dyke Road in East Butterwick (Britain), near the River Trent:
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Carr Dyke Road, East Butterwick. Sun 11 Dec 2016 18:43 (No:27730) Van on fire. One hose reel jet and one BA in use."

2016-12-11 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at home in Oakdale (South Carolina), near Oakdale Lake:
http://wbtw.com/2016/12/11/car-fire-put-out-before-reaching-home-in-florence-county/
http://cbsumter.com/blog/2016/12/12/raw-west-florence-firefighters-extinguish-car-fire/
http://cbpeedee.com/blog/2016/12/12/raw-west-florence-firefighters-extinguish-car-fire/
http://cborangeburg.com/wgfg/2016/12/12/raw-west-florence-firefighters-extinguish-car-fire/

2016-12-11 - Car bursts into flame at 2:30 AM while parked at apartments in Albuquerque (New Mexico):
http://krqe.com/2016/12/11/firefighters-put-out-vehicle-fire-in-northeast-albuquerque-early-sunday/

2016-12-11 - Car bursts into flame on I-94 near St. Cloud (Minnesota):
http://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2016/12/11/firefighters-called-vehicle-fire--94/95298582/

2016-12-11 - Car bursts into flame on street in Great Bend (Kansas), other fires too:
http://www.gbtribune.com/section/69/article/101764/

2016-12-11 - Three cars go up in flames while parked at car business in coastal Sharjah (UAE):
http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/society/fire-breaks-out-in-used-car-shop-in-sharjah-1.1943462

2016-12-11 - Car bursts into flame near academy in coastal Aberdeen (Scotland):
https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/news/local/emergency-services-called-car-fire-aberdeen/

2016-12-11 - Car bursts into flame while parked in carpark in Beaconsfield (Britain):
http://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/14959857.Firefighters_tackle_car_blaze_in_multi_storey_car_park/

2016-12-11 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home on Stoneley Road in Crewe (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-fire-in-crewe_11-12-2016_7-36-22
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/cheshire-fire-and-rescue-service-deal-with-car-fire-on-driveway-in-stoneley-road-in-crewe/story-29974594-detail/story.html

2016-12-11 - Car bursts into flame on Swanborough Road in Newton Abbot (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=39036&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/newton-abbot-crew-called-to-car-fire/story-29974844-detail/story.html

2016-12-11 - Car bursts into flame on Mill Lane in Wythall (Britain):
http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/14959905.Car_catches_fire_in_Wythall/

2016-12-11 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Queen Elizabeth Drive in Swindon (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/car-fire-swindon-8/

2016-12-11 - RV trailer and home destroyed by fire just after 4:30 AM in Iola (Texas), nobody there:
http://rvdailyreport.com/owner/tx-iola-camper-destroyed-by-fire/
http://www.theeagle.com/news/local/iola-home-camper-destroyed-by-fire/article_a645f27a-8107-5578-827f-7b69589f6c11.html

2016-12-11 - Auto shop destroyed by fire on Perkins Street in Decherd (Tennessee):
http://www.heraldchronicle.com/structure-fire-in-decherd-destroys-building/

2016-12-11 - Auto shop damaged by fire in Clare (Michigan), nobody there:
http://www.9and10news.com/story/34034437/inside-of-a-clare-auto-shop-destroyed-after-fire

2016-12-11 - Barn destroyed by fire at 1:13 AM in coastal Rye (New Hampshire):
http://www.unionleader.com/safety/Storage-barn-destroyed-in-Rye-fire-12112016

2016-12-11 - Barn destroyed by fire at 5:30 AM in Middleton Township (Ohio):
http://www.wtol.com/story/34024636/firefighters-battle-wood-county-barn-fire

2016-12-11 - Barn damaged by fire in Shorewood (Illinois):
http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/12/11/fire-damages-barn-in-shorewood/agg9wpl/

2016-12-11 - Barn damaged by fire near Ludgershall (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/barn-fire-near-ludgershall/

2016-12-11 - Church damaged by basement fire in Nashville (Tennessee), nobody there:
http://www.wsmv.com/story/34026427/crews-battle-fire-at-eastminster-presbyterian-church

2016-12-11 - Construction company office destroyed by fire in coastal Port St. Lucie (Florida), nobody there:
http://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2016/12/11/port-st-lucie-fire-under-investigation/95296762/

2016-12-11 - Office building damaged by fire just before 1 AM in Green Tree (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wpxi.com/news/firefighters-battle-flames-at-business-in-green-tree/475062609

2016-12-11 - Restaurant damaged by fire near Lake Junaluska in Haywood County (North Carolina):
http://wlos.com/news/local/popular-lake-junaluska-restaurant-damaged-by-fire

2016-12-11 - Carpet padding business damaged by fire in Salisbury (North Carolina):
http://www.wbtv.com/story/34028195/fire-sparks-at-salisbury-business

2016-12-11 - Supermarket destroyed by massive fire at 3 AM in Benin (Nigeria):
http://newtelegraphonline.com/fire-razes-multi-billion-naira-hallmark-supermarket/
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/multiple-agencies-respond-to-3-alarm-fire/475178599

2016-12-11 - Mobile home damaged by fire on Marina Drive in coastal Dania Beach (Florida), nobody there:
http://www.local10.com/news/no-injures-in-dania-beach-mobile-home-fire-

2016-12-11 - Mobile home destroyed by fire in coastal Ocean City (Florida), nobody there:
http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/20161212/mobile-home-destroyed-by-fire

2016-12-11 - Home damaged by fire at 5 AM in Tulsa (Oklahoma), nobody there:
http://www.fox23.com/news/firefighters-battle-blaze-at-west-tulsa-home/475046693

2016-12-11 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 4:32 AM in coastal Escambia County (Florida):
http://weartv.com/news/local/mobile-highway-fire-leaves-family-of-four-homeless

2016-12-11 - Home destroyed by fire shortly after 3 AM in Southwick (Massachusetts):
http://wwlp.com/2016/12/11/home-destroyed-by-fire-in-southwick/
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/12/southwick_home_destroyed_by_fi.html
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/12/southwick_fire_destroys_histor.html

2016-12-11 - Home destroyed by fire at 2 AM in Saucier (Mississippi), near the coast, nobody there:
http://www.wlox.com/story/34025192/early-morning-fire-destroys-gulfport-home
http://www.sunherald.com/news/local/counties/harrison-county/article120260508.html

2016-12-11 - Home destroyed by fire in Bay City (Michigan), nobody there:
http://wsmh.com/news/local/fire-destroys-bay-city-home
http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2016/12/firefighters_injured_while_bat.html

2016-12-11 - Home destroyed by fire at 2:30 AM in Coventry (Rhode Island):
http://wpri.com/2016/12/11/extensive-damage-at-overnight-fire-in-coventry/
http://turnto10.com/news/local/overnight-fire-damages-coventry-home

2016-12-11 - Mansion destroyed by fire at 5:30 AM in coastal Southold (New York), nobody there:
http://patch.com/new-york/northfork/firefighters-battle-pre-dawn-blaze-southold

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

2016-12-11 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire at 4:25 AM in Little Havana area in coastal Miami (Florida):
http://www.local10.com/news/13-families-displaced-by-little-havana-apartment-fire

2016-12-11 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in DeKalb County near Atlanta (Georgia):
http://www.walb.com/story/34025245/dekalb-county-apartment-complex-burns-in-morning-fire
http://www.wbrc.com/story/34025245/dekalb-county-apartment-complex-burns-in-morning-fire
http://www.cbs46.com/story/34025245/dekalb-county-apartment-complex-burns-in-morning-fire

2016-12-11 - Deadly garage fire burns home in Dearing (Kansas), 1 killed:
http://www.wibw.com/content/news/Boy-8-dies-in-SE-Kansas-fire-406043245.html
http://www.kwch.com/content/news/Child-8-dies-in-SE-Kansas-fire-406039655.html

2016-12-11 - Deadly fire burns home in Maytown (Kentucky), 1 killed:
http://www.lex18.com/story/34025990/one-person-killed-in-floyd-county-house-fire

2016-12-11 - Deadly fire burns home in Boonsboro (Maryland), 1 killed:
http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/breaking/one-person-dead-after-house-fire/article_89b3b892-bfe3-11e6-869e-33de47a4ee00.html
http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/local/neighbor-tried-to-help-victim-in-boonsboro-fatal-fire/article_a4ccb0ee-c0d7-11e6-951c-17a68a3e02e9.html
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/disasters_and_accidents/one-person-three-dogs-found-dead-in-boonsboro-house-fire/article_e7ca9aff-b8c9-5228-96f2-6f83aa5194f7.html

2016-12-11 - Deadly fire burns home in Mocksville (North Carolina), 1 killed:
http://myfox8.com/2016/12/11/fatal-fire-reported-in-mocksville/
http://www.wbtv.com/story/34035607/fatal-fire-reported-in-mocksville-on-sunday-rowan-firefighters-assisted

2016-12-11 - Deadly fire burns home at 1:30 AM in Mount Airy (North Carolina), 1 killed:
http://myfox8.com/2016/12/11/woman-dies-in-mount-airy-house-fire/
http://www.richmond.com/news/ap/article_1fd01c72-8d18-5a15-93a3-2527ac3e64a8.html
http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/woman-dies-early-sunday-in-mount-airy-house-fire/article_2b272836-0b75-5014-993a-7c8a5dbddd69.html

2016-12-11 - Deadly fire burns home at 10:55 PM in Mason City (Iowa), 1 killed:
http://www.kcrg.com/content/news/Child-dies-in-Mason-City-house-fire-405940775.html
http://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/authorities-investigate-fatal-house-fire-in-mason-city

2016-12-11 - Deadly fire destroys home shortly after 5 AM in East Orange (New Jersey), 1 killed, 2 injured:
http://6abc.com/news/nj-woman-72-dies-after-fire-causes-house-collapse/1650952/
http://abc7ny.com/news/large-fire-causes-house-collapse-in-east-orange/1650452/
http://abc7ny.com/news/1-woman-dead-1-critically-injured-after-east-orange-house-fire/1650452/
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Woman-Dies-2-Injured-After-Deadly-Blaze-Rips-Through-East-Orange-Home-405874825.html
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Woman-Dies-2-Injured-After-Deadly-Blaze-Rips-Through-East-Orange-Home-405874825.html

2016-12-11 - Deadly fire destroys home in Dunns (West Virginia), 2 killed:
http://www.wvva.com/story/34028558/2016/12/12/two-now-dead-in-overnight-fire
http://www.bdtonline.com/news/two-dead-in-mercer-county-house-fire/article_f64e6684-c07c-11e6-aa0d-37bda8c90cb0.html
http://wchstv.com/news/local/two-fatalities-reported-in-mercer-county-fire
http://wvah.com/news/local/two-fatalities-reported-in-mercer-county-fire

Note: Charred pickup truck in the garage next to the rubble of the house...

2016-12-11 - Vacant home burns at 2:34 AM in Marshalltown (Iowa):
http://www.timesrepublican.com/news/todays-news/2016/12/weekend-house-fire-under-investigation/

2016-12-11 - Vacant music store burns in Citrus Heights (California):
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2016/12/11/old-music-store-catches-fire-in-citrus-heights/

2016-12-11 - Vacant diner destroyed by fire in North Toledo (Ohio):
http://www.toledoblade.com/Police-Fire/2016/12/12/Fire-destroys-former-North-Toledo-diner-New-Chet-s-Restaurant.html

2016-12-12 - Two mysterious explosions ten minutes apart rattle people at 3 AM in Sarpy County (Nebraska):
http://www.wowt.com/content/news/Loud-booms-wake-metro-neighborhoods--406102445.html
http://www.sott.net/article/336570-Loud-mystery-booms-echo-through-Nebraska-neighborhood

Quote: "Sarpy County dispatch also checked with Offutt Air Force Base, they heard the 'boom' noise as well, but they did not have any planes up at the time of the boom. "

2016-12-12 - Drilling rig hit by explosion near Sharon Springs (Kansas), 5 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20161213-56339-USA
http://ksn.com/2016/12/12/5-injured-2-critically-after-oil-field-explosion-south-of-sharon-springs/
http://www.kwch.com/content/news/Five-hurt-two-critically-in-Wallace-County-gas-explosion-406086335.html
http://ksnt.com/2016/12/12/5-injured-2-critically-after-oil-field-explosion-south-of-sharon-springs/
http://www.salina.com/news/local_briefs/explosion-at-drilling-rig-near-sharon-springs/article_8e20e6d0-3388-51f2-9575-b6fc80c88c46.html
http://usflash.org/kansascity/2016/12/13/148294-five-hurt-two-critically-in-kansas-oil-drilling-explosion.html

2016-12-12 - Underground electrical fire blacks out parts of Akron (Ohio):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=PW-20161213-56336-USA
http://fox8.com/2016/12/12/power-out-to-downtown-akron-after-electrical-fire/
http://www.fox19.com/story/34029538/underground-fire-closes-major-street-in-akron
http://www.wave3.com/story/34029538/underground-fire-closes-major-street-in-akron
http://www.cleveland.com/akron/index.ssf/2016/12/fire_causes_power_stoplight_ou.html
http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/oh-summit/power-out-due-to-electrical-fire-in-downtown-akron
http://www.ohio.com/news/local/update-power-restored-in-downtown-akron-akron-municipal-court-closes-for-day-1.733149

Quote: "An electrical fire in an underground vault on East Market Street led to a power outage Monday morning in downtown Akron. The fire and outage caused smoke damage to the building at 39 E. Market St., which is located between Main and High streets, and rerouted traffic for hours. No injuries were reported but the outage forced the closure of attached buildings that house Huntington Bank and 3 Point Restaurant, and the evacuation of several apartments."

2016-12-12 - High-rise apartment building erupts in flame on Palm Island in coastal Dubai (UAE):
http://metro.co.uk/2016/12/12/huge-fire-breaks-out-in-luxury-apartment-block-in-dubai-6318648/
http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/middle-east/87512125/fire-sweeps-dubais-artificial-palm-island
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/12/12/dubai-fire-apartment-block-artificial-palm-island-engulfed-flames/
http://www.bgdailynews.com/news/international/fire-breaks-out-in-high-rise-on-dubai-s-palm/article_8ffa07ff-10d8-5259-a1c0-b379ab7866bf.html
http://abc11.com/news/fire-breaks-out-in-high-rise-on-dubais-palm-island/1653630/
http://www.sott.net/article/336551-Massive-fire-engulfs-Dubai-luxury-building

Quote: "A fire has broken out at an up-market apartment block on the artificial Palm island in Dubai, with no immediate reports of any casualties. The blaze, which hit on Monday, is the latest in a series of fires to hit tall buildings, including residential compounds and hotels, in the Gulf's tourism and business hub over the past two years."

2016-12-12 - Refinery damaged by fire at 2:30 AM in Sinclair (Wyoming):
http://trib.com/business/energy/no-one-hurt-in-fire-at-sinclair-refinery/article_8c565a1b-d0dd-5a78-8411-0b359eda6c7a.html

2016-12-12 - Home destroyed by explosion at 6:05 AM on Meadow Lake Drive in Wallkill (New York), nobody there:
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20161212/explosion-destroys-home-in-town-of-wallkill
http://abcnews.go.com/US/propane-gas-leak-considered-ny-home-explosion/story?id=44151671
http://www.firehouse.com/news/12286904/explosion-destroys-home-in-the-town-of-wallkill-ny

2016-12-12 - Shed explodes and burns at home in coastal Melbourne (Australia), 1 killed:
http://www.mailtimes.com.au/story/4351681/body-found-after-suspected-shed-explosion-in-melbournes-east/
http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/4351681/body-found-after-suspected-shed-explosion-in-melbournes-east/
http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/4351681/body-found-after-suspected-shed-explosion-in-melbournes-east/
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/4351681/body-found-after-suspected-shed-explosion-in-melbournes-east/
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/body-found-at-fire-in-melbournes-east-20161212-gt9cqn.html
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/body-found-after-wantirna-south-house-fire/news-story/f63c3e19254f677304203cc9c1a0e0aa
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/body-found-after-wantirna-south-house-fire/news-story/f63c3e19254f677304203cc9c1a0e0aa

Quote: "A police spokeswoman said, while the exact cause of the fire was being investigated, 'it is believed an explosion may have occurred in a shed on the property'."

Note: These are the 386th and 387th residential explosions in 2016...

2016-12-12 - Five dry-docked boats destroyed by explosion and fire at 2:20 AM near the Youghiogheny River in McKeesport (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wpxi.com/news/neighbors-hear-explosion-before-seeing-burning-boats-at-mckeesport-marina/475254125
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2016/12/12/fire-damages-boats-at-marina-in-mckeesport/
http://www.wtae.com/article/several-boats-damaged-by-fire-in-mckeesport/8490064
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/south/2016/12/12/Fire-at-McKeesport-marina-damages-several-boats/stories/201612120103
http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/fire-damages-5-boats-at-mckeesport-marina/vp-AAlte8K
http://www.georgiaworld.com/2016/12/12/fire-damages-boats-at-marina-in-mckeesport/
http://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/pittsburgh/fire-at-mckeesport-marina-damages-several-boats/
http://www.wpxi.com/video?videoId=475257730&videoVersion=1.0

Quote: "Five boats were damaged by a fire early Monday morning in downtown McKeesport. It happened at the McKees Point Marina located between Water Street and the Youghiogheny River."

Quote: "Witnesses say they heard an explosion shortly before the fire."

2016-12-12 - Two boats go up in flames while docked at Kinkaid Marina on Kincaid Lake in Murphysboro (Illinois):
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/34034136/boat-sinks-after-fire-at-kinkaid-marina-in-murphysboro-il
http://www.kfvs12.com/clip/12960719/boat-sinks-after-fire-at-kinkaid-marina-in-murphysboro-il
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/34033516/boat-sinks-after-fire-at-kinkaid-marina
http://www.navbug.com/article219097946/boat_sinks_after_fire_at_kinkaid_marina.htm
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/34044667/boat-owners-marina-picking-up-pieces-after-fire
http://www.z100fm.com/2016/12/13/fire-destroys-house-boats-at-kinkaid-lake/

Quote: "According to the Murphysboro Fire Department, the fire started around 2 p.m. with one house boat and traveled to another. They said the fire was contained to just those two boats. No one was injured and the fire was extinguished. Firefighters say the boat owners have been contacted."

Quote: "Fire officials say two boats were destroyed and three others were damaged by the fire at Kinkaid Marina."

Note: These are the 1472nd, 1473rd, 1474th, 1475th, 1476th, 1477th and 1478th boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-12-12 - School bus bursts into flame on street in Béziers (France):
http://www.languedocliving.com/bziers-school-bus-catches-fire-with-57-on-board-news-6529.html

Quote: "At 8:30am on Monday morning, a school bus caught on fire at the rouldabout Henri Noguères in Béziers. It was transporting 51 children and 6 adults. Thankfully, everyone was evacuated very quickly, and no one was hurt, although some of the children were traumatised."

Note: This is the 263rd school bus to burn in 2016 and this is the 919th bus to burn in 2016...

2016-12-12 - Private bus bursts into flame while parked on Patterson Ranch Road in Montgomery Creek (California):
http://www.krcrtv.com/news/local/shasta/school-bus-being-used-as-home-catches-fire-in-montgomery-creek/207156032

2016-12-12 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on street in Jaipur (India):
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Low-floor-bus-catches-fire-in-Mansarovar-nobody-hurt/articleshow/55949076.cms

Note: These are the 920th and 921st buses to burn in 2016...

2016-12-12 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-94 near Kalamazoo (Michigan):
http://wwmt.com/news/local/eastbound-i-94-shut-down-due-to-semi-fire

2016-12-12 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on US 30 near Mansfield (Ohio), some pigs killed:
http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/news/local/2016/12/12/us-30-shut-down-almost-two-hours-after-pig-truck-fire/95363678/
http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/videos/news/local/2016/12/13/u.s.-30-shut-down-after-hog-truck-fire/95366802/

2016-12-12 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the M6 near Preston (Britain):
http://www.blogpreston.co.uk/2016/12/m6-near-preston-closed-due-to-major-lorry-fire/
http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/news/southport-west-lancs/m6-motorway-closure-due-hgv-12311236
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/update-m6-closed-due-to-trailer-fire-1-8286541
http://www.itv.com/news/granada/update/2016-12-13/delays-on-m6-in-lancashire-after-lorry-fire/
http://www.chorley-guardian.co.uk/news/transport/m6-latest-delays-ease-as-motorway-reopens-following-trailer-fire-1-8286618
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/transport/m6-latest-delays-ease-as-motorway-reopens-following-trailer-fire-1-8286618
http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/news/southport-west-lancs/m6-users-warned-expect-severe-12311316
http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/743678-traffic-alert-m6-northbound-down-to-one-lane-after-hgv-fire.html

2016-12-12 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the A19 near Northallerton (Britain):
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/14963513.Lorry_destroyed_in_fire/
http://uk.dnsiskinky.com/item/82471_lorry-destroyed-in-fire

2016-12-12 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the A48 between Porthyrhyd and Foelgastell (Britain):
http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/lane-closure-on-a48-after-lorry-fire/story-29975934-detail/story.html

Quote: "A lane of the A48 outside Carmarthen is currently closed after a lorry caught fire earlier this morning. The heavy goods vehicle caught fire at approximately 6.15am, on the eastbound stretch between Porthyrhyd and Foelgastell."

2016-12-12 - Tractor (telehandler) bursts into flame at 6:22 AM inside building on Long Lane in Woodmansey (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Long Lane, Woodmansey. Mon 12 Dec 2016 06:22 (No:27749) Teleporter on fire inside building containing 140 tonnes of straw. Two hose reels, two BA and Thermal Image Camera in use. Teleporter was removed from building. Fire spread was avoided."

Note: These are the 2236th, 2237th, 2238th, 2239th, 2240th and 2241st tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-12-12 - Heavy truck bursts into flame on highway in coastal Singapore:
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/lorry-on-fire-at-cte-near-braddell-exit-no-injuries-reported
http://www.thelocalsociety.com/lorry-caught-on-fire-along-cte-towards-amk-before-braddell-exit/
http://www.stomp.com.sg/singapore-seen/singapore/lorry-catches-on-fire-on-central-expressway-towards-braddell
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/STcom/808330727922143232
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTT2i_FiRuE

2016-12-12 - RV bursts into flame while parked along Plumtree Lane near Grants Pass (Oregon):
http://www.kajo.com/news/local/stories.php?subaction=showfull&id=1481624062&ucat=2
http://rvdailyreport.com/owner/or-rv-destroyed-by-fire-last-night/
http://rvheadlines.com/2016/12/14/or-rv-destroyed-by-fire-last-night/

Quote: "At about 9:53 p.m. Monday, Rural Metro Fire Department and Grants Pass Fire & Rescue responded to a fully-involved motorhome in the 1100-block of Plumtree Lane. According to Rural Metro Division Chief Austin Prince, the fire had burned for a while prior to firefighters' arrival and most of the recreational vehicle had been consumed before they got there."

Note: This is the 534th RV to burn in 2016...

2016-12-12 - Van bursts into flame on Parkhouse Road in Minehead (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=39043&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/14961062.Van_fire_in_Minehead/

2016-12-12 - Van bursts into flame on Crownhill Road in coastal Plymouth (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=39044&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/van-bursts-into-flame-after-fire-sparks-in-engine-on-city-road/story-29977046-detail/story.html

2016-12-12 - Pickup truck bursts into flame in the wee hours while parked at apartments in coastal Corpus Crispy...er, Corpus Christi (Texas):
http://www.kiiitv.com/news/local/truck-bursts-into-flames-at-local-apartment-complex/368728980

2016-12-12 - Car bursts into flame in bank drive-thru in Shorewood (Illinois):
http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/12/13/car-catches-fire-at-tcf-bank-drive-thru-in-shorewood/a7h6f31/
http://www.wjol.com/car-fire-closes-bank-drive-thru-shorewood/

Note: A barn just went up in flames the day prior in Shorewood too, mentioned in the 2016-12-11 update...

2016-12-12 - Car bursts into flame on highway in coastal Los Angeles (California):
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20161212/Vehicle-Fire-Erupts-On-Highway-Near-Downtown-Los-Angeles-CA-East-Los-Angeles/
http://twitter.com/AhmadChildress/status/808357629579825152/photo/1

2016-12-12 - Car bursts into flame on Highway 36 near Fortuna (California):
http://lostcoastoutpost.com/chpwatch/2016/dec/12/00026/

2016-12-12 - Car bursts into flame on Rahway Avenue near Edison Middle School in Westfield (New Jersey):
http://www.tapinto.net/towns/westfield/articles/westfield-firefighters-extinguish-car-fire-near-e
http://www.tapinto.net/towns/westfield/sections/police-and-fire/articles/westfield-firefighters-extinguish-car-fire-near-e

2016-12-12 - Car bursts into flame on Curlew Road in Oldsmar (Florida):
http://wfla.com/2016/12/13/good-samaritans-rescues-elderly-pinellas-co-woman-from-burning-car/

2016-12-12 - Car bursts into flame in auto shop, fire spreads to shop, in Turner (Maine), 1 injured:
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/lewiston-auburn/2016/12/12/turner-garage-fire-injures-employee/2044330

2016-12-12 - Car bursts into flame on I-69 in Fort Wayne (Indiana):
http://wane.com/2016/12/12/video-car-engulfed-in-flames-on-i-69-s/

2016-12-12 - Car bursts into flame on Virginia 7 in Loudoun County (Virginia):
http://www.winchesterstar.com/vehicle-fire-west-of-round-hill-on-va-west/article_a6d73734-c0a9-11e6-9678-ab8520ff9fdc.html

2016-12-12 - Car bursts into flame on the Hume Highway near Locksley (Australia):
http://www.sheppnews.com.au/2016/12/13/65474/car-fire

2016-12-12 - Car bursts into flame while parked in carpark at shopping center in Romford (Britain):
http://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/car_blaze_forces_romford_shoppers_from_mercury_mall_1_4813660

2016-12-12 - Car bursts into flame at 6:01 AM on Birchley Heath Road in Bentley (Britain):
http://news.warwickshire.gov.uk/fireincidents/2016/12/12/car-fire-birchley-heath-road-bentley-1-fire-engine-from-atherstone-attended/

2016-12-12 - Car bursts into flame on Queen Elizabeth Way in Colchester (Britain):
http://www.harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk/news/north_essex_news/14960889.Car_catches_fire_in_residential_street/
http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/14960889.Car_catches_fire_in_residential_street/

2016-12-12 - Car bursts into flame on Lawson Street in Wigton (Britain):
http://www.cumbriafire.gov.uk/services/operations/recent-incidents.asp

Quote: "Car on fire in Wigton(Allerdale) 12 Dec 2016 At 14:38 firefighters were called to Lawson Street, Aspatria, Wigton and a car well alight on arrival on the roadway. The crew used two hose reels to extinguish the fire and police were also in attendance."

2016-12-12 - Vehicle bursts into flame at 6:16 AM on Texas 130 near Austin (Texas):
http://www.statesman.com/news/breaking-news/traffic-texas-130-snarled-after-vehicle-fire/HNGlsRucDSL68OvtO1D6sO/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/statesman/808300092780380160

2016-12-12 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Highway 210 near Brainerd (Minnesota):
http://www.brainerddispatch.com/news/4179341-various-fire-calls-send-out-trucks

2016-12-12 - Minivan or SUV and garage destroyed by fire at home in Riverton area in coastal Portland (Maine):
http://www.pressherald.com/2016/12/12/fire-destroys-garage-in-portlands-riverton-neighborhood/

Quote: "A minivan or sport utility vehicle parked inside the garage was destroyed by the intense heat."

2016-12-12 - RV trailer and engine shop destroyed by fire in Springerville (Arizona):
http://www.wmicentral.com/news/apache_county/fire-destroys-feed-store-s-workshop-in-round-valley/article_7a496400-bd96-11e6-ab17-d72532b92dc4.html

2016-12-12 - Car, 3 motorcycles and barn destroyed by fire at home in Centralia (Illinois):
http://www.wjbdradio.com/local-news/2016/12/11/fire-causes-heavy-damage-to-garage-and-contents-in-rural-centralia-

2016-12-12 - Barn and shop destroyed by fire at 1 AM near Union (Oregon):
http://www.lagrandeobserver.com/home/4894243-151/story.html

2016-12-12 - Barn destroyed by fire on Seminole Valley Road in Cedar Rapids (Iowa):
http://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/cedar-rapids-fire-department-respond-to-large-house-fire

2016-12-12 - Barn damaged by fire just after 7:30 AM in Trimdon Village (Britain):
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/14960997.Firefighters_tackle_barn_blaze_at_Trimdon_Village/

2016-12-12 - Garbage bursts into flame in garbage truck in coastal Blackpool (Britain):
http://www.lythamstannesexpress.co.uk/news/bin-lorry-catches-fire-on-blackpool-road-1-8285587
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/bin-lorry-catches-fire-on-blackpool-road-1-8285587
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/bin-lorry-catches-fire-on-blackpool-road-4582738.html

2016-12-12 - Metal business damaged by fire at 6:07 AM in Wisconsin Rapids (Wisconsin), nobody there:
http://www.waow.com/story/34029939/2016/12/12/fire-breaks-out-at-wisconsin-rapids-foundry
http://www.waow.com/story/34029939/fire-breaks-out-at-wisconsin-rapids-foundry
http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/story/news/2016/12/12/firefighters-respond-rapids-foundry-fire/95325786/

Quote: "The fire erupted in the mold room of a building where the company did its melting of recycled metal, Kerkman said."

2016-12-12 - Cellphone bursts into flame inside car, car damaged, on Geelong Road in coastal Barwon Heads (Australia):
http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/overheating-phone-sets-fire-to-tradies-new-car-on-bellarine-peninsula/news-story/af533abc8ac9872be26c2bb829aaf2d8

2016-12-12 - Garage goes up in flames before 5:30 AM at home in Richmond (Virginia):
http://wric.com/2016/12/12/1-firefighter-injured-as-crews-battle-early-morning-fire-in-richmond/
http://www.nbc12.com/story/34028278/richmond-fire-crews-respond-to-garage-fire

2016-12-12 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in Burlington (Iowa):
http://wqad.com/2016/12/13/burlington-garage-fire-causes-70k-in-damages/

2016-12-12 - Home damaged by fire in coastal Providence (Rhode Island):
http://turnto10.com/news/local/fire-breaks-out-at-providence-home-12-13-2016

2016-12-12 - Home damaged by fire in Abilene (Texas), nobody there:
http://www.ktxs.com/news/firefighters-battle-north-abilene-blaze2/207138109

2016-12-12 - Home heavily damaged by fire just before 3:30 AM near Brush Bayou in Shreveport (Louisiana):
http://www.wbrc.com/story/34032667/family-driven-out-by-fire-grateful-they-have-each-other
http://www.ksla.com/story/34028851/shreveport-house-fire-displaces-family-of-7
http://www.telemundoamarillo.com/story/34028851/shreveport-house-fire-displaces-family-of-7

2016-12-12 - Home destroyed by fire at 3 AM in Rossville (Georgia):
http://newschannel9.com/news/local/early-morning-house-fire-in-rossville-ga

2016-12-12 - Home destroyed by fire in Orono (Maine), nobody there:
https://wabi.tv/2016/12/13/owner-returns-home-from-plowing-to-find-orono-home-destroyed-by-fire/

2016-12-12 - Home destroyed by fire in Gruver (Texas), nobody there:
http://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/fire-in-gruver-destroys-familys-home

2016-12-12 - Home destroyed by fire in Bridgwater Lakes (Canada):
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/fire-engulfs-house-bridgwater-234432301.html

Quote: "Olfert said he saw neighbours scrambling to get their vehicles out of nearby garages because it looked like the fire could spread. The smell was also stronger, he said. 'Weird smells like you've never smelled before like someone had thrown a bunch of chemicals in a bonfire or something,' he said."

2016-12-12 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire before 1 AM in Hartford (Connecticut):
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Hartford-Residents-Displaced-by-Overnight-Fire-405988845.html
http://wtnh.com/2016/12/12/at-least-30-displaced-overnight-in-hartford-fire/
http://www.wfsb.com/story/34027627/12-people-rescued-1-taken-to-hospital-after-fire-in-hartford

2016-12-12 - Deadly fire burns storage building at 1:21 AM in Rutherford County (North Carolina), 1 killed:
http://rccatalyst.com/2016/12/12/body-found-in-storage-building-fire-debris/

2016-12-12 - Deadly fire burns home at 3:30 AM in Springfield (Tennessee), 4 killed, 2 injured:
http://wjhl.com/2016/12/12/4-children-killed-in-springfield-tn-house-fire/
http://wate.com/2016/12/12/4-children-killed-in-middle-tennessee-house-fire/
http://www.mynbc5.com/article/4-children-killed-in-middle-tennessee-house-fire/8490733
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/children-killed-middle-tennessee-house-fire-44139705
http://www.wsmv.com/story/34028335/4-children-killed-in-robertson-county-house-fire
http://wkrn.com/2016/12/12/4-children-killed-2-others-hurt-in-springfield-house-fire/
http://wreg.com/2016/12/12/4-children-killed-in-tennessee-house-fire/
http://fox17.com/news/local/four-children-dead-in-springfield-house-fire

2016-12-12 - Deadly fire burns home in coastal Baltimore (Maryland), 1 killed:
http://www.abc2news.com/news/region/baltimore-city/man-found-dead-after-house-fire-in-baltimore
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/92111775-132.html
http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/man-found-dead-following-house-fire-in-baltimore/article_f9685083-e103-55b2-927c-27a1b7448690.html

2016-12-12 - Deadly fire burns home on Blue Creek Road in Tullahoma (Tennessee), 1 killed, 2 injured:
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/34031687/4-year-old-killed-in-house-fire-in-franklin-county

2016-12-12 - Deadly fire burns home at 5:30 AM in Woodstock (Canada), 1 killed:
http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/1-person-found-dead-inside-burning-woodstock-home-1.3200216

2016-12-12 - Deadly fire destroys home near Little Rock (Arkansas), 2 killed:
http://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/double-fatal-house-fire-in-pulaski-co/618621076
http://katv.com/news/local/little-rock-house-fire-leave-two-dead-cause-of-fire-still-undetermined
http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/local-news/house-fire-kills-2-in-pulaski-co/618621032

2016-12-12 - Deadly fire burns duplex after 11 PM in Kansas City (Kansas), 1 killed:
http://www.kmbc.com/article/1-dies-in-kck-house-fire-late-monday-night/8494696
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article120566643.html

2016-12-12 - Vacant home destroyed by huge fire at 6 AM, fire spreads to adjacent building, in Buffalo (New York):
http://www.wkbw.com/news/2-alarm-fire-breaks-out-in-black-rock
http://buffalonews.com/2016/12/12/firefighters-scene-large-fire-military-grote/
http://www.twcnews.com/nys/buffalo/top-stories/2016/12/12/massive-two-alarm-fire-at-military-road-and-grote-street-in-buffalo.html

Quote: "One firefighter suffered a shoulder injury. Another had an unknown respiratory issue. Both were transported to local hospitals by AMR for treatment."

2016-12-12 - Vacant building burns in coastal Boston (Massachusetts):
http://patch.com/massachusetts/boston/vacant-building-burns-near-dudley-square
http://www.universalhub.com/2016/vacant-building-roxbury-catches-fire
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/NECN/808027892907147264
http://www.ooyuz.com/geturl?aid=14226129

2016-12-13 - Van bursts into flame and kills man on Brooks Road in Memphis (Tennessee):
http://www.fox13memphis.com/top-stories/mans-body-found-in-burning-van/475789418
http://www.fox13memphis.com/top-stories/woman-heartbroken-after-husbands-body-found-in-burning-van/475789418

Quote: "Police sent FOX13 an accidental injury report that stated a victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition on Saturday after being taken out of a burning car on Brooks Road. Police said the victim was pronounced dead at the hospital."

2016-12-13 - Small plane bursts into flame after landing at Lanseria Airport (South Africa), 3 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=VIV-20161214-56361-ZAF
http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/three-injured-in-lanseria-airport-emergency-landing-20161213
http://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00047951.html

Quote: "Three men sustained burns and 'traumatic' injuries when their light aircraft made an emergency landing at Lanseria Airport on Tuesday, paramedics said. It burst into flames shortly after landing at 15:30, Netcare 911 spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said. Paramedics treated two of the men on scene before taking them to a level 1 trauma burn facility in Johannesburg. Paramedics from another company treated the third man and took him to hospital."

Note: This is the 144th aircraft to smoke/burn/explode in 2016...

2016-12-13 - Military base rocked by explosion in coastal Ulsan (South Korea), 23 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20161213-56340-KOR
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/23-soldiers-injured-blast-south-korean-military-installation-1596199
http://www.breakingnews.com/item/2016/12/13/explosion-at-military-base-injures-over-20/
http://www.epa.eu/disasters-photos/accidents-general-photos/explosion-at-military-base-in-ulsan-photos-53161799
http://www.news.com.au/world/breaking-news/s-korea-military-base-explosion-wounds-23/news-story/8e39502c227fc7520713d072dd82668c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt288anltEc

Quote: "Twenty three soldiers were reportedly injured in an explosion at a military base in Ulsan in South Korea. The cause of the blast is yet to be ascertained as no training activities were underway at the time of the incident."

2016-12-13 - Auto salvage business destroyed by fire in Chazy (New York):
http://www.mynbc5.com/article/fire-destroys-bandb-salvage-in-chazy/8497214
http://www.pressrepublican.com/news/local_news/no-cause-determined-yet-for-b-b-salvage-fire/article_7f507d0f-f91c-5f0f-b4c5-dd44231e31df.html

2016-12-13 - Chemical plant erupts in flame, fire gets huge, in Bengaluru (India):
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Fire-breaks-out-at-Biocon-premises/articleshow/55946013.cms
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/syngene-fire-could-cost-co-several-crores-losses-insured-md_8103541.html
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/syngene-international-tumbles-after-fire-incident-116121300213_1.html
http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/massive-fire-in-biocon-s-syngene-complex-in-bengaluru-116121201079_1.html

2016-12-13 - Home destroyed by explosion(s) and fire at midnight near Braunig Lake in San Antonio (Texas), nobody there:
http://woai.iheart.com/articles/local-news-119078/explosions-heard-before-southeast-side-house-15389730/

Quote: "Neighbors said they heard 'explosions' in a southeast side home before a fire erupted which destroyed the structure, News Radio 1200 WOAI reports. Firefighters were called to the house in the 17000 block of Shady Falls Rd, which is near Braunig Lake, about midnight for a report of a fire."

2016-12-13 - Home damaged by basement explosion and fire in Belmond (Iowa), 1 injured:
http://kimt.com/2016/12/14/man-injured-in-belmond-fire/

Note: These are the 388th and 389th residential explosions in 2016...

2016-12-13 - Boat goes up in flames and kills person at boatyard in coastal Baltimore (Maryland):
http://www.abc2news.com/news/region/baltimore-city/body-found-in-burning-boat-in-s-baltimore
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-boat-fire-20161213-story.html
http://www.blackdailynews.com/2016/12/14/fire-crews-recover-a-body-from-a-boat-fire/
http://www.msn.com/en-us/video/nerdcore/fire-crews-recover-a-body-from-a-boat-fire/vp-AAlxoE8
http://www.fxtribune.com/local/body-found-in-burning-boat-in-south-baltimore-h378314.html
http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/fatal-boat-fire-reported-in-south-baltimore-tuesday
http://www.yahoo.com/news/fire-crews-recover-body-boat-041243566.html
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/wbaltv11/808896326410915841
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU6OBptPMQU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mV6LWkyZ4M

Quote: "Fire officials confirm a body was found inside a burning boat in South Baltimore Tuesday night. Around 9:30 p.m. fire crews responded to 3500 2nd Street for a report of a fire. Crews found a boat on fire and put out the flames in about 10 minutes. A search of the boat revealed an unidentified body inside."

Note: This is the 1479th boat or ship to burn in 2016...

2016-12-13 - School bus bursts into flame on street in McAlester (Oklahoma):
http://www.mcalesternews.com/news/local_news/bus-fire-extinguished-students-safe/article_4d379e70-3ae3-5328-9ea7-44aa556ca37d.html
http://www.mcalesternews.com/news/local_news/bus-fire-extinguished-students-safe/image_790335ca-4d4f-592f-b908-9c3556b4f580.html

Quote: "Quick action by the public and school personnel resulted in a fire underneath a McAlester school bus being extinguished Monday afternoon as the children safely exited the vehicle."

Note: This is the 264th school bus to burn in 2016 and this is the 922nd bus to burn in 2016...

2016-12-13 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on street in Chatuchak District in coastal Bangkok (Thailand):
http://ban.jo/News/Asia/20161213/Bus-Fire-Near-Major-Cineplex-Ratchayothin-In-Chatuchak-Thailand-Chatuchak/

Note: This is the 923rd bus to burn in 2016...

2016-12-13 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-94 near Hudson (Wisconsin):
http://www.weau.com/content/news/Semi-fire-blocks-of-part-of-I-94-near-Hudson-406337935.html
http://kstp.com/news/semi-carrying-mail-catches-fire-interstate-94-hudson-wisconsin/4343610/
http://www.bloomeradvance.com/news/free_news/article_00d90676-c17d-11e6-b7a6-33267531c9ba.html
http://www.rivertowns.net/news/accidents/4179014-update-i-94-cleared-after-truck-fire
http://www.riverfallsjournal.com/news/accidents/4179014-update-i-94-cleared-after-truck-fire
http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/news/accidents/4179014-update-i-94-cleared-after-truck-fire
http://www.postaltimes.com/postalnews/semi-truck-fire-destroys-usps-mail/
http://www.wxow.com/story/34047148/mail-truck-destroyed-on-i-94
http://www.kttc.com/story/34053676/mail-truck-destroyed-on-i-94

2016-12-13 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-15 in Scripps Ranch area in coastal San Diego (California):
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/sd-me-crime-semi-fire-20161213-story.html
http://jamn957.iheart.com/articles/kogo-local-news-125548/amazon-prime-truck-fire-causes-giant-15389140/
http://www.kusi.com/story/34047031/big-rig-fire-on-i-15-near-miramar-caused-commuter-traffic-for-hours
http://fox5sandiego.com/2016/12/13/fire-engulfs-amazon-delivery-truck-on-i-15/
http://www.10news.com/news/fire-erupts-on-truck-on-interstate-15-at-miramar-way-121316
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Truck-Catches-Fire-Closes-I-15-Lanes-for-Hours-406369895.html
http://www.cbs8.com/story/34044509/traffic-alert-nb-i-15-blocked-at-miramar-way-due-to-truck-fire
http://www.760kfmb.com/story/34044509/traffic-alert-nb-i-15-blocked-at-miramar-way-due-to-truck-fire

Quote: "An empty big-rig caught fire and turned into a giant ball of flames that caused a major traffic jam on Interstate 15 into the evening commute Tuesday. All lanes reopened by 7:30 p.m. The tractor-trailer was heading north but stopped near Miramar Way about 1:15 p.m. The driver got out without injury, the California Highway Patrol said. Flames soon engulfed the entire rig, and flaming fuel began running down the freeway, CHP Officer Mary Bailey said."

2016-12-13 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame before 4:30 AM on highway in Latham (New York):
http://cbs6albany.com/news/local/all-lanes-closed-on-northway-after-vehicle-fire
http://www.twcnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2016/12/13/northway-tractor-trailer-fire-latham.html
http://www.fxtribune.com/breaking/northway-lane-reopens-after-tractor-trailer-fire-h377671.html
http://www.timesunion.com/7dayarchive/article/Northway-lane-reopens-after-tractor-trailer-fire-10792652.php

Quote: "State Police are still investigating why a tractor trailer burst into flames early Tuesday morning on the Northway. It caused major traffic backups for several hours in Colonie."

2016-12-13 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-35 in Salado (Texas):
http://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_9dfaaeae-c160-11e6-afe5-db746245b94c.html
http://www.navbug.com/article219305205/southbound_i_35_truck_fire_reported_in_salado.htm

Quote: "The Texas Department of Transportation reports a tractor-trailer has caught fire on southbound Interstate 35 near Thomas Arnold Road (mile marker 284) in Salado."

2016-12-13 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-395 in Plainfield (Connecticut):
http://www.wfsb.com/story/34045342/tractor-trailer-fire-shuts-down-i-395-south-in-plainfield

2016-12-13 - Semi tractor bursts into flame while parked at Stone Ridge Apartments in Kilgore (Texas):
http://www.kltv.com/story/34046810/emergency-crews-respond-to-truck-tractor-fire-in-kilgore
http://www.ktre.com/story/34046810/emergency-crews-respond-to-truck-tractor-fire-in-kilgore
http://www.kxxv.com/story/34046810/emergency-crews-respond-to-truck-tractor-fire-in-kilgore
http://www.kswo.com/story/34046810/emergency-crews-respond-to-truck-tractor-fire-in-kilgore
http://www.newswest9.com/story/34046810/emergency-crews-respond-to-truck-tractor-fire-in-kilgore
http://www.wsfa.com/story/34046810/emergency-crews-respond-to-truck-tractor-fire-in-kilgore
http://www.newschannel10.com/story/34046810/emergency-crews-respond-to-truck-tractor-fire-in-kilgore
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20161214/Vehicle-Fire-Blazes-At-Apartments-In-Kilgore-TX-Kilgore/

2016-12-13 - Tractor (excavator) bursts into flame on Longbrook Avenue in coastal Stratford (Connecticut):
http://www.doingitlocal.com/2016/12/todays-vehicle-fire-76/

Quote: "Posted on December 13, 2016 Posted in Lights and Sirens, Stratford 2:25pm–#Stratford Connecticut– Today’s vehicle fire is an excavator according radio reports at 540 Longbrook Avenue."

2016-12-13 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the M74 in coastal Glasgow (Scotland):
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/hundreds-drivers-stuck-m74-after-9453225
http://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/travel-chaos-m74-after-lorry-12317423
http://fastnewsuk.org/glasgow/2016/12/14/96577-travel-chaos-on-m74-after-lorry-fire-closes-south-bound-carriageway.html
http://www.europebreakingnews.net/2016/12/hundreds-of-drivers-stuck-on-m74-after-lorry-fire-closes-south-bound-carriageway-for-three-hours/

2016-12-13 - Semi tractor bursts into flame in Crosslands, near Holsworthy (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=39053&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.northdevonjournal.co.uk/two-fire-engines-called-to-lorry-fire-at-crosslands-near-holsworthy/story-29980341-detail/story.html

2016-12-13 - Tractor (excavator) bursts into flame in Laverton, near Frome (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=39050&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

Note: These are the 2242nd through 2251st tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-12-13 - Garbage truck bursts into flame at Rotherwas Industrial Estate in Hereford (Britain):
http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/14963592.Bin_lorry_fire_on_city_industrial_estate/
http://www.eveshamjournal.co.uk/news/regional/14963592.Bin_lorry_fire_on_city_industrial_estate/

2016-12-13 - Mail truck bursts into flame on street in Wake Forest (North Carolina):
http://www.wral.com/fire-destroys-postal-truck-some-packages-in-wake-forest-neighborhood/16336932/
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/north-raleigh-news/article120607328.html
http://abc11.com/news/mail-carrier-works-to-save-christmas-from-fire/1654066/
http://wncn.com/2016/12/13/us-postal-service-truck-goes-up-in-flames-in-wake-forest/
http://www.wilm-tv.com/fire-destroys-postal-truck-some-packages-in-wake-forest-neighborhood/
http://www.wfmynews2.com/news/local/driver-saves-packages-after-usps-truck-goes-up-in-flames/369627199
http://www.durhamlocalnews.com/fire-destroys-postal-truck-some-packages-in-wake-forest-neighborhood/124268

2016-12-13 - Tow truck bursts into flame on Jolliff Road in Chesapeake (Virginia):
http://wavy.com/2016/12/13/crews-quickly-respond-to-tow-truck-fire-in-chesapeake/

2016-12-13 - Truck bursts into flame on I-95 in Peabody (Massachusetts):
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/12/truck_on_fire_closes_lane_caus.html

2016-12-13 - SUV bursts into flame at 5:50 AM near Mount Trashmore in coastal Virginia Beach (Virginia):
http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/mycity/virginia-beach/firefighters-battle-car-fire-in-virginia-beach/369099133
http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/mycity/virginia-beach/crews-extinguish-car-fire-near-mount-trashmore/369115328
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/13NewsNow/808631559284789249

2016-12-13 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at 1:22 AM while parked on Carroll Street in Keokuk (Iowa), near the Mississippi River:
http://www.kbur.com/2016/12/13/keokuk-truck-fire-causes-power-outage/

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

2016-12-13 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at cafe in coastal Stuart (Florida):
http://cbs12.com/news/local/pickup-truck-burns-in-stuart
http://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/martin-county/2016/12/13/fire-rescue-extinguishes-fully-engulfed-truck-in-stuart/95373822/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/CBS12/808719448458797056

2016-12-13 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on I-65 near Millbrook (Alabama):
http://www.wbrc.com/story/34038794/lanes-of-i-65-sb-clear-after-vehicle-fire-near-montgomery
http://www.wlox.com/story/34038794/lanes-of-i-65-sb-clear-after-vehicle-fire-near-montgomery
http://www.wtol.com/story/34038794/lanes-of-i-65-sb-clear-after-vehicle-fire-near-montgomery
http://www.wtol.com/story/34038794/vehicle-fire-causing-delays-on-i-65-southbound-just-before-montgomery

2016-12-13 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at supermarket in Stockton (Missouri):
http://cedarrepublican.com/news/stockton-vfd-extinguishes-truck-fire/article_93b3458c-c174-11e6-bc0f-4b0302c90975.html

2016-12-13 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at compost site in El Dorado (Kansas):
http://eldoradoleader.com/vehicle-fire-at-compost-site/

2016-12-13 - Six cars go up in flames, two destroyed, while parked at apartments in Granada Hills area in coastal Los Angeles (California):
http://www.dailynews.com/general-news/20161214/at-least-6-cars-catch-fire-in-granada-hills
http://abc7.com/news/6-cars-damaged-in-fires-at-granada-hills-apartment-complex/1656975/

2016-12-13 - Car bursts into flame while parked in parking lot in East Lampeter Township (Pennsylvania):
http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/crews-respond-to-car-fire-in-east-lampeter-twp/article_54927a76-c19c-11e6-9f14-abc61311ab5d.html

2016-12-13 - Car bursts into flame while parked on Olive Street in Racine (Wisconsin):
http://journaltimes.com/news/local/fire-department-seeking-owner-of-vehicle-that-caught-fire/article_5d9b4b52-5879-579c-b741-9901ce9e4c77.html
http://www.cbs58.com/story/34049860/racine-fire-searching-for-driver-after-car-fire

2016-12-13 - Car bursts into flame on street in Fort Dodge (Iowa):
http://www.messengernews.net/news/local-news/2016/12/driver-pulls-into-yesway-with-car-trouble/

2016-12-13 - Car bursts into flame on the Kwinana Freeway near coastal Perth (Australia):
http://www.communitynews.com.au/weekend-courier/news/car-fire-on-kwinana-freeway-causes-traffic-chaos/

2016-12-13 - Car bursts into flame at 5:05 AM on Tharwa Drive in Conder (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-conder-act-301630.traffic

2016-12-13 - Car bursts into flame on Heath View Road in coastal Widnes (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-fire-in-widnes_13-12-2016_8-54-34

2016-12-13 - Car bursts into flame on Winchester Avenue in coastal Grimsby (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Winchester Avenue, Grimsby. Tue 13 Dec 2016 20:38 (No:27856) Car fire. 1 hose reel in use."

2016-12-13 - Car bursts into flame on the M4 near coastal Swansea (Britain):
http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/oaps-escape-car-after-it-burst-into-flames-on-m4/story-29979755-detail/story.html

2016-12-13 - Car bursts into flame on Godnow Road in Crowle (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents
http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/emergency-services-called-to-car-fire/story-29981891-detail/story.html

2016-12-13 - Car bursts into flame on the A11 in Attleborough (Britain):
http://www.wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk/news/skoda_catches_fire_on_the_a11_at_attleborough_1_4815078

2016-12-13 - Car bursts into flame on Lucerne Close in Cherry Hinton (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/car-fire-cherry-hinton-3166.aspx
http://www.starradioonline.com/news/local-news/2176130/car-fire---cherry-hinton/

2016-12-13 - Vehicle bursts into flame at 5:09 AM on US 231 in Houston County (Alabama):
http://www.rickeystokesnews.com/article.php/618-am-vehicle-fire-on-us-231-near-moffett-road-145209

2016-12-13 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Baranhams Crescent in coastal Barnstaple (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=39057&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.northdevonjournal.co.uk/fire-service-called-to-vehicle-fire-in-roundswell-business-park-barnstaple/story-29981899-detail/story.html

2016-12-13 - Vehicle and garage destroyed by fire shortly before 7 AM at home in Des Moines (Iowa):
http://www.kcci.com/article/crews-battle-garage-fire-in-extreme-cold/8494747

Quote: "The garage appears to be a complete loss, as well as one vehicle that was parked inside the garage."

2016-12-13 - Garden tractors and garage-shop destroyed by fire in La Pine (Oregon):
http://www.ktvz.com/news/fire-destroys-la-pine-garage-shop-home-saved/208789753

2016-12-13 - Barn destroyed by fire at 1 AM near Barr Lake in Brighton (Colorado), 16 horses killed:
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2016/12/13/fire-kills-at-least-15-horses/
http://www.9news.com/news/local/16-horses-killed-in-brighton-barn-fire/369107605
http://gazette.com/16-horses-found-dead-in-colorado-barn-fire/article/1592223
http://www.richmond.com/news/ap/article_c603caf0-5509-5686-a4cf-48e2229484f7.html
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/13/brighton-barn-fire-kills-horses/
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/front-range/brighton/15-horses-killed-in-barn-fire-on-powhaton-road-in-brighton
http://www.onenewspage.us/video/20161213/6264061/16-horses-killed-in-barn-fire-on-Powhaton.htm

Quote: "An early morning barn fire in Brighton killed 16 horses. At approximately 1 a.m. on Tuesday a Good Samaritan called 911 about flames at a barn east of Barr Lake along Powhaton Road near 152nd."

2016-12-13 - AC unit bursts into flame at apartment building, fire spreads to building, in West Ashley (South Carolina):
http://www.wtol.com/story/34044682/emergency-crews-respond-to-reported-structure-fire-in-west-ashley

2016-12-13 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in Easton (Massachusetts):
http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/20161213/firefighters-battle-garage-fire-in-easton
http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/20161213/firefighters-battle-garage-fire-in-easton

2016-12-13 - Garage goes up in flames at home in Goodyear (Arizona), 1 injured:
http://www.cbs5az.com/story/34047053/18-year-old-burned-in-goodyear-garage-fire

2016-12-13 - Mobile home destroyed by fire shortly before 7 AM in Bexar County (Texas):
http://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/man-escapes-fire-that-destroyed-home-in-southeast-bexar-county
http://foxsanantonio.com/news/local/fire-destroys-mobile-home-elderly-man-escapes

Quote: "Crews said the home was destroyed in the fire. The man was treated at the scene for breathing problems."

2016-12-13 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 11:20 PM in coastal New Brighton (New York):
http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/12/late_night_blaze_on_north_shor.html

2016-12-13 - Home destroyed by fire in Fairmont (North Carolina):
http://wpde.com/news/local/fire-destroys-two-story-home-in-robeson-county

2016-12-13 - Home destroyed by fire just before 5 AM, adjacent home damaged, in Shreveport (Louisiana):
http://www.wtol.com/story/34037230/sfd-an-intense-fire-razes-house-damages-homes-next-door

2016-12-13 - Multi-family home heavily damaged by fire in coastal Bronx (New York), 8 lightly injured:
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx/fire-engulfs-bronx-building-injuring-displacing-families-article-1.2909799

2016-12-13 - Apartment building damaged by fire in coastal Providence (Rhode Island):
http://www.abc6.com/story/34042179/providence-fire-forces-dozens-from-apartment-building

2016-12-13 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire at 6:50 AM in Fox Township (Pennsylvania):
http://wjactv.com/news/local/fire-destroys-elk-county-apartments-5-people-homeless

2016-12-13 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in coastal Tampa (Florida):
http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/fire/fire-engulfs-apartment-building-near-university-of-south-florida/2306196

2016-12-13 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire at 2:30 AM in Atlanta (Georgia):
http://www.wtol.com/story/34037470/several-families-without-home-after-fire-at-apartment-complex

2016-12-13 - Hilton Hotel damaged by basement fire at 5 AM in coastal Washington DC:
http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/fire-breaks-out-in-basement-of-dc-capital-hilton-hotel/369117846
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Guest-Allowed-Back-Inside-DC-Hotel-After-Early-Morning-Fire-406226075.html
http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/downtown-dc-hotel-evacuated-for-basement-fire/article_a381aee3-421d-5b47-84ae-9f6f8a806ee8.html
http://www.fox5dc.com/news/223361127-story

2016-12-13 - Deadly fire burns home in Bryson City (North Carolina), 1 killed:
http://wlos.com/news/local/one-killed-in-tuesday-night-bryson-city-mobile-home-fire

2016-12-13 - Deadly fire burns home at 1:15 AM in Monroe Township (Michigan), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/12/13/man-18-dies-monroe-county-house-fire/95371058/
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/12/13/man-dies-fire-multigenerational-home/95367626/
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/one-dead-one-critical-after-house-fire-in-monroe-township
http://www.wtol.com/story/34044554/call-to-dispatch-monroe-teen-killed-in-overnight-house-fire
http://nbc24.com/news/local/fatal-house-fire-breaks-out-overnight-in-monroe-county

2016-12-13 - Deadly fire destroys home at 1:40 AM in coastal Manchester (California), 2 killed:
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/6429603-181/mendocino-coast-house-fire-kills
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2016/12/14/2-girls-ages-9-and-14-killed-in-fire-at-mendocino-county-home/

2016-12-13 - Vacant home burns in Bloomfield (Kentucky):
http://www.kystandard.com/content/home-damaged-monday-morning-fire

2016-12-13 - Vacant home burns in Peninsula Township (Michigan):
http://www.9and10news.com/story/34034568/peninsula-township-fire-investigates-vacant-house-fire

2016-12-13 - Vacant home burns at 3 AM in Dayton (Ohio):
http://wdtn.com/2016/12/13/crews-on-scene-of-house-fire-in-dayton-2/
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/firefighter-injured-dayton-house-fire/R59Ahvb3EWzTCdDgrsszSM/

2016-12-13 - Vacant home burns in Neely’s Bend area in Nashville (Tennessee):
http://wkrn.com/2016/12/13/vacant-home-catches-fire-in-neelys-bend/

2016-12-13 - Vacant motel burns in coastal Jacksonville (Florida):
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/abandoned-motel-catches-fire-in-north-jacksonville/369604536

2016-12-14 - Underground explosion and fire breaks out in Kingsessing, Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), 2 injured:
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/12/14/2-hospitalized-following-manhole-fire-in-kingsessing/
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Underground-Fire-Manhole-West-Philadelphia-PGW-SEPTA-406603575.html
http://www.metro.us/philadelphia/two-workers-injured-from-manhole-fire-in-west-philadelphia/zsJpln---I7PDXWBhy0yE/
http://www.yourohiovalley.com/story/34058162/underground-fire-burns-2-philadelphia-transit-workers
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20161214/Underground-Explosion-In-Philadelphia-PA-Philadelphia/
http://www.georgiaworld.com/2016/12/14/manhole-fire-in-kingsessing-sends-2-to-hospital/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/CBSPhilly/809106719267758082

Quote: "The Philadelphia Fire Department says two people have been taken to the hospital after suffering injuries from a manhole fire. The fire was coming from a manhole at 49th and Windsor Avenue in the Kingsessing section of the city. Authorities say a male suffered 2nd degree burns to the hands and face and another male suffered 1st degree burns to the face."

2016-12-14 - Underground electrical explosion blows manhole cover onto car in Fort Collins (Colorado):
http://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2016/12/14/underground-explosion-closes-major-fort-collins-intersection/95436128/
http://1310kfka.com/2016/12/underground-explosion-rocks-fort-collins-intersection/
http://trueviralnews.com/underground-explosion-closes-busy-fort-collins-intersection/

2016-12-14 - Commercial building explodes and burns in coastal Tamuning (Guam):
http://www.guampdn.com/story/news/2016/12/13/gfd-gpd-respond-reported-explosion/95404226/
http://www.postguam.com/news/minor-explosion-prompts-gfd-in-tamuning/article_5560acd0-c1b9-11e6-9298-6bf009d14723.html
http://www.kuam.com/story/34047004/2016/12/Wednesday/tenants-recall-explosion-and-fire-in-tamuning-commercial-building

2016-12-14 - Police station explodes and burns in Dak Lak (Vietnam), 3 killed, 3 injured:
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1023410.shtml
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/breakingnews/30302008

2016-12-14 - Biomass power plant damaged by fire in White City (Oregon):
http://www.mailtribune.com/news/20161214/two-alarm-fire-sparks-in-biomass-one-power-plant
http://ktvl.com/news/local/electrical-fire-at-biomass-one-building-evacuated
http://www.richmond.com/news/ap/article_3677eb7f-c546-53ac-8a88-cd75da0aa1ef.html

2016-12-14 - Recycling center erupts in flame at the Chatham Docks in coastal Chatham (Britain):
http://www.kentlive.news/crews-tackle-chatham-docks-recycling-plant-fire/story-29979589-detail/story.html

2016-12-14 - Paper towels burst into flame inside dispenser in public restroom at Broad River Boat Landing in coastal Burton (South Carolina):
http://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/community/beaufort-news/article121082868.html

Note: Small fire, but the ramifications are anything but small - paper towels bursting into flame, to go along with clothes that have burst into flame (while being worn and while sitting around), and furniture, piles of wood, mulch, pallets, a woman's wig while on her head, recycling stuff, bales of paper, trash, cardboard, tires, etc. So pretty much anything that's adsorbent and flammable, or which is made with adsorbent flammable materials, can burst into flame at any time now - homes, businesses, vehicles, clothes, etc.

2016-12-14 - Boy, 15, ignites while welding at school in Arbuckle (California), 1 injured:
http://www.kctv5.com/story/34057138/welding-accident-sets-student-on-fire

Note: His clothes may have been contaminated, probably by invisible odorless methane, which would make them ignite very easily and burn hot and fast. This looks similar to the woman who recently burned to death cooking dinner in coastal Bronx (New York), mentioned in the 2016-11-20 update...

2016-12-14 - Home blown to pieces by explosion shortly after midnight near Mandan (North Dakota), 2 killed, 1 injured:
http://www.ktvq.com/story/34052270/north-dakota-house-explosion-kills-two
http://www.valleynewslive.com/content/news/House-explosion-kills-two-in-Mandan-406537985.html
http://www.myndnow.com/news/bismarck-news/house-explosion-near-mandan-kills-two/619260508
http://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/House-Explosion-Kills-Two--406531365.html

Note: This is the 390th residential explosions in 2016...

2016-12-14 - Tire store destroyed by huge fire in Perham (Minnesota):
http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/4179709-sub-zero-temps-hamper-investigation-fire-destroyed-minnesota-tire-store
http://kfgo.com/news/articles/2016/dec/14/fire-destroys-perham-minn-business/
http://www.richmond.com/news/ap/article_c7669882-7053-51b2-b494-7ea8ef5fc143.html
http://www.brainerddispatch.com/news/state/4179819-overnight-blaze-engulfs-perham-ok-tire-store

2016-12-14 - Trucking business heavily damaged by fire before 3 AM in Rosemount (Minnesota):
http://kstp.com/news/investigation-into-cause-rosemount-business-fire/4344241/
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2016/12/14/structure-fire-coates/

2016-12-14 - Tanker ship 'Reia Faye' explodes and burns in coastal Cebu City (Philippine Islands), crew jumps overboard, some burned:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20161215-56374-PHL
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2016/16403/crew-jumped-overboard-after-tanker-reia-fayes-engi/
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2016/12/15/oil-tanker-explodes-18-crew-members-injured-515363
http://interaksyon.com/article/135299/watch--oil-tanker-fire-in-limay-bataan-injures-17-crew-members
http://www.manilatimes.net/18-ship-crew-hurt-tanker-explosion/301905/
http://news.mb.com.ph/2016/12/15/oil-tanker-catches-fire-18-injured/
http://tempo.com.ph/2016/12/16/18-injured-in-oil-tanker-explosion/

Quote: "Explosion occurred in engine room of a product tanker REIA FAYE, anchored at Barangay Luz, Limay, Bataan, Philippines, on Dec 14. It is not clear what and how could explode with such a force in engine room, but 18 crew reported to jump overboard. Some suffered burns and were hospitalized. Condition of vessel unknown."

2016-12-14 - Offshore tug supply ship 'Grampian Frontier' erupts in flame while docked at quay in coastal Aberdeen (Scotland):
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Grampian-Frontier-9141156.html

Quote: "Firefighters were called to the Halls Quay in Aberdeen following a fire scare on board the 'Grampian Frontier' on Dec 14, 2016. A fire and rescue appliance from Aberdeen Central was sent to the Halls Quay area. However, the emergency responders were not required on board after the incident was dealt with by an on-board fire team."

2016-12-14 - Fishing ship 'Nianni 588' bursts into flame off the coast of Peru, crew abandons ship:
http://www.chinadailyasia.com/nation/2016-12/14/content_15542246.html
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2016-12/14/content_27668918.htm
http://english.china.com/news/china/54/20161214/833918.html
http://www.ecns.cn/2016/12-14/237715.shtml
http://chuansong.me/n/1295226251864

2016-12-14 - Two boats destroyed by fire, boat facility heavily damaged, near Lake Rosseau in Port Carling (Canada):
http://muskokanewswatch.com/2016/12/muskokalakesboatbuildershopdestroyedbyfire/
http://barrie.ctvnews.ca/fire-causes-400k-in-damage-to-boat-facility-in-port-carling-1.3205090

Quote: "Damage is estimated to be between $400,000 and $450,000 as the shop was completely gutted, along with two classic antique boats which were under restoration – a 1930s Minett-Shields and a 1965 Century."

Note: These are the 1480th, 1481st, 1482nd, 1483rd and 1484th boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-12-14 - Transit bus bursts into flame near Northeast 21st Street and Biscayne Boulevard in coastal Miami (Florida):
http://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade-bus-catches-fire-no-injures-reported/

2016-12-14 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on highway between Mombasa and Nairobi (Kenya):
http://www.gigsk.com/passengers-unharmed-in-bus-fire-on-mombasa-highway/
http://groupkenya.com/2016/12/modern-coast-bus-catches-fire-in-makueni-photos.html
http://kenyanfeed.com/2016/12/photos-modern-coast-bus-fire-near-kyulu-voi-mtitu-andei/
http://www.kenya-today.com/news/breaking-modern-coast-bus-bursts-flames-passangers-evacuated
http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2016/12/passengers-unharmed-in-bus-fire-on-mombasa-highway/
http://nairobinews.nation.co.ke/news/city-bound-modern-coast-bus-bursts-into-flames-on-mombasa-road/
http://naifeed.com/kenya/627/modern-coast-bus-from-mombasa-heading-to-nairobi-catches-fire-in-makueni.html
http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2016/12/14/passengers-evacuated-after-modern-coast-bus-bursts-into-flames_c1473618
http://www.tuko.co.ke/224650-panic-modern-coast-bus-bursts-flames-videophotos.html
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/CapitalFMKenya/809050864807792644
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP3PxpN5fjc

Quote: "Several passengers escaped death narrowly on Wednesday after a Modern Coast Bus caught fire near Mtito Andei on the Mombasa-Nairobi highway."

Note: These are the 924th and 925th buses to burn in 2016...

2016-12-14 - Tanker truck explodes and burns while parked on road, ignites cars and shop, near coastal Accra (Ghana):
http://3news.com/video-tanker-explosion-ravages-7-cars-shop/
http://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2016/December-14th/video-fuel-tanker-explosion-destroys-properties-at-ejisu-besease.php
http://dailyguideafrica.com/7-vehicles-burnt-tanker-explosion/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUvR-lEX4Uo

2016-12-14 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 6:40 AM on East Airline Road in Victoria (Texas):
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2016/dec/14/18-wheeler-trailer-catches-fire/

2016-12-14 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-57 near Watson (Illinois):
http://www.thexradio.com/news/78-local-news/25794-watson-firefighters-handle-semi-on-fire

2016-12-14 - Four tractors, farm equipment and shed destroyed by fire in or near Spring Hill (Minnesota):
http://wjon.com/shed-tractors-total-loss-in-spring-hill-fire/
http://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2016/12/13/spring-hill-shed-fire-considered-total-loss/95396998/
http://www.willmarradio.com/news/fire-destroys-shed-tractors-near-elrosa/article_4212dd1e-c200-11e6-b51a-871b0d53b9da.html

Quote: "The building, including four tractors and other farm equipment are believed to be a total loss."

2016-12-14 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at midnight at distribution center in Buckshaw Village (Britain):
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/fire-crews-called-to-lorry-fire-at-a-waitrose-distribution-centre-in-buckshaw-village-1-8288854
http://lancashire.localroundup.co.uk/article/2030431/fire-crews-called-to-lorry-fire-at-waitrose-distribution-centre-in-buckshaw-village/
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/fire-crews-called-to-lorry-fire-at-a-waitrose-distribution-centre-in-buckshaw-village-4587991.html

Quote: "The fire started on an articulated lorry at around midnight last night at the centre on Eaton Avenue."

Note: These are the 2252nd, 2253rd, 2254th, 2255th, 2256th, 2257th, 2258th and 2259th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-12-14 - Box truck bursts into flame at 4:20 AM on the M5 near Ingleburn (Australia):
http://www.miragenews.com/truck-fire-in-m5/
http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/12/14/06/39/truck-fire-causes-traffic-delays-on-sydney-s-m5
http://www.msn.com/en-au/lifestyle/smart-living/truck-fire-on-motorway-causes-sydney-traffic-delays/vp-AAlxgaR
http://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/traffic/hazard-earlier-truck-fire-ingleburn-hume-mwy-just-past-brooks-rd/
http://article.wn.com/view/2016/12/13/Truck_fire_M5_NSW_Police_Force/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/7NewsSydney/808932751147749377
http://twitter.com/9NewsSyd/status/808787289753075712
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/9NewsSyd/808787289753075712

2016-12-14 - Minivan bursts into flame while parked at Aldi in Lakewood (New York):
http://www.wkbw.com/news/video-car-catches-fire-in-aldi-parking-lot

2016-12-14 - Minivan bursts into flame on street in Augusta (Georgia):
http://www.26nbc.com/content/news/Everyone-is-safe-after-car-catches-fire-406590385.html
http://www.wrdw.com/content/news/Everyone-is-safe-after-car-catches-fire-406590385.html
http://www.wrdw.com/video?vid=406588966

2016-12-14 - SUV bursts into flame while parked on Cedar Street in Carlin (Nevada):
http://elkodaily.com/news/local/parked-explorer-catches-fire-in-carlin/article_837e7681-b374-57a4-a979-737ec92acbc7.html

2016-12-14 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at Ye Yacht Yard on Harbor Road in coastal Southport (Connecticut):
http://www.doingitlocal.com/2016/12/todays-vehicle-fire-77/

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

2016-12-14 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on street in Millville (New Jersey):
http://www.nj.com/cumberland/index.ssf/2016/12/driver_escapes_ford_pickup_after_engine_catches_fi.html

2016-12-14 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on the B3098 in Urchfont (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/vehicle-fire-urchfont/

2016-12-14 - Pickup truck bursts into flame near intersection in Winnipeg (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/vehicle-on-fire-portage-1.3897205
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20161214/Vehicle-Fire-Erupts-At-Portage-And-Main-In-Winnipeg-Canada-Winnipeg/

2016-12-14 - Car bursts into flame and explodes while parked at home in Hutchinson (Kansas):
http://www.hutchnews.com/news/local_state_news/car-totaled-by-fire-in-hutch/article_e3c2dcb2-a3c4-5c09-99da-a9534bbc33fd.html

2016-12-14 - Car bursts into flame at 5 AM while parked on 14th Street North in Great Falls (Montana):
http://www.krtv.com/story/34050966/emergency-crews-respond-to-house-fire-and-vehicle-fire

2016-12-14 - Car bursts into flame while parked on street in Beatrice (Nebraska):
http://kwbe.com/local-news/beatrice-firefighters-douse-car-fire-in-west-beatrice/

2016-12-14 - Car bursts into flame while parked on River Street West in Prince Albert (Canada), near the North Saskatchewan River:
http://panow.com/article/624899/pa-police-fire-department-investigating-car-fire
http://www.paherald.sk.ca/News/Local/2016-12-14/article-4704022/Vehicle-fire-under-investigation/1

2016-12-14 - Car bursts into flame at storage facility in La Broquerie (Canada):
https://steinbachonline.com/local/la-broquerie-fire-department-responds-to-vehicle-fire

2016-12-14 - Car bursts into flame on the Midland Highway between Campbell Town and Ross (Australia):
http://www.news.com.au/national/tasmania/fire-crews-called-after-car-catches-fire-on-midland-highway/news-story/f5bce035063f959c4674eefb97a9b213
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLNs9Tqy23A

2016-12-14 - Car bursts into flame on street in Mangaluru (India):
http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=427675

2016-12-14 - Car bursts into flame on Rampart Way in Telford (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/49904

2016-12-14 - Car bursts into flame on the M4 near Heston (Britain):
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/m4-car-fire-updates-two-12318043

2016-12-14 - Car bursts into flame on Maldon Road in Wisbech (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/car-fire-wisbech-3169.aspx

2016-12-14 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Route 22 in Burrell Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.country1063fm.com/news/Channels/Story.aspx?ID=2188362
http://www.1160wccs.com/news/Channels/Story.aspx?ID=2188362

2016-12-14 - Vehicle bursts into flame at 4:44 AM in church parking lot on Third Avenue in Dothan (Alabama):
http://www.rickeystokesnews.com/article.php/453-am-vehicle-fire-on-third-avenue-145233

2016-12-14 - Vehicle bursts into flame on the Southbound Memorial Parkway in Huntsville (Alabama):
http://whnt.com/2016/12/14/vehicle-fire-shuts-down-southbound-memorial-parkway-lanes-near-golf-road/

2016-12-14 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Porters Lane in Lympstone (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=39064&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2016-12-14 - Vehicles and book warehouse go up in flames at 2:08 AM in Santa Rosa (California):
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2016/12/14/four-alarm-fire-destroys-santa-rosa-warehouse/
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/6433824-181/fire-damages-warehouse-near-santa
http://sfbay.ca/2016/12/14/firefighters-battle-four-alarm-warehouse-fire/

Quote: "A four-alarm fire swept through a book store warehouse early Wednesday, heavily damaging the building filled with books, furniture and several vehicles, authorities said."

2016-12-14 - Vehicles and auto shop go up in flames in Concord (North Carolina):
http://www.wbtv.com/story/34047834/concord-auto-repair-building-fire-under-investigation
http://www.fox46charlotte.com/news/local-news/223614779-story
http://www.independenttribune.com/news/fire-heavily-damages-auto-shop/article_fb336dce-c212-11e6-9f13-5746138799fc.html
http://www.breakingnews.com/item/2016/12/14/breaking-fire-destroyed-auto-repair-business/

Quote: "Multiple vehicles in the area also went up in flames."

2016-12-14 - Plow truck and Highway Department building go up in flames in Lake County (Minnesota):
http://www.lcnewschronicle.com/news/lake-county/4181070-lake-county-fire-originated-plow-truck
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/4180334-crews-battle-fire-lake-county-highway-department-building

Quote: "After extinguishing the flames in the snow plow truck in which the fire originated, Schlangen said, county workers removed the remaining trucks from the facility as firefighters battled hot spots in the shop roof for several hours."

2016-12-14 - Auto shop heavily damaged by fire in North Nashville (Tennessee):
http://www.newschannel5.com/news/fire-causes-significant-damage-to-repair-shop

2016-12-14 - Truck stop damaged by fire in the wee hours in Waller (Texas):
http://abc13.com/news/fire-forces-evacuation-at-waller-co-truck-stop-/1655447/
http://www.fox26houston.com/news/223589258-story

2016-12-14 - Barn destroyed by fire at 4 AM at Dunton Hot Springs in Dolores (Colorado):
http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20161213/NEWS01/161219957/Fire-destroys-barn-at-Dunton-Resort

2016-12-14 - Huge forest fire rages near coastal Matakana (New Zealand):
http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2016/12/fire-crews-evacuated-from-out-of-control-matakana-fire.html
http://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/matakana-blaze-largely-under-control-but-not-yet-contained

2016-12-14 - Hospital building under construction damaged by fire in coastal Manhattan (New York):
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-york-fire-department-hospital/
http://www.wtae.com/article/fire-reportedly-breaks-out-at-nyu-medical-center/8499953
http://abc7ny.com/news/hospital-fire-sends-black-smoke-billowing-over-manhattan/1655914/
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/flames-shoot-nyc-hospital-building-construction-44191158
http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2016/12/14/fire-erupts-unfinished-nyu-hospital-building/95430676/
http://wjla.com/news/nation-world/2-alarm-fire-at-new-york-hospital-spews-plume-of-black-smoke-over-city
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/massive-fire-breaks-nyu-langone-medical-center-midtown-article-1.2910675
http://www.statesman.com/news/national/watch-black-smoke-swirls-over-manhattan-after-hospital-catches-fire/AIsnLkTw77jAP7gM4yA68J/

2016-12-14 - Two businesses damaged by fire at 1 AM in Pelham (Alabama):
http://www.kltv.com/story/34047917/2-pelham-businesses-damaged-by-fire
http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/34047917/2-pelham-businesses-damaged-by-fire

2016-12-14 - Archery center destroyed by huge fire in coastal Gosford (Australia):
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/central-coast/fire-destroys-gosford-indoor-archery-centre-in-minutes/news-story/83bfc126899e24f716c8894806f7b116

2016-12-14 - Nine cottages destroyed by fire at beachside resort at coastal Bogmalo Beach (India):
http://www.goaprism.com/massive-fire-gutted-nine-air-conditioned-cottages-resort-bagmallo

2016-12-14 - Home damaged by fire in coastal Coos Bay (Oregon), nobody there:
http://kcby.com/news/local/unoccupied-coos-bay-home-catches-fire

2016-12-14 - Home heavily damaged by fire in Kennewick (Washington), near the Columbia River, nobody there:
http://keprtv.com/news/local/kennewick-family-out-of-their-home-after-morning-fire

2016-12-14 - Home destroyed by huge blaze in the wee hours in Poland (Maine):
http://www.wmtw.com/article/fire-closes-route-11-in-poland/8498249
http://wgme.com/news/local/early-morning-house-fire-in-poland

2016-12-14 - Home destroyed by fire just before midnight in Temple (Texas):
http://www.wfxg.com/story/34047244/overnight-fire-damages-temple-home

2016-12-14 - Home destroyed by garage fire in Round Lake (Illinois):
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-round-lake-two-alarm-fire-update-st-1214-20161214-story.html
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-fire-destroys-round-lake-home-20161214-photogallery.html
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/ChicagoBreaking/809060397588226053

2016-12-14 - Deadly fire burns home in coastal Mobile (Alabama), 2 killed:
http://local15tv.com/news/local/two-fatalities-in-house-fire-near-downtown
http://www.wsfa.com/story/34052268/mobile-fire-rescue-responds-to-hammond-street-residential-fire

2016-12-14 - Deadly fire burns home in Middlebury (Vermont), 1 killed:
http://www.wcax.com/story/34056370/fire-in-middlebury-leaves-1-person-dead
http://www.mynbc5.com/article/house-fire-leaves-one-person-dead-in-middlebury/8502591

2016-12-14 - Deadly fire burns home at 11:15 PM in coastal Anchorage (Alaska), 1 killed:
http://www.ktva.com/1-dead-east-anchorage-fire-512/

2016-12-14 - Deadly fire burns home in Shiprock (New Mexico), 1 killed:
http://www.redlakenationnews.com/story/2016/12/15/news/dead-body-found-in-shiprock-home-after-fire/55172.html

2016-12-14 - Deadly fire destroys home in Monroe Township (Michigan), 1 killed, 2 injured:
http://www.toledoblade.com/Police-Fire/2016/12/15/70-year-old-man-dies-after-fatal-Monroe-Twp-house-fire.html

2016-12-14 - Deadly fire destroys home at 1:20 AM near the Welland Canal and Lake Erie in Port Colborne (Canada), 4 killed:
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/12/14/one-dead-three-people-unaccounted-for-in-port-colborne-ont-house-fire.html
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/port-colborne-house-fire-1.3895626
http://www.wkbw.com/news/fire-marshals-investigate-deadly-fire-in-port-colborne
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/port-colborne-fire-recovering-victims-1.3897609

Quote: "Fire officials say four members of one family, including two children, have died in a house fire that has devastated a small southwestern Ontario community. Fire Chief Thomas Cartwright says that before Wednesday’s deadly blaze, the city of Port Colborne had only seen four fire-related deaths in more than four decades."

Quote: "The fire broke out overnight in the Lake Erie community south of Welland on Nickel Street near the Welland Canal. Niagara police and local fire and EMS departments were called at around 1:20 a.m. ET Wednesday."

2016-12-14 - Deadly fire burns high-rise apartment building in coastal Brooklyn (New York), 1 killed, 6 injured:
http://abc7ny.com/news/7-injured-in-fire-at-brownsville-high-rise/1655661/
http://nypost.com/2016/12/14/several-injured-after-fire-rips-through-housing-project/
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Fire-Brooklyn-Apartment-Building-Mother-Gaston-Boulevard-Injuries--406530695.html

2016-12-14 - Deadly fire burns assisted living facility in Saginaw (Michigan), 1 killed:
http://wsmh.com/news/local/elderly-woman-dies-in-assisted-living-facility-fire

2016-12-14 - Vacant home burns just before 3 AM in London (Canada):
http://blackburnnews.com/london/london-news/2016/12/13/fire-vacant-old-north-home/
http://www.640toronto.com/syn/104/125302/early-morning-house-fire-in-old-north-under-investigation
http://www.easy101.com/news/latest/46180-fire-damages-old-north-london-vacant-home.html

2016-12-14 - Vacant NV Energy building burns at 2:55 AM in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/fire-crews-battle-abandoned-building-fire/619229452
http://lasvegassun.com/news/2016/dec/14/firefighters-battle-blaze-at-vacant-nv-energy-buil/
http://news3lv.com/news/local/crews-battle-fire-at-abandoned-building-on-desert-inn-near-pecos

2016-12-15 - Person found dead in burning pickup truck at Village Square Apartments in Russelville (Arkansas):
http://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/body-found-inside-burning-vehicle/621083405
http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/local-news/man-dies-inside-burning-truck-in-russellville/621639350
http://www.onenewspage.com/video/20161216/6298806/Man-Found-Inside-Burning-Truck.htm
http://www.couriernews.com/view/full_story/27331873/article-Victim-found-in-burned-vehicle
http://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/AR/2016/December/16/Investigation.begins.of.vehicle.fire.at.Village.Square.Apartments.in.Russellville.aspx

Quote: "Russellville Fire Department responded to a Vehicle Fire at 1940 South Elmira at the Village Square Apartments around 4:18 Thursday evening. After arriving firefighters started to put on the fire that was engulfing the cab and engine bay of a Ford Ranger pickup. While battling the flames, firemen discovered a victim in the truck."

2016-12-15 - Man, 31, found dead in burning car along Gateway Drive near Hope Mills (North Carolina):
http://abc11.com/news/body-found-in-burning-car-identified-/1668880/
http://wncn.com/2016/12/15/cumberland-co-deputies-investigate-dead-body-found-in-burning-vehicle/
http://abc11.com/news/cumberland-county-deputies-investigate-body-found-inside-burned-vehicle/1659005/
http://www.wral.com/cumberland-county-police-investigate-body-found-inside-burned-vehicle/16344333/
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/local/body-found-in-burning-car-south-of-fayetteville-in-cumberland/article_ff9bf445-bd91-5e2d-851e-fa390f22e4e2.html

Quote: "The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body found in a burning vehicle on Gateway Drive in Fayetteville. Deputies were called to help firefighters deal with a vehicle fire at about 7:51 p.m., Sgt. Sean Swain of the sheriff’s office said. Once firefighters had the fire under control, a closer inspection of the vehicle revealed a burned body, he said."

2016-12-15 - Mysterious explosion shakes buildings and alarms people in Rogers County (Oklahoma):
http://www.kjrh.com/news/rogers-county-residents-shaken-by-loud-boom

2016-12-15 - Underground sewer fire breaks out in Alton (Illinois):
http://thetelegraph.com/news/93879/firefighters-battle-stubborn-sewer-blaze

2016-12-15 - In separate incidents, within 12 hours, SUV and vehicle burst into flame on same street in Grants Pass (Oregon):
http://www.kajo.com/news/local/stories.php?subaction=showfull&id=1481796675&ucat=2&

Quote: "According to Rural Metro Division Chief Austin Prince, it was the second vehicle fire on Demaray Drive in the last day. The fires occurred within a quarter-mile of each other and were about 12 hours apart. At this point, Prince said there doesn't appear to be any connection other than pure coincidence."

Note: Suuuure, just a coincidence. It's not like they had anything in common, like general timeframe, geographic location and the atmosphere...

2016-12-15 - Four parked cars go up in flames in underground carpark at apartments in Solihull (Britain):
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/cars-torched-devastating-underground-car-12323953
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/residents-flee-fire-apartment-block-12324538

2016-12-15 - Home explodes and burns in Homer Glen (Illinois), 2 injured:
http://wgntv.com/2016/12/15/injuries-reported-after-house-explodes-in-will-county/
http://abc7chicago.com/news/fire-at-homer-glen-house-injures-2-officials-say/1658597/
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Large-Fire-Reported-in-Homer-Glen-406918475.html
http://patch.com/illinois/homerglen-lockport/gas-leak-reported-143rd-street-parker-road

Quote: "Yukich said residents started smelling gas from a significant distance away because the gas was traveling through sewage pipes."

Note: This is the 391st residential explosion in 2016...

2016-12-15 - Utility pole bursts into flame in coastal Miami (Florida), 1900 homes go dark:
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Power-Pole-Fire-Causes-Outage-For-Thousands-in-South-Miami-406807585.html

2016-12-15 - Electronics factory damaged by deadly fire in Haiyang City (China), 5 killed:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/five-killed-in-factory-fire-in-china-116121400167_1.html

2016-12-15 - Yacht 'Woodwind II' bursts into flame in coastal Biscayne Bay (Florida):
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/12/15/thick-smoke-billows-from-boat-fire-on-biscayne-bay/
http://www.local10.com/news/local/miami/boat-captain-injured-during-boat-fire-in-biscayne-bay-
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Crews-Respond-to-Boat-on-Fire-Off-Biscayne-Bay-406865435.html
http://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/miami/boat-captain-injured-during-boat-fire-in-biscayne-bay-fwtoe5jn4ip-httpstcodjljjpxupf/
http://www.wptv.com/news/state/boat-catches-fire-off-biscayne-bay
http://wsvn.com/news/local/45-foot-boat-destroyed-by-flames/
http://www.850wftl.com/boat-catches-fire-biscayne-bay/
http://wsav.com/2016/12/15/boat-fire-biscayne-bay-in-miami/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/WPLGLocal10/809560377025581056

2016-12-15 - Boat explodes and burns at coastal Hamilton Island (Australia), 1 injured:
http://www.warwickdailynews.com.au/news/breaking-man-burnt-in-boat-explosion/3123142/
http://m.warwickdailynews.com.au/news/breaking-man-burnt-in-boat-explosion/3123142/
http://m.noosanews.com.au/news/breaking-man-burnt-in-boat-explosion/3123142/

Quote: "A male in his 20s has suffered burns to his hands, feet and face after a boat explosion at Hamilton Island. Queensland Ambulance Service is treating the man. A QAS media spokesperson said the man is at a medical clinic and waiting for a helicopter to airlift him off Hamilton Island."

2016-12-15 - Boat bursts into flame, burns and sinks, at marina on the Murray River in Murray Bridge (Australia):
http://www.powerfmsa.com.au/news/local-news/64765-fire-sinks-boat-in-murray-bridge

Note: These are the 1485th, 1486th and 1487th boats or ships to burn in 2016...

2016-12-15 - Boat, tractors, two RVs, golf carts and barn destroyed by fire at home near Athens (Alabama):
http://www.enewscourier.com/news/local_news/fire-destroys-family-barn/article_18484a24-c326-11e6-a546-471f7e415c90.html
http://www.newschannel10.com/story/34068272/2-rvs-destroyed-in-large-fire-in-limestone-county
http://www.wtoc.com/story/34068272/2-rvs-destroyed-in-large-fire-in-limestone-county
http://www.wafb.com/story/34068272/2-rvs-destroyed-in-large-fire-in-limestone-county
http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/34068272/2-rvs-destroyed-in-large-fire-in-limestone-county
http://www.cleveland19.com/story/34068272/2-rvs-destroyed-in-large-fire-in-limestone-county
http://www.newswest9.com/story/34068272/multiple-vehicles-other-property-destroyed-in-limestone-county-fire
http://www.wtvm.com/story/34068272/2-rvs-destroyed-in-large-fire-in-limestone-county

Quote: "Crow said she and her husband Joe watched as flames engulfed the structure, containing two motor homes, a pontoon boat, tractors, golf carts and propane tanks."

Note: This is the 1488th boat to burn in 2016, and these are the 2260th and 2261st tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016, and these are the 535th and 536th RVs to burn in 2016...

2016-12-15 - Passenger train hit by brake fire in Wakefield (Britain):
http://www.westyorksfire.gov.uk/incident/wakefield-train-fire/
http://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/video-train-fire-triggers-evacuation-at-west-yorkshire-station-1-8292551
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/train-fire-triggers-evacuation-at-west-yorkshire-station-4617393.html
http://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/york/train-fire-triggers-evacuation-at-west-yorkshire-station/
http://www.leedstimes.com/index.php/sid/250247625

2016-12-15 - Transit bus bursts into flame just before 6:30 AM near Peninsula Drive in Millcreek Township (Pennsylvania), near Lake Erie:
http://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/no-one-injured-in-emta-bus-fire/620648142
http://www.goerie.com/news/20161215/fire-destroys-emta-bus-in-millcreek-township
http://www.erienewsnow.com/story/34064993/emta-bus-destroyed-after-catching-fire
http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12288295/fire-destroys-emta-bus-in-millcreek-township

Quote: "No one was injured when a city bus went up in flames early Thursday morning. Fire officials said an Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority bus had heavy fire in the back before the entire bus was quickly engulfed in flames just before 6:30 a.m. Near the intersection of West 12th Street and Peninsula Drive."

Note: This is the 926th bus to burn in 2016...

2016-12-15 - Fire truck and fire station go up in flames at 10 PM in Bruner (Missouri), nobody there:
http://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/fire-consumes-sparta-district-fire-station/621364226
http://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/christian-county/2016/12/16/fire-destroys-sparta-fire-station/95513258/
http://www.hometowndailynews.com/2016/12/16/fire-destroys-fire-station-and-truck-in-bruner/
http://www.ky3.com/content/news/407076775.html

Quote: "Colyer estimated the damage at about $150,000, on the assumption that the building and the fourth truck are total losses. The protection district's annual budget is about $200,000."

2016-12-15 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-80 near New Castle (Pennsylvania), separate crash too:
http://wytv.com/2016/12/15/portion-of-i-80-reopened-after-truck-fire-in-mercer-county/
http://wkbn.com/2016/12/15/portion-of-i-80-shutdown-in-mercer-county/
http://www.pennlive.com/news/2016/12/sections_of_i-80_closed_due_to.html
http://www.sharonherald.com/news/banana-truck-fire-on-i--causes-bunch-of-traffic/article_d101eb3d-8f15-5484-8e5d-e22811ba8513.html
http://www.navbug.com/article219984403/banana_truck_fire_on_i_80_causes_bunch_of_traffic_snarls.htm

Quote: "On I-80 east, PennDOT reports a multi-vehicle crash at 10:16 a.m. between milemarkers 25.5 and 27. All lanes are closed. And on I-80 west, all lanes were closed at 10:18 a.m. due to a vehicle fire between the New Castle Exit 4a (I-376) and the Ohio state line."

2016-12-15 - Tractor and barn destroyed by fire in Reeseville (Wisconsin):
http://www.wiscnews.com/bdc/news/local/article_45d273f6-8d9a-5e18-b4e0-7d56010e3401.html

2016-12-15 - Tractor and shed destroyed by fire at landfill in Russell County (Kansas):
http://www.krsl.com/local-news/7283-fire-destroys-landfill-shed-loader

2016-12-15 - Tractor, UTV, snowmobiles and contractor's garage destroyed by fire at 11:30 PM in Peru (New York):
http://www.mynbc5.com/article/firefighters-battle-flames-in-below-zero-temperatures/8506649
http://www.pressrepublican.com/news/blair-construction-loses-building-to-fire/article_181447ac-c39d-11e6-8d48-8fd1ce576329.html

Quote: "While Blair didn't have much heavy equipment in the wood-frame, metal-sided structure, the chief said, his metal shop was located there. He also lost a small tractor, a utility terrain vehicle and some snowmobiles."

Note: These are the 2262nd, 2263rd, 2264th and 2265th tractors/tankers/semis to burn in 2016...

2016-12-15 - Box truck bursts into flame near I-55 in Jackson (Mississippi):
http://wjtv.com/2016/12/15/coffee-truck-goes-up-in-flames/

2016-12-15 - Truck bursts into flame while parked inside shed in Glenvale (Australia):
http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/truck-catches-fire-inside-shed-glenvale/3123259/

2016-12-15 - RV bursts into flame on street in coastal Bellingham (Washington):
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article121072743.html
http://kgmi.com/news/007700-one-person-injured-in-downtown-bellingham-rv-fire/
http://rvkarma.com/2016/12/15/motorhome-catches-fire-in-downtown-bellingham-with-propane-inside-no-explosions/
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article121095503.html

Note: This is the 537th RV to burn in 2016...

2016-12-15 - Van bursts into flame on street in coastal Miami (Florida):
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20161215/Fire-Erupts-From-Van-In-Miami-FL-Miami/

Quote: "This van just exploded outside of my office, literally, exploded."

2016-12-15 - Pickup truck bursts into flame just before 7 AM while parked near business in Sparks (Nevada):
http://www.kolotv.com/content/news/Vehicle-fire-prompt-evacuations-in-Sparks-406824865.html
http://www.rgj.com/story/news/2016/12/15/lillard-dr-sparks-reopened-after-multi-vehicle-fire/95471680/
http://www.ktvn.com/story/34063929/investigation-underway-after-vehicle-fire-in-sparks
http://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/reno/investigation-underway-after-vehicle-fire-in-sparks/

2016-12-15 - Two parked cars and dumpster go up in flames at restaurant in coastal Freeport (New York):
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/12/15/freeport-car-fires/
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/12/15/freeport-car-fires/freeportcarfire1/

2016-12-15 - Car bursts into flame on Route 9 in Cromwell (Connecticut):
http://www.wfsb.com/story/34067509/car-fire-closes-route-9-north-in-cromwell

2016-12-15 - Car bursts into flame on Sidney Street in Belleville (Canada):
http://www.quintenews.com/2016/12/car-fire-closes-portion-sidney-street-belleville/135405/

2016-12-15 - Car bursts into flame at the bottom of the Toowoomba Range (Australia):
http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/car-catches-fire-bottom-toowoomba-range/3123094/
http://www.pressreader.com/australia/the-chronicle8992/20161216/281522225729279

2016-12-15 - Car bursts into flame on the N3 in Bedfordview (South Africa):
http://www.arrivealive.co.za/news.aspx?s=1&i=28399&page=Fortunate-escape-from-injury-in-vehicle-fire-on-N3-North-at-Van-Buuren-Road-off-ramp-Bedfordview
http://www.facebook.com/IntelligenceBureauSA/posts/1467098843303632

2016-12-15 - Car bursts into flame on the M4 near the River Severn at the Second Severn Crossing (Britain):
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/live-updates-smoke-car-fire-12329255

2016-12-15 - Car bursts into flame on the M56 near coastal Runcorn (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/ongoing-car-on-fire-on-the-m56
http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/disruption-m56-following-car-fire-12327777

2016-12-15 - Car bursts into flame on London Road near pub in Baldock (Britain):
http://www.thecomet.net/news/we_should_all_do_our_bit_to_help_each_other_good_samaritan_stops_to_help_motorist_as_car_goes_up_in_flames_near_baldock_pub_1_4818831

2016-12-15 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-95 in coastal Suntree (Florida):
http://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2016/12/15/traffic-alert-vehicle-fire-shuts-down-southbound-traffic-interstate-95-suntree/95464954/

2016-12-15 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-81 in Montgomery County (Virginia):
http://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Vehicle-fire-causes-major-backup-on-I-81-in-Montgomery-County-406793205.html

2016-12-15 - Semi trailer bursts into flame while parked outside plant in Lake City (South Carolina):
http://wpde.com/news/local/lake-city-firefighters-battle-truck-fire-outside-plant

Quote: "He added the trailer was loaded with large bundles of cardboard. The truck was not attached to the trailer."

2016-12-15 - RV trailer bursts into flame at 6:30 AM while parked in coastal Union City (California):
http://rvdailyreport.com/owner/ca-airstream-trailer-catches-fire-in-union-city/
http://rvheadlines.com/2016/12/16/ca-airstream-trailer-catches-fire-in-union-city/

2016-12-15 - Truck, car, two snowmobiles, jet skis and barn destroyed by fire in Blandford-Blenheim Township (Canada):
http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/no-one-injured-but-a-number-of-vehicles-destroyed-in-storage-shed-fire-1.3204274

Quote: "The barn was full. We had two snowmobiles, sea doos, truck, car, tools, lots of things in there."

2016-12-15 - Two cars, barn and home destroyed by fire in Highgrove (Australia):
http://www.watoday.com.au/queensland/home-barn-and-cars-destroyed-by-fire-near-toowoomba-20161215-gtbqno.html

Quote: "A house, a barn and two cars have been destroyed by fire at Highgrove, north-west of Toowoomba."

2016-12-15 - Auto shop goes up in flames in Springfield (Missouri):
http://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2016/12/15/crews-work-fire-kearney-street-business/95475404/

2016-12-15 - Barn destroyed by fire at 3:30 AM in coastal Biddeford (Maine):
http://wgme.com/news/local/fire-destroys-barn-in-biddeford

2016-12-15 - Barn destroyed by fire in the Town of Harris (Wisconsin):
http://www.wkow.com/story/34055747/barn-destroyed-in-marquette-county-fire

2016-12-15 - Barn heavily damaged by fire at 2 AM near Quarryville (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wgal.com/article/fire-rips-through-building-near-quarryville/8502774

2016-12-15 - Barn damaged by fire at 11 PM in Greenleaf (Wisconsin):
http://wbay.com/2016/12/15/firefighters-battle-barn-fire-in-bitter-cold/
http://www.nbc26.com/news/no-animals-hurt-in-brown-county-barn-fire

2016-12-15 - Wildfire breaks out near Horsetooth Reservoir in Larimer County (Colorado):
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/wildfire/wildfire-burns-near-horsetooth-reservoir-in-larimer-county

2016-12-15 - Generator bursts into flame, fire spreads to home, in Eugene (Oregon):
http://kval.com/news/local/w-18th-closed-by-house-fire

2016-12-15 - Strip mall hit by huge fire at 1:30 AM, 10 businesses destroyed, in Monterey Park (California), near the coast:
http://abc7.com/news/blaze-destroys-10-businesses-at-monterey-park-strip-mall/1657541/
http://www.dailynews.com/general-news/20161215/blaze-damages-13-monterey-park-businesses-2-firefighters-hurt
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Monterey-Park-Strip-Mall-Fire-406766485.html
http://abc7.com/news/2-firefighters-injured-battling-dramatic-blaze-at-monterey-park-strip-mall/1657541/
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/12/15/monterey-park-strip-mall-fire/
http://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/article121027088.html

2016-12-15 - Zoo hit by fire, building goes up in flames, in coastal Seattle (Washington), 6 turtles feared killed:
http://komonews.com/news/local/6-turtles-now-feared-perished-in-fire-at-woodland-park-zoo
http://komonews.com/news/local/crews-battle-fire-at-woodland-park-zoo
http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Woodland-Park-Zoo-nocturnal-house-catches-fire-10799567.php
http://q13fox.com/2016/12/15/fire-breaks-out-in-building-at-seattles-woodland-park-zoo-endangering-animals-nearby/
http://www.king5.com/news/local/seattle/fire-reported-at-seattle-zoo-in-building-not-housing-animals/371074966

2016-12-15 - Church destroyed by fire in Byhalia (Mississippi):
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/34069243/church-mostly-destroyed-by-fire

2016-12-15 - Warehouse goes up in flames in coastal Dubai (UAE):
http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/emergencies/fire-breaks-out-in-dubai-s-al-quoz-district-1.1944923

2016-12-15 - Home destroyed by fire just after 5 AM in Roan Mountain (Tennessee), nobody there:
http://wjhl.com/2016/12/15/early-morning-fire-destroys-roan-mountain-home/

2016-12-15 - Home destroyed by fire in Little Suamico (Wisconsin), near Lake Michigan, nobody there:
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/2016/12/15/little-suamico-fire/95493410/

2016-12-15 - Mansion destroyed by fire in Sudbury (Massachusetts):
http://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2016/12/16/1-4-million-sudbury-home-destroyed-by-fire-in-extreme-cold
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/20161216/check-out-these-photos-from-devastating-sudbury-fire

2016-12-15 - Apartment building damaged by fire in Meriden (Connecticut):
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Mutual-Aid-Called-In-After-Fire-in-Meriden-406786725.html
http://www.wfsb.com/story/34059071/firefighters-called-to-meriden-condo-fire
http://wtnh.com/2016/12/15/meriden-fire-marshal-investigating-cause-of-south-broad-street-fire/

2016-12-15 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in New Brunswick (New Jersey):
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/New-Brunswick-Fire-Burning-Apartment-Building-Throop-Avenue-406970515.html

2016-12-15 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire at Sawmill Apartments in Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://wishtv.com/2016/12/15/75-people-displace-in-southside-apartment-fire/
http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2016/12/15/75-displaced-after-apartment-fire/95496134/

2016-12-15 - Apartment complex devastated by massive blaze in Harrisonville (Missouri):
http://www.kctv5.com/story/34068008/red-cross-at-least-100-to-be-displaced-by-harrisonville-fire
http://www.kmbc.com/article/crews-respond-to-apartment-fire-in-harrisonville/8505234
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article121230638.html

Quote: "At one point, two of the five buildings were fully engulfed in flames. Ultimately, all five buildings were affected."

2016-12-15 - Two apartment buildings destroyed by fire at 12:36 AM in Hart (Michigan), several injured:
http://upnorthlive.com/news/local/apartment-fire-sends-several-to-hospital-destroys-buildings

2016-12-15 - Deadly fire burns garage at home in Baxter Springs (Kansas), 1 killed:
http://www.joplinglobe.com/news/garage-fire-claims-life-of-baxter-springs-man/article_bf24755a-c3d2-11e6-9c50-6777dec0e521.html

2016-12-15 - Deadly fire burns mobile home at 6:15 AM near Mesa (Arizona), 1 killed:
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa-breaking/2016/12/15/man-found-dead-after-mobile-home-fire-east-mesa-rural-metro/95468512/
http://www.12news.com/news/local/valley/1-found-dead-after-mobile-home-fire-near-border-of-mesa-and-apache-junction/370738198
http://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/AZ/2016/December/15/Man.found.dead.after.mobilehome.fire.near.east.Mesa.aspx

2016-12-15 - Deadly basement fire burns home in Newmarket (Canada), 1 killed:
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2016/12/15/man-dead-after-newmarket-house-engulfed-in-fire.html

2016-12-15 - Deadly fire burns home in Tulsa (Oklahoma), 1 killed:
http://ktul.com/news/local/1-dead-in-tulsa-evening-house-fire
http://www.newson6.com/story/34068489/firefighters-respond-to-fatal-tulsa-house-fire
http://www.fox23.com/news/one-killed-in-midtown-tulsa-house-fire/476332484

2016-12-15 - Deadly fire destroys home in Emerson (Kentucky), 1 killed:
http://www.wsaz.com/content/news/One-killed-in-Lewis-County-house-fire--406969535.html

2016-12-15 - Vacant mobile home destroyed by fire in Glade Spring (Virginia):
http://www.wcyb.com/news/virginia/washington-county-va/officials-investigating-washington-county-va-house-fire/211246617
http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/fire-destroys-vacant-glade-spring-home/article_c1f5cc7e-c22f-11e6-90f4-c3929723937e.html

2016-12-15 - Vacant home burns at 3:10 AM in Weehawken (New Jersey):
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2016/12/suspicious_2-alarm_fire_rips_through_vacant_weehaw.html

2016-12-15 - Vacant home burns in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma):
http://okcfox.com/news/local/fire-crews-battle-2-alarm-blaze-at-vacant-building

2016-12-15 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in the wee hours in Voorheesville (New York):
http://cbs6albany.com/news/local/fully-involved-structure-fire-on-nancy-lane-in-voorheesville

2016-12-15 - Vacant home and shop destroyed by fire at 2:20 AM in Sandy (Oregon):
http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2016/12/fire_burns_down_abandoned_hous.html

2016-12-15 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in coastal Hilo (Hawaii):
http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/news/local-news/fire-destroys-vacant-home
http://www.hawaii247.com/2016/12/15/structure-fire-destroys-vacant-home-in-hilo/

2016-12-15 - Vacant apartment building burns at 1 AM in Carrollton (Texas):
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/fire-1/2016/12/15/fire-incinerates-entire-top-floor-vacant-apartment-complex-carrollton