2018 - FEB - Fires And Explosions 2

2018-02-16 - Man burns to death in burning pickup truck near Stanley (North Dakota):
http://www.thedickinsonpress.com/news/accidents/4404901-nd-man-who-got-stuck-snow-has-tires-start-fire-dies-pickup
http://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/Missing-Mountrail-County-man-found-dead-in-burned-pickup-474323983.html
http://www.myndnow.com/news/minot-news/body-found-in-burned-pickup-truck/977726223

2018-02-16 - Recycling warehouse destroyed by huge fire near the Iowa River in Iowa City (Iowa):
http://www.kcrg.com/content/news/Fire-at-City-Carton-in-Iowa-City-474339973.html
http://www.kwwl.com/story/37527529/2018/02/Friday/iowa-city-fire-responds-to-fire-at-recycling-facility
http://www.kwwl.com/story/37527529/2018/02/16/iowa-city-fire-responds-to-fire-at-recycling-facility
http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/public-safety/iowa-city-firefighters-respond-to-fire-at-city-carton-recycling-20180216
http://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/2018/02/16/city-carton-warehouse-fire-near-downtown-iowa-city/347156002/
http://www.kcrg.com/video/?vid=474365143&vid=474365143

Quote: "The fire broke out Friday afternoon at the building at the corner of E. Benton Street and Capitol Street along the Iowa River."

2018-02-16 - Recycling center erupts in flame at 5 AM in Hopewell (Virginia):
http://wtvr.com/2018/02/16/westrock-hopewell-fire/

2018-02-16 - Garbage facility ravaged by deadly fire in Qingyuan (China), 9 killed, 1 injured:
http://www.ecns.cn/2018/02-17/292890.shtml
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-02/17/c_136981414.htm
http://www.chinadailyasia.com/articles/233/153/68/1518842101812.html
http://www.chinanews.life/articles/garbage-station-fire-kills-nine-in-china
http://chinaplus.cri.cn/news/china/9/20180217/92160.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/nine-dead-china-factory-waste-plant-fire-fireworks-firecrackers-lunar-new-year-asia-news-latest-a8215421.html

2018-02-16 - Roaring subway track fire breaks out in coastal Manhattan (New York):
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Subway-Delay-Track-Fire-Seventh-Avenue-New-York-Manhattan-474294713.html
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/on-air/as-seen-on/Roaring-Track-Fire-Creates-Subway-Nightmare-in-Manhattan_New-York-474296873.html
http://agreatbigcity.com/links/roaring-track-fire-creates-subway-nightmare-in-manhattan-1518800469
http://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/new-york/roaring-track-fire-creates-subway-nightmare-in-manhattan/

2018-02-16 - Apartment building damaged by basement explosion near Bologna (Italy), 1 killed:
http://www.ansa.it/english/news/general_news/2018/02/16/1-killed-in-cellar-explosion-2_eea60f37-48dc-4185-ab47-53b6c76a118e.html

Note: This is the 49th residential explosion in 2018...

2018-02-16 - More than 40 homes destroyed by inferno in the wee hours in Savani (India), dozens of cattle killed:
http://www.newsx.tv/2018/02/16/india-massive-fire-breaks-out-at-savni-village-of-uttarkashi/
http://news.ava360.com/massive-fire-breaks-out-at-savni-village-of-uttarkashi_0df72b7c7.html
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/over-40-houses-gutted-in-u-khand-village-fire-118021600834_1.html
http://pragativadi.com/40-houses-gutted-fire-uttarakhands-savani-village/

2018-02-16 - Fishing ship 'Danko' damaged by fire while docked in coastal Nakhodka (Russia):
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Danko-6929337.html

Quote: "The fire occurred in the fish production plant towards the stern of the vessel. The crew members were evacuated. Firefighters arrived on scene within 10 minutes and fought the fire which covered an area of 50 square metres. "

2018-02-16 - Cargo boat bursts into flame near coastal Reethi Beach Resort (Maldives):
http://maldivestimes.com/fire-breaks-out-in-cargo-vessel/
http://en.mihaaru.com/fire-breaks-out-in-cargo-vessel/
http://english.sun.mv/47455

2018-02-16 - Boat, two pickup trucks and garage destroyed by fire and explosions at home in Rigby (Idaho), nobody there:
http://590kid.com/structural-fire-rigby-causes-explosion/
http://www.eastidahonews.com/2018/02/update-fire-causes-140000-in-damages-to-rigby-shop/

Quote: "The witness, Kris Dye, says the garage fire caused a boat and two trucks to explode. Dye also said propane tanks and ammo were in the garage."

2018-02-16 - Barge bursts into flame at Willowbridge Marina on Stoke Road in Stoke Hammond (Britain):
http://bucksfire.gov.uk/latest-incidents/
http://canalworld.net/forums/index.php?/topic/95106-boat-fire-at-willowbridge-marina/

Quote: "Friday 16 February, 9.23am Boat fire (65ft Dutch barge) on dry land, Willowbridge Marina, Stoke Road, Stoke Hammond. One appliance and crew from Bletchley, one from Broughton, two from Great Holm and two officers attended. Firefighters used two main jets, two hose reels, four sets of breathing apparatus, a portable pump and a PPV (positive pressure ventilation) fan."

Note: These are the 200th, 201st, 202nd and 203rd boats/ships to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-16 - Passenger bus bursts into flame at 11:05 PM on I-75 in Houston County (Georgia):
http://www.13wmaz.com/news/local/greyhound-bus-catches-fire-on-i-75-southbound-in-houston-county/519982346
http://www.13wmaz.com/news/greyhound-bus-fire-near-i75-exit-127/519936157

2018-02-16 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on road near Kalimpong (India):
http://siliguritimes.com/moving-bus-catches-fire-kalimpong/
http://thehimalayanbeacon.com/tag/nbsct-bus-catches-fire-due-to-technical-problem-near-kalimpong-completely-destroyed-no-one-injured/

Note: These are the 107th and 108th buses to burn in 2018...

2018-02-16 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-77 near Crab Orchard (West Virginia):
http://www.wvnstv.com/local-news/raleigh-county/crews-respond-to-tractor-trailer-fire-along-i-77/977988888
http://www.facebook.com/59news/posts/10156266280362754

2018-02-16 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-84 in Danbury (Connecticut):
http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Vehicle-fire-closes-I-84-in-Danbury-12619370.php
http://patch.com/connecticut/danbury/i-84-partially-closed-danbury
http://wlad.com/local-headlines/348359

2018-02-16 - Tractor, UTV, golf cart and barn go up in flames near Bokes Creek Township (Ohio), some goats killed:
http://www.peakofohio.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=5&id=260413

Quote: "A tractor, gator, and golf cart were damaged in the blaze."

2018-02-16 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the A55 near Chester (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/lorry-fire-on-the-a55
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-lorry-fire-causing-long-14300302
http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/lorry-blaze-a55-near-chester-14300288
http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/home/2018/02/16/gallery/motorists-urged-to-avoid-a55-after-lorry-fire-105046/
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/live-lorry-fire-brings-rush-hour-traffic-chaos-as-a55-shuts-in-both-directions-5574741.html
http://uklocalnews.website/2018/02/16/a55-lorry-fire-sparks-traffic-chaos-as-billowing-smoke-shuts-road/
http://www.newsdump.co.uk/news/a55-lorry-fire-sparks-traffic-chaos-as-billowing-smoke-shuts-road
http://www.deeside.com/reports-lorry-fire-a55-westbound-closed-near-posthouse-roundabout/
http://www.facebook.com/ChesterStandard/posts/2019214945008729

2018-02-16 - Tractor (bulldozer) bursts into flame in North Wingfield (Britain):
http://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/firefighters-tackling-bulldozer-blaze-in-derbyshire-village-1-9020041
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/firefighters-tackling-bulldozer-blaze-in-derbyshire-village-5573860.html

Note: These are the 358th, 359th, 360th, 361st and 362nd tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-16 - Heavy truck bursts into flame on Route 206 in Roxbury Township (New Jersey):
http://patch.com/new-jersey/parsippany/truck-fire-closes-route-206-friday-afternoon
http://www.newjerseyhills.com/roxbury_register/news/truck-fire-closes-route-in-roxbury-township/article_a12bd61f-e7b1-556a-9ef5-90a5eb02c9bb.html

2018-02-16 - RV bursts into flame while parked near 10th Avenue and Corona in Phoenix (Arizona):
http://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/firefighters-put-out-rv-fire-in-south-phoenix/75-519838024
http://www.facebook.com/ABC15/videos/10155590744326359/

2018-02-16 - RV bursts into flame on street in Cathedral City (California):
http://www.kmir.com/story/37527739/flames-destroy-rv-in-cathedral-city-resort-park
http://www.kesq.com/news/fire-in-cathedral-city-rv-resort/702829103

2018-02-16 - RV and mobile home destroyed by fire in Hamilton City (California):
http://www.actionnewsnow.com/content/news/Mobile-and-motor-home-engulfed-in-fa-474329333.html

Quote: "When they arrived a single wide mobile home and a motor home parked in back of the property were fully engulfed in flames."

Note: These are the 74th, 75th and 76th RVs to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-16 - School van bursts into flame in Gwalior (India), 11 children burned:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/school-van-catches-fire-11-kids-hurt/articleshow/62953725.cms
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/11-kids-hurt-as-school-van-catches-fire-in-gwalior/articleshow/62946679.cms
http://www.pressreader.com/india/the-times-of-india-mumbai-edition/20180217/282235191130636

2018-02-16 - Van bursts into flame on Station Parade in Denham Green (Britain):
http://bucksfire.gov.uk/latest-incidents/
http://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/16029797.PICTURES__Firefighters_tackle_van_blaze/

Quote: "Friday 16 February, 3.59pm Van on fire, Station Parade, Denham Green. One appliance and crew from Gerrards Cross attended. Firefighters used one hose reel."

2018-02-16 - SUV bursts into flame on US 81 in Cloud County (Kansas), woman burned:
http://www.ncktoday.com/articles/local/2018-02-16-miltonvale-woman-injured-friday-after-vehicle-catches-fire-in-southern-cloud-county

Quote: "A Miltonvale woman was injured Friday, February 16th after a vehicle she was a passenger in caught fire in southern Cloud County. According to a report from the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 1996 Chevy Blazer being driven by Aaron Clairmont, 46 of Miltonvale, was traveling northbound on US Highway 81 near Milo Road around noon Friday when the vehicle caught fire."

2018-02-16 - Two SUVs go up in flames while parked on Marine Parade in coastal Instow (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=48000&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/two-vehicles-flames-send-plumes-1224742

2018-02-16 - Car bursts into flame while parked on street in Emporia (Kansas):
http://www.emporiagazette.com/area_news/article_8d176b4c-1351-11e8-99e4-a352e891f430.html

2018-02-16 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home in Fort Dodge (Iowa):
http://www.messengernews.net/news/local-news/2018/02/electrical-issues-cause-car-fire/

2018-02-16 - Car bursts into flame in garage at home, fire spreads to garage, in Moreau (New York):
http://poststar.com/news/local/fire-destroys-vehicle-damages-garage-firefighters-save-house/article_525581ef-2160-56e5-8895-2c3b3b0b2af5.html

2018-02-16 - Car bursts into flame at home in Effingham (Illinois):
http://thexradio.com/news/78-local-news/32469-effingham-firefighters-handle-vehicle-fire

2018-02-16 - Car bursts into flame on the M50 near Dundrum (Ireland):
http://www.kildarenow.com/news/traffic-delays-crash-m7-car-fire-m50/207760

2018-02-16 - Car bursts into flame on the M4 near Swindon (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/vehicle-fire-m4-3/
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/16000101.CLEARED__All_lanes_reopened_after_M4_car_fire/
http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/16000101.now-cleared-car-fire-partially-closes-m4-westbound-between-j16-and-j17/?ref=rss
http://www.wiltshire999s.co.uk/traffic-delays-as-firefighters-tackle-vehicle-fire-on-m4-westbound-near-swindon/

2018-02-16 - Car bursts into flame at 12:05 AM on Fossway in York (Britain):
http://www.northyorksfire.gov.uk/news-events/breaking-news/incident-summary-for-nightshift-15-feb-2018
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crews-called-out-after-car-catches-fire-in-york-1-9019849
http://www.yorkmix.com/news/one-car-ends-hedge-another-catches-fire-york/

Quote: "Fossway, York Time of call 00:05 York firecrew extinguished a car which was well alight by use of a hosereel jet."

2018-02-16 - Car bursts into flame on the A590 in Ayside (Britain):
http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/cumbriafire/recent-incidents/

Quote: "Vehicle fire in Ayside Grange-over-sands 16 Feb 2018 At 6.29pm firefighters attended to a car fire on the A590 on Ayside Grange-over-sands. Crews used one hose reel jet and two breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire. The car was moved to a safe position to not block the layby."

2018-02-16 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Abbott Road in coastal Bournemouth (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/vehicle-fire-bournemouth-15/

2018-02-16 - Vehicle bursts into flame in Toothill, Swindon (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/1918-vehicle-fire-swindon/

2018-02-16 - Vehicle bursts into flame at Snaygill Industrial Estate in Skipton (Britain):
http://www.northyorksfire.gov.uk/news-events/breaking-news/incident_summary_day_shift_friday_16th_february_2018

Quote: "Vehicle Fire – Snaygill Industrial Estate, Skipton Time of call: 10:20 An appliance from Skipton attended this incident and extinguished the fire which was confined to the engine compartment using 2 breathing apparatus and 2 hose reel jets."

2018-02-16 - RV trailer destroyed by fire at 1:30 AM near Yuma (Arizona):
http://www.yumasun.com/news/fire-destroys-fifth-wheel-trailer/article_54822d98-137a-11e8-9478-17e1985df616.html

2018-02-16 - Three vehicles and auto shop go up in flames at 7:37 AM near Black River Falls (Wisconsin), nobody there:
http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/fire-damages-black-river-falls-area-auto-repair-business/article_33e08e7d-2132-5a3b-b5e8-7a793e09e723.html

Quote: "A fire damaged three vehicles and caused serious heat and smoke damage Thursday morning at McCullough's Service and Repair north of Black River Falls."

2018-02-16 - Barn destroyed by fire before 7:30 AM near Motley (Minnesota), 17+ cows and some chickens killed:
http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/4405049-fire-destroys-dairy-barn-filled-animals-northern-minn
http://www.wctrib.com/news/4405049-fire-destroys-dairy-barn-filled-animals-northern-minn
http://www.brainerddispatch.com/news/fires/4405125-dairy-barn-fire-kills-17-cows-chickens

2018-02-16 - Wildfire grows to 1900 acres in Taney County near Reuter (Missouri):
http://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/80-percent-of-rozell-fire-contained-covered-1900-acres/977931874
http://www.news-leader.com/story/news/2018/02/16/taney-county-fire-grew-1-900-acres-mostly-contained-now/345362002/

2018-02-16 - Boxes of stuff burst into flame inside commercial building in Sun Valley (California):
http://www.dailynews.com/2018/02/17/firefighters-stop-blaze-in-sun-valley-building/

Quote: "She said several boxes and 'unknown contents' were burning."

2018-02-16 - Warehouse damaged by fire at 2:30 AM in Erie (Pennsylvania), near Lake Erie:
http://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/erie-warehouse-catches-fire-early-this-morning/977566942

2018-02-16 - Church destroyed by fire in Troup (Texas):
http://www.easttexasmatters.com/news/local-news/watch-century-old-east-texas-church-destroyed-in-early-morning-fire/976991007
http://www.easttexasmatters.com/video/top-video/fire-destroys-century-old-east-texas-church_20180216141047/977123924

2018-02-16 - Home damaged by fire in Flint Township (Michigan), nobody there:
http://www.wnem.com/story/37524517/flint-twp-house-fire-extinguished-no-injuries

2018-02-16 - Waterfront home heavily damaged by fire on Mariners Walk Way in coastal Middle River (Maryland), 1 injured:
http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/house-fire-reported-in-middle-river

2018-02-16 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 6 AM in Richland (Washington):
http://www.yaktrinews.com/news/fire-breaks-out-at-richland-home-cause-under-investigation/702719410

2018-02-16 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 1:40 AM in Sioux Falls (South Dakota), nobody there:
http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2018/02/16/no-injuries-friday-morning-house-fire/344438002/

2018-02-16 - Home heavily damaged by fire just before 4 AM in Indianapolis (Indiana), dog killed, nobody there:
http://cbs4indy.com/2018/02/16/dog-dies-in-house-fire-on-near-east-side-of-indianapolis/

2018-02-16 - Home destroyed by fire in coastal Titusville (Florida), nobody there:
http://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2018/02/16/fire-destroys-home-titusville-neighborhood/345680002/

2018-02-16 - Home destroyed by fire in Standish (Maine), nobody there:
http://www.wmtw.com/article/crews-battle-fire-at-farm-house-in-standish/18215352
http://www.pressherald.com/2018/02/16/two-alarm-fire-reported-in-standish/
http://wgme.com/news/local/multiple-towns-respond-to-standish-house-fire

2018-02-16 - Home destroyed by fire in Hamilton (Ohio), nobody there:
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/crews-battling-fully-involved-house-fire-north-10th-street-hamilton/wgbumnPe4W70MLYjJ0G35L/

2018-02-16 - Two homes go up in flames in coastal Seattle (Washington):
http://komonews.com/news/local/firefighters-battle-2-alarm-fire-in-west-seattle-neighborhood

2018-02-16 - Duplex heavily damaged by fire at 1:20 AM in Waterloo (Iowa), 2 injured:
http://www.kcrg.com/content/news/2-men-injured-in-blaze-at-Waterloo-residence-474307723.html

2018-02-16 - Apartment building damaged by fire at 4 AM on Pond Avenue in Brookline (Massachusetts):
http://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/Brookline-Massachusetts-Apartment-Building-Fire-Pond-Avenue-474269093.html
http://patch.com/massachusetts/brookline/2-alarm-brookline-fire-under-control

2018-02-16 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in Bedford (Texas):
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Firefighters-Battle-Bedford-Apartment-Fire.html

2018-02-16 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire just after 1 AM in Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://wishtv.com/2018/02/16/17-displaced-after-northeast-side-apartment-fire/

2018-02-16 - Apartment building and bar destroyed by fire just before 2 AM in Charleston (Illinois):
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/fire-destroys-building-no-one-hurt/977781189
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/early-morning-bar-fire/977142978
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/charleston-fire-displaces-8-two-people-rescued

2018-02-16 - Deadly fire burns home at 11:29 PM in Portland (Oregon), 1 killed:
http://katu.com/news/local/one-person-killed-in-north-portland-house-fire
http://www.kxl.com/deadly-house-fire-north-portland/

2018-02-16 - Deadly fire burns home on Crooked Brook Drive in Dunkirk (New York), 1 killed:
http://www.wkbw.com/news/elderly-woman-found-dead-in-dunkirk-house-fire
http://www.wgrz.com/article/news/local/body-of-elderly-woman-found-in-dunkirk-fire/71-519925410

2018-02-16 - Deadly fire destroys home before 5 AM in the Town of Green Lake (Wisconsin), 1 killed:
http://fox11online.com/news/local/human-remains-found-in-house-fire-near-markesan
http://www.nbc26.com/news/one-person-dies-in-green-lake-county-house-fire
http://www.kfiz.com/local-news/fatal-fire-near-markesan

2018-02-16 - Deadly fire destroys home in Netawaka (Kansas), 2 killed:
http://www.wibw.com/content/news/2-dead-in-Netawa-house-fire-474319473.html
http://ksnt.com/2018/02/16/2-people-found-dead-following-jackson-county-house-fire/
http://www.cjonline.com/news/20180216/two-bodies-found-in-netawaka-house-fire-in-northern-jackson-county

2018-02-16 - Vacant home burns at 11:30 PM in Streator (Illinois):
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/streator-fire-damages-vacant-house/article_b1db4e8a-9879-57de-a083-93e8be36f5d5.html
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/attic-fire-said-to-be-accidental-in-streator/article_29310b15-df6a-52b6-b53b-baf6dd772b57.html
http://www.newstrib.com/free/streator-firefighter-battle-attic-blaze/article_2e9772c4-1333-11e8-bedb-4bae03a1a491.html

2018-02-16 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 4 AM in Greencastle (Missouri):
http://ktvo.com/news/local/fire-destroys-northeast-missouri-home-overnight

2018-02-16 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 4:30 AM in Vivian (Louisiana):
http://www.ktbs.com/news/local/vacant-home-goes-up-in-flames-in-caddo-parish/article_2a4c5250-1317-11e8-a7d6-fb3d94005f34.html

2018-02-16 - Vacant convent burns in Mount Vernon (New York):
http://westchester.news12.com/story/37524531/historic-building-in-mount-vernon-damaged-by-fire
http://mountvernon.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/firefighters-battle-two-alarm-blaze-in-mount-vernon-building/732966/

2018-02-17 - Car explodes and kills man on Louis-Cayer Road in Sherbrooke (Canada):
http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/sq-investigating-deadly-explosion-in-sherbrooke/ar-BBJio20
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/explosion-sherbrooke-rock-forest-st-roch-1.4541360

2018-02-17 - Passenger plane hit by fire, plane returns to airport in Saskatoon (Canada):
http://www.680news.com/2018/02/17/air-canada-express-plane-returns-to-saskatoon-due-to-flames-near-tail-pipe/
http://www.1310news.com/2018/02/17/air-canada-express-plane-returns-to-saskatoon-due-to-flames-near-tail-pipe/
http://www.pentictonherald.ca/news/national_news/article_e1c7a889-4c94-59e8-a32d-8075ed57ab2d.html
http://www.ckom.com/2018/02/18/air-canada-express-plane-returns-to-saskatoon-due-to-flames-near-tail-pipe/

Quote: " An Air Canada Express plane had to return to Saskatoon shortly after takeoff when flames were reported to be coming from it. Airline spokesperson Teri Udle says in an email that Flight 8585, a Dash 8 Q400 operated by Jazz, was on its way to Calgary on Saturday when flames were noticed near the left tail pipe."

Note: This is the 19th aircraft to smoke/burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-17 - Eight cars go up in flames while parked along parade route in coastal Mobile (Alabama):
http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2018/02/cars_catch_fire_destroyed_at_a.html
http://www.usa-headlines.com/headline/cars-catch-fire-destroyed-at-alabama-parade-police-say
http://www.fox10tv.com/story/37530572/several-vehicles-burn-on-i-65-service-road
http://www.wkrg.com/news/mobile-county/several-car-fires-along-i-65-service-road/979088666

2018-02-17 - Factory explodes and burns in coastal Dieppe (France), 1 killed, 2 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20180217-61907-FRA
http://www.rt.com/news/419102-explosion-france-dieppe-factory/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5403303/Explosion-French-factory-leaves-one-dead.html
http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/920240/dieppe-explosion-france-Saipol-oil-factory-latest-update-one-dead
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/682597/France-explosion-industrial-plant-Dieppe-Seine-Maritime-casualties-deaths
http://www.dailysabah.com/europe/2018/02/17/2-dead-11-injured-after-explosion-at-french-oilseed-plant
http://www.france24.com/en/20180217-two-dead-france-factory-explosion
http://www.thelocal.fr/20180217/two-dead-in-france-factory-explosion

2018-02-17 - Gas station explodes and burns near Tehran (Iran), 4 injured:
http://www.azernews.az/region/127383.html
http://en.trend.az/iran/society/2862317.html

2018-02-17 - Underground electrical fire breaks out at 2 AM in Brockton (Massachusetts), 3 people sickened:
http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/20180217/manhole-blaze-knocks-out-power-sickens-3-brockton-fire-workers
http://www.wickedlocal.com/news/20180217/manhole-blaze-knocks-out-power-sickens-3-brockton-fire-workers

2018-02-17 - Utility poles burst into flame at substation in Kansas City (Missouri), blackouts ensue:
http://www.kmbc.com/article/7400-customers-in-kck-lose-power-when-transmission-lines-catch-fire-bpu-says/18218917

2018-02-17 - Sacred Tibetan monastery damaged by fire in Lhasa (China):
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-43101743
http://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/17/world/asia/tibet-temple-fire.html
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/02/17/fire-erupts-at-major-tibetan-monastery-no-injuries-reported.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/tibet-fire-damage-old-monastery-asia-latest-news-a8216161.html
http://indianexpress.com/article/world/sacred-tibetan-monastery-lhasa-catches-fire-no-reports-of-casualties-5068018/
http://www.richmond.com/news/national-world/ap/fire-erupts-at-major-tibetan-monastery-no-injuries-reported/article_0894ffd6-c473-560e-91fa-6dc2813b5385.html
http://www.voanews.com/a/fire-jokhang-monestary/4258993.html

2018-02-17 - Fireworks shed explodes and burns in Eraviperoor (India), 1 killed, 10 injured:
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/explosion-at-fireworks-shed-in-kerala-leaves-one-dead-10-injured/545446.html
http://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/explosion-at-fireworks-shed-leaves-one-dead-10-injured-1171698-2018-02-17

2018-02-17 - Container ship 'Martie' heavily damaged by fire in coastal Waalwijk (Netherlands):
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Martie-I684529.html
http://www.bndestem.nl/oosterhout/brand-op-containerschip-in-haven-van-waalwijk-blijf-uit-de-rook~aaa0610b/

Quote: "On Feb 17, 2018, at 8.10 a.m. a fire broke out aboard the 'Martie' in the port of Waalwijk on the Bergsche Maas near Waalwijk. The fire was raging in the living and living space of the ship The fire rescue attended with four engines. Large plumes of smoke were billowing over the port area, and people were asked to keep doors and windows closed."

Note: This is the 204th boat/ship to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-17 - Tanker truck bursts into flame at 2 AM on road near New Concord (Ohio):
http://yourradioplace.com/local-news/quick-response-snuffs-out-potentially-dangerous-truck-fire-near-new-concord/

2018-02-17 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at Monroe Welcome Center on I-75 in Monroe (Michigan):
http://www.monroenews.com/news/20180217/fire-engulfs-truck-on-i-75

2018-02-17 - Tractor (telehandler) bursts into flame on the A171 in Ugthorpe (Britain):
http://www.northyorksfire.gov.uk/news-events/breaking-news/incident_summary_day_shift_saturday_17th_february_2018

Quote: "Tractor Fire – A171, Ugthorpe Time of call: 12:03 Appliances from Whitby and Lythe attended this incident and extinguished an agricultural tele porter handler using a hose reel and 2 breathing apparatus."

Note: These are the 363rd, 364th and 365th tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-17 - Two RVs and barn destroyed by fire near Indiahoma (Oklahoma):
http://www.kswo.com/story/37532011/fire-spreads-to-multiple-structures-near-us-62
http://www.facebook.com/IndiahomaVolunteerFireDept/posts/1542502309201206

Quote: "Indiahoma Fire officials say they were called out a little before 6 p.m. to an RV fire near U.S. 62 and Indiahoma Road. The first fire spread to another RV and then to a barn structure."

Note: These are the 77th and 78th RVs to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-17 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at 3:30 AM while parked on Stratford Terrace in Springfield (Massachusetts):
http://wwlp.com/2018/02/17/truck-destroyed-in-fire-in-springfield/
http://www.westernmassnews.com/story/37529725/crews-battle-early-morning-truck-fire-in-springfield
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/02/springfield_fire_officials_inv_1.html

2018-02-17 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on street in coastal Port St. Lucie (Florida):
http://cbs12.com/news/local/truck-catches-fire-in-port-st-lucie

2018-02-17 - Police car bursts into flame on US 264 near Middlesex (North Carolina):
http://www.wral.com/nc-highway-patrol-car-bursts-into-flames/17350594/

2018-02-17 - Car bursts into flame on the Sprain Brook Parkway near Greenville (New York):
http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/greenburgh/2018/02/17/watch-firefighters-battle-car-fire-sprain-brook-parkway/348754002/
http://www.lohud.com/videos/news/local/westchester/greenburgh/2018/02/17/video-sprain-car-fire-2-17-18/110541978/
http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/pt/2018/02/watch-firefighters-battle-car-fire-on-sprain-brook-parkway.html

2018-02-17 - Car bursts into flame at 10:55 PM on Canal Reach in coastal Runcorn (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-fire-extinguished-by-firefighters-in-runcorn

2018-02-17 - Car bursts into flame at 5:43 AM on Station Road in Coleshill (Britain):
http://news.warwickshire.gov.uk/fireincidents/2018/02/17/car-fire-station-road-coleshill-one-fir-engine-attended/

2018-02-17 - Car bursts into flame on the M6 in Lancashire (Britain):
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/transport/delays-on-the-m6-after-car-fire-1-9021815

2018-02-17 - Car bursts into flame at home on Stonehill in East Stoke, Stoke-sub-Hamdon (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=48006&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2018-02-17 - Trailer full of motorcycles and mobile home destroyed by fire near Newent (Britain):
http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/caravan-trailer-filled-motorbikes-petrol-1227921

2018-02-17 - Four cars and auto shop destroyed by fire in Kumasi (Ghana):
http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Fire-guts-cars-repair-shop-at-Sofoline-627059

2018-02-17 - Barn destroyed by fire in Mansfield (Connecticut):
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Firefighter-Injured-Battling-Barn-Fire-in-Mansfield-474388543.html
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Mansfield-Barn-Fire-Warrenville-Road-474359673.html

2018-02-17 - Barn destroyed by fire on Buffalo Road in Riga (New York):
http://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/barn-fire-reported-on-buffalo-road-riga/511457
http://13wham.com/news/local/barn-destroyed-2-rabbits-killed-in-bergen-fire
http://wnypages.com/barn-fire-reported-on-buffalo-road-riga/

2018-02-17 - Mulch fire breaks out at business in Kansas City (Missouri):
http://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/mulch-fire-expected-to-burn-for-days
http://fox4kc.com/2018/02/17/smoke-and-flame-seen-for-miles-as-crews-battle-mulch-fire-at-missouri-organic/

2018-02-17 - Appliance store destroyed by massive blaze in coastal Revere (Massachusetts):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20180218-61918-USA
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2018/02/17/crews-battle-4-alarm-fire-at-revere-appliance-store/
http://www.wcvb.com/article/5-alarm-fire-destroys-revere-landmark/18219687
http://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/3-Alarm-Fire-In-Revere-474390673.html

2018-02-17 - Strip mall damaged by fire in North Huntington (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wtae.com/article/crews-battle-fire-at-north-huntington-strip-mall/18218604
http://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13316475-74/route-30-closed-in-north-huntingdon-as-crews-battle-fire

2018-02-17 - Novelty store destroyed by fire in the wee hours in Galena (Ohio), nobody there:
http://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/talulas-storefront-in-galena-destroyed-in-fire

2018-02-17 - Donut shop destroyed by fire at 6:45 AM in Oneida (New York), nobody there:
http://www.wbnt.com/2018/02/17/fire-destroys-oneida-business/

2018-02-17 - Commercial building under renovation damaged by fire in coastal London (Britain):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20180217-61908-GBR
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/feb/17/fire-london-building-site-great-portland-street
http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/LatestIncidentsContainer_DB4884AF0AA848019F258A50E0E7E7E2.asp
http://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5601205/great-portland-street-fire-london-fitzrovia-smoke/
http://www.romseyadvertiser.co.uk/news/national/16029994.huge-fire-breaks-out-in-central-london/
http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/national/16030091.London_building_site_inferno____under_control___/
http://www.droitwichadvertiser.co.uk/news/national/16029994.huge-fire-breaks-out-in-central-london/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-5403349/Huge-fire-breaks-central-London.html

2018-02-17 - Clothes factory devastated by huge fire in coastal Umm al-Quwain (UAE):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20180218-61909-ARE
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/umm-al-quwain/Video:-50-workers-evacuated-after-fire-at-Umm-Al-Quwain-factory

2018-02-17 - Furniture factory destroyed by fire in East Coast Demerara (Guayana):
http://newsroom.gy/2018/02/17/colidgen-furniture-factory-destroyed-by-fire/

2018-02-17 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in coastal Westport (Connecticut):
http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Building-fire-breaks-out-in-Westport-12621132.php

2018-02-17 - Home heavily damaged by basement fire in the wee hours in Springfield (Massachusetts):
http://wwlp.com/2018/02/17/another-winter-fire-takes-the-home-for-12-springfield-residents/
http://wwlp.com/2018/02/17/12-people-homeless-after-house-fire-in-springfield/
http://whdh.com/news/12-people-displaced-after-basement-fire-in-springfield/

2018-02-17 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 3 AM in Austin (Texas), 2 pets killed:
http://cbsaustin.com/news/local/two-pets-die-in-south-austin-house-fire

2018-02-17 - Home heavily damaged by fire just before midnight in coastal Jersey City (New Jersey), 2 injured:
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2018/02/2_men_injured_and_8_pets_killed_in_jersey_city_bla.html

2018-02-17 - Home destroyed by fire in coastal Kapaa (Hawaii), nobody there:
http://www.thegardenisland.com/2018/02/18/hawaii-news/fire-claims-kapaa-home-no-injuries/

2018-02-17 - Home destroyed by inferno on Red Fox Trail in Hamilton Township (Ohio):
http://www.wlwt.com/article/fire-destroys-home-in-warren-county/18218600
http://www.journal-news.com/news/two-escape-raging-fire-that-guts-hamilton-home/5Y0jIIbMLovGJPQ7OOICYL/
http://local12.com/news/local/hamilton-home-total-loss-after-fire

2018-02-17 - Home destroyed by fire at 4:23 AM, another home damaged, in Desert Hot Springs (California), 2 injured:
http://www.kesq.com/news/two-people-taken-to-hospital-following-early-morning-fire-in-desert-hot-springs/703146389

2018-02-17 - Home destroyed by fire in Norvell Township (Michigan):
http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2018/02/fire_destroys_117-year-old_hom.html

2018-02-17 - Home destroyed by fire just before 1 AM in Rangeley Plantation (Maine):
http://wgme.com/news/local/fire-destroys-home-in-rangeley-plantation

2018-02-17 - Home destroyed by fire in the wee hours in Saxton (Pennsylvania), dog killed:
http://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/bedford-county-family-escapes-house-fire/979737292

2018-02-17 - Home destroyed by fire at 4 AM, another home damaged, in Flomaton (Alabama):
http://weartv.com/news/local/1-home-destroyed-1-damaged-in-flomaton-fire
http://www.telemundoamarillo.com/story/37530593/flomaton-home-destroyed-by-fire-no-injuries-reported

2018-02-17 - Mansion destroyed by huge fire at 6 AM in Midlothian (Virginia), nobody there:
http://wtvr.com/2018/02/17/mansion-complete-loss-after-powhatan-county-fire/
http://wric.com/2018/02/17/large-powhatan-county-home-a-complete-loss-after-fire/
http://www.nbc12.com/story/37530472/no-injures-reported-in-chesterfield-mansion-fire
http://www.richmond.com/news/local/central-virginia/no-one-hurt-in-fire-that-destroyed-powhatan-manor-home/article_872f97ef-8b0e-5927-94dd-a375b0804920.html

2018-02-17 - Multi-family home heavily damaged by fire at 2:21 AM in Chesapeake (Virginia), 1 injured:
http://wtkr.com/2018/02/17/one-person-injured-from-apartment-fire-in-chesapeake/
http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/mycity/chesapeake/one-person-injured-in-chesapeake-residential-fire/519964174

2018-02-17 - Apartment building and restaurant heavily damaged by fire in coastal Manhattan (New York), 12+ injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20180218-61910-USA
http://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/17/nyregion/little-italy-fire.html
http://nypost.com/2018/02/17/12-injured-in-fire-at-legendary-little-italy-restaurant/
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/italy-apartment-fire-injures-13-people-article-1.3826739
http://abc7ny.com/9-hurt-after-fire-breaks-out-in-little-italy-building/3099326/

2018-02-17 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire shortly after 6 AM in Raleigh (North Carolina):
http://wncn.com/2018/02/17/very-sad-situation-as-families-displaced-by-raleigh-apartment-fire-woman-says/
http://www.wral.com/raleigh-apartment-fire-forces-5-families-out-of-homes/17349586/
http://wccg1045fm.com/2018/02/17/multiple-families-displaced-after-raleigh-apartment-fire/

2018-02-17 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in Rochester (Michigan):
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/4-units-destroyed-after-fire-breaks-out-at-rochester-apartment-building

2018-02-17 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire at 12:09 AM in Baton Rouge (Louisiana):
http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/crime_police/article_e8c09ed0-13ee-11e8-90aa-17efb1572f35.html

2018-02-17 - Deadly fire destroys mobile home in coastal Tampa (Florida), 1 killed:
http://www.tbo.com/news/publicsafety/fire/Man-found-dead-in-flaming-mobile-home_165590487

2018-02-17 - Deadly fire burns home just after 4 AM near Richfield (Utah), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/900010666/man-dies-wife-treated-at-hospital-following-richfield-house-fire.html
http://kutv.com/news/local/richfield-man-killed-in-early-morning-house-fire

2018-02-17 - Deadly fire burns home in Fox Chase area in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), 1 killed:
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2018/02/17/fox-chase-house-fire/
http://6abc.com/woman-dies-2-firefighters-injured-in-house-fire-in-fox-chase/3101607/

2018-02-17 - Deadly fire burns home at 7:05 AM in Kansas City (Missouri), 1 killed:
http://www.kmbc.com/article/man-dies-in-kansas-city-house-fire-early-saturday/18218265

2018-02-17 - Deadly fire destroys home and pickup truck just after 4 AM in Tipton (Indiana), 1 killed:
http://fox59.com/2018/02/17/human-remains-found-after-early-morning-fire-in-tipton/
http://cbs4indy.com/2018/02/17/human-remains-found-after-early-morning-fire/
http://www.wthr.com/article/human-remains-found-after-house-fire-in-tipton-county
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/tipton-county/human-remains-found-in-debris-of-home-destroyed-by-fire-in-tipton-county

2018-02-17 - Deadly fire burns apartment building in Cedar Rapids (Iowa), 1 killed:
http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/public-safety/man-dies-after-fire-at-shamrock-apartments-20180217

2018-02-17 - Vacant home burns at 7:22 AM in coastal Norfolk (Virginia):
http://wtkr.com/2018/02/17/early-morning-house-fire-in-norfolk-2/

2018-02-17 - Vacant home ignites, fire spreads to occupied apartment building, in coastal Newark (New Jersey):
http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/fire-displaces-15-people-in-new-jersey-no-injuries/

2018-02-17 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Macon (Missouri):
http://ktvo.com/news/local/macon-fire-crews-battle-blaze-at-abandoned-home

2018-02-17 - Vacant apartment building burns in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/downtown/fire-crews-put-out-fire-in-vacant-downtown-las-vegas-building/
http://lasvegassun.com/news/2018/feb/17/no-injuries-in-fire-at-vacant-building-in-downtown/
http://news3lv.com/news/videos/fire-damages-vacant-apartment-building-in-downtown-las-vegas
http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/37531325/fire-burns-vacant-building-in-downtown-las-vegas

2018-02-17 - Vacant strip mall burns in Panorama City (California):
http://www.dailynews.com/2017/12/16/vacant-strip-mall-burns-in-panorama-city/

2018-02-18 - Person found dead in burning car at 11:15 AM parked near strip mall in Modesto (California):
http://fox40.com/2018/02/18/modesto-police-dead-body-found-in-burning-car/
http://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article200849739.html
http://www.wopular.com/authorities-find-dead-body-burning-vehicle-parked-modesto
http://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/modesto/authorities-find-dead-body-in-burning-vehicle-parked-in-modesto/

Quote: "Tait reports investigators are still piecing together the incidents leading up to the unidentified person’s death. It does not appear to be a homicide, however, Tait said."

2018-02-18 - Man, 41, found burned to death in burning SUV parked at home in Sioux City (Iowa):
http://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/local-news/police-identify-body-found-in-vehicle-fire/1001005661
http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/briefs/body-found-in-burned-suv-identified/article_fab3c47c-e602-5207-bfa9-c2b14a7cedde.html
http://www.siouxlandscanner.com/showlog/SCPD/0118005605/Man-identified-that-died-in-Februarys-car-fire-on-Logan-Street-in-Sioux-City
http://kscj.com/2018/02/18/one-person-dead-following-car-fire-sioux-city/
http://www.ktiv.com/story/37535236/2018/02/18/individual-recovered-in-sioux-city-vehicle-fire
http://fox2now.com/2018/02/19/male-body-found-inside-car-afer-firefighters-put-out-blaze/
http://www.ktiv.com/story/37535236/2018/02/Sunday/individual-found-dead-in-sioux-city-vehicle-fire
http://www.kcrg.com/content/news/Male-body-found-inside-car-after-firefighters-put-out-blaze-474475083.html
http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-one-dead-after-sioux-city-vehicle-fire/article_7c05d335-4f95-5a59-b94f-e72d7b603805.html
http://norfolkdailynews.com/wjag/news/male-body-found-inside-car-after-firefighters-put-out-blaze/article_f91ea972-1590-11e8-9b98-1f02704ab211.html
http://kicdam.com/news/170071-vehicle-fire-leads-to-discovery-of-body/

2018-02-18 - Passenger plane engine bursts into flame, plane makes emergency landing in coastal Sakon Nakhon (Thailand):
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5407959/Passengers-smoke-billowing-plane-engine.html
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/plane-forced-make-terrifying-emergency-12049825
http://au.news.yahoo.com/video/watch/39223803/plane-makes-emergency-landing-after-engine-catches-fire/
http://www.asiaone.com/asia/plane-smoking-engine-makes-emergency-landing-thailand
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/around_thailand/30339209
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4NsHaT96A8
http://avherald.com/h?article=4b51ed62

Quote: "This is the terrifying moment passengers looked out of their plane window to see propellers not spinning - after an engine caught fire. The Nok Air twin-propeller aircraft carrying 84 people took off from Sakon Nakhon, Thailand, yesterday at 3.10pm but just 'two minutes' later its engine was engulfed in flames. Hair-raising footage shows smoke still coming from the plane's engine charred black around the engines with the farmer's fields visible below at an altitude of around 5,000ft."

Note: This is the 20th aircraft to smoke/burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-18 - Car bursts into flame and destroys three businesses at 3:50 AM in coastal San Leandro (California):
http://www.mercurynews.com/2018/02/18/three-alarm-building-blaze-in-san-leandro-contained/
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2018/02/18/early-morning-fire-heavily-damages-san-leandro-commercial-building/
http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2018/02/18/three-alarm-building-blaze-in-san-leandro-contained/
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Fire-Ignites-Commercial-Building-San-Leandro-474424173.html
http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco/posts/10155525513674436

Quote: "Alameda County fire spokeswoman Aisha Knowles said firefighters responded to a report of a car fire at 2995 Teagarden St. at 3:50 a.m. The fire quickly spread to adjacent structures, affecting businesses at 2993, 2995 and 2999 Teagarden St."

2018-02-18 - Vehicles and recycling center go up in flames in North Walsham (Britain):
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-43104048
http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/fire-at-north-walsham-industrial-estate-1-5398878
http://www.northnorfolknews.co.uk/news/norfolk-company-operating-as-normally-as-possible-after-huge-blaze-at-warehouse-on-industrial-estate-in-north-walsham-1-5399865

Quote: "Director Kevin Robotham said cardboard, plastic and wood went up in smoke, and the company had lost equipment, machinery and vehicles."

2018-02-18 - Clothing market devastated by massive fire in coastal Port-au-Prince (Haiti):
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-5407045/Another-fire-sweeps-market-Haitis-capital.html
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/fire-guts-textile-market-in-haitian-capital-118021900223_1.html
http://www.news18.com/photogallery/world/massive-fire-at-the-biggest-clothing-market-in-port-au-prince-1665383.html
http://ottawacitizen.com/pmn/news-pmn/another-fire-sweeps-through-market-in-haitis-capital/wcm/84084df4-19ef-4370-b43c-3ffe69eef7c9

Quote: "It was not immediately known what started the blaze. Last Tuesday, a fire destroyed one of two halls at the 19th century Iron Market in Port-au-Prince. Damage for the building was estimated at between $5 and 7 million, without including the value of destroyed goods."

2018-02-18 - US Forest Service cuts firefighting air tanker planes from 20 to 13:
http://wildfiretoday.com/2018/02/16/forest-service-cuts-air-tankers-one-third/
http://wildfiretoday.com/2018/02/19/next-fiscal-year-president-proposes-budget-stability-firefighters-cuts-fire-aviation/
http://fireaviation.com/2018/02/19/next-fiscal-year-president-proposes-cuts-wildfire-aviation-number-usfs-firefighters/

Note: So as wildfires spiral out of control, we're significantly reducing our firefighting capabilities...

2018-02-18 - Home explodes and burns in Padiham, Burnley (Britain), 1 injured:
http://www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/gas-explosion-in-padiham/
http://www.2br.co.uk/news/local-news/2507330/gas-explosion-in-padiham/
http://www.burnleyexpress.net/news/gas-explosion-at-house-in-padiham-1-9022390
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/16030838.Gas_explosion_in_Padiham_leaves_man_in_hospital_with_burns/
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/man-rushed-to-hospital-with-burns-after-gas-explosion-rocks-house-in-padiham-5576963.html
http://www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk/news/man-rushed-to-hospital-with-burns-after-gas-explosion-rocks-house-in-padiham-1-9022527
http://www.burnleyexpress.net/news/man-rushed-to-hospital-with-burns-after-gas-explosion-rocks-house-in-padiham-1-9022527

Note: This is the 50th residential explosion in 2018...

2018-02-18 - Huge fuel tank bursts into flame at 5:30 AM at business in West Fargo (North Dakota):
http://www.valleynewslive.com/content/news/BREAKING-NEWS-Huge-tanker-fire-in-West-Fargo-474418133.html
http://kfgo.com/news/articles/2018/feb/18/breaking-news-large-fire-at-magellan-fuel-tank-terminal-in-west-fargo/
http://www.inforum.com/news/fires/4405528-west-fargo-fuel-tank-blaze-extinguished-shelter-place-advisory-lifted
http://www.richmond.com/news/ap/authorities-put-out-oil-tank-fire-at-west-fargo-facility/article_28da1740-2c86-54d8-9181-4030a9103bac.html
http://www.wday.com/news/4405527-west-fargo-fuel-tank-blaze-extinguished-shelter-place-advisory-lifted
http://www.valleynewslive.com/content/news/Update-West-Fargo-tanker-fire-under-control-474421333.html
http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/large-fuel-oil-tank-on-fire-at-west-fargo-tank-farm/
http://www.newsdakota.com/2018/02/18/sunday-fuel-oil-tank-fire-in-west-fargo-out/
http://www.facebook.com/ValleyNewsLive/posts/10155526511432326

2018-02-18 - Lumber yard warehouse goes up in flames at 5 AM on Texs Fish Camp Road in Connelly Springs (North Carolina), nobody there:
http://www.wbtv.com/story/37533249/large-fire-at-lumber-yard-warehouse-in-burke-co
http://www.morganton.com/news/fire-departments-from-three-counties-battle-warehouse-fire/article_db54880e-14c2-11e8-aa99-abd7e0b2fca7.html
http://www.hickoryrecord.com/news/area-fire-departments-battle-early-morning-blaze-in-burke-county/article_5448c7c4-14c4-11e8-b19c-979b00fe5f3f.html
http://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/firefighters-respond-to-blaze-at-burke-co-lumber-yard/275-520181453
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/crews-work-to-extinguish-large-fire-at-burke-county-lumber-company/702294841

2018-02-18 - Transformer bursts into flame in Raleigh (North Carolina), 2000 homes go dark:
http://wncn.com/2018/02/18/about-2000-without-power-near-five-points-in-raleigh-after-transformer-fire/

2018-02-18 - Airboat bursts into flame, ignites brush fire, near the St. Johns River in coastal Brevard County (Florida):
http://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2018/02/18/growing-brush-fire-erupts-orange-brevard-line/349647002/
http://www.wftv.com/news/local/smoky-conditions-on-sr-520-as-400-acre-brush-fire-burns/702594993
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-brush-fire-state-road-520-florida-forest-service-20180218-story.html

Quote: "Authorities say an airboat fire has sparked a fast-growing blaze in the marsh near the Orange-Brevard county line near State Road 520. The brush fire was pushing westward but spreading from 25 to 75 acres within two hours of it first being spotted in a hard to reach area overladen with grass."

2018-02-18 - Boat bursts into flame at marina in coastal Bay St. Louis (Mississippi):
http://www.seacoastecho.com/news/four-fire-departments-battle-blaze-at-marina/article_f035bdaa-1595-11e8-a930-0bff432eff9a.html

Note: These are the 205th and 206th boats/ships to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-18 - Tour bus bursts into flame on road in coastal Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia):
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/02/19/tourist-bus-catches-fire-passengers-escape-injury/
http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/tourist-bus-catches-fire-in-sabah-passengers-escape-uninjured
http://www.thestarfeed.com/2018/02/19/sabah-police-faulty-brakes-probable-cause-of-tourist-bus-fire/
http://www.worldnews.easybranches.com/regions/asia/tourist-bus-catches-fire-in-sabah-passengers-escape-unhurt-688378
http://www.topix.com/world/malaysia/2018/02/tourist-bus-catches-fire-passengers-escape-injury

Note: This is the 109th bus to burn in 2018...

2018-02-18 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at business in Storm Lake (Iowa):
http://www.stormlakeradio.com/2018/02/19/semi-tractor-fire-in-storm-lake/
http://www.1380kcim.com/news/2018/semi-totaled-in-sunday-fire/
http://more1049.com/news/170071-weekend-truck-fire-in-storm-lake/
http://kicdam.com/news/170071-weekend-truck-fire-in-storm-lake/

2018-02-18 - Semi tractor bursts into flame at business in Huntingburg (Indiana):
http://duboiscountyherald.com/b/farbest-employees-quench-semi-tractor-engine-fire

2018-02-18 - Tractor, skid loader, ATV, UTV and barn destroyed by fire on Canaan Center Road in Creston (Ohio):
http://www.the-daily-record.com/news/20180218/video-creston-barn-fire-starts-with-big-boom

Quote: "The roof had collapsed on about a half-dozen pieces of farm equipment, including a tractor, a skid loader, an all-terrain vehicle and a Gator."

2018-02-18 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the A47 near Norwich (Britain):
http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/crews-put-out-fire-in-lorry-under-a47-flyover-1-5398888
http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/crews-put-out-fire-in-lorry-under-a47-flyover-1-5398888
http://www.newsoneplace.com/9392621712/a47-crews-tackle-flyover
http://www.newsdump.co.uk/news/crews-tackle-lorry-fire-under-a47-flyover
http://www.facebook.com/NorwichEveningNews/posts/10156523440002241

Note: These are the 366th, 367th, 368th and 369th tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-18 - Minivan bursts into flame at 11:47 PM on the A645 in Eggborough (Britain):
http://www.northyorksfire.gov.uk/news-events/breaking-news/incident-summary-nightshift-17th-feb-2018

Quote: "Car fire – A645, Eggborough Time of call: 2347 hours A crew from Selby has dealt with a car fire involving a Vauxhall Zafira which resulted in fire, heat and smoke damage to the whole of the vehicle. The cause is believed to be an engine fault. Crew used 2 hose reels and 2 breathing apparatus."

2018-02-18 - Three pickup trucks destroyed by fire at 4:55 AM while parked at dealership in Bucyrus (Ohio):
http://crawfordcountynow.com/local/fire-destroys-three-vehicle-at-local-dealership/

2018-02-18 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on Langbeckers East Road near Woongarra (Australia):
http://www.centraltelegraph.com.au/news/holiday-driver-caught-up-in-car-blaze/3338536/
http://www.stanthorpeborderpost.com.au/news/holiday-driver-caught-up-in-car-blaze/3338536/

2018-02-18 - Car bursts into flame on I-65 in coastal Mobile (Alabama):
http://www.wkrg.com/news/mobile-county/vehicle-fire-on-i-65-southbound-near-moffett-road/980678501
http://www.facebook.com/WKRG.News.5/posts/10156200653012500

2018-02-18 - Car bursts into flame at 4 AM at gas station in Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/indianapolis/west-side/car-catches-fire-next-to-west-side-gas-pump

2018-02-18 - Car bursts into flame while parked in barn on Tinhead Hill in Edington (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/car-fire-edington/

2018-02-18 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home on School Lane in Carisbrooke on the Isle of Wight (Britain):
http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/news/car-catches-fire-in-carisbrooke-318128.aspx
http://iwradio.co.uk/2018/02/19/car-fire-extinguished-carisbrooke/
http://www.islandecho.co.uk/car-fire-carisbrooke-2/

2018-02-18 - Car bursts into flame on the A406 near Essex (Britain):
http://www.essexlive.news/news/essex-news/a406-essex-blocked-after-car-1230855

2018-02-18 - Car bursts into flame on road in Blackrod (Britain):
http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/bolton/16031249.Car_bursts_on_fire_in_Blackrod_after_engine_mechanical_fault/
http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/16031249.Car_sets_on_fire_in_Blackrod_after_engine_mechanical_fault/

2018-02-18 - Car bursts into flame at 3:20 AM on Firlands in Carlisle (Britain):
http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/cumbriafire/recent-incidents/
http://www.cumbriacrack.com/2018/02/18/firefighters-tackle-carlisle-car-fire/

Quote: "Car fire in Firlands(Carlisle) 18 Feb 2018 At 3.20am firefighters were called to a vehicle fire on Firlands in Carlise. Crews used one hose reel and breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire."

2018-02-18 - Commercial vehicle bursts into flame on Kellands Lane in Okehampton (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=48022&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2018-02-18 - Car and furniture showroom destroyed by fire in coastal Chittagong (Bangladesh):
http://www.unb.com.bd/bangladesh-news/Furniture-showroom-pvt-car-gutted-in-Ctg-fire/63336
http://en.ntvbd.com/bangladesh/160901/Furniture-showroom,-car-gutted-in-Chittagong-fire

2018-02-18 - Barn and farming and logging equipment destroyed by fire in Buxton (Oregon):
http://katu.com/news/local/fire-crews-face-snow-while-fighting-barn-fire-in-buxton-ore
http://kuik.com/news/crews-battle-buxton-barn-fire-in-snow-and-ice/

Quote: "They entered the building and found the interior was 'fully involved' with fire. It was full of farming and logging equipment."

2018-02-18 - Two barns destroyed by fire at 12:45 AM on Locey Creek Road in Osceola Township (Pennsylvania):
http://solomonswords.blogspot.com/2018/02/2-barns-lost-in-early-morning-fire-in.html
http://www.facebook.com/elkvolfirdept/posts/1693350614064668

2018-02-18 - Brush fire breaks out northeast of Freedom (Oklahoma):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20180219-61921-USA
http://www.newson6.com/story/37535023/crews-battle-grass-fire-ne-of-freedom-ok

2018-02-18 - Brush fire breaks out near Pleasant Valley Dam Road north of Bishop (Nevada):
http://www.ktvn.com/story/37535021/100-acre-fire-near-pleasant-valley-campground-some-areas-evacuated
http://mynews4.com/news/local/cal-fire-battles-900-acre-fire-north-of-bishop

2018-02-18 - Garbage bursts into flame in garbage truck on the Pacific Highway near Cowper (Australia):
http://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/news/truck-fire-on-pacific-highway/3339211/

2018-02-18 - Huge tire fire erupts in coastal New Orleans (Louisiana):
http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ssf/2018/02/tire_fire_new_orleans_east.html
http://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/crews-responding-to-tire-fire-in-no-east-nofd-says/289-520302874
http://www.fox8live.com/story/37535070/report-nofd-working-tire-fire-in-new-orleans-east
http://www.wdsu.com/article/fire-sparks-in-new-orleans-east/18224394

2018-02-18 - Appliance warehouse heavily damaged by fire near the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania):
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/02/18/South-Side-fire-affects-Appliance-Warehouse-Questburgh/stories/201802180182
http://www.wtae.com/article/crews-battle-fire-at-south-side-flats-warehouse/18224481
http://www.wpxi.com/video?videoId=702668866&videoVersion=2.0

Quote: "The fire near the Monongahela River was reported at 6:55 p.m., with flames still shooting into the air from windows nearly an hour later. After 8 p.m., heavy black smoke continued pluming from the upper floors of the three-story building as firefighters using aerial ladders sought to extinguish the blaze. The building primarily contains the Appliance Warehouse, which is closed on Sundays but sells discounted washers, dryers, refrigerators and other items to the public other days of the week."

2018-02-18 - Garage destroyed by fire at 4 AM in Hazelwood (Missouri):
http://www.k5thehometeam.com/story/37533443/fire-breaks-out-in-hazelwood-home
http://www.kmov.com/story/37533443/fire-breaks-out-in-hazelwood-home

2018-02-18 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 4:30 AM in Carrick area in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), 3 injured:
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/02/18/Carrick-fire-Westmont-Avenue-injuries/stories/201802180146
http://www.wtae.com/article/six-people-taken-to-hospital-after-3-alarm-fire-in-carrick/18222112
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13320044-74/woman-two-children-injured-in-fire

2018-02-18 - Home heavily damaged by basement fire on Woodcreek Lane in Lansing (Michigan):
http://wlns.com/2018/02/18/fire-guts-basement-of-lansing-home/

2018-02-18 - Home heavily damaged by basement fire in Tewksbury (Massachusetts):
http://www.lowellsun.com/local/ci_31675550/two-alarm-house-fire-drives-out-tewksbury-family
http://patch.com/massachusetts/tewksbury/no-injuries-two-alarm-tewksbury-house-fire

2018-02-18 - Home heavily damaged by garage fire in Lakewood (Washington):
http://komonews.com/news/local/crews-respond-to-house-fire-in-lakewood

2018-02-18 - Home heavily damaged by garage fire in Plymouth (Minnesota):
http://kstp.com/news/plymouth-fire-department-fighting-residential-fire-5100-block-upland-avenue-north-/4793979/

2018-02-18 - Firefighter's home destroyed by fire in Benton (Missouri), nobody there:
http://www.semissourian.com/story/2486446.html

2018-02-18 - Home destroyed by fire shortly after 6 AM in Boone County (Missouri):
http://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/early-morning-fire-destroys-home-in-northeast-boone-county/article_86dbb8ee-14f2-11e8-9d80-4ffc7a9f98f7.html

2018-02-18 - Home destroyed by fire on Dry Branch Road in White Hall (Maryland):
http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/breaking-fire-crews-respond-to-fire-at-house-in-white-hall
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/harford/aegis/ph-ag-white-hall-fire-20180219-story.html

2018-02-18 - Home destroyed by fire at 6 AM in West Pasco (Washington):
http://www.yaktrinews.com/news/top-stories/house-fire-in-west-pasco-displaces-couple-and-their-pets/703647579

2018-02-18 - Apartment building damaged by fire on Millbrook Drive in Fort Wayne (Indiana):
http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20180218/WEB/180219846

2018-02-18 - Apartment building and restaurant heavily damaged by huge fire at 3 AM in Old City, Philadelphia (Pennsylvania):
http://6abc.com/4-alarm-old-city-fire-under-control/3103253/
http://www.phillyvoice.com/fire-old-city-displaces-over-hundred-city-residents-hotel-guests/
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2018/02/18/over-100-people-evacuated-in-4-alarm-old-city-fire/
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Aggressive-Old-City-Fire-Forces-Evacuations-Philadelphia-474414023.html

2018-02-18 - Senior living facility under renovation destroyed by fire before 4:30 AM in Henrietta (New York), nobody there:
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2018/02/18/henrietta-hotel-fire-country-inn-and-suites-three-alarm/349167002/
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/videos/news/2018/02/18/former-hotel-west-henrietta-road-destroyed-fire/110576570/
http://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/old-country-inn-suites-location-in-rochester-suburb-damaged-by-fire/980467643
http://www.whec.com/news/three-alarm-fire-at-henrietta-old-country-inn-and-suites-closes-roads/4793522/
http://13wham.com/news/local/no-cause-yet-in-multi-million-dollar-henrietta-fire

2018-02-18 - Deadly fire burns home near Port Huron (Michigan), 1 killed:
http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2018/02/house_fire_leaves_one_person_d.html
http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/02/18/body-found-st-clair-county-home-caught-fire/349346002/
http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/body-found-in-st-clair-county-home-that-caught-fire/
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/1-killed-in-port-huron-house-fire

2018-02-18 - Deadly fire burns home at 4 AM in coastal East Vancouver (Canada), 1 killed:
http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/elderly-man-killed-in-overnight-house-fire-in-east-vancouver
http://globalnews.ca/news/4032899/east-vancouver-house-fire-claims-the-life-of-elderly-man/
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/one-dead-east-vancouver-house-fire-1.4541213

2018-02-18 - Deadly fire burns home in Georgetown (Canada), 1 killed:
http://toronto.citynews.ca/2018/02/19/georgetown-fatal-house-fire/
http://globalnews.ca/news/4033507/one-dead-fire-marshal-investigating-house-fire-in-georgetown/

2018-02-18 - Deadly fire destroys home just after midnight in Knoxville (Iowa), 1 killed:
http://www.kcci.com/article/deadly-house-fire-in-knoxville/18222217
http://whotv.com/2018/02/18/one-person-dead-after-house-fire-in-marion-county/
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Authorities-say-70-year-old-woman-dies-after-Iowa-12623598.php
http://www.journalexpress.net/iowa/woman-dies-after-fire-help-sought-finding-dog/article_f497d420-14b2-11e8-9bb7-2b67c16c4d84.html
http://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/iowa/articles/2018-02-18/authorities-say-70-year-old-woman-dies-after-iowa-house-fire

2018-02-18 - Deadly fire burns apartment building at 11:30 PM in coastal Fort Lauderdale (Florida), 1 killed:
http://www.local10.com/news/child-6-dies-in-fort-lauderdale-apartment-fire
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Child-Dies-in-Fort-Lauderdale-Apartment-Fire-Sunday-Night-474458293.html
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2018/02/19/girl-killed-ft-lauderdale-apartment-fire/
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article200873414.html
http://www.bradenton.com/news/state/florida/article200875519.html

2018-02-18 - Vacant home burns just after 6 AM in Milwaukee (Wisconsin):
http://www.cbs58.com/news/vacant-house-damaged-by-morning-fire

2018-02-18 - Vacant home burns in Omaha (Nebraska):
http://www.ketv.com/article/fire-department-investigating-vacant-house-fire/18223229

2018-02-18 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Mishawaka (Indiana):
http://wsbt.com/news/local/crews-battle-mishawaka-house-fire-on-jefferson-road

2018-02-18 - Vacant meatpacking plant destroyed by fire in Cedar Rapids (Iowa):
http://www.kcci.com/article/fire-engulfs-old-meatpacking-plant-in-cedar-rapids/18223975
http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/public-safety/vacant-building-catches-fire-in-cedar-rapids-newbo-neighborhood-20180218

2018-02-19 - Man, 69, found dead in burning pickup truck near Los Amigos Road in Windsor (California):
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/8033351-181/body-found-in-burning-pickup
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/8016080-181/burning-pickup-in-windsor-vineyard
http://patch.com/california/healdsburg/burned-body-found-truck-windsor
http://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/Sheriff-s-Office-Investigating-Death-Of-Man-Found-12628306.php
http://napavalleyregister.com/news/state-and-regional/brief-burning-pickup-in-windsor-vineyard-reveals-body/article_92706119-ae56-597a-b91c-750b24a14c86.html

2018-02-19 - Five ambulances and ambulance station destroyed by fire at 4 AM in Woodstown (New Jersey):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20180220-61931-USA
http://6abc.com/fire-burning-at-salem-county-ambulance-company/3107211/
http://whdh.com/news/fire-destroys-squads-5-ambulances-causes-2m-in-damages/
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2018/02/19/woodstown-ambulance-company-fire/
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Woodstown-Ambulance-Fire-474463653.html
http://www.fox29.com/news/local-news/fire-destroys-ambulance-company-building-in-new-jersey
http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2018/02/fire_destroys_south_jersey_ambulance_company.html
http://triblive.com/usworld/world/13324139-74/fire-destroys-squads-5-ambulances-causes-2m-in-damage
http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/375798018-Fire-destroys-5-ambulances-causes-2M-in-damages/
http://www.wdel.com/news/fire-destroys-nj-squad-s-ambulances-causes-m-in-damage/article_b8d298b8-15b5-11e8-b60a-273dd2d82e51.html
http://www.hickoryrecord.com/news/us/ap/fire-destroys-squad-s-ambulances-causes-m-in-damages/article_9d2e64d4-bd6a-5708-aeb1-e169dc0e554b.html
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/fire-destroys-woodstown-ambulances-causes-million-in-damage/article_380c7ae2-5446-5a40-8328-35d96d0ee261.html
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2018/02/19/woodstown-ambulance-company-fire/
http://www.facebook.com/6abcActionNews/posts/10155462865171378

Quote: "A fast-moving fire has gutted an ambulance squad's building in New Jersey, destroying five ambulances and causing at least $2 million in damage."

2018-02-19 - Underground electrical fire and explosion hits Cranford (New Jersey):
http://newjersey.news12.com/story/37540485/underground-fire-cause-manhole-explosion-in-cranford

2018-02-19 - Underground electrical fire breaks out in Peebles (Scotland), near the River Tweed:
http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/16032423.Fire_crews_race_to_reports_of_an__underground_fire__in_Peebles/
http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/16032423.Fire_crews_race_to_reports_of_an__underground_fire__in_Peebles/

2018-02-19 - Transformer explodes and burns at power plant in East Coast Demerara (Guyana):
http://www.stabroeknews.com/2018/news/stories/02/20/transformer-explosion-shuts-down-power/

2018-02-19 - Scrap metal business erupts in flame in Bradford (Britain):
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/local/localbrad/16032303.Reports_of__big_bang__as_blaze_breaks_out_at_scrap_metal_firm/

2018-02-19 - Five vehicles and two homes go up in flames in Glendale (California):
http://www.dailynews.com/2018/02/20/fire-damages-two-glendale-townhomes-burns-5-vehicles/

Quote: "Two Glendale townhomes sustained fire damage and five vehicles burned in a blaze that started in a carport, authorities said today."

2018-02-19 - Home explodes in Cleveland (Ohio), nobody there:
http://fox8.com/2018/02/19/crews-respond-to-house-explosion-in-cleveland/

2018-02-19 - Home explodes and burns on Wordsworth Road in Darlington (Britain), 1 injured:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/man-fighting-life-after-gas-12054080
http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/update/2018-02-19/man-taken-to-hospital-after-suspected-explosion-in-darlington/
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16033685.Man_has__life_threatening_injuries__after_an_apparent_gas_explosion/
http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/news/uk/man-taken-to-hospital-following-gas-explosion-at-darlington-property/
http://www.halesowennews.co.uk/news/national/16033799.Man_taken_to_hospital_following____gas_explosion____at_Darlington_property/

2018-02-19 - 14 homes destroyed by explosions and fire in coastal Bagan Hailam (Malaysia):
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/412723
http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/cny-joy-turns-to-sorrow-as-fire-razes-homes-of-16-families

Quote: "One of the victims of a fire incident that destroyed 14 houses in the Bagan Hailam fishing village in Port Klang claimed to have heard three loud explosions before the flames started to engulf the houses."

2018-02-19 - Apartment building explodes at 5:11 AM in Yerevan (Armenia), 10 cars damaged too:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20180220-61939-AZE
http://news.am/eng/news/437241.html
http://vestnikkavkaza.net/news/Explosion-shakes-Yerevan-residential-house.html
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/923249/explosion-at-yerevan-residential-building-no-foul-play-indicated.html

Note: These are the 51st, 52nd, 53rd and 54th residential explosions in 2018...

2018-02-19 - Cruise boat bursts into flame while carrying TV show cast in coastal Cartagena (Colombia):
http://people.com/tv/rhony-colombia-boat-ride-from-hell-exclusive/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5411571/Housewives-New-York-hysteric-boat-catches-fire.html
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/02/20/real-housewives-new-york-stars-stuck-on-sinking-cruise-that-caught-fire-in-colombia.html
http://www.wonderwall.com/celebrity/real-housewives-new-york-city-cast-get-stuck-nightmare-cruise-plus-more-news-3012747.gallery
http://www.eonline.com/news/914977/real-housewives-of-new-york-city-s-yacht-ride-from-hell-ends-with-vomit-and-fire
http://pagesix.com/2018/02/19/real-housewives-of-new-york-stuck-on-a-cruise-from-hell/
http://pagesix.com/2018/02/20/rhony-stars-want-to-sue-bravo-after-cruise-from-hell/

Quote: "There was high drama on the rough seas, we’re told, after a 'Real Housewives of New York City' pleasure cruise ended with the cast awash in vomit and fearing for their lives as their boat caught fire and started sinking."

Quote: "'When they got out to sea, the engine caught fire. It was a huge blaze and the crew was fighting to put it out. They didn’t have a fire extinguisher nor did they speak English,' we’re told."

2018-02-19 - Boat bursts into flame in coastal Benfleet (Britain), 1 injured:
http://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/incidents/i7167/
http://www.basildonstandard.co.uk/news/16031977.man-treated-for-burns-after-fire-on-30ft-boat-in-ferry-road-benfleet/
http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/south_essex_news/16031977.Man_treated_for_burns_after_fire_on_30ft_boat/

Note: These are the 207th and 208th boats/ships to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-19 - Passenger train damaged by explosion and fire at Pontoon Dock in coastal London (Britain), 2 injured:
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-43114028
http://metro.co.uk/2018/02/19/panic-dlr-explosion-caused-electrical-fault-7324626/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5408521/Railway-station-evacuated-EXPLOSION-train.html
http://www.newhamrecorder.co.uk/news/passengers-evacuated-after-explosion-at-pontoon-dock-dlr-station-1-5400216
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/682939/dlr-explosion-pontoon-dock-london-electrical-fault-train-news-travel
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/920892/London-Underground-station-tube-DLR-explosion-delay-pontoon-dock
http://www.cetusnews.com/news/Passengers--trampled--after-explosion-under-London-train.S1PtKruPz.html

Quote: "Two people have been taken to hospital after an explosion on a Docklands Light Railway (DLR) train. A man and a woman sustained minor injuries as they were evacuated from the train at Pontoon Dock, east London, shortly after 11:00 GMT on Monday."

2018-02-19 - Passenger train bursts into flame near Howrah (India):
http://newsbroadcastnetwork.com/fire-in-toofan-express-alert-driver-averts-major-mishap/
http://www.ndtv.com/kolkata-news/fire-in-toofan-express-alert-driver-averts-major-mishap-1814654
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/toofan-exp-driver-spots-fire-saves-train/articleshow/62988927.cms
http://zeenews.india.com/india/the-burning-train-udyan-abha-toofan-express-catches-fire-alert-driver-saves-lives-2082603.html
http://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/13007-up-udayan-abha-toofan-express-train-eastern-railway-fire-parcel-coach-driver-detaches-coach-averts-mishap/200663

2018-02-19 - Transit bus bursts into flame on Wall Avenue in Ogden (Utah):
http://kutv.com/news/local/uta-driver-treated-for-smoke-inhalation-after-bus-fire-in-south-ogden
http://www.standard.net/Police-Fire/2018/02/19/UTA-bus-catches-fire-in-South-Ogden-no-injuries-reported

2018-02-19 - Charter bus bursts into flame on I-805 near Kearny Mesa (California):
http://fox5sandiego.com/2018/02/19/charter-bus-catches-fire-on-i-805-near-kearny-mesa/
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/BusRescue_San-Diego-474482953.html

Note: These are the 110th and 111th buses to burn in 2018...

2018-02-19 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-77 in Yadkin County near Jonesville (North Carolina):
http://www.elkintribune.com/news/19263/tractor-trailer-fire-backs-up-traffic-on-i-77-south-near-jonesville
http://myfox8.com/2018/02/19/burning-tractor-trailer-closes-southbound-lanes-of-interstate-77-in-yadkin-county/
http://www.wxii12.com/article/tractor-trailer-fire-shuts-down-portion-of-i-77-in-yadkin-county/18228556
http://www.facebook.com/wxii12news/posts/1405577969587366

2018-02-19 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-81 near Moosic (Pennsylvania):
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/truck-hauling-rice-beans-catches-fire-causes-delays-on-interstate-through-the-morning-1.2304198

2018-02-19 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on street in Wilmington (Ohio):
http://www.wnewsj.com/news/64175/truck-fire-doused-downtown

2018-02-19 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 11:08 PM on the A14 near Godmanchester (Britain):
http://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/blaze-in-lorry-on-a14-at-godmanchester-1-5401442
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/lorry-fire-4991.aspx
http://www.todays-news.co.uk/newsitem/blaze-in-lorry-on-on-a14-at-godmanchester

2018-02-19 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the M40 near Oxford (Britain):
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/16033518.M40_lorry_fire_causing_long_queues_on_A34/
http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/16033518.m40-lorry-fire-causing-long-queues-on-a34/
http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/16033518.M40_lorry_fire_cleared_and_traffic_back_to_normal/
http://www.witneygazette.co.uk/news/16033518.M40_lorry_fire_causing_long_queues_on_A34/
http://www.banburycake.co.uk/news/16033518.m40-lorry-fire-causing-long-queues-on-a34/

Note: These are the 370th, 371st, 372nd, 373rd and 374th tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-19 - RV bursts into flame on Fry Boulevard in Sierra Vista (Arizona):
http://www.myheraldreview.com/news/vehicle-fire-stops-traffic-on-seventh-street-fry-boulevard/article_ed96b592-15f7-11e8-980d-6b241ef29718.html

2018-02-19 - RV goes up in flames at 2:49 AM in Temescal Valley (California):
http://www.rvcfire.org/_Layouts/Incident%20Information/IncidentInfoDetail.aspx?3936

Quote: "CAL FIRE/Riverside County Firefighters with assistance by Corona City FD are on scene of a motorhome fire with approximately three acres of vegetation in Temescal Valley."

Note: These are the 79th and 80th RVs to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-19 - Van bursts into flame on the A49 in Ludlow (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/60564

2018-02-19 - Van bursts into flame on Lancaster Road in Shrewsbury (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/60550

2018-02-19 - SUV bursts into flame on Route 2 in Traveller’s Rest (South Carolina):
http://www.journalpioneer.com/news/no-injuries-in-evening-car-fire-187333/

2018-02-19 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on Transport Drive in Algood (Tennessee):
http://herald-citizen.com/stories/vehicle-is-a-total-loss-after-fire,26133

2018-02-19 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at business on Bayside Drive in coastal Saint John (Canada):
http://www.thewave.ca/news/635622022/truck-catches-fire-irving-paper-bayside-drive

2018-02-19 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home in Pella (Iowa):
http://kniakrls.com/2018/02/nobody-hurt-as-car-becomes-engulfed-if-flames-in-pella/

2018-02-19 - Car bursts into flame on North Lincoln Road in Escanaba (Michigan):
http://abc10up.com/2018/02/19/no-injuries-reported-vehicle-fire-incident/
http://wnmufm.org/post/car-catches-fire-escanaba

2018-02-19 - Car bursts into flame at 3:27 AM on Dyindan Street in Ngunnawal (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-ngunnawal-act-367624.traffic

2018-02-19 - Car bursts into flame while parked inside building, fire spreads to building, on The Avenue in Cambridge (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/car-fire-castle-ward-4990.aspx

2018-02-19 - Car bursts into flame on St Albans Road in Cambridge (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/car-fire-arbury-ward-4992.aspx

2018-02-19 - Car bursts into flame on the A23 in Salfords (Britain):
http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a23-salfords-fire-car-catches-14311108

2018-02-19 - Car bursts into flame at gas station on Tickenham Road in Clevedon (Britain):
http://www.northsomersettimes.co.uk/news/car-on-fire-at-clevedon-petrol-station-in-tickenham-road-1-5400786
http://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/video-shows-car-bursting-flames-1235506
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/video-shows-car-burst-flames-1236603

2018-02-19 - Car bursts into flame on Badger Road in Wolverhampton (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/60571

2018-02-19 - Car bursts into flame on the A24 between Ashtead and Epsom (Britain):
http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/car-fire-closes-a24-between-14307279

2018-02-19 - Car bursts into flame on Willow Close in Colnbrook (Britain):
http://www.sloughexpress.co.uk/gallery/colnbrook/127754/firefighters-tackle-colnbrook-car-fire.html

2018-02-19 - Car bursts into flame on Padstow Walk in Scunthorpe (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Padstow Walk, Scunthorpe. Mon 19 Feb 2018 22:28 (No:02999) Car involved in fire. One hose reel and one BA in use. Heat damage to adjacent car."

2018-02-19 - Vehicle bursts into flame in North Wraxall (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/north-wraxall-fire-vehicle-small/

2018-02-19 - Vehicle and garage go up in flames at home in Red Wing (Minnesota):
http://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/contents-damaged-in-red-wing-garage-fire/article_1c805620-157f-11e8-9cfb-679c56e00e2c.html

Quote: "However, the fire, which had started inside the garage, caused 'significant fire damage' to a vehicle and other contents."

2018-02-19 - Barn destroyed by fire in Sandpoint (Idaho):
http://www.bonnercountydailybee.com/local_news/20180220/barn_damaged_in_monday_fire

2018-02-19 - Barn heavily damaged by fire at 2:48 AM near Hastings (Minnesota):
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2018/02/19/hastings-barn-fire/

2018-02-19 - Wildfire grows to 2,500+ acres near Freedom (Oklahoma):
http://ktul.com/news/local/grass-fire-in-northwest-oklahoma-has-burned-over-2500-acres
http://okcfox.com/news/local/grass-fire-in-northwest-oklahoma-has-burned-over-2500-acres
http://www.enidnews.com/oklahoma/news/fire-near-freedom-burns-about-acres/article_eafa93d5-c6dd-5b74-b1c3-4644b2250db2.html

2018-02-19 - Garbage bursts into flame in garbage truck on Sepulveda Boulevard in coastal Los Angeles (California):
http://www.whittierdailynews.com/2018/02/19/trash-truck-dumps-load-of-flaming-garbage-on-san-fernando-valley-street/

2018-02-19 - Ornamental angel bursts into flame outside church in Chesapeake (Virginia):
http://wtkr.com/2018/02/19/decoration-catches-fire-outside-chesapeake-church/

2018-02-19 - Bronze casting business destroyed by fire in Billings (Montana):
http://billingsgazette.com/news/local/bronze-casting-business-appears-a-total-loss-after-fire-engulfs/article_a1d81e97-c39d-55ba-8f39-33c04374d32a.html
http://www.ktvq.com/story/37535983/fire-engulfs-billings-business-in-east-downtown

2018-02-19 - Bowling alley damaged by fire just before 7 AM in Marshall (Texas), nobody there:
http://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com/news/2018/feb/19/mfd-responds-fire-bowling-alley/
http://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com/news/2018/feb/20/no-injuries-reported-at-bowling-alley-fire/

2018-02-19 - Restaurant destroyed by fire after 11 PM in Winchendon (Massachusetts):
http://www.telegram.com/news/20180219/lucky-dragon-restaurant-in-winchendon-destroyed-by-fire

2018-02-19 - High-rise commercial building heavily damaged by fire just before 6 AM in Lincoln (Nebraska), nobody there:
http://www.ketv.com/article/downtown-lincoln-high-rise-fire-damages-legal-aid-offices/18241990
http://www.kfornow.com/firefighter-injured-downtown-fire/

2018-02-19 - Home damaged by fire at 5:45 AM in coastal Virginia Beach (Virginia):
http://wtkr.com/2018/02/19/virginia-beach-fire-department-battle-early-morning-fire/

2018-02-19 - Home heavily damaged by garage fire in Las Vegas (Nevada), 4 pets killed:
http://news3lv.com/news/local/garage-roof-caved-in-after-house-fire-near-rainbow-and-westcliffe

2018-02-19 - Home damaged by garage fire in Omaha (Nebraska):
http://www.ketv.com/article/icy-roads-create-tricky-situation-for-firefighters-responding-to-garage-fire/18237106

2018-02-19 - Home heavily damaged by garage fire at 3 AM in New Madison (Ohio):
http://wdtn.com/2018/02/19/crews-battle-house-fire-in-new-madison/

2018-02-19 - Home destroyed by fire in the wee hours in coastal Seattle (Washington), nobody there:
http://q13fox.com/2018/02/19/firefighters-battle-overnight-fire-at-crown-hill-home/
http://komonews.com/news/local/crews-battle-house-fire-in-crown-hill-neighborhood
http://www.king5.com/article/news/local/crews-battle-house-fire-in-seattles-crown-hill-neighborhood/281-520527739
http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/crews-battling-fire-at-crown-hill-home/702809154

2018-02-19 - Home destroyed by basement fire in Mitchell (Nebraska):
http://www.starherald.com/news/local_news/mitchell-family-s-home-destroyed-in-fire/article_60a8fbc4-c41b-594f-9859-0beceb716bc5.html

2018-02-19 - Home destroyed by fire at 7:32 AM in Mattydale (New York), 2 injured:
http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2018/02/fire_crews_battle_massive_house_fire_in_mattydale.html
http://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/crews-battle-major-house-fire-on-harrington-street-in-mattydale/981269335
http://cnycentral.com/news/local/fire-shuts-down-part-of-route-11

2018-02-19 - Home destroyed by fire at 6:37 AM in Petersburg (Virginia):
http://wtvr.com/2018/02/19/westover-avenue-fire/

2018-02-19 - Two homes heavily damaged by fire in coastal New Bedford (Massachusetts), 3 injured:
http://www.wcvb.com/article/new-bedford-double-house-fire/18240395
http://wpri.com/2018/02/19/crews-battling-smoky-fire-in-new-bedford/
http://whdh.com/news/large-fire-breaks-out-at-home-in-new-bedford/
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20180219/massive-fire-destroys-2-buildings-in-new-bedford-15-displaced-3-hospitalized
http://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/Firefighters-Battling-Multi-Building-Blaze-in-New-Bedford-Massachusetts-474500043.html

2018-02-19 - Duplex heavily damaged by fire on Haverhill Road in Joppa (Maryland), 1 mile from the ocean, 1 injured:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/harford/aegis/ph-ag-haverhill-road-fire-0221-story.html

2018-02-19 - Apartment building damaged by fire in Fort Worth (Texas), 1 injured:
http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article200915989.html

2018-02-19 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire at 5:30 AM in coastal Skyway (Washington):
http://komonews.com/news/local/fire-at-skyway-apartment-complex-sends-residents-fleeing-into-cold

2018-02-19 - Hotel heavily damaged by fire at 2:15 AM in Lodi (California):
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2018/02/19/star-hotel-lodi-fire/
http://fox40.com/2018/02/19/dozens-displaced-by-fire-at-lodi-motel/
http://www.abc10.com/video/news/local/lodi-residents-fear-homelessness-after-fire-at-hotel/103-8013534

2018-02-19 - Deadly fire burns home at 4:30 AM in coastal Lansdowne (Maryland), 1 killed:
http://www.wbaltv.com/article/one-dead-after-early-morning-lansdowne-house-fire/18226779
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2018/02/19/house-fire-one-critical/
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/arbutus-lansdowne/bs-md-co-lansdowne-fire-20180219-story.html

2018-02-19 - Vacant garage burns in coastal Port Arthur (Texas):
http://kfdm.com/news/local/no-injuries-in-early-morning-port-arthur-fire

2018-02-19 - Vacant home burns before 1 AM in Syracuse (New York):
http://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/syracuse-fire-department-working-to-put-out-a-house-fire-on-shonnard-street/980908518

2018-02-19 - Vacant apartment building burns just after 4:15 AM in Coachella (California):
http://www.kesq.com/news/crews-battle-abandoned-apartment-complex-fire/704081878

2018-02-20 - Mysterious explosion shakes homes across Oconee County (South Carolina):
http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/37550639/mysterious-boom-reported-in-oconee-county
http://www.sott.net/article/378071-Mysterious-boom-shakes-homes-in-Oconee-County-South-Carolina

2018-02-20 - Underground electrical explosion and fire destroy car and taxi, in coastal Bronx (New York):
http://pix11.com/2018/02/20/manhole-explosions-in-the-bronx-cause-cars-to-go-up-in-flames/
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/02/20/manhole-fires-destroy-2-cars-in-the-bronx/
http://abc7ny.com/cars-burst-into-flames-after-bronx-manhole-fires/3114890/

2018-02-20 - Underground electrical fire breaks out in coastal Washington DC:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/smoke-streams-from-manholes-in-georgetown-a-warm-tuesday-night/2018/02/21/e769d80a-16c1-11e8-b681-2d4d462a1921_story.html
http://www.wopular.com/smoke-streams-manholes-georgetown-warm-tuesday-night
http://westlakelegal.com/smoke-streams-from-manholes-in-georgetown-a-warm-tuesday-night/

2018-02-20 - Transformer bursts into flame in East Whiteland Township (Pennsylvania):
http://wche1520.com/transformer-fire-in-east-whiteland-tuesday-afternoon/

2018-02-20 - US F-16 fighter jet bursts into flame, plane dumps fuel and makes emergency landing, on the island of Honshu (Japan):
http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201802200017.html
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-02/20/c_136986568.htm
http://english.kyodonews.net/news/2018/02/066f6065071b-us-fighter-jet-dumps-fuel-tanks-into-lake-after-engine-fire.html
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/02/20/national/u-s-fighter-jet-dumps-fuel-tanks-aomori-prefecture-lake-engine-fire/
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/US-Fighter-Jet-Dumps-Fuel-Tanks-Near-Fishermen-in-Japan-Lake-474550073.html
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-02/20/c_136987557.htm

Quote: "A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet caught fire in flight early Feb. 20, forcing the pilot to dump two fuel tanks into Lake Ogawarako in northern Aomori Prefecture. Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera touched upon the incident involving the plane based at Misawa Air Base during a morning news conference. The fire broke out in the engine after the F-16 took off around 8:40 a.m."

Quote: "The U.S. Air Force said in a statement that an F-16 jet assigned to Misawa Air Base dumped the external fuel tanks after developing an engine fire while flying above Lake Ogawara."

Note: This is the 21st aircraft to smoke/burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-20 - Five or more high-end RVs and RV business devastated by huge fire in Fresno County (California):
http://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article201459734.html
http://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article201235704.html
http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/2018/02/20/three-alarm-fire-paul-everts-rv-cost-millions-damages/357774002/
http://abc30.com/multimillion-dollar-loss-several-rvs-destroyed-by-flames-and-explosions-at-paul-everts-rv-company/3116312/
http://kmph.com/news/local/fire-erupts-at-paul-everts-rv-country-in-south-fresno
http://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/huge-fire-at-paul-everts-rv-country-in-fresno-county/983693100
http://www.venturabroadcasting.com/paul-everts-rv-country-south-of-fresno-engulfed-in-flames
http://www.topix.com/fresno/2018/02/crews-battling-large-fire-at-paul-everta-s-rv-country-in-fresno
http://www.newsdump.com/article/paul-everts-rv-country-engulfed-in-flames

Quote: "When the blaze broke out inside the building, estimated at about 12,000 square feet, five to eight 'Class A' motor homes were parked inside it, according to Cal Fire spokesman Jeremiah Wittwer. Each of the recreational vehicles lost was valued between $500,000 and $1 million, Wittwer said."

Quote: "The damages will likely total several millions of dollars."

Note: These are the 81st, 82nd, 83rd, 84th and 85th RVs to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-20 - Minivan, pickup and home go up in flames near the Colorado River in Bastrop (Texas):
http://cbsaustin.com/news/local/heavy-fire-damages-bastrop-home-two-vehicles

Quote: "A fire caused major damage to a Bastrop home Tuesday night, destroying two vehicles in the driveway. It happened at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Headwaters Drive, just southwest of where Hwy 71 intersects with the Colorado River."

2018-02-20 - Huge wetlands fire erupts in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/massive-fire-breaks-out-in-wetlands-area/983597741
http://lasvegassun.com/news/2018/feb/20/brush-fire-at-wetlands-park-sends-up-large-plume-o/
http://www.reviewjournal.com/local/east-valley/fire-crews-respond-to-large-blaze-at-east-las-vegas-park-photos/
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/massive-fire-burns-14-acres-at-the-wetlands-cause-of-fire-still-unknown/983597741
http://www.reviewjournal.com/local/east-valley/fire-still-burning-at-wetlands-park-in-east-las-vegas-photos/

Quote: "Clark County firefighters are on the scene of a massive fire in east Las Vegas. According to traffic cameras, the fire appears to be happening in the area of the wetlands."

2018-02-20 - Around 40 light trucks destroyed by fire at business near Onitsha (Nigeria):
http://sunnewsonline.com/fire-guts-40-trucks-in-onitsha-market/
http://infotrustng.com/news/fire-guts-40-trucks-onitsha-market/

Quote: "Barely one week after fire gutted Ekene Polytene Manufacturers Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, over 40 trucks were burnt, yesterday, at Mercedes Benz Market, Nkpor, near Onitsha. Although no life was lost, most of the vehicles displayed for sale were consumed by the inferno."

2018-02-20 - Ship 'Three Brothers' explodes into flame, burns and sinks, on the Moruca River (Guyana), 2 injured:
http://newsroom.gy/2018/02/20/two-hospitalised-after-boat-fire/
http://demerarawaves.com/2018/02/20/burnt-boat-captain-burnt-sailor-rescued-from-sinking-vessel/

Quote: "Police said Ramesh Maniram, the captain, and VentleJainarine, the sailor, were in the vicinity of the vessel’s engine along with three other persons when a loud explosion was heard at about 10:00 hrs and a fire erupted. The fire reportedly spread quickly across the vessel, named“Three Brothers”, which was in the vicinity of Moruca River; the boat eventually sank. Maniram and Jainarine, who were the last to evacuate the vessel, received burns to their lower limbs."

Note: This is the 209th boat/ship to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-20 - School bus bursts into flame near Whitesville Road and Veterans Parkway in Columbus (Georgia):
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/education/article201187239.html
http://www.wrbl.com/news/local-news/muscogee-county-school-bus-catches-fire/983331975
http://www.wtvm.com/story/37550785/muscogee-county-school-bus-catches-fire-no-injuries-reported

Note: This is the 42nd school bus to burn in 2018, and this is the 112th bus to burn in 2018...

2018-02-20 - Passenger bus explodes into flame at 5:30 AM in Diyatalawa on the island of Sri Lanka, 16+ injured:
http://www.dailynews.lk/2018/02/21/local/143540/explosion-passenger-bus-not-terrorist-act-army
http://www.hirunews.lk/184138/16-injured-in-diyatalawa-bus-fire
http://www.adaderana.lk/news/46049/17-injured-after-bus-catches-fire-in-kahagolla
http://www.newsfirst.lk/2018/02/bus-catches-fire-bandarawela-seventeen-injured/
http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/-injured-following-fire-in-Diyatalawa-bus-146203.html
http://www.thesundayleader.lk/2018/02/21/nineteen-including-12-soldiers-injured-in-bus-fire-in-diyatalawa/
http://colombogazette.com/2018/02/21/nineteen-including-12-soldiers-injured-in-diyatalawa-bus-fire/
http://english.srilankamirror.com/news/news-in-brief/7338-diyathalawa-bus-fire-not-a-terror-attack-pics
http://www.onlanka.com/news/17-injured-following-fire-in-diyatalawa-bus.html

Note: This is the 113th bus to burn in 2018...

2018-02-20 - Two tanker trucks go up in flames at 5 AM at facility in Woburn (Massachusetts):
http://whdh.com/news/diesel-trucks-go-up-in-flames-in-woburn/
http://whdh.com/news/investigators-determine-possible-cause-of-2-diesel-truck-fires-in-woburn/
http://patch.com/massachusetts/woburn/tanker-truck-catches-fire-woburn
http://www.wcvb.com/article/oil-tanker-truck-goes-up-in-flames/18246813
http://www.wcvb.com/article/tanker-catches-fire-in-woburn/18274570
http://whdh.com/news/diesel-trucks-in-woburn-go-up-in-flames/
http://boston.cbslocal.com/video/3813832-fuel-truck-fire-in-woburn-under-investigation/
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/fuel-truck-fire-in-woburn-under-investigation/vp-BBJnvtg

2018-02-20 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Highway 74 in Tyrone (Georgia):
http://thecitizen.com/2018/02/20/hwy-74-tyrone-rd-blocked-tuesday-m-vehicle-fire/

2018-02-20 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on JR Allen Parkway in Columbia (Georgia):
http://www.telemundoamarillo.com/story/37549604/traffic-delayed-on-jr-allen-pkwy-westbound-after-semi-truck-catches-fire
http://www.wtvm.com/clip/14141352/traffic-delayed-on-jr-allen-pkwy-westbound-after-semi-truck-catches-fire
http://www.wtvm.com/story/37549604/traffic-delayed-on-jr-allen-pkwy-westbound-after-semi-truck-catches-fire

2018-02-20 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 2:38 AM on I-85 near South Hill (Virginia):
http://www.sovanow.com/index.php?/news/article/south_hill_truck_fire/

2018-02-20 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-26 in Henderson County (North Carolina):
http://wlos.com/news/local/tire-on-tractor-trailer-catches-fire-along-i-26

2018-02-20 - Tractor (excavator) bursts into flame at timber yard in Riverstone (Australia):
http://www.hawkesburygazette.com.au/story/5242224/six-hour-battle-to-control-excavator-blaze-at-riverstone/

Quote: "Firefighters responded to reports the excavator was alight at a timber yard on Riverstone Parade about 1.10 pm on Tuesday, February 20, arriving to find the 30 tonne excavator fully involved in fire, located on the top of a 650 cubic metre, 150 tonne pile of scrap timber. "

2018-02-20 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on M11 near Stansted (Britain):
http://www.essexlive.news/news/m11-near-stansted-blocked-because-1237002
http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/news/hertfordshire-news/updates-m11-blocked-between-bishops-1236951

Note: These are the 375th, 376th, 377th, 378th, 379th, 380th, 381st and 382nd tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-20 - Truck bursts into flame on the A14 near Spittals (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/lorry-fire-huntingdon-4995.aspx
http://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/two-huntingdonshire-vehicle-fires-in-half-an-hour-1-5403240

2018-02-20 - Ambulance bursts into flame and explodes at facility in Buffalo (New York), 2 injured:
http://buffalonews.com/2018/02/20/ambulance-fire-sends-shrapnel-flying-injures-two-outside-amr-hqs/
http://wivb.com/2018/02/20/3-ambulances-catch-fire-at-amr/

2018-02-20 - RV bursts into flame just after 1 AM while parked at home on K Street in Springfield (Oregon):
http://kval.com/news/local/rv-catches-fire-overnight-in-springfield
http://www.facebook.com/KMTRNews/posts/10155572937151785

Note: This is the 86th RV to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-20 - Van bursts into flame on the M1 near coastal Dundalk (Ireland):
http://talkofthetown.ie/van-fire-m1-motorway-outskirts-dundalk/

2018-02-20 - Van bursts into flame on street in coastal Cardigan (Britain):
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/part-road-west-wales-town-14313331

2018-02-20 - Van bursts into flame at 3:31 AM on Buckhurst Crescent in Swindon (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/walcot-fire-vehicle-small/

2018-02-20 - Van bursts into flame at 2:35 AM on Sutcliffe Avenue in coastal Grimsby (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Sutcliffe Avenue, Grimsby. Tue 20 Feb 2018 02:35 (No:03016) Van involved in fire. One hose reel in use."

2018-02-20 - Van bursts into flame on Claro Road in Ripon (Britain):
http://www.northyorksfire.gov.uk/news-events/breaking-news/day_20_feb_18

Quote: "Claro Road, Ripon TOC: 13:18 Crew were mobilised to a report of a fire in a dashboard of a van. This was a small fire in engine compartment of vehicle, out on arrival. Crews used 1 hose reel to cool engine and thermal imaging camera. Cause believed to have been due to an electrical fault."

2018-02-20 - Minivan bursts into flame at 6 AM on I-70 in Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/indianapolis/fellow-drivers-honk-at-minivan-on-i-70-to-alert-him-of-van-fire

2018-02-20 - SUV bursts into flame on US 411 near Englewood (Tennessee):
http://www.dailypostathenian.com/image_e9780862-1719-11e8-b42f-37ce0a072205.html

2018-02-20 - SUV bursts into flame on street in Lawrenceville (Illinois):
http://www.wakoradio.com/2018/02/20/vehicle-fire-occurs-in-lawrenceville/

2018-02-20 - Two pickup trucks destroyed by fire while parked at auto business on Portland Street In St. Johnsbury (Vermont):
http://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/pair-of-pickups-burn-on-portland-street-in-st-johnsbury/article_a8cb3421-a418-538a-8cd0-0cb24706bc4a.html

2018-02-20 - Two cars go up in flames while parked in carpark at Seton Hall University in South Orange (New Jersey):
http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2018/02/no_one_hurt_as_2_cars_catch_fire_in_seton_hall_par.html
http://www.rlsmedia.com/article/car-fire-damages-two-vehicles-seton-hall-university-parking-garage-south-orange

2018-02-20 - Car bursts into flame at parking garage in Madison (Wisconsin):
http://www.cityofmadison.com/fire/daily-reports/vehicle-fire-extinguished-in-downtown-parking-ramp

2018-02-20 - Car bursts into flame while parked near business in Augusta (Georgia):
http://wjbf.com/2018/02/20/crews-respond-to-vehicle-fire-in-downtown-augusta/

2018-02-20 - Car bursts into flame on the Veterans Expressway near coastal Tampa (Florida):
http://970wfla.iheart.com/content/2018-02-21-car-fire-snarls-traffic-on-the-veterans-expressway/
http://twitter.com/PascoFireRescue/status/966118538862845953/photo/1

2018-02-20 - Car bursts into flame near US 264 in Pitt County (North Carolina):
http://www.witn.com/content/news/No-injuries-after-car-engulfed-in-flames-474630253.html

2018-02-20 - Car bursts into flame on River Road North in Great Falls (Montana):
http://www.krtv.com/story/37549458/vehicle-fire-reported-in-great-falls
http://www.kbzk.com/story/37549458/vehicle-fire-reported-in-great-falls

2018-02-20 - Car bursts into flame while parked at grocery store in Oakville (Canada):
http://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/8145039-update-no-injuries-in-car-fire-at-oakville-grocery-store-vehicle-destroyed/

2018-02-20 - Car bursts into flame while parked at school in coastal Ajman (UAE):
http://www.gulftoday.ae/portal/77a58872-257a-4d5a-b22b-50ecb7c88d29.aspx
http://gulftoday.ae/portal/05ed28b1-e076-4ada-a35d-a2df8181352e.aspx

2018-02-20 - Car bursts into flame on the A1 near Sawtry (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/car-fire-sawtry-4994.aspx

2018-02-20 - Car bursts into flame on Sutcliffe Avenue in coastal Grimsby (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Sutcliffe Avenue, Grimsby. Tue 20 Feb 2018 08:05 (No:03022) Car fire. One hose reel in use."

2018-02-20 - Car bursts into flame on Ferriby Road in coastal Barton-upon-Humber (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Ferriby Road, Barton Upon Humber. Tue 20 Feb 2018 18:45 (No:03047) Car fire, extinguished by owner using dry powder extinguisher prior to arrival. Fire Service disconnected vehicle battery using hand tools."

2018-02-20 - Vehicle bursts into flame on the Coronado Bridge near coastal Coronado (California):
http://patch.com/california/coronado/vehicle-fire-reported-coronado-bridge

2018-02-20 - Vehicle bursts into flame on 19th Street Southeast in Loveland (Colorado):
http://www.reporterherald.com/news/loveland-local-news/ci_31681462/loveland-firefighters-extiguish-vehicle-fire-near-derby-hill

2018-02-20 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Highway 401 near Toronto (Canada):
http://www.toronto.com/news-story/8144218-update-hwy-401-right-lane-reopened-following-vehicle-fire-near-trafalgar/

2018-02-20 - Large vehicle bursts into flame on Chester Road in Kelsall (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/crews-extinguish-large-vehicle-fire-in-chester

2018-02-20 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Hunter Avenue in Warrington (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/vehicle-fire-extinguished-in-warrington
http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/16035459.Firefighters_attend_vehicle_fire_in_Hulme/

2018-02-20 - Lawn tractor bursts into flame inside storeroom at post office in Bozeman (Montana):
http://www.kbzk.com/story/37549680/small-fire-snuffed-out-at-bozeman-post-office
http://www.kxlh.com/story/37549680/small-fire-snuffed-out-at-bozeman-post-office
http://www.krtv.com/story/37549680/small-fire-snuffed-out-at-bozeman-post-office

2018-02-20 - Two cars and garage go up in flames at home in Springfield (Massachusetts):
http://wwlp.com/2018/02/20/2-cars-damaged-in-springfield-garage-fire/

2018-02-20 - Car and home go up in flames in Hays (Kansas):
http://ksn.com/2018/02/21/fire-damages-hays-home/

2018-02-20 - Auto shop heavily damaged by fire in Portland (Oregon):
http://katu.com/news/local/firefighters-battle-fire-at-north-portland-auto-body-shop
http://kbnd.com/kbnd-news/regional-news/349031

2018-02-20 - Barn destroyed by fire on Chicken Bristle Road in Jackson Township (Ohio):
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/barn-fire-reported-western-montgomery-county/uzNgfwScBLwj89U00Lo1SM/

2018-02-20 - Two barns destroyed by fire at 3 AM in Genoa (Ohio):
http://www.wtol.com/story/37543491/barns-go-up-in-flames-at-christmas-tree-farm

2018-02-20 - Brush fire breaks out in coastal Stuart (Florida):
http://cbs12.com/news/local/crews-battle-brush-fire-in-stuart

2018-02-20 - Boathouse destroyed by fire on the Willamette River in Salem (Oregon):
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2018/02/20/fire-destroys-west-salem-boathouse-willamette-river-near-highway-22/355623002/

2018-02-20 - Restaurant destroyed by fire at 4:30 AM near Saskatoon (Canada):
http://www.ckom.com/2018/02/20/firefighters-respond-to-blaze-outside-saskatoon/

2018-02-20 - Airport damaged by fire on the island of Malta:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20180220-61945-MLT
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20180220/local/evacuation-of-airport.671236
http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2018/02/20/maltas-only-airport-reopens-after-fire-forces-all-flights-to-divert-to-sicily.html
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=235&sid=46264991&title=maltas-only-airport-reopens-after-2-hour-closure-for-fire
http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2018-02-20/local-news/Airport-evacuated-after-fire-at-Arrivals-concourse-6736185104
http://lovinmalta.com/news/local/breaking-all-flights-delayed-following-fire-at-malta-airport-arrivals-lounge

2018-02-20 - Funeral home heavily damaged by fire in Gilbert (West Virginia):
http://wchstv.com/news/local/blaze-reported-at-funeral-home-in-gilbert
http://www.wowktv.com/news/emergencies/firefighters-battle-fire-at-funeral-home-in-mingo-county/983378740

2018-02-20 - Booth bursts into flame at cannabis tradeshow at convention center in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://lasvegassun.com/news/2018/feb/20/booth-at-convention-center-catches-fire-prompts-ev/
http://news3lv.com/news/local/fire-at-las-vegas-convention-center

2018-02-20 - Industrial linen business damaged by fire just after 2 AM in Ensley (Alabama):
http://www.wiat.com/news/local/officials-investigating-overnight-fire-at-ensley-business/982612836

2018-02-20 - Restaurant destroyed by fire in Rolla (Missouri):
http://krcgtv.com/news/local/rolla-restaurant-a-total-loss-after-fire
http://www.ky3.com/content/news/Electrical-fire-destroys-landmark-restaurant-in-Rolla-474765983.html
http://kplr11.com/2018/02/21/dozens-of-firefighters-on-the-scene-of-restaurant-fire-in-rolla/
http://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/fire-destroys-rolla-restaurant/984744819

2018-02-20 - Church heavily damaged by fire in Fort Worth (Texas), nobody there:
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Fort-Worth-Firefighters-Working-Large-Fire-474659393.html

2018-02-20 - Seven shops and an ATM destroyed by fire in the wee hours in Shimla (India):
http://www.ptinews.com/news/9508439_7-shops-gutted-in-Shimla-market-fire.html

Quote: "At least seven shops and an ATM of Canara Bank were completely gutted in a fire that broke out in the congested Lakkar Bazaar area here in the wee hours today."

2018-02-20 - Mobile home heavily damaged by fire in Puyallup (Washington), 1 injured:
http://q13fox.com/2018/02/20/one-person-critically-burned-in-puyallup-mobile-home-fire/

2018-02-20 - Mobile home destroyed by fire at 2:45 AM on Burnside Drive near Falling Waters (West Virginia):
http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/tri_state/west_virginia/fire-destroys-mobile-home-near-falling-waters/article_fd29b574-163b-11e8-aa8b-0b4afc86b115.html

2018-02-20 - Mobile home destroyed by fire in the wee hours on Crater Lake Avenue in Medford (Oregon), 1 injured:
http://ktvl.com/news/local/structure-fire-displaces-six-people-and-sends-one-to-hospital

2018-02-20 - Home damaged by garage fire in Tulsa (Oklahoma):
http://ktul.com/news/local/no-one-injured-in-north-tulsa-house-fire

2018-02-20 - Home heavily damaged by fire in Des Moines (Iowa), 2 injured:
http://www.kcci.com/article/des-moines-fire-crews-respond-to-house-engulfed-in-flames/18377821
http://whotv.com/2018/02/20/fire-crews-battling-flames-at-des-moines-home/

2018-02-20 - Home and office heavily damaged by fire at 2 AM in coastal Kailua-Kona (Hawaii):
http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2018/02/20/hawaii-news/family-escapes-early-morning-blaze-uninjured/

2018-02-20 - Home heavily damaged by fire on Old Worcester Road in Oxford (Massachusetts):
http://www.statter911.com/2018/02/20/video-two-alarm-house-fire-oxford-massachusetts-evacuation-order/

2018-02-20 - Historic home heavily damaged by fire at 2:20 AM in Leesburg (Florida):
http://www.dailycommercial.com/news/20180220/leesburgs-historic-mote-morris-house-gutted-by-fire
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/lake/os-historic-mote-morris-house-burns-20180220-story.html
http://www.wftv.com/news/local/fire-breaks-out-at-historic-mote-morris-house-in-leesburg/703616256

2018-02-20 - Home heavily damaged by two fires in one day in Amarillo (Texas), nobody there:
http://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/amarillo-crews-battle-house-fire

2018-02-20 - Home destroyed by fire in Birmingham (Alabama), nobody there:
http://www.wbrc.com/story/37551700/east-lake-house-destroyed-in-fire-no-injuries

2018-02-20 - Home destroyed by fire at 3:50 AM in Walnut Creek (California):
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Person-Injured-House-Fire-Near-Walnut-Creek-474568323.html
http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2018/02/20/four-displaced-one-injured-as-fire-destroys-walnut-creek-home/
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2018/02/20/early-morning-fire-destroys-walnut-creek-home/
http://www.ktvu.com/news/fire-displaces-four-in-walnut-creek

2018-02-20 - Home destroyed by fire on Ironclad Road in Rough and Ready (California):
http://www.theunion.com/news/crews-currently-battling-structure-fire-in-rough-and-ready/

2018-02-20 - Home destroyed by fire in Midvale (Utah), 2 cats killed:
http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/a-house-fire-in-midvale-multiple-crews-respond/982870565
http://fox13now.com/2018/02/20/firefighters-investigating-cause-of-midvale-house-fire/

2018-02-20 - Two homes go up in flames at 6:59 AM in St. Claude area in coastal New Orleans (Louisiana):
http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ssf/2018/02/st_claude_three_alarm_fire.html

2018-02-20 - Two apartment buildings heavily damaged by fire in coastal Jersey City (New Jersey):
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2018/02/3-alarm_fire_reported_in_jersey_city.html

2018-02-20 - Hotel heavily damaged by fire in coastal Long Beach (California), 1 injured:
http://www.presstelegram.com/2018/02/20/long-beach-hotel-fire-displaces-60-one-man-injured/
http://lbpost.com/articles/news/elderly-man-hospitalized-60-people-displaced-by-fire-at-long-beach-hotel/

2018-02-20 - Deadly fire burns mobile home in Puyallup (Washington), 1 killed:
http://www.king5.com/article/news/local/tacoma/one-person-dead-following-puyallup-fire/281-521279048
http://komonews.com/news/local/person-killed-in-fire-that-burned-trailer-home-in-puyallup

2018-02-20 - Deadly fire burns home at 4 AM on East Aquarium Avenue in Jenks (Oklahoma), 1 killed:
http://ktul.com/news/local/man-killed-in-jenks-house-fire-citys-1st-deadly-fire-in-5-years

2018-02-20 - Deadly fire burns apartment building just before 6 AM in Liberty (Missouri), 1 killed:
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article201102784.html
http://www.kctv5.com/story/37545461/one-dead-after-fire-at-liberty-apartment-complex
http://www.kmbc.com/article/1-person-dies-in-liberty-apartment-fire-early-tuesday/18274309

2018-02-20 - Vacant building burns in coastal Bridgeport (Connecticut):
http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Fire-damages-interior-of-Bridgeport-building-12624931.php

2018-02-20 - Vacant building burns in coastal Exmouth (Britain):
http://www.exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/fire-in-douglas-avenue-exmouth-1-5401227

2018-02-20 - Vacant home burns at 4 AM in Highland (California):
http://www.sbsun.com/2018/02/20/vacant-home-fire-in-highland-catches-fire-investigators-unsure-if-cold-temperatures-played-a-role/

2018-02-20 - Vacant home burns in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/no-injuries-in-vacant-house-fire/983844376
http://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/crews-put-out-fire-at-vacant-home-in-central-las-vegas/

2018-02-20 - Vacant home destroyed by fire just before 6 AM in Heiskell (Tennessee):
http://www.wvlt.tv/content/news/Crews-battle-Anderson-County-fire-474561523.html
http://www.wate.com/news/local-news/fire-destroys-abandoned-building/982665525

2018-02-21 - Landfill fire breaks out in coastal George Town (Cayman Islands):
http://www.caymancompass.com/2018/02/21/fire-extinguished-at-george-town-landfill/
http://www.caymancompass.com/2018/02/21/fire-breaks-out-at-george-town-landfill/
http://caymannewsservice.com/2018/02/dump-closes-fire-crews-fight-blaze/
http://www.loopcayman.com/content/breaking-fire-closes-george-town-landfill

2018-02-21 - Waste facility erupts in flame in coastal Seattle (Washington):
http://westseattleblog.com/2018/02/fire-in-building-call-at-waste-management-facility-on-west-marginal-way-sw/

2018-02-21 - Four underground electrical fires break out within 30 minutes in coastal Manhattan (New York):
http://patch.com/new-york/upper-west-side-nyc/uws-manhole-fires-knock-out-power-70-apartments-reports
http://abc7ny.com/manhole-fires-knock-out-power-to-dozens-of-uws-apartments/3121759/

Quote: "Over 70 apartments on the Upper West Side of Manhattan are without power after several manhole fires."

Quote: "Firefighters extinguished four smoking manholes within 30 minutes."

2018-02-21 - Underground flash fire burns workers in sewer manhole in Chattanooga (Tennessee), 2 injured:
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/37557366/two-injured-in-wednesday-morning-flash-fire
http://newschannel9.com/news/local/manhole-fire-sends-worker-to-hospital-with-minor-injuries-wednesday
http://www.chattanoogan.com/2018/2/21/363778/Workers-Injured-In-Flash-Fire-Wednesday.aspx
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/breakingnews/story/2018/feb/21/workers-injured/464262/

2018-02-21 - Transformer bursts into flame on pole in Edison (New Jersey):
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/storm/transformer-fire-in-edison-nj/vp-BBJqIo5
http://www.hivileo.com/transformer-fire-in-edison-n-j-15777335
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HnhWDX-rrM

2018-02-21 - Electrical substation damaged by fire on Pilkington Way in Radcliffe (Britain):
http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/16037267.Radcliffe_Asda_evacuated_after_electrical_substation_fire/

2018-02-21 - Electrical substation explodes and burns in coastal Richards Bay (South Africa), blackouts ensue:
http://zululandobserver.co.za/165473/watch-substation-explosion-plunges-parts-richards-bay-darkness/

2018-02-21 - Glass recycling plant heavily damaged by fire in South Kirkby (Britain):
http://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/blaze-at-glass-recycling-plant-in-south-kirkby-near-pontefract-1-9027207

2018-02-21 - Numerous wildfires break out in Indonesia:
http://www.gulftoday.ae/portal/8c240eaf-d2f3-402c-b9da-7efc959c1e9a.aspx
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/rash-forest-fires-breaks-indonesia-084418516.html

2018-02-21 - Ferry ship damaged by explosion and fireball in coastal Playa del Carmen (Mexico), 25 injured
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/index.php?pageid=event_update&edis_id=EX-20180222-61959-MEX
http://abc7.com/mexican-ferry-explosion-injures-25/3120413/
http://abcnews.go.com/International/25-injured-ferry-explosion/story?id=53254550
http://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5636948/playa-del-carmen-explosion-ferry-injuries-british-latest/
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ferry-explosion-in-mexico-officials-report-people-injured/
http://www.newsweek.com/mexico-ferry-explosion-least-25-injured-fireball-rips-through-ship-815318
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/02/21/ferry-explosion-injures-18-in-playa-del-carmen-mexico.html
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/ferry-explosion-mexican-port-injures-multiple-people-article-1.3833883
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2018/02/21/3-canadians-among-25-injured-in-mexico-ferry-explosion.html
http://news.sky.com/story/ferry-explosion-injures-a-dozen-people-in-mexico-11260997
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/mexico-ferry-explosion-playa-del-carmen-1.4545914
http://www.fireengineering.com/ap-news/2018/02/21/ferry-explosion-injures-18-in-playa-del-carmen-mexico.html

2018-02-21 - Towboat 'Leland Speaks' bursts into flame at 7:20 AM on the Mississippi River near Greenville (Mississippi):
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Leland-Speaks-I294490.html
http://www.katc.com/story/37557446/coast-guard-fights-fire-on-towboat
http://gcaptain.com/towboat-fire-on-lower-mississippi-forces-crew-to-abandon-ship/
http://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-responds-to-vessel-fire-on-lower-mississippi-river/2018/02/21/
http://www.workboat.com/news/coastal-inland-waterways/crew-escapes-lower-mississippi-towboat-fire/

Quote: "There were eight people aboard the Leland Speaks when the vessel caught fire. The crew reportedly departed the burning vessel onto towboats in there area. There are no reports of injuries, the spokesman said."

Note: These are the 210th and 211th boats/ships to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-21 - School bus bursts into flame on Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville (Pennsylvania):
http://triblive.com/local/murrysville/13332526-74/old-william-penn-closed-in-murrysville-for-vacant-bus-fire
http://whjbfm.com/school-bus-fire-on-old-william-penn-highway-wednesday/

2018-02-21 - School bus bursts into flame on road in coastal Piha (New Zealand):
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11999809
http://newstral.com/en/article/en/1088002100/schoolchildren-evacuate-bus-on-fire-in-piha

Quote: "Fire and Emergency services are currently attending a school bus fire in Piha. A spokeswoman said the bus was currently blocking Piha Rd and 30 to 40 children were standing on the side of the road."

Note: These are the 43rd and 44th school buses to burn in 2018, and these are the 114th and 115th buses to burn in 2018...

2018-02-21 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on the A920 near Cairnbrogie (Scotland):
http://ukdailypost.com/crews-called-to-aberdeenshire-bus-fire
http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/news/local/bus-on-fire-on-north-east-road/
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeenshire/1420052/crews-called-aberdeenshire-bus-fire/

Note: This is the 116th bus to burn in 2018...

2018-02-21 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-75 near Ocala (Florida):
http://mycbs4.com/news/local/tractor-trailer-fire-on-i-75-south-near-ocala-backs-up-traffic
http://www.ocala.com/news/20180221/driver-uninjured-but-load-is-toast-after-truck-fire
http://www.wftv.com/news/local/toast-tractor-trailer-carrying-bread-catches-fire-on-i-75-in-ocala/705059232

2018-02-21 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame just after midnight on I-95 near Woodshade (Delaware):
http://www.wdel.com/news/tofu-truck-fire-results-in-healthy-backups-on-i/article_13f44efe-171d-11e8-87bd-bfe9f21f149c.html

2018-02-21 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 2:30 AM on I-80 in Mercer County (Pennsylvania):
http://wytv.com/2018/02/21/trailer-full-of-meat-goes-up-in-flames-on-i-80-in-mercer-county/
http://wkbn.com/2018/02/21/trailer-full-of-meat-goes-up-in-flames-on-i-80-in-mercer-county/

2018-02-21 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame in the wee hours on I-81 near Carlisle (Pennsylvania):
http://fox43.com/2018/02/21/delays-expected-after-tractor-trailer-fire-in-cumberland-county/
http://local21news.com/news/local/northbound-lanes-closed-on-i-81-exit-52-due-to-vehicle-fire
http://cumberlink.com/news/local/vehicle-fire-causes-backlog-on-i--north-downtown-carlisle/article_14f091fa-1713-11e8-b006-efd7b62a87b7.html
http://www.facebook.com/fox43news/posts/10156216530198331

2018-02-21 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Halesfield 15 in Telford (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/60620

Note: These are the 383rd, 384th, 385th, 386th and 387th tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-21 - Grain truck bursts into flame while parked in barn, fire spreads, barn destroyed, near Monroe (Indiana):
http://wane.com/2018/02/21/barn-destroyed-in-fire-several-departments-respond/

Quote: "According to Monroe Assistant Chief Matt Brown, a grain truck parked in the barn appears to be the source of the fire. The barn is a total loss."

2018-02-21 - Garbage truck bursts into flame at 5 AM on street in Fargo (North Dakota):
http://www.valleynewslive.com/content/news/Garbage-truck-fire-South-Fargo-474695133.html

2018-02-21 - Delivery truck bursts into flame on I-680 near Alamo (California):
http://patch.com/california/danville/car-fire-blocking-shoulder-i-680

2018-02-21 - Tow truck bursts into flame on Highway 125 near Sydney (Canada):
http://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/no-one-injured-after-truck-catches-fire-near-sydney-1.3813375

2018-02-21 - Three concrete mixer trucks destroyed by explosion and fire at plant in Guillena (Spain), 1 injured:
http://www.euroweeklynews.com/news/on-euro-weekly-news/spain-news-in-english/1471709-%E2%80%98critically-injured%E2%80%99-worker-airlifted-to-hospital-after-explosion-and-fire-in-spain

2018-02-21 - Heavy truck bursts into flame at fuel depot near Pasakha (Bhutan):
http://www.kuenselonline.com/truck-on-fire-at-the-rinchending-fuel-depot/

2018-02-21 - RV bursts into flame off Valley Center Road in Bozeman (Montana):
http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/rv-catches-fire-north-of-bozeman/article_6f4aab84-988e-55c6-b4f6-59c861ed13f7.html

Note: This is the 87th RV to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-21 - Minivan and SUV destroyed by fire while parked in Perkins Township (Ohio):
http://www.sanduskyregister.com/story/201802210016

2018-02-21 - SUV bursts into flame in parking lot at business near Malden (West Virginia):
http://www.wowktv.com/news/vehicle-fire-at-tudors-biscuit-world/984474059

2018-02-21 - SUV bursts into flame on road in Leeds (Britain):
http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/dramatic-video-captures-moment-bmw-catches-fire-in-leeds-1-9029016

2018-02-21 - Pickup truck and RV trailer destroyed by fire on I-81 near Chambersburg (Pennsylvania):
http://www.publicopiniononline.com/story/news/local/2018/02/21/camper-fire-closes-81-chambersburg-area/360199002/
http://newstral.com/en/article/en/1087982036/fire-police-work-to-get-i-81-moving-after-camper-fire
http://www.publicopiniononline.com/story/news/local/2018/02/22/pair-unharmed-81-camper-fire/362286002/
http://www.publicopiniononline.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2018/02/21/photos-camper-and-truck-fire-shuts-down-i-81-chambersburg/110685062/

2018-02-21 - Car bursts into flame on Tidewater Drive overpass in coastal Norfolk (Virginia):
http://wavy.com/2018/02/21/car-catches-fire-on-tidewater-drive-in-norfolk/

2018-02-21 - Car bursts into flame on 8th Street NE in Watertown (New York):
http://www.thepublicopinion.com/news/local_news/car-considered-total-loss-after-wednesday-fire/article_bdd7e604-171f-11e8-b443-2f2214ea5947.html

2018-02-21 - Car bursts into flame on I-695 in Towson (Maryland):
http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/vehicle-fire-reported-on-i-695-at-providence-road

Note: An unknown 'gas odor' evacuated a government building in Towson the day prior too, mentioned in the 2018-02-20 update...

2018-02-21 - Car bursts into flame at 4:55 AM while parked at home, fire spreads to home, in Prince George (Canada):
http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/news/local-news/vehicle-fire-engulfs-carport-in-hart-1.23181262
http://www.myprincegeorgenow.com/68245/vehicle-carport-spark-morning-fire-hart/

Quote: "A media release issued by the City of Prince George said fire crews arrived at 4:55 a.m. to find a carport and vehicle engulfed in flames at 2850 Nixon St. The fire started inside a vehicle in the carport and spread to the attic of the attached home."

2018-02-21 - Car bursts into flame on the N18 in coastal Limerick (Ireland):
http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/298335/limerick-road-closed-due-to-car-fire-blocking-two-lanes.html
http://www.live95fm.ie/news/emergency-services-attend-scene-of-car-fire-in-lim/

2018-02-21 - Car bursts into flame at 3:14 AM while parked at home on Manor Court Road in Nuneaton (Britain):
http://news.warwickshire.gov.uk/fireincidents/2018/02/21/car-fire-in-nuneaton/

2018-02-21 - Car bursts into flame inside the Blackwall Tunnel in coastal London (Britain):
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-43142568
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=852_1519228554
http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/LatestIncidentsContainer_vhblackwall.asp
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/blackwall-tunnel-fire-panicked-onlookers-14320076
http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/16037387.car-fire-in-the-middle-of-the-blackwall-tunnel-causes-standstill/
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/921944/Blackwall-Tunnel-traffic-latest-London-road-problems-car-fire

2018-02-21 - Car bursts into flame on the M5 near Bromsgrove (Britain):
http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/16037133.Car_fire_causing_traffic_delays_on_M5/
http://www.todays-news.co.uk/newsitem/car-fire-causing-traffic-delays-on-m5
http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/car-fire-brings-heavy-delays-1242196
http://bromsgrovestandard.co.uk/news/car-fire-causes-delays-on-m5-near-bromsgrove-this-morning-wednesday-5083/
http://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/motoring/picture-shows-car-engulfed-flames-1242248

2018-02-21 - Car bursts into flame on the M25 near the Dartford Crossing (Britain), separate crash too:
http://www.essexlive.news/news/local-news/dartford-tunnel-shut-after-crash-1242070
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/car-fire-causing-delays-on-160438/
http://www.essexlive.news/news/m25-delays-dartford-tunnel-fire-1242240
http://www.kentlive.news/news/car-fire-dartford-crossing-causing-1242358

2018-02-21 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Highway 410 in Brampton (Canada):
http://www.inbrampton.com/officers-on-scene-for-highway-vehicle-fire-in-brampton

2018-02-21 - Vehicle bursts into flame in Bouth (Britain):
http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/cumbriafire/recent-incidents/

Quote: "Vehicle fire in Bouth(Copeland) 21 Feb 2018 At 17:39 firefighters were called to Bouth after reports of a vehicle fire. Crews, two wearing breathing apparatus, used a hose reel jet to put out the fire."

2018-02-21 - Several cars and auto shop destroyed by fire in Hyderabad (India):
http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2018-02-21/Major-fire-breaks-out-in-garage-in-old-city-area-no-casualties-reported/360525

2018-02-21 - Barn destroyed by fire just before 2 AM in Owasso (Oklahoma):
http://www.newson6.com/story/37553821/barn-behind-owasso-home-damaged-by-fire
http://www.krmg.com/news/local/fire-destroys-barn-owasso/jsinFBQJri9AW7EP9IqhVN/

2018-02-21 - Barn destroyed by fire in Boggs Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.kittanningpaper.com/2018/02/22/fire-destroys-barns-in-boggs-township/71951
http://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13333082-74/route-66-in-boggs-township-closed-as-crews-battle-barn-fire

2018-02-21 - Brush fire breaks out in Masons Cove area in Roanoke County (Virginia):
http://wfirnews.com/news/roanoke-co-brush-fire-impacts-afternoon-traffic
http://www.wsls.com/news/virginia/roanoke/crews-battling-roanoke-county-forest-fire
http://www.virginiafirst.com/news/local-news/crews-work-to-put-out-a-brush-fire-in-roanoke-county/985222363
http://www.roanoke.com/news/local/roanoke_county/roanoke-county-firefighters-battling-brush-fire-in-masons-cove/article_3dd35c68-f5e4-50f3-882c-c85f8240919d.html

2018-02-21 - Brush fire breaks out near homes in Spring Hill (Florida):
http://wfla.com/2018/02/21/brush-fire-burning-near-spring-hill-neighborhood/

2018-02-21 - Garbage bursts into flame in garbage truck on I-495 near Wilmington (Delaware):
http://firststateupdate.com/2018/02/quick-thinking-trash-truck-driver-saves-truck-from-fire-495-down-to-one-lane/

2018-02-21 - Garbage bursts into flame in garbage truck in coastal Manhattan (New York), 2 injured:
http://pix11.com/2018/02/21/fire-blazes-smoke-billows-on-midtown-street/
http://abc7ny.com/2-workers-hurt-when-fire-breaks-out-in-sanitation-truck-in-midtown/3120900/
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Garbage-Truck-Fire-Midtown-Smoke-FDNY-474753243.html

2018-02-21 - Pallets of toilet paper burst into flame at 1 AM inside warehouse in Tulsa (Oklahoma):
http://ktul.com/news/local/workers-quick-thinking-saves-warehouse-after-toilet-paper-catches-fire

2018-02-21 - Laptop battery bursts into flame shortly before 2:30 AM inside PennDOT maintenance garage in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wtae.com/article/fire-at-penndot-maintenance-garage-fort-pitt-tunnel/18452449
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13330289-74/laptop-battery-sparks-blaze-at-penndot-garage-near-ft-pitt-tunnel
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/02/21/Laptop-battery-sparks-overnight-fire-at-PennDOT-garage-shutting-down-Fort-Pitt-Tunnel/stories/201802210110
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2018/02/21/crews-respond-to-fire-at-penndot-garage/

2018-02-21 - Restaurant destroyed by fire at 2:45 AM in Phelps (Kentucky):
http://www.wymt.com/content/news/Fire-tears-through-popular-local-restaurant--474741943.html

2018-02-21 - Metal works factory heavily damaged by fire in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia):
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/02/21/metal-works-factory-partially-damaged-in-fire/

2018-02-21 - Warehouse destroyed by massive fire in Hezhou (China):
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5423339/Huge-plumes-smoke-air-warehouse-fire.html

2018-02-21 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 12:15 AM in San Carlos Park (Florida), near the coast, 3 cats killed:
http://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/fire-condemns-san-carlos-park-home
http://www.news-press.com/story/news/2018/02/21/smoke-alarms-cited-saving-residents-fire-causes-major-damage-south-lee-county-home/358390002/
http://www.news-press.com/picture-gallery/news/2018/02/21/san-carlos-park-fire/110667344/

2018-02-21 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 3:35 AM in Joliet (Illinois):
http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/22/family-of-7-loses-joliet-home-to-fire/al5k1d7/

2018-02-21 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 5:53 AM in Yakimna (Washington):
http://kimatv.com/news/local/yakima-firefighters-investigate-house-fire-leaving-three-without-a-home

2018-02-21 - Home heavily damaged by fire on James Reckitt Avenue in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "James Reckitt Avenue, Hull. Wed 21 Feb 2018 07:52 (No:03067) Fire in dining room spread to bedroom through floor. 100% fire damage to dining room. Four BA, two hose reel. PPV fan and breaking in tools in use."

2018-02-21 - Home destroyed by fire in the wee hours in Campton (New Hampshire):
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20180222/NEWS07/180229733

2018-02-21 - Home destroyed by fire at 3:22 AM in Rohnert Park (California):
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/8023582-181/fire-destroys-rohnert-park-home

2018-02-21 - Two homes destroyed by fire, another damaged, in coastal Brooklyn (New York):
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/brooklyn-blaze-destroys-buildings-damages-article-1.3834838

2018-02-21 - Duplex heavily damaged by fire at midnight in Pikeville (North Carolina):
http://www.newsargus.com/news/archives/2018/02/21/two_families_displaced_animals_perish_in_pikeville_fire/

2018-02-21 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in Bronzeville area in Chicago (Illinois), nobody there:
http://abc7chicago.com/chicago-firefighter-injured-in-south-side-blaze/3119897/
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/02/21/bronzville-fire-mayday-firefighter-injured/
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/firefighter-who-responded-to-bronzeville-apartment-blaze-hospitalized/
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Mayday-Called-as-Firefighters-Battle-Blaze-on-South-Side-474741873.html
http://wgntv.com/2018/02/21/firefighter-injured-as-crew-battle-bronzeville-blaze/

2018-02-21 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in Lima (New York):
http://13wham.com/news/local/structure-fire-on-east-main-street-in-lima

2018-02-21 - Deadly fire burns homeless camp before 3 AM near the Santa Clara River in coastal Ventura (California), 1 killed:
http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/2018/02/21/body-found-ventura-after-fire-knocked-down-encampment/358513002/

2018-02-21 - Deadly fire destroys mobile home at 6:15 AM in Farmington (New Hampshire), 1 killed:
http://www.wmur.com/article/police-fire-investigators-at-scene-of-fatal-fire/18567194
http://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2018/02/21/1-found-dead-in-new-hampshire-mobile-home-fire
http://www.fosters.com/news/20180221/fatal-fire-strikes-farmington-mobile-home
http://www.concordmonitor.com/1-person-found-dead-in-mobile-home-fire-15719406
http://www.wmur.com/article/1-killed-in-farmington-fire/18542206

2018-02-21 - Deadly fire destroys home shortly after 6 AM on Pittman Avenue in Collingdale (Pennsylvania), 1 killed:
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Collingdale-Fire-474701363.html
http://6abc.com/2-alarm-house-fire-claims-mans-life-in-collingdale/3117997/

2018-02-21 - Vacant home burns in Superior Township (Michigan):
http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2018/02/fire_causes_significant_damage_1.html
http://www.1290wlby.com/news/fire-damages-vacant-home-in-superior-township/

2018-02-21 - Vacant historic mansion destroyed by fire in Co Donegal (Ireland), near the River Finn:
http://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2018/0221/942334-donoghmore-house-donegal-fire/
http://www.donegalnow.com/news/fire-guts-e1-2m-stately-mansion-donegal/208320
http://donegalnews.com/2018/02/one-donegals-historic-homes-flames/

2018-02-21 - Vacant strip mall burns in coastal Hayward (California):
http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2018/02/21/firefighters-battle-south-hayward-shopping-center-fire/
http://www.ktvu.com/news/fire-breaks-out-at-abandoned-hayward-strip-mall

2018-02-22 - Huge mysterious explosion shakes homes in Mysuru (India), another shakes homes in Ivarapalli (India):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=UEV-20180223-61973-IND
http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/news/state/panic-after-mysterious-sound-shakes-mysuru/articleshow/63034103.cms
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/loud-sound-leaves-residents-perplexed/article22831592.ece

Quote: "People in Mysuru witnessed a strange event on Thursday afternoon. Many reported hearing a huge blast which left some buildings shaking. There was panic in certain areas of the city as people feared the tremors were caused by an earthquake but no damage to life or property was reported. The blast was heard around 12.30 pm on Thursday afternoon in Kuvempunagar, Saraswathipuram, VV Puram, Paduvarahalli and Yadavgiri. The blast resulted in tremors that shook buildings and sent windows clattering."

Quote: "A similar incident was reported from some villages in Ivarapalli in Baagepalli Taluk and near Andhra border in Chikkaballapur district on Wednesday night. People of Peddumekepalli, Venkatramanapalli, Laghumaddepalli and other parts of the taluk reported hearing a loud sound around 7 pm on Wednesday. 'A huge sound was heard for nearly five seconds and we experienced shaking of buildings. Many villagers came out of their houses. Once again, around 9 pm in the night, villagers experienced a similar sound along with shaking of buildings,' a village resident said."

2018-02-22 - Two underground explosions blow manhole covers off in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania):
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/philadelphia/manhole-explosion-old-city-peco-20180222.html
http://6abc.com/manhole-cover-flies-into-air-after-explosion-in-old-city/3125102/
http://www.phillymag.com/news/2018/02/22/manhole-explosion-old-city/
http://www.fox29.com/news/315089639-video

Quote: "Crews are investigating two manhole explosions that happened Thursday morning in Old City."

2018-02-22 - Metal recycling center erupts in flame, fire gets huge, in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania):
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2018/02/22/recycling-center-fire/
http://6abc.com/3-alarm-fire-in-sw-phila-disrupts-mass-transit/3124628/
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Warehouse-Fire-474841213.html
http://patch.com/pennsylvania/springfield-pa/delco-school-evacuated-due-smoke-philadelphia-fire
http://patch.com/pennsylvania/philadelphia/3-alarm-fire-breaks-out-southwest-philly-recycling-center
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/feb/22/philadelphia-building-fire-halts-amtrak-local-trai/
http://www.wdel.com/news/philly-fire-causing-northeast-corridor-train-delays/article_570c174a-17ee-11e8-be96-6ba2ff0c55b9.html

2018-02-22 - Recycling center hit by fire at 5:31 AM in Wyberton (Britain):
http://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/news/update-waste-collection-trucks-diverted-to-sleaford-following-fire-in-wyberton-1-8388369
http://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/local-news/fire-destroys-tonnes-household-rubbish-1248045
http://lincolnshirereporter.co.uk/2018/02/large-fire-breaks-wyberton/

2018-02-22 - Passenger plane hit by smoke at airport in Cleveland (Ohio):
http://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/smoke-smell-grounds-american-airlines-plane-at-cleveland-hopkins-airport/95-522104674

Quote: "An American Airlines flight remained grounded at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport due to the smell of smoke Thursday morning. An airline spokesperson said the flight was scheduled to depart to Charlotte, but remained grounded in Cleveland."

Note: This is the 22nd aircraft to smoke/burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-22 - Unknown object explodes in the air and crashes out of the sky in Bahia (Brazil):
http://strangesounds.org/2018/02/mysterious-ufo-explodes-in-a-bright-flash-of-light-and-falls-from-the-sky-in-brazil.html

2018-02-22 - Residential building explodes in Kirikkale (Turkey), 10 injured:
http://vestnikkavkaza.net/news/Explosion-in-Turkey-s-Kirikkale-leaves-10-injured.html
http://en.trend.az/world/turkey/2864165.html

Note: This is the 55th residential explosion in 2018...

2018-02-22 - Transformer bursts into flame on Amboy Road in coastal Tottenville (New York), blackouts ensue:
http://www.silive.com/news/2018/02/nearly_4000_without_power_on_s.html

2018-02-22 - Utility pole bursts into flame in Conestoga Township (Pennsylvania), 767 homes go dark:
http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/over-in-conestoga-twp-were-without-power-for-hours-due/article_9cf19c80-182f-11e8-9670-eb22ab30b5b8.html

2018-02-22 - Utility pole bursts into flame on St George's Drive in Ferndown (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/road-furniture-ferndown/

2018-02-22 - Cargo ship 'Federal Iris' damaged by explosion near coastal Neah Bay (Washington):
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Federal-Iris-9782338.html
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2018/21577/fednavs-panamax-bulk-carrier-disabled-after-explos/
http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2018/02/engine_explosion_stalls_cargo_ship.html

2018-02-22 - Boat goes up in flames before 2:30 AM and kills woman and dog on the Trent and Mersey Canal in Stone (Britain):
http://alittlebitofstone.com/2018/02/22/fatality-following-stone-canal-boat-fire/
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/national/16041063.Woman_dies_after_canal_boat_blaze/
http://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/national/16041063.Woman_dies_after_canal_boat_blaze/
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/staffordshire/stone/2018/02/22/woman-and-her-dog-die-after-canal-boat-fire/
http://guernseypress.com/news/uk-news/2018/02/22/woman-dies-after-canal-boat-blaze/
http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?/topic/95187-boat-fire-tragedy-in-stone/
http://newstral.com/en/article/en/1088052264/woman-dies-after-canal-boat-fire
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-43152705

Note: These are the 212th and 213th boats/ships to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-22 - Freight train engine bursts into flame in Bowling Green (Ohio):
http://www.sent-trib.com/news/train-fire-causing-delays-in-bg/article_5f2b9f76-1803-11e8-b1a8-8364a23b2c1b.html
http://www.13abc.com/content/news/Train-engine-fire-closes-Kramer-Rd-in-Wood-County-474864933.html

2018-02-22 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on I-94 in Hartford (Michigan):
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2018/02/bus_fire_closes_hartford_exit.html
http://wwmt.com/news/local/eastbound-i-94-closed-at-exist-46-in-van-buren-county-due-to-indian-trails-bus-fire
http://www.wsjm.com/2018/02/22/no-injuries-in-van-buren-county-bus-fire/

Note: This is the 117th bus to burn in 2018...

2018-02-22 - Car-hauler bursts into flame on the A12 near coastal London (Britain):
http://www.essexlive.news/news/essex-news/live-updates-a12-blocked-after-1249547
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/essex-firefighters-tackle-car-alight-on-transporter-on-a12-near-boreham-1-5406094
http://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/incidents/i7172/

Quote: "The A12 is partially shut because a car transporter has caught fire and is blocking the road. The incident happened between junction 19 at the A138 and junction 18 for the A414 Maldon Road heading southbound towards London."

Note: This is the 6th car-hauler to burn in 2018...

2018-02-22 - Tanker truck bursts into flame at business in Norfolk (Nebraska):
http://sandhillsexpress.com/local-news/fire-destroys-semi-in-norfolk/
http://us92.com/local-news/fire-destroys-semi-in-norfolk/
http://norfolkdailynews.com/news/briefs/truck-fire-causes-thousands-in-damage/article_3d932e66-18a7-11e8-ba7e-7b432ac8d040.html

2018-02-22 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame just before 6:15 AM on I-80 ramp near Atlantic (Iowa):
http://www.kjan.com/index.php/2018/02/semi-fire-on-olive-street-on-ramp-from-i-80/
http://965ksom.com/i-80-semi-fire/

2018-02-22 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Route 25 in coastal Plymouth (Massachusetts):
http://capecoddaily.com/news/256787/
http://www.capecodtimes.com/news11/20180222/video-trash-truck-catches-fire-on-route-25
http://wbsm.com/wareham-fire-dept-battles-tractor-trailer-debris-fire-on-route-25/
http://www.capecod.com/cape-wide-news/trash-truck-fire-snarls-traffic-on-route-25/
http://patch.com/massachusetts/plymouth/route-25-trash-truck-fire-closes-lanes
http://whdh.com/news/18-wheeler-goes-up-in-flames-on-route-25w-in-plymouth/
http://plymouth.wickedlocal.com/news/20180222/state-police-investigating-fire-in-18-wheeler-trash-truck-westbound-on-route-25
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/02/22/trash-truck-fire-forces-temporary-shutdown-route/ebNT9fx3DdYrUzdC6hNqnJ/story.html
http://www.facebook.com/ScanMiddleboro/posts/881218802051228

2018-02-22 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-10 near Tallahassee (Florida):
http://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Truck-hauling-motorcycles-catches-fire-474861643.html
http://www.wtxl.com/news/semi-truck-carrying-motorcycles-catches-fire-on-i/article_8d9b44f2-17f3-11e8-baed-83fada8a539e.html
http://www.indianmotorcycles.net/threads/truck-hauling-motorcycles-goes-up-in-flames-on-i-10.219750/

2018-02-22 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Highway 33 east of Kelowna (Canada):
http://globalnews.ca/news/4041317/highway-33-re-opens-east-of-kelowna/
http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/219532/Semi-fire-knocked-down
http://www.lakecountrycalendar.com/news/semi-fire-impacting-highway-33/

Note: These are the 388th, 389th, 390th, 391st, 392nd and 393rd tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-22 - RV bursts into flame near warehouse on Harbor Island in coastal Seattle (Washington), 120 feet from the ocean:
http://westseattleblog.com/2018/02/full-response-fire-call-on-harbor-island/

Quote: "11:28 PM: What started as a 'car fire' call is now upgraded to a full response, headed for the north tip of Harbor Island [map]. The fire is described on SFD radio as an RV fire within a few feet of a warehouse building."

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

2018-02-22 - RV bursts into flame on street in Carson City (Nevada):
http://www.carsonnow.org/story/02/22/2018/carson-city-fire-department-called-to-rv-fire-near-brown-and-gordon-streets

Note: These are the 88th and 89th RVs to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-22 - Van bursts into flame at 4:25 AM while parked at home in coastal Fort Pierce (Florida), 220 feet from the ocean:
http://cbs12.com/news/local/fire-engulfs-vehicle-in-fort-pierce

2018-02-22 - Van bursts into flame on street near news business in coastal Vancouver (Canada):
http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/plumbing-van-catches-fire-outside-of-postmedia-offices

2018-02-22 - Van bursts into flame at 5:54 AM on Bricknell Avenue in Cottingham (Britain), 2.5 miles from the coast:
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Bricknell Avenue, Cottingham. Thu 22 Feb 2018 05:54 (No:03162) Transit van on fire. One hose reel and one BA in use."

2018-02-22 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked in garage at home, fire spreads to garage, in Superior (Minnesota):
http://www.fox21online.com/2018/02/22/garage-vehicle-heavily-damaged-superior-fire/
http://www.superiortelegram.com/news/fires/4407674-blaze-damages-superior-garage-vehicle

Quote: "The fire started in the engine compartment of the vehicle."

2018-02-22 - 12-17 cars destroyed by fire at 1:15 AM while parked at apartments in Santa Fe Springs (California):
http://www.foxla.com/news/local-news/at-least-10-vehicles-destroyed-in-santa-fe-springs-carport-fire
http://abc7.com/santa-fe-springs-carport-fire-at-least-17-vehicles-destroyed/3124325/
http://abc7.com/12-vehicles-destroyed-in-santa-fe-springs-carport-fire/3124325/
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Multiple-Vehicles-Destroyed-in-Santa-Fe-Springs-Carport-Fire-474826653.html
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Carport-Fire-Santa-Fe-Springs-Los-Angeles-Cars-Burned-474866993.html

Quote: "At least 17 vehicles were destroyed in a carport fire Thursday morning in Santa Fe Springs."

2018-02-22 - Car bursts into flame while parked in carport at apartments in Lompoc (California):
http://lompocrecord.com/video/carport-fire-in-lompoc/video_295b536e-48e3-5b8d-bd07-984b0c14dd5b.html
http://lompocrecord.com/news/local/lompoc-fire-crews-knock-down-carport-fire-thursday-night/article_3502437d-ff10-52ea-8de9-0cfdcedc2d15.html
http://www.noozhawk.com/article/fire_damages_vehicle_carport_at_lompoc_apartment_complex
http://www.edhat.com/news/firefighters-respond-to-carport-fire-in-lompoc

Quote: "A vehicle fire spread to a carport at a Lompoc apartment complex Thursday night, according to the Lompoc Fire Department."

2018-02-22 - Car bursts into flame before 5 AM while parked on street in Perth South (Canada):
http://www.heartfm.ca/news/local-news/vehicle-fire-in-perth-south/
http://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/2018/02/22/police-and-perth-south-firefighters-find-vehicle-fully-engulfed-in-flames

2018-02-22 - Car bursts into flame while parked in underground carpark in coastal Edinburgh (Scotland):
http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/our-region/edinburgh/in-pictures-police-investigating-major-old-town-car-park-fire-1-4694626

2018-02-22 - Car bursts into flame on the A350 in Chippenham (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/car-fire-allington/

2018-02-22 - Car bursts into flame at 12:52 AM on Hilda Street in coastal Grimsby (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Hilda Street, Grimsby. Thu 22 Feb 2018 00:52 (No:03147) Car fire, incident dealt with at same time as 3143."

2018-02-22 - Car bursts into flame at 1:28 AM on Victor Street in coastal Grimsby (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Victor Street, Wellington Street, Grimsby. Thu 22 Feb 2018 01:28 (No:03151) Car fire. One hose reel in use."

2018-02-22 - Car bursts into flame on Knaves Beech Way in Loudwater (Britain), near the River Wye:
http://bucksfire.gov.uk/latest-incidents/

Quote: "Thursday 22 February, 11.09pm Small fire in engine compartment of car, Knaves Beech Way, Loudwater. One apppliance and crew from High Wycombe attended. The fire was out on arrival. Firefighters isolated the battery and gave advice."

2018-02-22 - Vehicle bursts into flame at Route 417 and Clark Road in Andover (New York):
http://solomonswords.blogspot.com/2018/02/andover-dispatched-for-car-fire-on-rt.html

2018-02-22 - Car(s) and garage destroyed by fire in the wee hours in Guilderland (New York):
http://cbs6albany.com/news/local/crews-battle-garage-fire-in-colonie

2018-02-22 - Horse trailer bursts into flame near Harepie Cross, Tawstock (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=48049&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2018-02-22 - Auto shop destroyed by fire in the wee hours in Springfield (Missouri):
http://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/commercial-street-business-destroyed-by-early-morning-fire/986275712
http://www.news-leader.com/picture-gallery/news/2018/02/22/commercial-street-business-destroyed-by-early-morning-fire/110713112/

2018-02-22 - Auto shop heavily damaged by fire in Rosemount (Minnesota), nobody there:
http://www.hometownsource.com/sun_thisweek/community/rosemount/fire-breaks-out-at-auto-business-building-in-rosemount/article_7a29dea8-18d7-11e8-9cc8-47eb55746ffc.html

2018-02-22 - Barn destroyed by fire at 3 AM near Abbotsford (Canada), ducks killed:
http://www.abbynews.com/news/barnful-of-ducks-die-in-early-morning-blaze/

2018-02-22 - Wildfire breaks out in coastal Guantánamo Bay (Cuba):
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/guantanamo/article201613649.html
http://nypost.com/2018/02/22/americans-cubans-join-forces-to-put-out-wildfire-at-guantanamo-bay/

2018-02-22 - Trash chute fire breaks out in mixed-use building in coastal Newport News (Virginia):
http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-nws-trash-chute-fire-20180222-story.html

2018-02-22 - Garbage bursts into flame in garbage truck in New Lenox (Illinois):
http://www.wjol.com/garbage-truck-catches-fire-new-lenox/
http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/02/22/5d9fad240c55433ab6cf2546da985dcb/index.xml

2018-02-22 - Door and window business heavily damaged by huge fire in Paris (Illinois):
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/business-on-fire/986736005
http://www.wandtv.com/story/37569180/crews-battle-large-business-fire-in-paris

2018-02-22 - Business heavily damaged by fire in the wee hours in Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://cbs4indy.com/2018/02/22/damage-from-near-south-side-business-fire-estimated-at-250k/
http://fox59.com/2018/02/22/ifd-responds-to-business-fire-on-near-south-side-damage-estimated-at-250k/

2018-02-22 - Restaurant destroyed by fire just after 2 AM in Grand Prairie (Texas):
http://www.wfaa.com/news/grand-prairie-restaurant-destroyed-in-early-morning-fire/521945399
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2018/02/22/grand-prairie-restaurant-destroyed-in-early-morning-fire/

2018-02-22 - Film studio and wax museum destroyed by fire at 3:30 AM in Bidadi (India):
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/661015/fire-guts-bigg-boss-kannada.html
http://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/south-gossip/article/massive-fire-at-innovative-film-city-near-bidadi-mysuru-road-bengaluru-bigg-boss-kannada-5-sets-completely-destroyed/201792

2018-02-22 - Mobile home destroyed by fire in Chuckey (Tennessee), nobody there:
http://www.greenevillesun.com/news/local_news/fire-rips-through-trailer-in-chuckey/article_b3341c4c-b93c-5530-b14c-9e6894e49ec9.html

2018-02-22 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 12:32 AM in Summerville (South Carolina):
http://www.live5news.com/story/37565920/summerville-home-deemed-uninhabitable-after-fire

2018-02-22 - Home heavily damaged by fire in coastal Washington DC, 2 injured:
http://www.fox5dc.com/news/firefighters-respond-to-2-alarm-fire-on-rhode-island-avenue-in-northwest-dc
http://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/2-transported-after-two-alarm-fire-near-logan-circle/65-521949840
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Large-Fire-in-Logan-Circle-Send-Plumes-of-Black-Smoke-Into-Air-474818893.html
http://wjla.com/news/local/firefighters-responding-to-2-alarm-fire-in-logan-circle-area-in-dc-officials-say
http://www.statter911.com/2018/02/22/video-two-alarm-rowhouse-fire-washington-dc/

2018-02-22 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 3:30 AM in Minneapolis (Minnesota), 1 injured:
http://kstp.com/news/1-hospitalized-house-fire-44th-avenue-south-minneapolis/4798863/

2018-02-22 - Home destroyed by fire at 2 AM in Orange (Massachusetts), nobody there:
http://www.westernmassnews.com/story/37564439/crews-respond-to-house-fire-in-orange
http://www.recorder.com/Orange-House-Fire-Congress-Street-15736526

2018-02-22 - Home destroyed by fire before 5 AM in the Village of Summit (Wisconsin):
http://fox6now.com/2018/02/22/developing-firefighters-on-scene-of-house-fire-in-delafield/
http://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/lake-country/news/delafield/2018/02/22/fire-destroys-summit-home-cause-under-investigation/362490002/

2018-02-22 - Residential building heavily damaged by huge fire in coastal Bintulu (Malaysia):
http://www.thesundaily.my/news/2018/02/23/workers-quarters-catch-fire-bintulu-200-left-homeless

2018-02-22 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire at 4:30 AM in Silver Spring (Maryland), 2 injured:
http://patch.com/maryland/silverspring/over-100-displaced-fire-aspen-hill-apartment-complex-pics
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Several-Pets-Killed-in-Silver-Spring-Condo-Fire-474815473.html
http://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2018/02/4-floor-apartment-fire-in-silver-spring-blocks-roads-displaces-dozens/slide/1/
http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/2018/More-Than-100-People-Displaced-by-Apartment-Building-Fire-in-Aspen-Hill/
http://wjla.com/news/local/officials-02-22-2018

2018-02-22 - Apartment building destroyed by fire at 11:45 PM in Valparaiso (Indiana):
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/news/ct-ptb-valparaiso-house-fire-st-0223-20180222-story.html

2018-02-22 - Apartment building devastated by mammoth inferno in Pico Rivera (California):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20180224-61986-USA
http://abc7.com/300-displaced-after-massive-pico-rivera-fire/3126465/
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2018/02/22/fire-apartment-los-angeles-pico-rivera/
http://ktla.com/2018/02/22/firefighters-battle-blaze-at-apartment-building-in-pico-rivera/
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-pico-rivera-apartment-fire-20180222-story.html
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2018/02/22/100-firefighters-battle-huge-fire-at-pico-rivera-apartment-complex/
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/california/Fire-Burns-Through-Roof-of-Apartment-Complex-in-Pico-Rivera-474904783.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/los-angeles-fire-apartment-latest-pico-rivera-blaze-a8224401.html
http://wtkr.com/2018/02/22/firefighters-try-to-control-apartment-fire-in-pico-rivera-california/
http://www.ktnv.com/news/fire-engulfs-pico-rivera-apartment-building_28395100
http://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/article201674484.html

2018-02-22 - High-rise apartment building damaged by electrical room fire in Covington (Kentucky):
http://local12.com/news/local/150-displaced-after-fire-at-covington-senior-living-facility
http://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/kenton-county/covington/apartment-fire-forces-165-seniors-out-of-their-homes
http://www.wlwt.com/article/165-people-displaced-by-fire-at-nky-senior-facility-reds-cross-says/18666532
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/northern-ky/2018/02/22/165-seniors-displaced-covington-apartment-building-fire/365805002/

2018-02-22 - Hotel damaged by fire before 5:30 AM in Warren (Michigan):
http://www.wxyz.com/news/about-100-people-evacuated-after-fire-at-hotel-in-warren
http://www.fox2detroit.com/news/local-news/warren-hotel-fire-forces-dozens-of-guests-to-evacuate

2018-02-22 - Deadly fire destroys mobile home in Hickory (North Carolina), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://www.wbtv.com/story/37568102/one-person-killed-in-early-morning-fire-in-hickory
http://www.morganton.com/news/one-killed-another-injured-in-fire/article_c39c7492-17f1-11e8-bbf0-f70a8cce8147.html

2018-02-22 - Deadly fire burns home at 2:20 AM in Indianapolis (Indiana), 1 killed:
http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2018/02/22/woman-killed-north-side-house-fire/362213002/
http://fox59.com/2018/02/22/woman-dies-after-being-pulled-from-house-fire-on-indys-north-side/
http://wishtv.com/2018/02/22/woman-seriously-injured-in-north-side-house-fire/

2018-02-22 - Deadly basement fire burns home at 2:30 AM in Etobicoke (Canada), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2018/02/22/woman-dead-man-seriously-injured-after-fire-in-etobicoke-basement-apartment.html

2018-02-22 - Deadly fire burns home at 3 AM in coastal Lindenhurst (New York), 1 killed:
http://www.nydailynews.com/newswires/new-york/elderly-woman-dies-long-island-house-fire-article-1.3836277
http://longisland.news12.com/story/37564695/sources-body-found-in-bedroom-after-lindenhurst-fire
http://pix11.com/2018/02/22/fire-breaks-out-in-long-island-home/

2018-02-22 - Deadly fire burns home near Eldon (Missouri), 1 killed:
http://krcgtv.com/news/local/women-identified-in-fatal-miller-county-house-fire

2018-02-22 - Vacant building burns at 1:30 AM in Hattiesburg (Mississippi):
http://www.wdam.com/story/37566626/abandoned-building-burns-in-hattiesburg
http://www.wjtv.com/news/pine-belt/firefighters-battle-overnight-fire-in-hattiesburg/986610456

2018-02-22 - Vacant home burns at 2:30 AM in St. Joseph (Missouri):
http://www.kq2.com/content/news/Vacant-House-Damaged-in-Early-Morning-Fire-474810233.html
http://www.kq2.com/content/news/Fire-Crews-Battle-Home-Engulfed-in-Flames-474793493.html

2018-02-22 - Vacant home burns in Shreveport (Louisiana):
http://www.ksla.com/story/37572628/fire-damages-vacant-house-in-shreveport
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2018/02/23/shreveport-firefighters-battle-vacant-house-fire/366956002/

2018-02-22 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 12:26 AM in Jones County (Mississippi):
http://www.wjtv.com/news/pine-belt/fire-destroys-jones-county-home/986668119
http://www.wjtv.com/news/fire-on-jordan-drive-destroys-jones-county-home/986668029

2018-02-22 - Vacant commercial building burns at 3:30 AM in coastal Belfast (Ireland):
http://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/241411/investigation-launched-following-fire-at-former-belfast-telegraph-building

2018-02-23 - Person burns to death in car near coastal Clogherhead (Ireland):
http://www.buzz.ie/news/body-found-burned-car-louth-274475
http://theliberal.ie/breaking-a-body-has-been-found-in-a-burnt-out-car-in-co-louth/
http://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/news/home/298837/louth-road-closed-due-to-earlier-incident.html
http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/gardai-investigating-after-human-remains-found-in-burnt-out-car-36636856.html

Quote: "A body has been found in a burned out car near Clogherhead, Co. Louth. Gardaí offered Buzz.ie the following statement: 'Gardaí are at the scene of an incident in Clogherhead this afternoon. It is being treated as a tragic incident.'"

2018-02-23 - Underground fire breaks out before 5:30 AM, two manhole covers blown off, in coastal Queens (New York):
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/02/23/manhole-explodes-in-jackson-heights-queens/
http://www.msn.com/en-us/video/n/jackson-heights-manhole-explosion/vp-BBJuC1g
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/video/3815897-jackson-heights-manhole-explosion/
http://www.facebook.com/CBSNewYork/videos/10155741530209024/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzCAoSyoYWU

Quote: "There were power problems Friday morning for residents in three large apartment buildings in Queens after an underground fire caused two manholes to explode."

2018-02-23 - Underground electrical fire breaks out in coastal Brooklyn (New York):
http://bklyner.com/cover-blows-off-manhole-catches-fire-midwood/

2018-02-23 - Underground electrical fire breaks out in Schenectady (New York):
http://cbs6albany.com/news/local/fire-crew-national-grid-on-scene-after-manhole-cover-fire
http://dailygazette.com/article/2018/02/23/manhole-cover-explosion-shuts-down-schenectady-street

2018-02-23 - Chemical factory erupts in flame before 7 AM in Jeedimetla (India), 7 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20180224-61988-IND
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/240218/hyderabad-7-hurt-in-jeedimetla-pharma-factory-fire.html
http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2018/feb/24/7-injured-3-critical-after-fire-breaks-out-at-pharmaceutical-company-1778069.html
http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/hyderabad/hyderabad-fire-breaks-out-at-chemical-factory-in-jeedimetla-industrial-area-no-casualties-5074868/
http://www.newindianexpress.com/galleries/nation/2018/feb/23/in-pictures--fire-breaks-out-at-pharma-company-in-hyderabads-jeedimetla-industrial-area-101281.html
http://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/fire-at-chemical-unit-in-hyderabads-jeedimetla-area-8-injured-1816169

2018-02-23 - 16 school buses destroyed by fire at 3:10 AM, more damaged, while parked at bus depot in Orefield (Pennsylvania):
http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-pol-south-whitehall-fire-stadium-rd-bus-depot-fire-20180223-story.html
http://www.fox29.com/news/school-buses-destroyed-in-garage-fire-parkland-school-district-closed-friday
http://6abc.com/fire-destroys-school-buses-in-lehigh-valley;-classes-cancelled/3128206/
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2018/02/23/parkland-school-district-bus-depot-fire/
http://www.wfmz.com/news/lehigh-valley/parkland-schools-closed-as-fire-tears-through-bus-garage-near-orefield-ms/706288084
http://www.poconorecord.com/news/20180223/fire-damages-or-destroys-over-25-school-buses-classes-cancelled
http://www.ktvu.com/news/school-buses-destroyed-in-garage-fire-parkland-school-district-closed-friday
http://www.wdtimes.com/news/national/article_3ce2941a-0847-56a2-ac3b-9ddbde895f6c.html
http://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/02/district_hopes_to_reopen_soon.html
http://twitter.com/JenniJoyceTV/status/967005004539289600/photo/1

Quote: "Sniscak said the fire destroyed 16 buses parked in the pole barn, which was a total loss. He said 14 buses were heavily damaged."

Note: These are the 45th-60th school buses to burn in 2018, and these are the 118th-133rd buses to burn in 2018...

2018-02-23 - Residential building explodes in Highlands Ranch (Colorado):
http://www.kktv.com/content/news/Crews-respond-to-reported-explosion-in-Highlands-Ranch-475020783.html
http://www.denverpost.com/2018/02/23/highlands-ranch-apartment-explosion/

2018-02-23 - Home explodes and burns at 6:30 AM in Dallas (Texas), 1 killed, 4 injured:
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2018/02/23/dallas-home-explosion/
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Dallas-Fire-Rescue-Responding-to-House-Gas-Incident-474946103.html
http://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/dallas-county/dallas-home-explosion-kills-12-year-old-girl/287-522408385
http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/dallas-county/dfr-crews-on-scene-of-3rd-house-fire-in-same-neighborhood-this-week/522408385
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/fire-1/2018/02/23/multiple-injuries-reported-northwest-dallas-house-explosion
http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/pt/2018/02/child-dead-after-dallas-tx-home-explosion.html

Note: These are the 56th and 57th residential explosions in 2018...

2018-02-23 - Boat bursts into flame near coastal Rakino Island (New Zealand):
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12001308

Note: This is the 214th boat/ship to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-23 - Train car bursts into flame in train yard in Pune (India):
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/an-empty-coach-ac-3-tier-of-a-train-in-pune-yard-caught-fire-118022300820_1.html

2018-02-23 - Car-hauler and two tractor trailers destroyed by fire at 12:13 AM while parked at truck stop in Weathersfield (Ohio):
http://www.tribtoday.com/news/local-news/2018/02/fire-strikes-semis-at-truck-stop/
http://wkbn.com/2018/02/23/fire-destroys-3-semis-at-petro-truck-stop-in-weathersfield/
http://www.vindy.com/news/2018/feb/23/firefighters-return-extinguish-truck-fire/
http://www.truckersnews.com/3-tractor-trailers-destroyed-in-ohio-fire/
http://www.wfmj.com/story/37575050/fire-destroys-three-vehicles-at-weathersfield-township-truck-stop
http://www.livetrucking.com/multiple-trucks-catch-fire-petro-truck-stop/

Quote: "Weathersfield firefighters and police are investigating a fire that destroyed three tractor trailers at the Petro truck stop. It happened about 12:10 a.m. Friday when a fire started in one truck and spread to two others."

Quote: "According to a report from the Trumbull County 911 Center, the fire started about 12:13 a.m. in one truck and spread to two others, including a carrier of cars."

2018-02-23 - Car-hauler bursts into flame on I-35 near Jarrell (Texas):
http://kxan.com/2018/02/23/semi-hauling-vehicles-catches-fire-shuts-down-nb-i-35-near-jarrell/
http://www.statesman.com/news/local/northbound-shut-down-jarrell-due-tractor-trailer-fire/hX8NBSRzwppx2quNToQMSI/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF67r8now7Q

Quote: "Northbound Interstate 35 is closed just north of Jarrell after a semi truck hauling vehicles caught on fire."

Note: These are the 7th and 8th car-haulers to burn in 2018...

2018-02-23 - Tanker truck bursts into flame at 4:30 AM at gas station on coastal Barnum Island (New York):
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/tanker-fire-barnum-island-1.16921227
http://newstral.com/en/article/en/1088143662/tanker-making-delivery-catches-fire-chief-says
http://liherald.com/stories/departments-respond-to-early-morning-barnum-island-tanker-fire,100491
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s-MlWGMaEY

2018-02-23 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on US 30 in Tuscarawas Township (Ohio):
http://www.cantonrep.com/news/20180223/chips-go-up-in-flames-when-semi-catches-fire
http://newstral.com/en/article/en/1088188482/chips-go-up-in-flames-when-semi-catches-fire

2018-02-23 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-80 in Liberty Township (Ohio):
http://wkbn.com/2018/02/23/truck-fire-on-i-80-slows-traffic/

2018-02-23 - Three tractors and barn destroyed by fire at 4 AM in Dowagiac (Michigan):
http://abc57.com/news/tractors-barn-destroyed-by-fire-in-dowagiac
http://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/MI/2018/February/23/Tractors.barn.destroyed.by.fire.in.Dowagiac.aspx

Quote: "There were no animals inside the barn. However, three tractors were destroyed."

2018-02-23 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame just after 6 AM on the M5 near Halesowen (Britain):
http://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/16043172.M5_reopens_one_lane_following_lorry_fire/
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/two-lanes-shut-m5-due-1252723
http://www.droitwichadvertiser.co.uk/news/16043172.lorry-fire-closes-m5/
http://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/photos-show-lorry-fire-forced-1257677
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/live-traffic-updates-m5-closed-14326743
http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/live-m5-fire-midlands-causing-1252775
http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/worcester/16043082.VIDEO__Lorry_fire_closes_M5_near_Bromsgrove/
http://bromsgrovestandard.co.uk/news/lorry-fire-causing-chaos-on-the-m5-between-halesowen-and-bromsgrove/

2018-02-23 - Tractor (JCB) bursts into flame on the B4192 near Aldbourne (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/jcb-destroyed-fire-near-aldbourne/
http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/16044726.JCB_destroyed_in_fire/
http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/16044726.jcb-destroyed-in-fire/
http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/headlines/16044726.JCB_destroyed_in_fire/

Note: These are the 394th, 395th, 396th, 397th, 398th, 399th, 400th, 401st, 402nd, 403rd, 404th and 405th tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-23 - Garbage truck bursts into flame at 6:20 AM on street in Rockford (Illinois), near the Rock River:
http://rockfordscanner.com/2018/02/rockford-scanner-rfd-en-route-to-a-garbage-truck-on-fire/

2018-02-23 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on Glenmore Trail in Calgary (Canada):
http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/flames-engulf-vehicle-at-glenmore-trail-deerfoot-trail-interchange-1.3816966

2018-02-23 - Car bursts into flame at Arby's on Riverside Drive in Macon (Georgia):
http://wgxa.tv/news/local/womans-car-catches-fire-in-arbys-parking-lot

2018-02-23 - Car bursts into flame before 5:30 AM on Loop 376 in El Paso (Texas):
http://www.kvia.com/news/el-paso/car-catches-fire-on-loop-375-at-padres/706316332
http://cbs4local.com/news/local/epfd-responds-to-vehicle-fire-in-lower-valley-unknown-injuries
http://kfoxtv.com/news/local/epfd-responds-to-vehicle-fire

2018-02-23 - Car bursts into flame on Commerce Square in Jonesboro (Arkansas):
http://www.kait8.com/story/37574922/car-fire-reported-in-jonesboro

2018-02-23 - Car bursts into flame near Kylemore Road in coastal Dublin (Ireland):
http://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/dublin-fire-brigade-tackle-car-14326752

2018-02-23 - Car bursts into flame on street in coastal Malahide (Ireland):
http://www.dublinlive.ie/whats-on/dublin-fire-brigade-rush-scene-14330114

2018-02-23 - Three cars and RV trailer destroyed by fire while parked at Cae Star Car Park in Bethesda, Gwynedd (Britain):
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/fire-sweeps-through-car-park-14330871
http://24hrnewsonline.co.uk/2018/02/23/fire-sweeps-through-car-park-destroying-caravan-and-three-cars/

2018-02-23 - Car bursts into flame on street in coastal Burnham-On-Sea (Britain):
http://www.burnham-on-sea.com/news/2018/car-fire-drama-23-02-18.php

2018-02-23 - Car bursts into flame in carpark off Stoughton Road in Leicester (Britain):
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/dramatic-car-fire-leicester-co-1255556

2018-02-23 - Car bursts into flame on the A534 in Crewe (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-put-out-by-firefighters-on-the-a534-in-crewe

2018-02-23 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Route 59 in Smethport (Pennsylvania):
http://solomonswords.blogspot.com/2018/02/smethport-dispatched-for-vehicle-fire.html

2018-02-23 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-81 in Botetourt County (Virginia):
http://www.wsls.com/news/virginia/roanoke/vehicle-fire-causes-backup-on-i-81-north-in-botetourt-county

2018-02-23 - Vehicle bursts into flame at roundabout in Swindon (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/vehicle-fire-swindon-18/
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/16043203.Firefighters_rush_to_car_blaze_at_Blagrove_Roundabout/

2018-02-23 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Hawthorn Road in Burton, Christchurch (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/vehicle-fire-christchurch-5/

2018-02-23 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Primrose Dene in Byram (Britain), near the River Aire:
http://www.northyorksfire.gov.uk/news-events/breaking-news/incident_summary_breaking_news

Quote: "Primrose Dene, Byram Time 14:22 A vehicle had a fire start in the engine compartment whilst on Primrose Dene. Crews from Pontefract and Selby attended and extinguished the fire using a hose reel jet."

2018-02-23 - Vehicles, barn and hay destroyed by fire near Leominster (Britain):
http://www.ledburyreporter.co.uk/news/16044205.livestock-moved-as-firefighters-tackle-large-agricultural-fire-in-north-herefordshire/

Quote: "Five fire engines (from Leominster, Tenbury, Bromyard, Leintwardine and Ross-on-Wye) and two water carriers arrived on scene and were met with a developing fire that involved an agricultural building with livestock, vehicles and a large quantity of hay."

2018-02-23 - Auto shop heavily damaged by fire in Marissa (Illinois):
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article201933464.html

2018-02-23 - Barn destroyed by fire at 1 AM in Taylor Township (Pennsylvania):
http://wjactv.com/news/local/crews-extinguish-barn-fire-in-blair-county

2018-02-23 - Wildfire breaks out near KY-80 in Perry County (Kentucky):
http://www.wymt.com/content/news/Firefighters-respond-to-wildfire-off-KY-80--475002693.html

2018-02-23 - Copper wiring bursts into flame at 4:03 AM in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Clive Sullivan Way, Hull. Fri 23 Feb 2018 04:03 (No:03228) Copper wiring on fire. Scotty Backpack in use."

2018-02-23 - HVAC fire damages church in Newton (North Carolina):
http://www.hickoryrecord.com/news/first-baptist-church-in-newton-catches-fire/article_03be87f8-18bb-11e8-8bb6-1f645b909ea3.html

2018-02-23 - Packaging business damaged by fire in Mason (Ohio):
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/fire-out-and-contained-mason-business/g3IQdqr0ysDiHd9Ai4HlVN/

2018-02-23 - Garage goes up in flames at condo complex in Colorado Springs (Colorado):
http://gazette.com/colorado-springs-fire-crews-battle-garage-fire-north-of-downtown/article/1621571

2018-02-23 - Garage destroyed by fire near Lake Hopatcong (New Jersey):
http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2018/02/23/fire-jefferson-closes-busy-espanong-road-near-lake-hopatcong/367042002/

2018-02-23 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in coastal Aiea (Hawaii), nobody there:
http://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/02/22/breaking-news/firefighters-battling-two-alarm-blaze-in-aiea/
http://khon2.com/2018/02/22/firefighters-keep-aiea-garage-fire-from-spreading-to-home/
http://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/02/23/hawaii-news/911-report/fire-destroys-garage-at-aiea-home/

2018-02-23 - Home damaged by fire in the wee hours in coastal Boston (Massachusetts):
http://whdh.com/news/firefighters-respond-to-boston-house-fire/

2018-02-23 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 3:30 AM in Bellmead (Texas), nobody there:
http://www.kxxv.com/story/37574712/overnight-house-fire-put-out-by-multiple-fire-departments

2018-02-23 - Home heavily damaged by fire in Macon (Georgia), nobody there:
http://wgxa.tv/news/local/house-fire-off-napier-ave-in-macon

2018-02-23 - Home heavily damaged by fire in coastal Bourne (Massachusetts), 1 injured:
http://turnto10.com/news/local/person-hurt-in-2-alarm-fire-in-cape-cod

2018-02-23 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 6:30 AM in the Town of Beloit (Wisconsin):
http://gazette.com/colorado-springs-fire-crews-battle-garage-fire-north-of-downtown/article/1621571

2018-02-23 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire at 5:15 AM in coastal Seattle (Washington):
http://komonews.com/news/local/crews-attack-early-morning-fire-at-beacon-hill-apartments

2018-02-23 - Apartment building used by police devastated by massive fire in Nairobi (Kenya):
http://citizentv.co.ke/news/explosions-as-fire-razes-police-houses-in-nairobi-191763/

2018-02-23 - Hotel destroyed by fire near Park Rapids (Minnesota):
http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/fires/4408721-fire-destroys-hotel-park-rapids-resort

2018-02-23 - Deadly fire burns home in the Town of Spring Prairie (Wisconsin), 1 killed:
http://www.channel3000.com/news/sheriff-person-found-dead-in-home-after-structure-fire/706574657

2018-02-23 - Deadly fire destroys home before 2:30 AM in coastal Anchorage (Alaska), 3 killed:
http://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2018/02/23/3-dead-in-anchorage-townhouse-fire/
http://www.ktva.com/story/37581202/neighbors-heartbroken-over-family-of-three-killed-in-condo-fire
http://www.newsminer.com/news/alaska_news/die-in-early-morning-anchorage-house-fire/article_ca8e144d-70c8-59c3-8a57-9906e623e1d3.html

2018-02-23 - Deadly fire burns duplex in Ashland (Virginia), 1 killed:
http://wric.com/2018/02/23/ashland-duplex-fire-leaves-one-dead/
http://www.nbc12.com/story/37580550/victim-dies-after-fire-at-duplex-in-ashland

2018-02-23 - Deadly fire burns apartment building at 2 AM in Spokane (Washington), 1 killed:
http://www.kxly.com/news/apartment-fire-claims-a-life-in-southeast-spokane/706346740

2018-02-23 - Vacant home burns at 5 AM in Tulsa (Oklahoma):
http://ktul.com/news/local/crews-working-north-tulsa-house-fire-02-23-2018

2018-02-23 - Vacant church burns at 6:23 AM in Albuquerque (New Mexico):
http://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/firefighters-respond-to-church-fire-in-northeast-albuquerque/4800633/

2018-02-23 - Vacant commercial building burns in Toledo (Ohio):
http://www.13abc.com/content/news/Crews-battle-fire-at-vacant-commercial-building-475022663.html

2018-02-24 - 12 vehicles and auto shop destroyed by fire on Portsmouth Avenue in Greenland (New Hampshire), 4000 feet from the coast:
http://whdh.com/news/fire-tears-through-new-hampshire-auto-body-shop/
http://www.unionleader.com/public-safety/3-alarm-inferno-engulfs-greenland-auto-shop-dozens-of-vehicles--20180224
http://www.necn.com/on-air/as-seen-on/Massive-Fire-at-New-Hampshire-Auto-Shop_NECN-475057233.html
http://www.wmur.com/article/fire-causes-heavy-damage-to-greenland-commerical-building/18708281
http://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/3-Alarm-Fire-in-New-Hampshire-Auto-Shop-475057703.html
http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20180224/fire-destroys-greenland-auto-body-shop

Quote: "About a dozen vehicles inside the building were burned and several animals died in the fire."

2018-02-24 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at bowling alley in Williams Lake (Canada):
http://www.wltribune.com/news/watch-fire-crews-extingish-single-vehicle-fire/

2018-02-24 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads to garage, in Fond du Lac (Wisconsin):
http://fox11online.com/news/local/fdl-fire-car-fire-spreads-to-garage
http://fox6now.com/2018/02/25/car-fire-spreads-to-garage-in-fond-du-lac-no-one-injured/
http://www.nbc26.com/news/vehicle-fire-spreads-to-garage

2018-02-24 - Boat, car, RV trailer and building destroyed by fire in coastal Swansea (Australia):
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5247198/fire-rescue-nsw-hunter-report/

Quote: "A garage and carport containing a car, boat, and caravan were ablaze. An oxy-acetylene cylinder posed an additional hazard. The fire was so intense that it broke the windows of the house next door and melted its guttering."

2018-02-24 - Towboat bursts into flame after 4 AM near coastal Fujairah (UAE), 1 killed, 2 injured:
http://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/02/25/18/filipino-seaman-dead-in-towboat-fire-in-uae
http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/emergencies/seaman-dies-2-injured-in-towing-vessel-fire-1.2179653

Quote: "A Filipino seaman died, while 2 other persons were injured in a towboat fire in the waters off Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.  Authorities said the incident happened at past 4 in the morning on February 23 while the boat was on its way to India from Ajman."

2018-02-24 - Fishing boat bursts into flame in coastal Visakhapatnam (India):
http://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/fishing-boat-catches-fire-at-visakhapatnam-coast/1260267
http://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/fishing-boat-catches-fire-at-visakhapatnam-coast201802242115520003/
http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2018-02-24/Fishing-boat-catches-fire-at-Visakhapatnam-coast/361408
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/fire-again-at-fishing-harbour/article22847553.ece
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_P0F5qaURA

Note: These are the 214th, 215th and 216th boats/ships to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-24 - Passenger train coach bursts into flame near Coimbatore (India):
http://www.covaipost.com/coimbatore/alleppey-dhanbad-express-coach-catches-fire/
http://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/minor-fire-in-alleppey-dhanbad-train-coach-none-injured-1176848-2018-02-24

2018-02-24 - Car-hauler bursts into flame on I-75 near coastal Sarasota (Florida):
http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/article201955229.html
http://www.mysuncoast.com/news/weekend-vehicle-fire-closed-i/article_37797a94-1979-11e8-8bed-c7882d6c3e03.html
http://www.ezeroad.com/news710945/i_75_reopened_after_truck_carrying_cars_catches_fire_in_sarasota_county.htm
http://www.thescoopradioshow.com/vehicles-backed-up-due-to-the-car-fire-just-north-of-fruitville-road-exit-on-i-75/
http://www.snntv.com/2018/02/24/car-carrier-catches-fire-shutting-multiple-lanes-75/
http://www.facebook.com/TheUncensoredScoopNews/posts/10155281977686592
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwDmwDrDSMI

Quote: "The southbound lanes of Interstate 75 are now open after a car carrier caught fire Saturday morning just north of the Fruitville Road interchange, according to the Florida Highway Patrol."

Note: This is the 9th car-hauler to burn in 2018, and the fourth in three days...

2018-02-24 - Semi tractor bursts into flame on road in Weld County near Lochbuie (Colorado):
http://www.greeleytribune.com/news/local/no-injuries-after-vehicle-catches-fire-northeast-of-lochbuie/

2018-02-24 - In separate incidents, tractor (excavator) and minivan burst into flame in coastal Fort Pierce (Florida):
http://cbs12.com/news/local/vehicle-fires-reported-in-fort-pierce

Quote: "The first fire happened at 8:21 a.m. on West Booth Drive by Sunrise Boulevard. No injuries were reported and the fire appeared to have started on the car's dashboard, according to fire officials."

Quote: "The second was a bobcat construction vehicle fire that occurred around 12:45 p.m. on Rock Road by Colburn Road, fire officials said. The fire began in the engine area with extension into the cab."

Note: These are the 406th, 407th and 408th tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-24 - Box truck bursts into flame on the A251 in Ashford (Britain):
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/vehicle-fire-blocks-key-road-160625/

2018-02-24 - RV bursts into flame near Louisiana Avenue in Lafayette (Louisiana):
http://www.katc.com/story/37583516/lafayette-firefighters-extinguish-rv-fire-on-louisiana-ave

Note: This is the 90th RV to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-24 - Car bursts into flame on Route 24 in Berkley (Massachusetts):
http://whdh.com/news/route-24-in-berkley-reopens-after-car-fire/

2018-02-24 - Car bursts into flame near the Fort Sill Boulevard Gate in Fort Sill (Oklahoma):
http://www.kswo.com/story/33313629/car-fire-at-ft-sill-blvd-gate-delays-traffic

2018-02-24 - Car bursts into flame on Highway 780 in Benicia (California):
http://kron4.com/2018/02/24/video-crews-extinguish-large-car-fire-on-hwy-780-in-benicia/
http://www.facebook.com/KRON4/videos/10155631968202098/

2018-02-24 - Car bursts into flame on street in Briceland (California):
http://lostcoastoutpost.com/chpwatch/2018/feb/24/00082/

2018-02-24 - Car bursts into flame at business on West Olive Street in Rogers (Arkansas):
http://5newsonline.com/2018/02/24/car-fire-quickly-extinguished-in-rogers/

2018-02-24 - Car bursts into flame on street in Tallaght (Ireland):
http://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/dublin-fire-brigade-called-car-14331600

2018-02-24 - Taxi bursts into flame on Meadowcroft in Swindon (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/vehicle-fire-stratton-st-margaret-2/

2018-02-24 - Car bursts into flame on the M6 near Cannock (Britain):
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/local-news/vehicle-fire-m6-leaves-two-1258684
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/transport/2018/02/24/dramatic-m6-car-blaze-shuts-two-lanes-near-cannock/

2018-02-24 - Car bursts into flame on Park North in Swindon (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/vehicle-fire-swindon-19/

2018-02-24 - Car bursts into flame in Flinton (Britain), 9 miles from coastal Hull:
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Flinton. Sat 24 Feb 2018 19:21 (No:03345) Car fire. One hose reel and Thermal Image Camera in use to extinguish fire. Vehicle battery disconnected using small tools."

2018-02-24 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Buxton Road in Aylsham (Britain):
http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/norfolk-fire-and-rescue-called-to-car-fire-in-aylsham-1-5408765
http://www.northnorfolknews.co.uk/news/norfolk-fire-and-rescue-called-to-car-fire-in-aylsham-1-5408765

2018-02-24 - SUV and home go up in flames at 6 AM in Fort Collins (Colorado), 1 injured:
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/02/24/man-burned-house-fire/

2018-02-24 - Two cars, four motorcycles, garage and home go up in flames on Foxton in Woughton Park, Milton Keynes (Britain):
http://bucksfire.gov.uk/latest-incidents/

Quote: "Saturday 24 February, 2.43pm Fire in double garage containing four motorbikes, also damaging house and two cars, Foxton, Woughton Park, Milton Keynes. One appliance and crew from Bletchley, one from Broughton, one from Great Holm, one from Olney and two officers attended. Firefighters used a main jet, two hose reels, six sets of breathing apparatus and two PPV (positive pressure ventiation) fans."

2018-02-24 - Six motorcycles and motorcycle shop destroyed by fire in the wee hours in coastal Migori County (Kenya):
http://citizentv.co.ke/news/property-worth-millions-burnt-down-in-migori-191883/

Quote: "The morning inferno gutted down the whole workshop consuming six motorcycles, several generators among other valuable items whose value was not immediately established."

2018-02-24 - Auto shop heavily damaged by fire at 12:27 AM in coastal Southampton (Britain):
http://www.hantsfire.gov.uk/incidents-news-and-events/incidents/?entryid1=73877

2018-02-24 - Barn destroyed by fire in Schomberg (Canada):
http://www.yorkregion.com/news-story/8151921-barn-completely-destroyed-in-explosive-schomberg-fire-friday/

2018-02-24 - Neon sign bursts into flame at 3:30 AM outside restaurant in Dayton (Ohio):
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/restaurant-fire-causes-road-closure-dayton/wELL9BY9iYNL6jrdKIcTcP/

2018-02-24 - Children’s clothing store heavily damaged by fire in St. Paul (Minnesota):
http://www.twincities.com/2018/02/23/fire-in-childrens-clothing-store-on-st-pauls-east-side/

2018-02-24 - Commercial building destroyed by huge fire at 3:15 AM in Commerce (California):
http://abc7.com/firefighters-extinguish-inferno-at-industrial-building-in-commerce/3134899/
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2018/02/24/2-alarm-blaze-rips-through-commercial-building-in-commerce/

2018-02-24 - Government building heavily damaged by fire in coastal Karachi (Pakistan):
http://www.geo.tv/latest/183513-new-sindh-secretariat-building-ablaze
http://www.newsone.tv/pakistan-news/shocking-blaze-erupts-new-sindh-secretariat-building
http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/02/24/fire-erupts-in-sindh-secretariat-building-record-gutted/

Quote: "Multiple fire tenders were deployed on Saturday evening after a fire broke out at the new Sindh Secretariat building where offices of the chief minister, the information minister, revenue and industries ministers are located.  The fire engulfed the fourth and third floors of the building with the second floor also being affected."

2018-02-24 - Market devastated by fire at 3:30 AM in Nagpur (India):
http://thehitavada.com/Encyc/2018/2/25/Foodgrains-worth-Rs-8-cr-destroyed-in-fire-at-godown-in-Kalamna.aspx
http://www.nagpurtoday.in/fire-devastates-4-story-godown-in-kalamna-market-food-grains-worth-crores-gutted-no-casualties-reported/02241615

2018-02-24 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in Great Falls (Montana):
http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2018/02/24/great-falls-fire-crews-battle-fox-farm-blaze-saturday-morning/369995002/

2018-02-24 - Home damaged by fire on US 131 in Fife Lake (Michigan):
http://upnorthlive.com/news/local/house-fire-shuts-down-us-131-in-fife-lake

2018-02-24 - Home heavily damaged by fire in Balaton (Minnesota), nobody there:
http://www.marshallradio.net/single-post/2018/02/24/Fire-At-Home-Displaces-Balaton-Family

2018-02-24 - Home heavily damaged by fire just after midnight in Grandview (Missouri), 3 injured:
http://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/grandview-fire-rescue-3-in-fire-save-dog
http://www.kmbc.com/article/3-men-dog-rescued-from-grandview-house-fire/18708249
http://www.kctv5.com/story/37582302/early-morning-grandview-house-fire-sends-three-to-the-hospital
http://www.kmbz.com/articles/fire-fighters-grandview-make-daring-rescue-early-morning-house-fire

2018-02-24 - Home heavily damaged by basement fire in coastal Everett (Washington), 1 injured:
http://www.heraldnet.com/news/woman-badly-burned-in-north-everett-house-fire/
http://komonews.com/news/local/1-hurt-in-everett-fire-02-25-2018

2018-02-24 - Home heavily damaged by fire in Midlothian (Virginia), 1 injured:
http://wtvr.com/2018/02/24/1-injured-4-displaced-in-midlothian-house-fire/

2018-02-24 - Home heavily damaged by fire in Raleigh (North Carolina):
http://wncn.com/2018/02/24/fire-damages-raleigh-home-south-of-downtown/

2018-02-24 - Home destroyed by fire at 3:30 AM in Corbin (Kentucky), nobody there:
http://www.wymt.com/content/news/Three-story-home-destroyed-in-early-morning-fire-475052203.html

2018-02-24 - Home destroyed by fire in coastal Channel-Port aux Basques (Canada):
http://www.thewesternstar.com/news/local/house-consumed-by-fire-in-channel-port-aux-basques-188792/
http://www.gulfnews.ca/news/local/house-consumed-by-fire-in-channel-port-aux-basques-188792/

2018-02-24 - Home destroyed by fire in Wapato (Washington):
http://kimatv.com/news/local/house-fire-destroys-wapato-home

2018-02-24 - Multi-family home heavily damaged by fire in South Amboy (New Jersey), 5 injured:
http://longisland.news12.com/story/37583796/5-hospitalized-in-south-amboy-fire

2018-02-24 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in Fort Smith (Arkansas):
http://www.4029tv.com/article/red-cross-helps-displaced-families-after-apartment-fire-in-fort-smith/18715039
http://www.swtimes.com/news/20180225/fire-displaces-residents-of-16-apartments-in-fort-smith

2018-02-24 - High-rise apartment building damaged by fire at 1:40 AM in coastal Aberdeen (Scotland):
http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/news/local/crews-called-tackle-blaze-aberdeen-multi-storey4/

2018-02-24 - Deadly fire burns shed at 5 AM in Plains Township (Pennsylvania), 1 killed:
http://www.poconorecord.com/news/20180224/human-remains-found-at-scene-of-plains-twp-shed-fire-saturday
http://citizensvoice.com/news/human-remains-found-at-scene-of-plains-twp-fire-saturday-1.2306165
http://wnep.com/2018/02/24/human-remains-found-after-authorities-called-to-shed-fire/
http://www.timesleader.com/news/local/694007/body-found-by-firefighters-battling-shed-fire-in-plains

2018-02-24 - Vacant home burns in Emigration Canyon (Utah):
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=46268368&nid=148&title=fire-burns-vacant-emigration-canyon-home
http://kutv.com/news/local/cause-of-emigration-canyon-house-fire-remains-unknown

2018-02-24 - Vacant home burns at 1:30 AM in Milwaukee (Wisconsin):
http://www.cbs58.com/news/debris-filled-house-hampers-firefighting-efforts
http://fox6now.com/2018/02/24/absolutely-packed-with-junk-firefighters-battle-vacant-building-fire-near-12th-and-juneau/

2018-02-24 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 6:03 AM in coastal Kanaio (Hawaii):
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/37584714/structural-fire-destroys-maui-home-near-piilani-highway
http://mauinow.com/2018/02/24/early-morning-fire-destroys-home-in-kanaio/
http://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2018/02/vacant-kanaio-home-is-destroyed-by-fire/

2018-02-24 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in the wee hours in the Steel Creek area in Charlotte (North Carolina):
http://www.wbtv.com/story/37581878/west-charlotte-home-completely-destroyed-in-overnight-fire

2018-02-25 - Two people burn to death in burning car on Santiago Canyon Road in Orange (California):
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/2-Killed-in-Car-Fire-Along-Orange-County-Toll-Road-475117593.html
http://californiadolphin.com/news/402015/2-killed-in-car-fire-along-orange-county-toll-road

Quote: "Two people were killed Sunday evening in a car fire along an Orange County toll road. Power lines were down in all lanes of Santiago Canyon Road in Orange, according to the California Highway Patrol.  Several vehicles drove over the power lines, but it was not immediately clear if the vehicle was engulfed in flames as a result of the downed power lines."

2018-02-25 - Apartment(s) and business destroyed by huge explosion and fire in Leicester (Britain), 5 killed, 5 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/index.php?pageid=event_update&edis_id=EX-20180226-62014-GBR
http://time.com/5175731/explosion-leicester-england/
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/at-least-4-killed-explosion-fire-crowded-street-leicester-england/
http://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2018-02-26/5-dead-5-in-hospital-after-explosion-in-english-city
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/02/25/breaking-newspolice-declare-major-incident-leicester-amid-reports/
http://www.middlewichguardian.co.uk/news/16048499.leicester-explosion-death-toll-rises-to-five-as-rescue-effort-suspended/
http://abc7ny.com/4-dead-4-injured-after-explosion-in-english-city/3141893/
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/leicester-fire-emergency-services-rush-12087957
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/massive-explosion-leicester-flattens-shop-14336413
http://lasvegassun.com/news/2018/feb/25/4-critically-injured-by-explosion-and-fire-in-uks/
http://www.nbc12.com/story/37587174/4-critically-injured-by-explosion-and-fire-in-uks-leicester
http://news.sky.com/story/major-incident-after-explosion-in-leicester-11267993

Note: This is the 58th residential explosion in 2018...

2018-02-25 - Auto salvage yard erupts in flame in coastal New Orleans (Louisiana):
http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ssf/2018/02/9th_ward_trash_fire.html
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/684486/fire-on-board-China-Southern-airlines-CZ3539-Shanghai

2018-02-25 - Recycling center fire breaks out before 2 AM in Columbus (Ohio):
http://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/recycling-plant-fire-spreads-smoke-over-west-side-of-columbus
http://www.10tv.com/article/firefighters-contain-recycling-plant-fire-west-columbus
http://nbc4i.com/2018/02/25/firefighters-battle-recycling-plant-fire-in-franklin-township/
http://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/columbus/firefighters-contain-recycling-plant-fire-in-west-columbus/

2018-02-25 - Recycling center damaged by fire on South Street in Elland (Britain):
http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/halifax-crews-called-to-fire-at-waste-recycling-plant-in-elland-1-9035193

2018-02-25 - Transformer bursts into flame in Terre Haute (Indiana), blackouts ensue:
http://www.wthitv.com/content/news/Crews-respond-to-transformer-fire-in-Terre-Haute-475063483.html

2018-02-25 - Battery pack bursts into flame on passenger plane in coastal Guangzhou (China):
http://nypost.com/2018/02/25/passengers-carry-on-catches-fire-in-airplanes-overhead-bin/
http://www.wtae.com/article/passenger-bag-catches-fire-in-planes-overhead-bin/18714105
http://www.sfgate.com/chris-mcginnis/article/Passenger-bag-catches-fire-in-overhead-bin-china-12707292.php
http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/panic-as-bag-bursts-into-flames-on-plane/news-story/a93181441e44febf0785f008d0a06444
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKipEmJltPo

2018-02-25 - Two cars destroyed by fire while parked at home in coastal Fort Pierce (Florida):
http://www.wpbf.com/article/firefighters-battle-fort-pierce-car-fire/18713676
http://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/st-lucie-county/2018/02/25/two-cars-damaged-fire-fort-pierce-weekend/371226002/

Note: An excavator and a minivan burst into flame in separate incidents the day prior in Fort Pierce too, mentioned in the 2018-02-24 update...

2018-02-25 - Apartment building damaged by explosion and fire in coastal La Ciotat (France):
http://www.lamarseillaise.fr/bouches-du-rhone/flash/68031-l-explosion-de-la-ciotat-a-fait-trois-blesses

Note: This is the 59th residential explosion in 2018...

2018-02-25 - River cruise ship 'Rossini' damaged by galley fire on the Danube River in Linz (Austria):
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Rossini-I304645.html
http://www.nachrichten.at/oberoesterreich/Linz-Betriebsleiter-loeschte-Brand-in-Kreuzfahrtschiff;art4,2825608

2018-02-25 - Boat bursts into flame on Lake Moultrie (South Carolina):
http://www.live5news.com/story/37586541/berkeley-co-deputies-assisting-boater-in-distress
http://www.telemundoamarillo.com/story/37586541/berkeley-co-deputies-assisting-boater-in-distress
http://www.live5news.com/Clip/14154901/video-deputies-everyone-safe-after-boat-fire-on-lake-moultrie

2018-02-24 - Boat bursts into flame while docked in coastal George Town, Tasmania (Australia):
http://www.examiner.com.au/story/5248644/tasmania-fire-service-attend-boat-fire-at-george-town/

Note: These are the 217th, 218th and 219th boats/ships to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-25 - School bus bursts into flame while parked in bus lot in Newton (Iowa):
http://www.newtondailynews.com/2018/02/26/fire-crews-contains-blaze-at-school-bus-garage/a3jcwpz/

Note: This is the 61st school bus to burn in 2018, and this is the 134th bus to burn in 2018...

2018-02-25 - Tour bus bursts into flame on I-495 in Claymont (Delaware):
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2018/02/25/tour-bus-fire-on-1-95-on-ramp/
http://6abc.com/traffic/tour-bus-fire-shuts-down-i-495-northbound-in-new-castle-county/3139469/
http://www.wdel.com/news/bus-fire-closes-part-of-i--in-claymont/article_72e65a86-1a80-11e8-aafe-cfed0a004014.html
http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/traffic/2018/02/25/bus-35-board-catches-fire-sunday/371580002/
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/video/3817148-tour-bus-fire-forces-shut-down-i-95-on-ramp/
http://www.fox29.com/news/tour-bus-fire-shuts-down-northbound-i-495

Note: This is the 135th bus to burn in 2018...

2018-02-25 - Tractor bursts into flame while parked inside barn near Mallwyd (Britain):
http://twitter.com/WelshpoolFire/status/967003523064967232

2018-02-25 - Two tractors and winery building destroyed by fire in Main Ridge (Australia), 4 miles from the coast:
http://mpnews.com.au/2018/02/27/wine-tractors-lost-in-fire/
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/02/australian-winery-loses-over-500000-of-wine-in-fire/
http://www.hit.com.au/news/melbourne/more-than-half-a-million-dollars-of-wine-destroyed-in-mornington-winery-fire
http://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/02/25/17/00/ten-minutes-by-tractor-fire-destroys-winery
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-25/crews-battle-mornington-peninsula-winery-blaze/9483064
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/vic/ten-minutes-by-tractor-winery-evacuated-during-fire-ng-a898a9383545a024ec0dd9d351375f18

Quote: "Vintage wines, a 1928 Fordson Tractor, and a 1938 Allis Chalmers Tractor were lost in the fire."

Note: These are the 409th, 410th and 411th tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-25 - Garbage truck bursts into flame at Qualcomm Stadium in coastal San Diego (California):
http://patch.com/california/san-diego/trash-truck-catches-fire-qualcomm-stadium

2018-02-25 - RV bursts into flame on Highway 54 near Eldon (Missouri):
http://www.lakeexpo.com/news/crashes/rv-burns-to-the-ground-on-highway/article_70811846-1b0f-11e8-92e9-4f51a7621eda.html

2018-02-25 - RV bursts into flame at construction site in coastal Nanaimo (Canada):
http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/motor-home-catches-fire-at-construction-site-in-harewood/

Note: These are the 91st and 92nd RVs to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-25 - Campervan bursts into flame on street near Loch Moy in Moy (Scotland), 1 injured:
http://armaghi.com/news/armagh-news/man-taken-to-hospital-with-burns-after-camper-van-blaze-in-moy/63375
http://armaghi.com/news/armagh-news/forensics-comb-camper-van-as-man-suffers-serious-burns-in-moy-fire/63403

2018-02-25 - Van bursts into flame at home on Russwood Drive in Springville (Tennessee):
http://www.wenkwtpr.com/2018/02/25/newly-purchased-van-destroyed-by-fire/

2018-02-25 - Van bursts into flame on Scott Street in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Scott Street, Hull. Sun 25 Feb 2018 15:51 (No:03384) Transit van completely destroyed by fire. Two hose reels, one BA and battery operated spreaders in use."

2018-02-25 - SUV bursts into flame while parked at Subway in Havana (Florida):
http://theherald.online/2018/02/25/car-catches-on-fire-in-subway-parking-lot-in-havana/

2018-02-25 - SUV bursts into flame on State Road 710 near Indiantown (Florida):
http://cbs12.com/news/local/vehicle-fire-shuts-down-state-road-710-in-martin-county
http://cw34.com/news/local/vehicle-fire-shuts-down-state-road-710-in-martin-county

2018-02-25 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on I-91 in Barton (Vermont):
http://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/local/truck-fire-forces-interstate-exit-closure/article_7629a738-6d05-5c18-86f8-8b9b6d38fed9.html
http://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/local/truck-fire-forces-interstate-exit-closure/image_98ae77fe-883f-5805-b731-3c519e3f28d4.html

2018-02-25 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on Highway 19 in Parksville (Canada), 3-car crash ensues:
http://www.pqbnews.com/news/truck-fire-collision-snarls-traffic-on-hwy-19-in-parksville/
http://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/news/truck-fire-collision-snarls-traffic-on-hwy-19-in-parksville/

2018-02-25 - Car bursts into flame on State Road 29 in Immokalee (Florida):
http://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/two-people-involved-in-immokalee-car-fire
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eck5H76Q91A

2018-02-25 - Car bursts into flame on street in Moorhead (Minnesota):
http://www.valleynewslive.com/content/news/Fire-crews-respond-to-vehicle-fire-in-Moorhead-475105943.html

2018-02-25 - Car bursts into flame at 6:30 AM on Barton Highway in Lyneham (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-lyneham-act-368433.traffic

2018-02-25 - Car bursts into flame on Eyre Street in Kingston (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-kingston-act-368488.traffic

2018-02-25 - Car bursts into flame on the N3 near Estcourt (South Africa):
http://www.ecr.co.za/shows/jane-linley-thomas-show/watch-another-ford-kuga-catches-fire-in-estcourt/

2018-02-25 - Car bursts into flame on the A46 near Birstall (Britain):
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/one-southbound-lane-a46-closed-1262353

2018-02-25 - Car bursts into flame on Bolton Road West in Ramsbottom (Britain):
http://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/16046821.Driver_flees_scene_after_car_bursts_into_flames_in_busy_Ramsbottom_road/

2018-02-25 - Car bursts into flame on Mill Street in Crediton (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=48076&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2018-02-25 - Car bursts into flame on Diamond Street in coastal Barnstaple (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=48077&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2018-02-25 - Car bursts into flame on the M26 near Godstone (Britain):
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/traffic-held-on-motorway-after-160658/

2018-02-25 - Car bursts into flame on Orchard Park Road in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Orchard Park Road, Hull. Sun 25 Feb 2018 19:07 (No:03401) Car fire. Two hose reels and two dry powder extinguishers in use."

2018-02-25 - Car and RV trailer go up in flames on Eliot Drive in Marlow (Britain):
http://bucksfire.gov.uk/latest-incidents/

Quote: "Sunday 25 February, 3.53pm Caravan and car damaged by fire, Eliot Drive, Marlow. One appliance and crew from Marlow and two from High Wycombe attended. Firefighters used two hose reels and hydraulic equipment."

2018-02-25 - Car bursts into flame on High Street in Olney (Britain):
http://bucksfire.gov.uk/latest-incidents/

Quote: "Sunday 25 February, 4.33pm Small fire in car boot, High Street, Olney. One appliance and crew from Newport Pagnell attended. The fire was out on arrival."

2018-02-25 - Pickup truck, RV trailer and garage destroyed by fire at home in Salem Township (Michigan):
http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2018/02/garage_fire_erupts_at_salem_to.html

2018-02-25 - Two cars and home go up in flames in Timmonsville (South Carolina):
http://wpde.com/news/local/timmonsville-fire-destroys-home-damages-cars

2018-02-25 - Car and garage go up in flames at home in Bakersfield (California):
http://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/fire-burns-down-garage-in-south-bakersfield

2018-02-25 - Four RV trailers destroyed by fire while parked in Tombstone (Arizona):
http://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/four-families-displaced-after-rvs-catch-fire-in-tombstone
http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/37588048/red-cross-responds-to-tombstone-after-early-morning-fire
http://www.myheraldreview.com/breaking/sunday-morning-fire-at-rv-park-in-tombstone/article_5d9fe390-1a9e-11e8-8382-bbff8d3efa75.html

2018-02-25 - Semi trailer bursts into flame on Rotherway in Hellaby (Britain):
http://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/view,chip-pan-hgv-and-building-blazes_25731.htm

2018-02-25 - Brush fire breaks out near Card Sound Road in the Florida Keys (Florida):
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Card-Sound-Road-Closed-Due-to-Wildfires-475095643.html

2018-02-25 - Big pile of tires and rubbish goes up in flames on Coventry Road in Nuneaton (Britain):
http://news.warwickshire.gov.uk/fireincidents/2018/02/25/tyres-on-fire-coventry-road-nuneaton/

2018-02-25 - Newspaper business and storage building destroyed by fire in Oakes (North Dakota):
http://www.aberdeennews.com/news/local/fire-destroys-local-newspaper-storage-building-in-oakes-n-d/article_993c19c1-ec37-569a-8d90-237e2279b06f.html

2018-02-25 - Historic plantation cabin heavily damaged by fire in Zebulon (North Carolina), nobody there:
http://www.wral.com/firefighter-injured-battling-flames-at-historic-wake-county-landmark/17372205/

2018-02-25 - Macadamia oil factory heavily damaged by fire in Alstonville (Australia), 7 miles from the coast, nobody there:
http://www.northernstar.com.au/news/fire-breaks-out-at-industrial-estate/3346313/

2018-02-25 - Government facility heavily damaged by fire in Kitui County (Kenya):
http://citizentv.co.ke/news/fire-breaks-out-at-kitui-county-government-offices-191937/
http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001271106/dawn-fire-destroys-property-and-documents-in-kitui-county-offices

2018-02-25 - Cloth mill heavily damaged by huge blaze at 2:30 AM in Chandbad (India):
http://thehitavada.com/Encyc/2018/2/26/Massive-fire-in-NTC-mill-in-Chandbad.aspx
http://www.centralchronicle.com/rs-130-crore-assets-gutted-in-huge-fire-at-textile-mill.html
http://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/bhopal-goods-worth-rs-100-crore-gutted-in-fire-at-textile-mills/1227686
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/bhopal-ntc-mill-fire-at-chandbad-destroys-rs-150-crore-goods/articleshow/63074357.cms

2018-02-25 - Two warehouses devastated by massive fire in coastal Raiwai (Fiji Islands):
http://fijivillage.com/news-feature/Fire-at-Caines-Jannif-factory-in-Raiwai-s59k2r/

2018-02-25 - Mobile home heavily damaged by fire in Marana (Arizona), 1 injured:
http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/37585355/one-person-hospitalized-after-fire-in-marana

2018-02-25 - Mobile home heavily damaged by fire near Liberty Lake in Otis Orchards (Washington):
http://www.kxly.com/news/firefighters-battle-mobile-home-fire-near-otis-orchards/707611280
http://www.khq.com/story/37588010/firefighters-battle-flames-of-mobile-home-fire-in-otis-orchards

2018-02-25 - Mobile home destroyed by fire in coastal Jacksonville (North Carolina):
http://www.jdnews.com/news/20180225/no-injuries-in-fire-that-destroys-home

2018-02-25 - Home damaged by fire on Bays View Road in Kingsport (Tennessee):
http://www.wjhl.com/local/dog-rescued-from-kingsport-house-fire/991441112

2018-02-25 - Home heavily damaged by fire in Vintage Isles area in coastal Boca Raton (Florida):
http://cbs12.com/news/local/house-fire-in-boca-raton-causes-500k-worth-of-damage

2018-02-25 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 3:30 AM in coastal Hyannis (Massachusetts), 1 injured:
http://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20180225/woman-suffers-burns-in-spring-street-fire
http://whdh.com/news/adult-and-infant-taken-to-hospital-after-fire-in-hyannis-at-least-12-displaced/

2018-02-25 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 12:02 AM in coastal Eureka (California):
http://kiem-tv.com/2018/02/25/no-injuries-reported-midnight-fire-summer-street-eureka/
http://krcrtv.com/north-coast-news/eureka-local-news/early-morning-fire-burns-eureka-home

2018-02-25 - Home destroyed by fire on on Pequawket Lake Pond in Limington (Maine), nobody there:
http://wgme.com/news/local/fire-heavily-damages-limington-home

2018-02-25 - Home destroyed by fire near coastal Port Angeles (Washington), nobody there:
http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/fire-destroys-house-near-port-angeles/

2018-02-25 - Home destroyed by fire at 3:11 AM in Sandy (Utah):
http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/man-escapes-from-house-fire-in-sandy/991796132
http://fox13now.com/2018/02/25/sandy-neighbors-help-man-as-he-escaped-his-burning-home/

2018-02-25 - Home destroyed by fire in Indianapolis (Indiana), 2 dogs killed:
http://wishtv.com/2018/02/25/fire-destroys-home-a-week-after-owners-move-in-2-dogs-killed/

Quote: "A fire destroyed a home just a week after the owners had moved in."

2018-02-25 - Home destroyed by basement fire just after 6 AM on East Prentice Lane in Centennial (Colorado):
http://www.9news.com/article/news/local/smoke-visible-part-of-home-collapses-after-centennial-fire/73-523157454
http://www.denverpost.com/2018/02/25/centennial-house-fire-sunday/

2018-02-25 - Duplex heavily damaged by fire at 2:09 AM in Appleton (Wisconsin), 2 injured:
http://fox11online.com/news/local/two-injured-after-early-morning-fire

2018-02-25 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire at Lake Tree Apartments in Waterford (Michigan):
http://www.wxyz.com/news/multiple-people-rescued-from-apartment-fire-in-waterford

2018-02-25 - Deadly fire burns mobile home at Clear Lake Condos in the Town of Bradley (Wisconsin), 1 killed:
http://www.waow.com/story/37587351/2018/02/25/northwoods-woman-dies-after-trailer-home-fire
http://wausaupilotandreview.com/2018/02/25/police-77-year-old-woman-dead-in-tomahawk-area-fire/

2018-02-25 - Deadly fire burns mobile home in Inver Grove Heights (Minnesota), 2 killed:
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2018/02/26/fatal-inver-grove-heights-fire/
http://www.kare11.com/article/news/inver-grove-heights-fire-kills-2/89-523492248
http://www.startribune.com/fire-kills-2-in-inver-grove-heights-mobile-home/475142843/
http://www.twincities.com/2018/02/26/two-die-in-inver-grove-heights-mobile-home-fire/

2018-02-25 - Deadly fire burns home in Harker Heights (Texas), 1 killed:
http://cbsaustin.com/news/local/woman-found-dead-in-harker-heights-house-fire

2018-02-25 - Deadly fire burns home on George's Fork Road in Burnsville (North Carolina), 2 killed:
http://wlos.com/news/local/update-2-people-dead-after-house-fire-in-burnsville
http://wlos.com/news/local/1-dead-in-burnsville-house-fire

2018-02-25 - Deadly fire burns home at 11:15 PM on Mulga Loop Road near Minor (Alabama), 1 killed:
http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2018/02/mans_body_discovered_in_minor.html
http://www.wbrc.com/story/37587020/jeffco-police-investigating-body-found-in-fire

2018-02-25 - Deadly fire burns home in Dalton (Georgia), 1 killed:
http://newschannel9.com/news/local/investigation-underway-after-deadly-fire-in-dalton-on-saturday

2018-02-25 - Deadly fire burns home in Lawrenceburg (Tennessee), 1 killed:
http://wkrn.com/2018/02/25/1-killed-firefighter-injured-in-lawrence-county-fire/
http://www.newschannel5.com/news/1-killed-firefighter-injured-in-lawrenceburg-fire
http://www.wsmv.com/story/37589639/man-killed-firefighter-injured-in-lawrenceburg-house-fire

2018-02-25 - Deadly fire burns home and shop in Winger (Minnesota), 1 killed:
http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/fires/4409059-body-discovered-rural-polk-county-house-fire
http://www.valleynewslive.com/content/news/Body-found-after-fire-put-out-in-rural-Winger-Minnesota-475093603.html

2018-02-25 - Vacant home burns in Peoria (Illinois):
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20180225/vacant-house-catches-fire-in-south-peoria

2018-02-25 - Vacant home burns in Reno (Nevada):
http://www.ktvn.com/story/37587019/eastbound-plumb-closed-at-lakeside-while-reno-fire-knocks-down-fire
http://mynews4.com/news/local/crews-knock-down-house-fire-at-plumb-lakeside-in-reno
http://www.kolotv.com/content/news/Fire-burns-into-attic-on-Plumb-Lane-home-in-Reno-475093493.html

2018-02-25 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 4:45 AM on Beach Avenue in coastal Marysville (Washington):
http://www.heraldnet.com/news/no-injuries-after-fire-ravages-vacant-marysville-house/

2018-02-26 - Golf cart bursts into flame at home, fire spreads, pickup and home destroyed, near Lake Helen (Florida), 1 killed:
http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20180226/1-dead-after-fire-destroys-home-near-lake-helen
http://www.fox35orlando.com/news/local-news/1-dead-in-lake-helen-house-fire

Quote: "A 9-1-1 call about a golf cart on fire was made shortly before 9:45 a.m., and when emergency crews arrived the home was engulfed in flames, Howard Goldberg, battalion chief with Volusia County Fire Services, said."

Quote: "According to neighbors, when we got here, something happened with golf cart that set the grass on fire, set the vehicles on fire, and also the house..."

2018-02-26 - Underground fire breaks out beneath glass works plant in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), 500 feet from the Allegheny River:
http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2018/02/26/fire-burning-under-pittsburgh-glass-works-plant.html
http://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13331775-74/fire-burning-under-soon-to-be-shuttered-pittsburgh-glass-works-plant-in-east-deer

Quote: "The state Department of Environmental Protection confirmed the slow-burning blaze underneath a small portion of the plant, but could not determine a cause, according to the Trib."

2018-02-26 - Passenger plane engine bursts into flame, plane makes emergency landing in Salt Lake City (Utah):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=VIV-20180227-62036-USA
http://metro.co.uk/2018/02/27/terrifying-moment-airliners-engine-ripped-apart-explosion-7346410/
http://abc13.com/engine-fire-forces-southwest-flight-to-return-to-airport/3147537/
http://kutv.com/news/local/passengers-recount-terrifying-ordeal-after-planes-engine-catches-fire-mid-flight
http://abcnews.go.com/US/southwest-flight-makes-emergency-landing-salt-lake-city/story?id=53370803
http://www.wdtimes.com/news/national/article_9890ad18-84a5-53aa-aa22-9a1bd83b03b5.html
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2018/02/26/engine-fire-forces-la-bound-jet-to-return-to-salt-lake-city/
http://kutv.com/news/local/southwest-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-slc-following-engine-malfunction
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=46269158&nid=148&title=southwest-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-sl-witnesses-report-seeing-flames
http://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/02/26/southwest-plane-engine-catches-fire-after-takeoff-lands-safely-in-salt-lake-city/
http://www.newsminer.com/news/national/engine-fire-forces-la-bound-jet-to-return-to-salt/article_725d7541-9d56-5726-9378-263fa81e1d3b.html
http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2018/02/26/fire-in-sky-southwest-flight-makes-emergency-landing-after-engine-experiences-performance-issues.html
http://nypost.com/2018/02/26/engine-fire-forces-airplane-to-make-emergency-landing/

Quote: "SW flight 609 had just left Salt Lake International Airport and was heading for Los Angeles when passengers on board tell 2News that they heard a loud explosion just after 7 a.m."

Quote: "An engine fire forced a Southwest Airlines jet headed to Los Angeles to return to Salt Lake City shortly after takeoff Monday, an airport official said. The Boeing 737-700 landed safely, said Salt Lake City International Airport spokeswoman Nancy Vollmer."

Quote: "Witness Al Oshiro said he was getting out of his car as he arrived at work when he saw the plane overhead. 'All of a sudden I started seeing these orange flames just coming off the right side of the engine,' said Oshiro, an aerospace engineer for Moog Inc. He heard a sound 'so loud that a lot of people came out of the building because people thought the building was getting hit.'"

Quote: "Terrified Crystal Bangerter was on her first ever flight when the explosion happened, and told of how she looked out the window to see ‘huge flames just coming right out of the engine.’ Speaking to KUTV, she added: ‘Suddenly there was a huge explosion.'"

Note: This is the 22nd aircraft to smoke/burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-26 - Metal recycling center hit by fire, big pile of scrap metal burns, near the Harlem River in coastal Bronx (New York):
http://abc7ny.com/massive-fire-burns-at-scrapyard-in-the-bronx/3144427/
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Fire-New-York-City-Scrap-Fire-Smoke-Deegan-Expressway-Hudson-Line-475207613.html

Quote: "It's not clear what sparked the flames at the salvage business on the shore of the Harlem River. But social media users said the smoke plume could be seen throughout parts of upper Manhattan, Long Island City, Queens; and even in parts of New Jersey."

2018-02-26 - Waste facility damaged by fire at midnight in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania):
http://6abc.com/firefighters-battle-smoky-blaze-at-trash-facility-in-tacony/3142067/

2018-02-26 - Huge tire fire breaks out in coastal Amberley (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/101790124/cause-of-massive-north-canterbury-tyre-fire-unknown-investigation-to-begin
http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/christchurch/fire-emergency-attending-large-fire-in-christchurch/

2018-02-26 - Car explodes into flame in driveway at home in coastal Auckland (New Zealand), woman badly burned:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12002705
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12002268
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12002072
http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/emergency/woman-critically-injured-after-car-catches-on-fire/
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/101764629/one-person-critical-after-a-car-fire-in-te-atat-west-auckland
http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2018/02/person-in-critical-condition-after-west-auckland-car-fire.html
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/101764629/A-woman-suffered-serious-injuries-after-a-car-fire-in-West-Auckland
http://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/auckland-car-fire-leaves-person-critical-injuries
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/351267/person-in-critical-condition-after-auckland-car-fire
http://www.msn.com/en-nz/news/national/woman-badly-burnt-in-auckland-car-fire/ar-BBJzXPT
http://nz.news.yahoo.com/woman-badly-burnt-auckland-car-fire-221157165--spt.html
http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=264647

Quote: "A badly burned woman has been dragged from a car after it caught fire in west Auckland, according to a report. Emergency services were called to the driveway fire in Te Atatu about 8am on Monday, police say. One person was taken to hospital in a critical condition."

Quote: "An eyewitness said there was an explosion and a woman in her 50s was in the car, according to the NZ Herald."

2018-02-26 - Car bursts into flame on highway in coastal Auckland (New Zealand):
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/351373/car-on-fire-on-akl-motorway
http://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/raw-car-fire-blocks-off-ramp-auckland-motorway
http://www.msn.com/en-nz/news/national/car-on-fire-on-akl-motorway/ar-BBJDtU9

2018-02-26 - Boat and garage destroyed by fire at home in Brandon (Florida):
http://www.tbo.com/news/publicsafety/fire/Fire-in-Brandon-causing-large-amounts-of-smoke_165854610
http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/fire/Fire-in-Brandon-causing-large-amounts-of-smoke_165854610
http://wfla.com/2018/02/26/hillsborough-fire-emitting-large-clouds-of-smoke/

Quote: "According to fire officials, only a boat was inside the garage when the fire started Monday morning."

2018-02-26 - Boat, pickup truck, motorcycle and garage destroyed by fire at home in Orange County (Florida):
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-garage-fire-east-orange-20180226-story.html

Quote: "The owner called 911 when he saw his son’s pickup truck on fire near a garage about 3 p.m. at a home on Gregory Road, which is just off State Road 408 near Econlockhatchee Trail. The fire spread to the garage, where it destroyed other vehicles, including a motorcycle and boat, officials said."

2018-02-26 - Two boats go up in flames while docked at marina in coastal Walton-on-the-Naze (Britain):
http://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/incidents/i7179/
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/boat-fire-in-walton-on-the-naze-1-5409458
http://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/news/16047621.Updated__Boats_destroyed_by_fire_at_marina/
http://www.halsteadgazette.co.uk/news/north_essex_news/16047621.Updated__Boats_destroyed_by_fire_at_marina/

Quote: "Firefigters were called to a fire involving two boats at a marina in Walton on the Naze. The fire destroyed one boat, and has severely damaged a second boat. The investigation looking into the cause of the fire has concluded it was accidental."

Note: These are the 220th, 221st, 222nd and 223rd boats/ships to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-26 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on street in Johor Bahru (Malaysia):
http://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2018/02/339261/42-passengers-escape-unhurt-burning-intercity-stage-bus-nsttv

Note: This is the 136th bus to burn in 2018...

2018-02-26 - Car-hauler bursts into flame on I-24 near Joelton (Tennessee):
http://www.newschannel5.com/news/drivers-experiencing-significant-delays-after-i-24-cargo-fire
http://www.facebook.com/WSMVTV/posts/10155600975511715

Quote: "Semi carrying multiple cars catches fire at mile marker 32 westbound on I24."

Note: This is the 10th car-hauler to burn in 2018...

2018-02-26 - Tanker truck bursts into flame on Highway 41 near La Corey (Canada):
http://www.bonnyvillenouvelle.ca/article/Tanker-fire-north-of-town-shuts-down-Hwy-41-20180227

2018-02-26 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-88 near Maple Park (Illinois):
http://www.daily-chronicle.com/2018/02/26/garbage-inside-semitractor-trailer-catches-fire-on-interstate-88-near-maple-park/a1zjhrc/
http://www.ezeroad.com/news765887/garbage_inside_semitractor_trailer_catches_fire_on_interstate_88_near_maple_park.htm

2018-02-26 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on 19th Avenue SE in Dover (Minnesota):
http://www.kimt.com/content/news/Semi-catches-fire-in-Olmsted-County-475204023.html

2018-02-26 - Tractor, car, motorcycle and two sheds go up in flames at 12:12 AM in Milton-Freewater (Oregon):
http://www.union-bulletin.com/local/two-sheds-multiple-vehicles-destroyed-in-early-morning-blaze/article_e7798dfc-1b32-11e8-9f9c-2bd218140738.html

Quote: "Two old sheds burned down this morning taking with them an El Camino and a tractor and damaging a Harley-Davidson motorcycle."

2018-02-26 - At least two tractor trailers destroyed by fire while parked at business in Athlone (Canada):
http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/multiple-transport-trucks-catch-fire-in-woodstock-1.3820489

Quote: 'Damage is expected to top $200,000 after multiple transport trucks caught fire in a parking lot. The Woodstock Fire Department says it happened around 2:20 a.m. Sunday in a lot on Athlone Avenue."

2018-02-26 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Highway 11 near North Bay (Canada):
http://www.nugget.ca/2018/02/26/truck-fire-on-highway-11-north

2018-02-26 - Tractor trailer and camper go up in flames at 5:20 AM in Napanee (Canada):
http://inquinte.ca/story/big-fire-in-napanee

Quote: "The investigation is continuing following a major fire this morning (Monday) just east of Napanee. Around 5:20 am, a call came in about a tractor-trailer and camper in flames at 2436 Switzerville Road."

2018-02-26 - Tractor bursts into flame in coastal Stonehaven (Scotland):
http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/news/local/tractor-on-fire-in-north-east-field/

2018-02-26 - Tractor and trailer go up in flames in East Buckland Cross near coastal Barnstaple (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=48096&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

Note: These are the 412th-422nd tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-26 - Truck bursts into flame on the M1 near coastal London (Britain):
http://www.hertsad.co.uk/news/st-albans-firefighters-search-along-m1-to-find-lorry-fire-1-5409413
http://www.todays-news.co.uk/newsitem/st-albans-firefighters-rush-to-m1-to-search-for-lorry-blaze

2018-02-26 - RV and pump house destroyed by fire in Midland County (Texas):
http://www.yourbasin.com/news/crews-responding-to-fire-near-business-20/992410284

Quote: "Officials say the fire occurred in a pump-house behind a home in the 3500 block of South County Road 1305. The Battalion Chief says the fire consumed more of the area behind the home including an RV."

Note: This is the 93rd RV to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-26 - Van bursts into flame while parked on Houston Street at coastal Lewes Beach (Delaware):
http://www.capegazette.com/article/van-catches-fire-lewes/151887

2018-02-26 - Van bursts into flame on Netherlee Road in coastal Glasgow (Scotland):
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/16049467.Firefighters_battle_van_blaze_in_Glasgow__39_s_South_Side/

2018-02-26 - Van bursts into flame on Silk Road in Macclesfield (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/van-fire-in-macclesfield_26-02-2018_14-17-55

2018-02-26 - Minivan bursts into flame while parked on Walnut Tree Lane in Sudbury (Britain):
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/ford-galaxy-goes-up-in-flames-in-sudbury-1-5409876

2018-02-26 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on street in Casper (Wyoming):
http://oilcitywyo.com/emergency/2018/02/26/fire-destroys-truck-central-casper/

2018-02-26 - Three cars destroyed by fire shortly after 4 AM while parked in Monterey Park (California):
http://www.sgvtribune.com/2018/02/26/monterey-park-carport-fire-could-be-seen-from-60-freeway/
http://www.dailynews.com/2018/02/26/monterey-park-carport-fire-could-be-seen-from-60-freeway/

2018-02-26 - Car bursts into flame while parked at McDonald’s on West Oakland Avenue in Austin (Minnesota):
http://www.austindailyherald.com/2018/02/car-fire-results-in-total-loss-of-vehicle/

2018-02-26 - Car bursts into flame on Parkwood Road in Belconnen (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-belconnen-act-368591.traffic

2018-02-26 - Car bursts into flame while parked in garage at apartments in Temecula (California):
http://www.pe.com/2018/02/26/vehicle-fire-confined-to-garage-at-temecula-apartment-complex/
http://myvalleynews.com/local/firefighters-contain-vehicle-fire-at-temecula-apartment-garage/

2018-02-26 - Horse trailer bursts into flame on the A1 near Tadcaster (Britain):
http://www.northyorksfire.gov.uk/news-events/breaking-news/incident_summary_monday_february
http://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/a1-m-vehicle-fire-south-mimms-junction-1-1-5409534

Quote: "A1(M) Boston Spa Time 12:29 Crews from Tadcaster assisted West Yorkshire Fire Service on the A1(M) where an empty horse box was on fire."

2018-02-26 - Vehicles and auto shop destroyed by fire in Topsia (India):
http://www.uniindia.com/fire-in-car-repairing-garage-gutted-some-vehicles-at-topsia/states/news/1150673.html

2018-02-26 - Truck stop damaged by fire in North Little Rock (Arkansas):
http://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/fire-burns-popular-north-little-rock-truck-stop/992175501
http://www.livetrucking.com/loves-truck-stop-interstate-40-catches-fire/

2018-02-26 - Barn destroyed by fire in Mount Vernon (Washington), 14,000 chickens killed:
http://q13fox.com/2018/02/27/14000-young-chickens-killed-in-farm-fire-in-mount-vernon/
http://www.king5.com/article/news/local/fire-kills-14000-young-chickens-at-mount-vernon-farm/281-524002899
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/business/article202510479.html

2018-02-26 - Barn destroyed by fire in Uniontown (Maryland):
http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/cc-barn-fire-monday-20180227-story.html

2018-02-26 - Brush fire burns 2,500 acres near Abilene (Texas):
http://ktxs.com/news/local/grass-fire-has-consumed-1000-acres-northeast-of-abilene

2018-02-26 - Moor fire breaks out in coastal Exmoor (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=48098&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2018-02-26 - Gun store heavily damaged by fire in Henderson (Kentucky):
http://hot96.com/news/articles/2018/feb/26/crews-battle-fire-at-henderson-gun-shop/
http://wiky.com/news/articles/2018/feb/26/crews-battle-fire-at-henderson-gun-shop/

2018-02-26 - Commercial building destroyed by fire in coastal Coos Bay (Oregon):
http://nbc16.com/news/sworegon/fire-burns-2-story-coos-bay-commercial-structure
http://kcby.com/news/local/fire-burns-2-story-coos-bay-commercial-structure
http://theworldlink.com/news/local/updated-firefighters-battle-commercial-fire-in-empire-district/article_b8b406b8-fcb6-5824-81af-535afcb42e18.html

2018-02-26 - Warehouse destroyed by huge blaze in coastal Perth (Australia):
http://thewest.com.au/news/perth/bunnings-inglewood-fire-brave-citizen-heard-screams-and-explosions-as-he-fought-the-fire-ng-b88757786z
http://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/02/27/14/00/perth-bunnings-blaze-causes-5-million-dollars-damage
http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/massive-blaze-guts-inglewood-hardware-store-20180226-h0woqk.html
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-27/chemical-scare-after-bunnings-warehouse-fire-in-perth/9487154

2018-02-26 - Shed manufacturing business heavily damaged by fire at 3 AM on Aqueduct Street in Preston (Britain):
https://www.lep.co.uk/news/crews-battle-raging-fire-at-preston-shed-manufacturers-1-9035999

2018-02-26 - Mobile home destroyed by fire in coastal Hobe Sound (Florida), 1 injured:
http://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/martin-county/2018/02/26/martin-county-firefighters-responding-hobe-sound-fire/374962002/

2018-02-26 - Home heavily damaged by basement fire in coastal Oakland (California):
http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2018/02/26/fire-crews-fight-to-contain-basement-blaze-at-oakland-house/

2018-02-26 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 6 AM in Goobertown (Arkansas), nobody there:
http://www.telemundoamarillo.com/story/37590318/house-damaged-by-fire-in-craighead-co-no-injuries-reported

2018-02-26 - Home destroyed by fire in coastal Cohasset (Massachusetts), nobody there:
http://www.patriotledger.com/news/20180226/cohasset-home-damaged-in-mid-morning-fire
http://whdh.com/news/crews-battling-massive-fire-at-cohasset-home/
http://www.necn.com/news/new-england/Crews-Battle-Cohasset-Condo-Fire-475179483.html
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2018/02/26/cohasset-firefighters-cedarledge-village-condo-fire/
http://www.wickedlocal.com/news/20180226/fire-heavily-damages-cohasset-home-

2018-02-26 - Home destroyed by fire in coastal Northport (Maine):
http://www.wabi.tv/content/news/Crews-Called-Out-Three-Times-to-Northport-House-Fire-475190183.html
http://bangordailynews.com/2018/02/27/news/midcoast/firefighters-return-3-times-to-scene-of-overnight-house-fire/
http://www.penbaypilot.com/article/northport-home-destroyed-fire/98332

2018-02-26 - Home destroyed by fire on Willowbrook Lane in Botetourt County (Virginia):
http://www.wsls.com/news/virginia/roanoke/woman-children-escape-botetourt-county-house-fire

2018-02-26 - Home destroyed by fire in Orlando (Florida):
http://www.wftv.com/news/local/thornton-park-home-destroyed-by-fire/707725941

2018-02-26 - Multi-family home damaged by fire in coastal West Haven (Connecticut):
http://wtnh.com/2018/02/26/no-injures-in-west-haven-apartment-fire/

2018-02-26 - Multi-family home heavily damaged by fire in coastal Dorchester (Massachusetts):
http://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/15-People-Displaced-After-Dorchester-Fire-475233193.html
http://www.masslive.com/news/boston/index.ssf/2018/02/late-night_fire_leaves_15_peop.html

2018-02-26 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in the wee hours in Houston (Texas):
http://whdh.com/news/crews-in-houston-tx-rescue-mother-and-children-from-fire/
http://abc7.com/family-rescued-as-intense-fire-destroys-16-apartments/3142431/
http://abc7ny.com/watch-family-rescued-from-balcony-as-intense-fire-burns/3142066/
http://abc13.com/family-rescued-as-intense-fire-destroys-16-apartments/3141668/
http://6abc.com/video-firefighters-rescue-family-from-intense-houston-fire/3142073/
http://cw33.com/2018/02/26/watch-firefighters-rescue-three-kids-from-apartment-fire-in-houston/
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Dramatic-Video-Captures-Rescue-of-Mom-3-Kids-From-Fire-Engulfing-Home--475283523.html

2018-02-26 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in Des Moines (Iowa):
http://www.kcci.com/article/heavy-smoke-flames-as-crews-battle-apartment-fire/18744619
http://whotv.com/2018/02/26/fire-breaks-out-in-des-moines-apartment-building/

2018-02-26 - Deadly fire burns home at 4:30 AM near coastal Lake Worth (Florida), 1 killed:
http://cbs12.com/news/local/woman-found-dead-in-house-fire-near-lake-worth

2018-02-26 - Deadly fire burns home in Oxford (Mississippi), 1 killed:
http://www.kxxv.com/story/37605957/84-year-old-killed-in-oxford-house-fire
http://www.nbc12.com/story/37605957/84-year-old-killed-in-oxford-house-fire

2018-02-26 - Deadly fire burns home in Irwin (Pennsylvania), 1 killed:
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2018/02/26/irwin-fatal-fire/
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/westmoreland/2018/02/26/At-least-one-dead-in-fatal-Irwin-house-fire/stories/201802260082

2018-02-26 - Deadly fire burns home in Millersburg (Kentucky), 1 killed:
http://www.lex18.com/story/37597066/crews-respond-to-fire-in-millersburg

2018-02-26 - Deadly fire burns home just before 3 AM in El Paso (Texas), 1 killed:
http://kfoxtv.com/news/local/epfd-responds-to-deadly-house-fire

2018-02-26 - Two vacant buildings destroyed by fire at midnight in Hatch (New Mexico):
http://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/crime/2018/02/26/fire-destroys-two-vacant-buildings-hatch/375172002/

2018-02-26 - Vacant cottage destroyed by fire in South Huntingdon Township (Pennsylvania):
http://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13355573-74/fire-damages-south-huntingdon-house

2018-02-26 - Vacant home burns on Hilston Grove in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Hilston Grove, Hull. Mon 26 Feb 2018 20:27 (No:03465) Derelict house on fire. Two hose reels, two main lines, four BA. and Aerial Ladder Platform in use. Fire spread into roof void of adjoining property."

2018-02-26 - Vacant apartment building burns in Bakersfield (California):
http://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/kern-county-fire-crews-battle-vacant-apartment-fire-in-east-bakersfield

2018-02-27 - Underground explosions blow four manhole covers off in coastal Manhattan (New York):
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/02/27/manhole-explosion-on-the-lower-east-side/

Quote: "It happened around 5:40 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Second Avenue and First Street. Four manhole covers were blown off, but there are no reports of any smoke, fire or power outages, CBS2’s Jim Smith reported."

2018-02-27 - Underground electrical explosion and fire hits Pike Creek (Delaware):
http://firststateupdate.com/2018/02/manhole-explodes-in-pike-creek-smoke-coming-from-underground/

2018-02-27 - Underground electrical explosion causes blackouts in Reno (Nevada):
http://www.rgj.com/story/news/2018/02/27/crews-scene-electrical-vault-explosion-downtown-reno/379018002/

2018-02-27 - Underground electrical fire causes blackouts on Ponteland Road in Cowgate (Britain), near the coast:
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tyne-43221050
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/hundreds-newcastle-homes-darkness-after-14346892
http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2018-02-27/major-incident-declared-as-underground-fire-leaves-500-homes-without-power/
http://metro.co.uk/2018/02/28/hundreds-homes-without-power-middle-snowstorm-electrical-fire-7347547/

2018-02-27 - Transformer bursts into flame at car dealership in coastal New London (Connecticut):
http://patch.com/connecticut/newlondon/flames-extinguished-new-london-car-dealership-report
http://www.theday.com/article/20180227/NWS04/180229430

2018-02-27 - Scrap yard erupts in flame before 6:30 AM in Launceston (Britain):
http://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/police-close-road-launceston-after-1268377

2018-02-27 - Landfill fire breaks out at 2 AM in Pierre (South Dakota):
http://www.drgnews.com/early-morning-fire-at-pierre-landfill/

2018-02-27 - Passenger plane hit by smoke, plane makes emergency landing in Allentown (Pennsylvania):
http://6abc.com/flight-makes-emergency-landing-at-lehigh-valley-airport/3152370/
http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-nws-emergency-landing-at-lvia-20180228-story.html
http://abcnews.go.com/US/united-flight-diverted-smoke-cockpit/story?id=53407524
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/lehigh-county/index.ssf/2018/02/united_flight_with_smoke_in_ba.html
http://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/pennsylvania/articles/2018-02-28/smoke-forces-plane-to-make-emergency-landing
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Smoke-Forces-United-Airlines-Plane-to-Make-Emergency-Landing-475395663.html
http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/smoke-forces-plane-to-make-emergency-landing/article_f30d823f-0576-52bb-b6fc-26222ff92f5c.html
http://www.bradfordera.com/news/state/smoke-forces-plane-to-make-emergency-landing/article_8abd0497-ed0c-548a-bb79-386c1cb9fbb3.html
http://lancasteronline.com/news/pennsylvania/smoke-forces-plane-to-make-emergency-landing/article_b8ca2c11-bfb1-5f07-bab4-21a7fe9c063e.html

Quote: "The plane took off from Newark Wednesday night and was headed to Los Angeles. But the crew decided to divert the plane to Lehigh International when they smelled smoke in the cockpit."

Note: This is the 23rd aircraft to smoke/burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-27 - Heavy truck bursts into flame while parked on train in Narve (India):
http://www.navhindtimes.in/ro-ro-train-catches-fire-at-narve-truck-gutted/
http://www.nyoooz.com/news/goa/1045054/roro-train-catches-fire-truck-gutted/

Quote: "On reaching Narve a truck caught fire on board the Ro-Ro train. The train driver was alerted about the incident and he stopped the train immediately. Fire personnel from Old Goa and Bicholim along with a team of about 20 firemen rushed to the spot and extinguished the fire. In spite of all attempts the truck engine, cabin and tyres were totally gutted."

2018-02-27 - ATV repair shop destroyed by fire in coastal Winchester Bay (Oregon):
http://kval.com/news/local/fire-crews-battling-blaze-at-atv-repair-shop-in-winchester-bay
http://kcby.com/news/local/fire-crews-battling-blaze-at-atv-repair-shop-in-winchester-bay
http://theworldlink.com/news/local/winchester-bay-fire/image_9d8ef7bb-bf09-574f-a2e8-b93991fef938.html
http://nbc16.com/news/local/fire-crews-respond-to-blaze-at-atv-repair-shop-in-winchester-bay
http://theworldlink.com/news/local/fire-destroys-winchester-bay-business/article_200c2633-3b34-5c74-ad26-974f4a5a13f7.html
http://www.facebook.com/KMTRNews/posts/10155594939476785

2018-02-27 - Lakefront restaurant destroyed by fire at 6 AM on Lake of the Ozarks in Sunrise Beach (Missouri):
http://khqa.com/news/local/restaurant-at-lake-of-the-ozarks-a-total-loss-after-early-morning-fire-02-27-2018
http://krcgtv.com/news/local/restaurant-at-lake-of-the-ozarks-a-total-loss-after-early-morning-fire
http://www.ky3.com/content/news/Fire-destroys-popular-Lake-of-the-Ozarks-waterfront-restaurant-475306713.html
http://www.abc17news.com/news/business-is-total-loss-after-morning-fire-in-sunrise-beach/708453364
http://www.lakeexpo.com/news/lake_news/lake-house-destroyed-by-fire/article_faf3986e-1bbe-11e8-9c89-23ed6ce131cf.html

2018-02-27 - Home damaged by explosion and fire in Raphoe (Ireland), 6 miles from the coast, 2 injured:
http://www.thesun.ie/news/2238039/two-people-rushed-to-hospital-after-suspected-gas-explosion-at-house-in-donegal/
http://www.highlandradio.com/2018/02/27/man-suffers-burns-following-gas-explosion-at-his-home-in-raphoe/
http://www.donegaldemocrat.ie/news/home/299456/gas-believed-to-be-the-cause-of-explosion-at-a-house-in-donegal.html
http://www.donegaldaily.com/2018/02/27/breaking-two-people-rushed-to-hospital-after-explosion-at-raphoe-house/
http://donegalnews.com/2018/02/man-injured-raphoe-house-explosion/

Note: This is the 60th residential explosion in 2018...

2018-02-27 - Tanker ship 'Tong Da Hua 0098' damaged by explosion on the Yangtze River near Naning (China), crewmember missing:
http://splash247.com/explosion-hits-jiangxi-tongda-shipping-tanker-crew-member-missing/

2018-02-27 - Fishing ship bursts into flame, crew abandons ship, near the Falkland Islands (Britain):
http://en.mercopress.com/2018/02/28/all-crew-members-of-taiwanese-jigger-which-caught-fire-are-rescued-in-the-south-atlantic

Quote: "The government of the Falkland Islands has reported that all crew members of a Taiwanese jigger which caught fire in the South Atlantic have been rescued and should be arriving in Montevideo in the coming days. The FIG release indicates that on the morning of 24 February, the Taiwanese jigger Hung Shun 1 caught fire approximately 120 nautical miles north of Stanley."

2018-02-27 - Four fishing boats destroyed by fire before 2 AM in coastal Kuala Perlis (Malaysia):
http://www.thesundaily.my/news/2018/02/27/four-fishing-boats-razed-fire-kuala-perlis
http://borneobulletin.com.bn/four-fishing-boats-razed-in-kuala-perlis-fire/
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/newsindex.php?id=1439567

Note: These are the 224th, 225th, 226th, 227th, 228th and 229th boats/ships to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-27 - Freight train bursts into flame at station in Odisha (India):
http://pragativadi.com/coal-laden-goods-train-catches-fire-sambalpur/
http://kalingatv.com/latestnews/coal-laden-goods-train-catches-fire-odisha/

2018-02-27 - School bus bursts into flame at 3:42 AM while parked inside bus garage in Utica (New York):
http://www.uticaod.com/news/20180227/1-firefighter-injured-while-fighting-utica-blaze
http://www.wktv.com/content/news/Utica-firefighter-injured-responding-to-Birnie-bus-fire-475334563.html
http://wibx950.com/fire-fighter-injured-after-birnie-bus-catches-fire/
http://www.cnyhomepage.com/news/two-alarm-fire-at-birnie-bus/996213753

Quote: "A school bus caught fire in the garage of Birnie Bus is East Utica Tuesday morning. The bus was destroyed, garage severely damaged, but the morning school runs went uninterrupted."

Note: This is the 62nd school bus to burn in 2018, and this is the 137th bus to burn in 2018...

2018-02-27 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Blackstone Road west of New Sweden (Maine):
http://fiddleheadfocus.com/2018/02/27/news/fire-totals-truck-cab-in-monday-night-fire-on-woods-road/

2018-02-27 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on US 23 near Norton (Virginia):
http://www.thecoalfieldprogress.com/coalfield_progress/truck-fire/article_2f5f0e56-1b3a-11e8-91f6-7b5cf18a015b.html

2018-02-27 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame shortly before 6:15 AM on I-805 near coastal San Diego (California):
http://www.10news.com/news/big-rig-carrying-sardines-catches-fire-on-san-diego-freeway

2018-02-27 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Versailles Road in Lexington (Kentucky):
http://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Semi-truck-catches-fire-on-Versailles-Road-475249933.html
http://www.wtvq.com/2018/02/26/truck-fire-backing-traffic-lexington/

2018-02-27 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Highway 218 near Riverside (Iowa), separate crash too:
http://kciiradio.com/2018/02/semi-catches-fire-vehicles-rolls-into-ditch/

Quote: "A semi caught fire near Riverside Tuesday afternoon and about 10 minutes later a second semi hit a vehicle near that fire and one vehicle rolled into the ditch."

Note: These are the 423rd, 424th, 425th, 426th and 427th tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-27 - Garbage truck bursts into flame on street in Frogmore, St Albans (Britain):
http://www.stalbansreview.co.uk/news/16052301.radlett-road-near-park-street-closed-due-to-lorry-fire/
http://www.hertsad.co.uk/news/where-can-i-catch-the-601-bus-from-park-street-if-there-is-a-lorry-fire-in-frogmore-1-5411808
http://www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/16052301.Road_shut_after_bin_lorry_fire/
http://www.newspaperstoday.co.uk/item/lorry-fire-near-st-albans

2018-02-27 - Box truck bursts into flame on Springfield Road in Glen Allen (Virginia):
http://wtvr.com/2018/02/27/springfield-road-truck-fire/
http://www.kxxv.com/story/37602964/video-heavy-smoke-fills-the-air-after-vehicle-fire-in-henrico
http://wric.com/2018/02/27/video-truck-fire-closes-springfield-road-in-henrico-county/
http://www.nbc12.com/story/37602964/video-heavy-smoke-fills-the-air-after-vehicle-fire-in-henrico
http://www.facebook.com/8News/videos/10155496707213379/

2018-02-27 - Box truck bursts into flame on I-64 near Busch Gardens in Williamsburg (Virginia):
http://wavy.com/2018/02/27/vehicle-fire-blocks-lanes-on-i-64-near-busch-gardens/
http://www.vagazette.com/news/va-vg-car-fire-0227-story.html
http://www.dailypress.com/news/traffic/dp-vdot-i-64-eastbound-near-busch-gardens-in-york-county-blocked-due-to-vehicle-fire-20180227-story.html
http://www.facebook.com/wavytv10/posts/10155284955612036

2018-02-27 - Truck bursts into flame at Cobham Services on the M25 near Leatherhead (Britain):
http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m25-cobham-services-lorry-fire-14343337
http://www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/16051424.Lorry_catches_fire_at_Cobham_Services/
http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/16051424.Lorry_catches_fire_at_Cobham_Services/

2018-02-27 - Five RVs, 19 vehicles and auto shop go up in flames in Troy (Ohio), nobody there:
http://www.tdn-net.com/top-stories/36711/fire-at-carstar-causes-1-million-in-damages
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/troy-carstar-enterprise-rent-car-businesses-catch-fire/GNeX25e1B4PBnPTkF4e2mO/
http://www.whio.com/news/local/troy-carstar-enterprise-rent-car-businesses-catch-fire/GNeX25e1B4PBnPTkF4e2mO/
http://www.facebook.com/SteveBakerWHIO/videos/1588021354586092/

Quote: "An estimated $1 million in damage to 19 vehicles, five RVs and the building and its contents have been reported following a fire at the Troy CarStar auto body shop on Kings Chapel on Tuesday evening."

2018-02-27 - RV explodes into flame in Portland (Oregon), 1 injured:
http://katu.com/news/local/man-burned-in-southeast-portland-rv-explosion

Note: These are the 94th, 95th, 96th, 97th, 98th and 99th RVs to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-27 - Van bursts into flame on the Pan-Island Expressway in coastal Singapore:
http://stomp.straitstimes.com/singapore-seen/van-catches-fire-along-pie-towards-tuas-i-could-feel-the-heat
http://www.todayupfeed.com/van-catches-fire-along-pie-towards-tuas-feel-heat/
http://www.facebook.com/straitstimes.stomp/videos/1841120072586093/

2018-02-27 - Van bursts into flame on the M62 near Warrington (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/vehicle-fire-on-the-m62-near-warrington
http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/16052333.Van_fire_causes_closures_on_M62/
http://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/warrington/van-fire-causes-closures-on-m62/

2018-02-27 - Van bursts into flame on Elm Grove in Taunton (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=48104&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/taunton_news/16053995.Van_suffers_severe_damage_after_catching_fire_in_Taunton/
http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/16053995.Van_suffers_severe_damage_after_catching_fire_in_Taunton/
http://www.applefm.co.uk/2018/02/28/taunton-fire-crew-called-to-van-on-fire/

2018-02-27 - Van bursts into flame at 10:41 PM on Rottingham Road in Millom (Britain):
http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/cumbriafire/recent-incidents/

Quote: "Van fire in Millom(Copeland) 27 Feb 2018 At 22:41 firefighters were called to a van on fire on Rottington Road, Millom. Crews found the van well alight on arrival and used a hose reel jet to put out the fire."

2018-02-27 - SUV bursts into flame while parked in parking garage in Ann Arbor (Michigan):
http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2018/02/car_fire_erupts_just_before_ru.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6yN1scGHwY

2018-02-27 - Utility truck bursts into flame on Kirkwood Road in Queensland (Australia):
http://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/videos/car-fire-10/58026/
http://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/news/breaking-4wd-in-flames-at-kirkwood/3348139/#/0
http://www.4cc.com.au/news/local-news/101132-watch-road-reopened-after-car-fire-along-kirkwood-rd

2018-02-27 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked near business in Cumberland (Maryland):
http://www.times-news.com/news/local_news/cumberland-truck-fire-cause-under-investigation/article_8f5b47bf-fc3e-5fc9-b105-e890343b92f7.html

2018-02-27 - Two cars go up in flames while parked near Buck Island Road in coastal Bluffton (South Carolina):
http://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/crime/article202456559.html
http://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/crime/article202450554.html
http://fox28media.com/news/local/bluffton-fd-fighting-large-brush-auto-fire
http://www.heraldsun.com/news/local/crime/article202456559.html

2018-02-27 - Car bursts into flame on street at university in coastal Miami (Florida):
http://panthernow.com/2018/02/27/breaking-vehicle-fire-modesto-maidique-campus/

2018-02-27 - Car bursts into flame as man gases up in Hazard (Kentucky), 1 injured:
http://www.wymt.com/content/news/Man-flown-to-hospital-following-car-fire-475347253.html

2018-02-27 - Car bursts into flame on the M60 near Failsworth (Britain), separate crash too:
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/long-delays-m60-after-crash-14342526

2018-02-27 - Car bursts into flame on Haig Avenue in Chatham (Britain):
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/car-alight-as-it-battles-160754/

2018-02-27 - Car bursts into flame near Wellington Retail Park in Wellington (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/60819

2018-02-27 - Car bursts into flame on Lodge Lane in Bridgnorth (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/60786

2018-02-27 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Route 40 in White Marsh (Maryland):
http://www.nottinghammd.com/2018/02/27/auto-fire-reported-route-40/

2018-02-27 - Motorcycle bursts into flame at home in Greensboro (North Carolina), 1 injured:
http://myfox8.com/2018/02/27/person-injured-after-motorcycle-catches-fire-in-greensboro/

2018-02-27 - Van and clothing business destroyed by mammoth fire at 4:49 AM in coastal Los Angeles (California):
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/california/la-me-ln-commercial-fire-dtla-20180227-story.html
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Firefighters-Battle-Structure-Fire-in-Downtown-Los-Angeles-475264963.html
http://www.yahoo.com/news/firefighter-hospitalized-battling-flames-commercial-162218747.html
http://www.venturabroadcasting.com/fire-destroys-commercial-building-in-downtown-los-angeles
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2018/02/27/price-less-downtown-la-fire/

2018-02-27 - Vehicles and auto business go up in flames on Portage Avenue in Winnipeg (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-portage-fire-1.4555026
http://globalnews.ca/news/4052289/portage-avenue-fire-sends-winnipeg-firefighter-to-hospital/
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/fire-destroys-portage-avenue-auto-body-shop-475390713.html
http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/in-pictures-fire-destroys-winnipeg-auto-shop-1.3823119

2018-02-27 - Pickup truck, equipment, and barn destroyed by massive blaze on Lahring Road in Argentine Township (Michigan):
http://www.tctimes.com/news/fire-destroys-barn-in-gaines-township/article_ffd3fb8a-1bfa-11e8-a395-ffc3216892b8.html

Quote: "A nearby truck was caught in the flames, as well as equipment in the barn."

2018-02-27 - Barn destroyed by fire on Tisdel Avenue near Cedar Springs (Michigan):
http://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/barn-likely-destroyed-in-fire-near-cedar-springs/523670038

2018-02-27 - Brush fire breaks out along Monument Creek in Colorado Springs (Colorado):
http://gazette.com/fire-sparked-under-i-25-bridge-near-monument-creek/article/1621765

2018-02-27 - Grass fire destroys vacant munitions factory in Maribyrnong (Australia):
http://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/02/28/15/04/maribyrnong-factory-fire-blaze-destroys-old-munitions
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/firefighters-battle-blaze-at-old-munitions-factory/news-story/8b46b22efd7e8d1c37cfd0625c2b8edd

2018-02-27 - Dumpster bursts into flame, fire spreads to multiple semi trailers, in Orangeburg (New York):
http://orangetown.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/several-tractor-trailers-on-fire-in-orangeburg/733518/

2018-02-27 - Paper business warehouse damaged by fire in coastal Oakland (California):
http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2018/02/27/firefighters-battle-west-oakland-warehouse-blaze/

2018-02-27 - Health clinic destroyed by fire at 2:09 AM in Conneautville (Pennsylvania):
http://www.meadvilletribune.com/news/update-cause-of-today-s-health-clinic-fire-not-considered/article_7520853c-1bda-11e8-b16c-67b3e6e57dc7.html
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180227/fire-at-medical-facility-devastating-blow-for-conneautville
http://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/fire-destroys-medical-building-in-conneatville/995610786

2018-02-27 - Jute mill heavily damaged by huge fire in Dinajpur (Bangladesh):
http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2018/02/27/fire-breaks-dinajpur-just-mill/

2018-02-27 - Garage destroyed by fire at home near Eden (Idaho):
http://magicvalley.com/news/local/fire-destroys-detached-garage-in-eden/article_2baa38d5-0e5a-5142-8be6-0217cde4da1e.html
http://www.kpvi.com/news/political/fire-destroys-detached-garage-in-eden/article_23a5316f-9222-5c3e-924d-992be5080c99.html

2018-02-27 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in Tucson (Arizona), 2 dogs killed:
http://www.kvoa.com/story/37608945/2-dogs-dead-after-garage-fire

2018-02-27 - Mobile home heavily damaged by fire in coastal D'Iberville (Mississippi):
http://www.wlox.com/story/37605252/fire-engulfs-trailer-home-in-diberville

2018-02-27 - Mobile home destroyed by fire at 5 AM in Cape Girardeau County (Missouri):
http://www.nbc12.com/story/37600294/family-escapes-early-morning-fire-in-north-cape-girardeau-county

2018-02-27 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 7 AM in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/fire-burning-at-home-near-desert-inn-and-lindell/995514828

2018-02-27 - Home heavily damaged by fire in Henrico (Virginia):
http://wtvr.com/2018/02/27/pinehurst-road-fire/
http://www.nbc12.com/story/37602555/2-people-displaced-after-house-fire-in-henrico
http://www.newschannel10.com/story/37602555/2-people-displaced-after-house-fire-in-henrico
http://www.henricocitizen.com/articles/henrico-firefighters-extinguish-house-truck-fires/

Note: About 4.5 miles as the gas blows from where the box truck went up in flames in Glen Allen...

2018-02-27 - Home destroyed by fire in Hartford (Illinois), nobody there:
http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Investigation-underway-after-fire-destroys-12714579.php

2018-02-27 - Home destroyed by fire in Independence Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wtae.com/article/fire-tears-through-home-in-independence-township/18754395

2018-02-27 - Home destroyed by fire on Bakewell Mountain near Sale Creek (Tennessee):
http://newschannel9.com/news/local/fire-in-sale-creek-completely-destroys-home-tuesday-night

2018-02-27 - Home destroyed by fire in Augusta (Michigan), 2 injured:
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2018/02/2_hurt_teen_jumps_from_balcony.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUGMtgWQxbE

2018-02-27 - Duplex destroyed by fire in the Town of Pine River (Wisconsin):
http://www.waow.com/story/37605307/2018/02/27/home-destroyed-after-fire-near-merrill
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/news/2018/02/27/puppy-dies-two-families-displaced-after-fire-pine-river-destroys-duplex/379399002/

2018-02-27 - Apartment building damaged by fire in Williamsport (Maryland):
http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/local/williamsport-apartment-building-fire-displaces-several-people/article_2bc962a3-b4b0-5ed4-bd94-a51500a0b6f3.html
http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/instant/williamsport-apartment-building-fire-displaces-several-people/article_1b794248-1c2b-11e8-bf50-f392c2e4ddbb.html

2018-02-27 - Apartment building home heavily damaged by fire in coastal Boston (Massachusetts), 5 injured:
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2018/02/27/east-boston-havre-street-apartment-building-fire/
http://whdh.com/news/firefighter-hurt-while-battling-blaze-in-east-boston-21-people-displaced/
http://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/Crews-Fight-East-Boston-Fire-475303443.html
http://www.wcvb.com/article/5-people-injured-in-4-alarm-eastie-fire/18801895

2018-02-27 - Deadly fire burns home in Strawberry Mansion area in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), 1 killed, 2 injured:
http://6abc.com/1-dead-2-injured-in-strawberry-mansion-house-fire/3148337/
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2018/02/27/deadly-strawberry-mansion-fire/
http://www.fox29.com/news/local-news/woman-71-killed-in-strawberry-mansion-house-fire-3-others-injured

2018-02-27 - Deadly fire burns home at 3:30 AM in Atlanta (Georgia), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/one-dead-another-hospitalized-after-house-fire/85-523656043
http://www.ajc.com/news/local/just-severely-injured-atlanta-fire/mvf36uEArVlgClyOZrT3kK/
http://www.cbs46.com/story/37599487/4-rescued-2-injured-in-fire-at-nw-atlanta-home
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/woman-dies-after-atlanta-house-fire/707920128

2018-02-27 - Deadly fire burns home at 5 AM in Geneva (Alabama), 1 killed:
http://www.newschannel10.com/story/37604539/75-year-old-man-killed-in-geneva-house-fire

2018-02-27 - Deadly fire burns home in Eagle Grove (Iowa), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://www.kcrg.com/content/news/-Fire-chief-says-1-person-killed-1-hurt-in-Eagle-Grove-blaze-475407863.html
http://www.kcci.com/article/fire-chief-1-killed-1-hurt-in-eagle-grove-blaze/18921439

2018-02-27 - Deadly fire burns home in Traverse City (Michigan), 1 killed:
http://www.record-eagle.com/news/local_news/woman-found-dead-following-house-fire/article_ca4633a0-1be3-11e8-913f-2fd8ff525cac.html

2018-02-27 - Deadly fire destroys home at 2:45 AM in Monticello (Kentucky), 2 killed:
http://www.wymt.com/content/news/Early-morning-house-fire-kills-two-people-475295653.html
http://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Deputies-investigating-deadly-Monticello-house-fire-475272663.html
http://www.wave3.com/story/37616310/early-morning-kentucky-house-fire-leaves-2-dead
http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/early-morning-kentucky-house-fire-leaves-2-dead/

2018-02-27 - Deadly fire burns apartments and shops before 5 AM in Tolworth area in coastal London (Britain), 2 killed, 5 injured:
http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tolworth-fire-second-man-pronounced-14342811
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-5442377/Two-dead-south-west-London-flat-fire.html
http://www.prestwichandwhitefieldguide.co.uk/news/16053100.two-dead-in-south-west-london-flat-fire/
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/two-men-killed-as-blaze-rips-through-flat-in-south-west-london-a3776821.html
http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/kingstonnews/16050525.Two_dead_and_five_in_hospital_after_shops_and_flats_catch_fire_in_Tolworth/

2018-02-27 - Vacant church heavily damaged by fire in Tulsa (Oklahoma):
http://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/crews-respond-to-church-fire-near-downtown-tulsa
http://ktul.com/news/local/crews-working-building-fire-in-north-tulsa

2018-02-27 - Vacant school and gym destroyed by huge fire at 6:30 AM in Cottageville (South Carolina):
http://abcnews4.com/news/local/multiple-fire-crews-are-working-a-fire-in-colleton-county
http://www.live5news.com/story/37600318/officials-no-injuries-in-huge-4-alarm-fire-at-old-high-school-gym-in-cottageville
http://counton2.com/2018/02/27/crews-battle-fire-in-cottageville/

2018-02-28 - Cargo ship 'Mumtaz Amca' damaged by explosion in coastal Sinop (Turkey), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Mv-Mumtaz-Amca-8213720.html
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2018/21621/explosion-turkish-freighter-engine-room-1-injured/
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/one-killed-one-wounded-in-cargo-ship-explosion-in-turkeys-sinop-128027
http://maritimebulletin.net/2018/02/28/explosion-in-turkish-freighter-engine-room-1-injured/
http://www.worldbulletin.net/news/199289/turkey-1-killed-in-cargo-vessel-explosion
https://aa.com.tr/en/turkey/turkey-1-killed-in-cargo-vessel-explosion/1076267
http://seafarertimes.com/2018-19/node/382

Quote: "General cargo ship MUMTAZ AMCA suffered an explosion in boiler room on Feb 28, at Sinop anchorage, Turkey, Black sea. The ship loaded with coal sheltered in Sinop Cape area from storm, while en route from Tuapse Russia to Izmit Turkey. One crew died in explosion, another one, oiler, was injured, he was transferred to hospital."

Note: This is the 230th boat/ship to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-28 - School bus bursts into flame on I-95 in Orono (Maine):
http://wgme.com/news/local/school-bus-catches-fire-in-orono
http://q1065.fm/hermon-school-bus-catches-fire-on-interstate-95/
http://www.pressherald.com/2018/02/28/photo-hermon-school-bus-catches-fire/
http://www.foxbangor.com/news/item/24189-school-bus-catches-fire-on-i-95
http://www.wmtw.com/article/students-driver-escape-burning-bus-on-i-95/18927292
http://www.wabi.tv/content/news/School-Bus-Fire-Shuts-Reduces-I-95-South-in-Orono-to-One-Lane--475467333.html
http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/officials-school-bus-catches-fire-while-driving-to-school/

Note: This is the 63rd school bus to burn in 2018, and this is the 139th bus to burn in 2018...

2018-02-28 - Shuttle bus bursts into flame on street in coastal Victoria (Canada):
http://www.vicnews.com/news/mini-bus-fire-on-blashard-and-fort-street/
http://globalnews.ca/news/4053265/bus-fire-downtown-victoria/
http://www.cheknews.ca/bus-fire-erupts-downtown-victoria-street-423788/
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/victoria-downtown-bus-fire-1.4555512
http://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/no-injuries-after-commuter-bus-bursts-into-flames-in-downtown-victoria-1.3822805
http://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/news/mini-bus-catches-fire-on-blanshard-at-fort-street-in-downtown-victoria/
http://www.iheartradio.ca/cfax-1070/news/downtown-fire-wilson-s-transportation-bus-burns-on-blanshard-1.3652591
http://cjoy.com/news/4053265/bus-fire-downtown-victoria/

2018-02-28 - Transit bus bursts into flame on road in coastal Alappuzha (India):
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/kurtc-bus-catches-fire/article22884429.ece
http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2018/mar/01/narrow-escape-for-35-as-kurtc-bus-catches-fire-1780353.html
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/kurtc-bus-catches-fire/article22884429.ece

2018-02-28 - Twelve buses destroyed by fire while parked at depot in Karnataka (India):
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/12-buses-gutted-in-fire-in-karnataka-118022801379_1.html
http://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/12-buses-gutted-in-fire-in-karnataka201802282301430004/
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/videos/news/watch-12-buses-gutted-in-a-fire-in-north-eastern-karnataka-road-transport-corporation-bus-depot.html
http://www.siasat.com/news/12-buses-gutted-fire-karnataka-1324079/

Quote: "12 buses were gutted in a massive fire, which broke out in Karnataka's Kalaburagi earlier today."

Note: These are the 140th-153rd buses to burn in 2018...

2018-02-28 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at strip mall in coastal Norfolk (Virginia):
http://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/norfolk/tractor-trailer-catches-fire-in-norfolk/291-524160887

2018-02-28 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 6 AM on Davis Grove Road near Bradford (Tennessee):
http://www.wbbjtv.com/2018/02/28/700k-worth-cheese-destroyed-gibson-co-truck-fire/

2018-02-28 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near New Stanton (Pennsylvania):
http://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13363762-74/turnpike-traffic-slowed-between-new-stanton-and-donegal-because-of-truck-fire

Quote: "Both lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike between the New Stanton and Donegal interchanges reopened about 4 p.m. Wednesday after being snarled for over an hour due to a tractor-trailer fire, according to state police turnpike dispatchers. The fire was reported at 2:35 p.m. in the eastbound lanes at milepost 76.9, about 2 miles east of the New Stanton interchange, turnpike officials reported."

2018-02-28 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-90 near Mitchell (South Dakota):
http://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/fires/4410741-semi-truck-catches-fire-closes-i-90-exit-half-hour
http://kmit.com/news/099990-i-90-mitchell-exit-closed-briefly-after-vehicle-fire/

2018-02-28 - Tractor bursts into flame inside barn in Hockworthy, Somerset (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=48107&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

Note: These are the 428th, 429th, 430th, 431st and 432nd tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2018...

2018-02-28 - Garbage truck bursts into flame on street in Coral Springs (Florida), near the coast:
http://wsvn.com/news/local/garbage-truck-catches-fire-in-coral-springs/

2018-02-28 - Garbage truck bursts into flame on street in Streetsboro (Ohio):
http://www.record-courier.com/news/20180228/garbage-truck-catches-fire-in-streetsboro

2018-02-28 - Box truck bursts into flame at business in coastal Cedarhurst (New York), 160 feet from the ocean:
http://www.liherald.com/stories/fish-truck-fire-in-cedarhurst,100617

2018-02-28 - Cement truck bursts into flame on the Ipswich Motorway in Dinmore (Australia):
http://www.qt.com.au/news/cement-truck-destroyed-ipswich-mwy-fire/3349644/

2018-02-28 - Heavy truck bursts into flame on the M1 in Leicestershire (Britain):
http://www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/live-m1-southbound-shut-between-1273923
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/statement-cause-m1-closure-southbound-1274050
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/live-m1-southbound-shut-between-1273801
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/pictures-show-burnt-out-lorry-1275693
http://connecteastmidlands.co.uk/2018/02/28/live-m1-shut-due-to-lorry-fire-road-might-need-resurfacing/
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/live-m1-southbound-shut-between-j22-and-j21a-due-to-lorry-fire-road-might-need-resurfacing-5596803.html

2018-02-28 - Van bursts into flame on the M62 near Castleford (Britain):
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/van-fire-closes-lane-on-m62-near-castleford-1-9039846
http://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/van-fire-closes-lane-on-m62-near-castleford-1-9039846

2018-02-28 - SUV bursts into flame inside auto salvage business in Brainerd (Minnesota):
http://www.brainerddispatch.com/news/fires/4410740-shipman-auto-parts-fire
http://www.brainerddispatch.com/business/small-business/4410901-fire-breaks-out-longtime-auto-parts-store-brainerd

2018-02-28 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at home in Egypt (Idaho):
http://www.prestoncitizen.com/news/truck-combusts-is-destroyed/article_958be7e2-1cae-11e8-b298-7bdedcb40893.html

2018-02-28 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on I-70 in Indianapolis (Indiana):
http://fox59.com/2018/02/28/traffic-resumes-to-normal-after-car-fire-on-westbound-i-70-near-i-65-north-split/
http://cbs4indy.com/2018/02/28/traffic-resumes-to-normal-after-car-fire-in-downtown-indy-near-i-65-north-split/

2018-02-28 - Two cars destroyed by fire while parked on street in Palisade (Colorado):
http://www.westernslopenow.com/news/local-news/two-cars-catch-fire-investigators-search-for-cause/1001210163

2018-02-28 - Car bursts into flame on I-75 near coastal Nokomis (Florida):
http://www.mysuncoast.com/news/first-alert-traffic-interstate-vehicle-fire-causing-delays/article_051da0b6-1c7b-11e8-9381-cf9a18a7d09a.html

2018-02-28 - Car bursts into flame at Walmart in Walton (Florida):
http://www.waltonsun.com/news/20180228/auto-fire-at-walmart
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/news/20180228/auto-fire-at-walmart

2018-02-28 - Car bursts into flame on I-64 in Charleston (West Virginia):
http://wchstv.com/news/local/vehicle-fire-closes-eastbound-lane-on-i-64
http://wvah.com/news/local/vehicle-fire-closes-eastbound-lane-on-i-64
http://www.facebook.com/eyewitnessnewscharleston/posts/10156363165987845

2018-02-28 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads, home heavily damaged, in Gatineau (Canada):
http://www.iheartradio.ca/580-cfra/news/car-fire-spreads-to-home-in-gatineau-1.3655866

2018-02-28 - Car bursts into flame on highway near coastal Cape Ray (Canada):
http://www.gulfnews.ca/news/local/car-destroyed-by-fire-near-cape-ray-189916/

Quote: "The Port aux Basques Volunteer Fire Department dealt with its second fire in less than a week on Wednesday night, Feb. 28, when a Chevrolet Cruze unexpectedly caught fire near Cape Ray. The Cape Ray Volunteer Fire Department also responded to the scene. The call came in around 8:45 p.m."

2018-02-28 - Car bursts into flame in coastal Corner Brook (Canada):
http://www.newfoundnews.ca/single-post/2018/03/01/Car-Fire-in-Corner-Brook

2018-02-28 - Car bursts into flame while parked in underground carpark at apartments in Nicosia on the island of Cyprus (Greece), 1 injured:
http://cyprus-mail.com/2018/02/28/man-hospitalised-car-fire/

2018-02-28 - Car bursts into flame while parked on street in coastal Douglas on the Isle of Man:
http://www.iomtoday.co.im/article.cfm?id=38946

2018-02-28 - Car bursts into flame on the A141 near Wyton (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/car-fire-a141-5012.aspx

2018-02-28 - Vehicle bursts into flame on the Coronado Bridge near coastal Coronado (California):
http://patch.com/california/coronado/vehicle-fire-stalls-traffic-coronado-bridge

2018-02-28 - Hoverboard bursts into flame in garbage truck on Vardon Road in coastal Brigantine (New Jersey), 720 feet from the ocean:
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Hoverboard-Causes-Trash-Truck-Fire-in-Atlantic-County-475449653.html
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/hoverboard-causes-collection-truck-fire-in-brigantine/article_68f9a5cd-e6be-53df-9c78-a76e2622f113.html
http://www.shorenewstoday.com/brigantine/news/hoverboard-causes-collection-truck-fire-in-brigantine/article_46d8ce91-e3b1-56f4-b6a6-fe478f931cbe.html
http://www.snjtoday.com/story/37615028/hoverboard-catches-fire-in-acua-collection-truck

2018-02-28 - Brush fire breaks out near Lake Trafford in Immokalee (Florida):
http://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2018/02/28/crews-respond-brush-fire-immokalee/381078002/

2018-02-28 - Brush fire rages out of control, threatens homes, near Mulwala (Australia):
http://www.hit.com.au/news/the-border/a-grass-fire-at-mulwala-is-out-of-control-and-may-reach-homes
http://www.riverineherald.com.au/regional/2018/03/01/134019/large-fire-near-mulwala-burns-209ha
http://www.sheppnews.com.au/regional/2018/03/01/134019/large-fire-near-mulwala-burns-209ha
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/5256910/strong-winds-fan-out-of-control-bushfires-in-nsw-and-victoria/

2018-02-28 - Boat storage business damaged by fire at 10:55 PM in coastal Portsmouth (Virginia):
http://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/portsmouth/portsmouth-crews-respond-to-two-alarm-commercial-fire/291-523998020
http://wtkr.com/2018/02/28/firefighters-battle-blaze-at-port-of-chesapeake/
http://wavy.com/2018/02/28/firefighters-battle-2-alarm-fire-in-portsmouth/

2018-02-28 - Storage facility damaged by fire at 6:30 AM in coastal Merritt Island (Florida):
http://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2018/02/28/fire-reported-u-rent-merritt-island/380490002/
http://www.wftv.com/news/local/u-rent-it-storage-area-catches-fire-in-merritt-island/708462898
http://www.topix.com/county/brevard-fl/2018/02/fire-reported-at-u-rent-it-in-merritt-island
http://spacecoastdaily.com/2018/02/video-brevard-county-fire-rescue-douses-fire-at-u-rent-it-on-merritt-island/

2018-02-28 - Commercial high-rise building damaged by basement fire in Houston (Texas):
http://www.khou.com/article/news/local/hfd-fire-in-chevron-building-basement-leads-to-evacuation-downtown/285-524100182
http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2018/02/28/basement-fire-in-downtown-houston-chevron-building.html

2018-02-18 - Business heavily damaged by fire at 1 AM in Richmond (Virginia):
http://wric.com/2018/02/28/early-morning-fire-in-richmonds-northside/

2018-02-28 - Power loom factory devastated by huge fire in Bhiwandi (India):
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/videos/news/fire-breaks-out-in-factory-in-bhiwandi.html
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/city/pune/fire-at-factory-in-bhiwandi-no-casualties-reported/videoshow/63105927.cms

2018-02-28 - Mobile home destroyed by fire in coastal Port St. John (Florida):
http://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2018/02/28/port-st-john-mobile-home-destroyed-fire/381687002/

2018-02-28 - Mobile home destroyed by fire near Swansea (South Carolina):
http://www.swlexledger.com/single-post/2018/02/28/Fire-destroys-mobile-home-east-of-Swansea

2018-02-28 - Home damaged by garage fire, garage destroyed, in Evanston (Illinois):
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/garage-destroyed-home-damaged-in-evanston-fire/

2018-02-28 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 12:10 AM in Brooklyn area in coastal Baltimore (Maryland), 2 injured:
http://www.wbaltv.com/article/two-hurt-in-wednesday-morning-fire-in-brooklyn/18919071

2018-02-28 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 12:30 AM in Fort Worth (Texas), 2 injured:
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/2-Victims-in-Critical-Condition-After-House-Fire-in-Fort-Worth-475418803.html
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2018/02/28/two-people-injured-in-early-morning-fire/
http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article202565564.html

2018-02-28 - Home heavily damaged by fire in Albany (New York):
http://cbs6albany.com/news/local/albany-firefighters-battle-blaze-on-frost-place

2018-02-28 - Home heavily damaged by fire shortly after midnight in Decatur (Georgia), 1 injured:
http://www.wokv.com/news/local/year-old-boy-suffers-severe-burns-house-fire-georgia/bjiGrPdxc6SorJtYC0ykeI/

2018-02-28 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 4:06 AM on Homer's Gap Road in Logan Township (Pennsylvania), 2 injured:
http://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/2-hurt-in-house-fire/998192390

2018-02-28 - Home destroyed by fire at 2 AM in Deercreek area in coastal Jacksonville (Florida):
http://www.wokv.com/news/local/jacksonville-family-escapes-house-fire-deercreek/4sPOqbPzzfp9sUsG0mk39I/
http://www.news4jax.com/video/family-escape-house-fire-in-deercreek

2018-02-28 - Home destroyed by fire in Tuscarora (New York), 2 injured:
http://www.weny.com/story/37290645/house-fire-in-tuscarora-send-two-people-to-the-hospital

2018-02-28 - Home destroyed by fire at 5 AM on Cedarbrook Lane in Lawrence Township (New Jersey):
http://6abc.com/multi-alarm-fire-destroys-cumberland-county-home/3152620/
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/cumberland-co-home-destroyed-by-fire/article_f549b9cf-7969-5aab-99e5-34a99692b15e.html

2018-02-28 - Duplex destroyed by fire in Sergeant Bluff (Iowa):
http://siouxlandnews.com/news/local/fire-destroys-home-in-sergeant-bluff

2018-02-28 - Condo complex heavily damaged by huge fire at 6:38 AM in Dickinson (North Dakota):
http://www.thedickinsonpress.com/news/fires/4410951-multiple-people-displaced-after-wednesday-morning-fire

2018-02-28 - Deadly fire burns home at 4 AM in Kilgore (Texas), 1 killed:
http://www.easttexasmatters.com/news/local-news/family-identifies-man-killed-in-kilgore-house-fire/998052369

2018-02-28 - Deadly fire burns home at 5:09 AM in Edison (New Jersey), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/middlesex-county/2018/02/28/one-dead-one-injured-edison-house-fire/380541002/

2018-02-28 - Deadly fire burns home in Scottsdale (Arizona), 1 killed:
http://azdailysun.com/news/state-and-regional/authorities-say-a-woman-has-died-in-a-scottsdale-home/article_63b7167b-4193-5c29-b90e-8abe8e788642.html

2018-02-28 - Deadly fire burns home in Brodhead (Kentucky), 1 killed:
http://www.wtvq.com/2018/03/01/body-discovered-following-house-fire-rockcastle-county/

2018-02-28 - Deadly fire burns home in Flossmoor (Illinois), 1 killed:
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/person-found-dead-in-floossmoor-fire/
http://wgntv.com/2018/02/28/man-found-dead-after-fire-at-flossmoor-home/
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-flossmoor-fire-death-st-0301-20180228-story.html

2018-02-28 - Deadly fire burns home in coastal Everett (Washington), 1 killed:
http://www.king5.com/article/news/local/everett/woman-dead-in-late-night-everett-fire/281-524359002
http://www.heraldnet.com/news/fire-claims-one-in-everett/

2018-02-28 - Deadly fire burns apartment building at 1:30 AM in coastal Brooklyn (New York), 2 killed:
http://nypost.com/2018/02/28/two-women-killed-after-fire-erupts-in-apartment-building/
http://abc7ny.com/mother-adult-daughter-killed-in-3-alarm-fire-in-east-new-york-/3152338/
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/women-killed-brooklyn-blaze-sparked-deli-article-1.3846236
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/East-New-York-Brooklyn-Fire-Women-Die-Elderly-Rescued-FDNY-475378013.html

2018-02-28 - Deadly fire burns apartment building on the South Shore in Chicago (Illinois), 1 killed:
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/woman-dies-in-south-shore-fire/
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/03/01/south-shore-fatal-fire/

2018-02-28 - Vacant home burns at 12:15 AM in Mt. Washington (Ohio):
http://www.fox19.com/story/37609953/fire-under-investigation-at-mt-washington-vacant-home-for-sale

2018-02-28 - Vacant home burns in Wichita (Kansas):
http://ksn.com/2018/02/28/fire-crews-responding-to-large-house-fire-in-south-wichita/
http://www.kwch.com/content/news/Crews-battle-house-fire-in-S-Wichita-475483543.html

2018-02-28 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Waterbury (Connecticut):
http://wtnh.com/2018/02/28/heavy-fire-breaks-out-in-waterbury-vacant-home/
http://www.wfsb.com/story/37611668/firefighters-respond-to-fire-in-waterbury
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Crews-Responding-to-Fire-in-Waterbury-475398883.html
http://www.rep-am.com/news/news-local/2018/02/28/vacant-waterbury-house-destroyed-by-fire/

2018-02-28 - Underground electrical explosion blows manhole cover off in Edmonton (Canada):
http://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/power-goes-out-manhole-cover-blown-off-in-south-edmonton

2018-02-28 - Man has 'medical emergency' while cooking, fire ignites, in Huber Heights (Ohio), 1 injured:
http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/local/reports-firefighters-pull-from-huber-heights-home-after-kitchen-fire/wYNjLhq2xJbpE674BymexJ/

Quote: "The victim suffered a medical emergency while cooking sparking the blaze, according to investigators, and was overcome by the smoke before firefighters pulled him to safety."

2018-02-28 - Car bursts into flame at 3:30 AM on Stoney Trail NE in Calgary (Canada), man burned:
http://www.660news.com/2018/02/28/man-involved-car-fire-fights-life-hospital/
http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/crews-contain-car-fire-on-northeast-roadway-1.3822268
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/man-hospital-car-stoney-trail-1.4555310

2018-02-28 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads, home destroyed, in Ash (Britain):
http://www.eagleradio.co.uk/news/local-news/2516879/house-in-ash-destroyed-by-fire/

Quote: "A home in Ash has burnt down after a blaze in a car spread to the property. Surrey Fire and Rescue were called out to the semi-detached house in May Crescent last night (February 28) before 7pm."

2018-02-28 - Passenger bus bursts into flame and kills 1 person, injures 12 more, in Hapur (India):
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/meerut/-bus-catches-fire-in-hapur-1-dead-over-12-injured/articleshow/63116697.cms

Quote: "A passenger who was trapped inside the vehicle was burnt to death, while 12 others were rescued with injuries."

Note: This is the 138th bus to burn in 2018...

2018-02-28 - RV goes up in flames at 3:33 AM and kills person in Gardena (California):
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2018/02/28/person-found-dead-in-burning-rv/
http://www.presstelegram.com/2018/02/28/rv-fire-leaves-one-dead-in-gardena/
http://www.dailynews.com/2018/02/28/rv-fire-leaves-one-dead-in-gardena/
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/One-Person-Dead-After-RV-Catches-Fire-in-Compton-475404743.html
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/storm/one-person-found-dead-in-burning-rv-in-compton/vp-BBJHySq
http://www.newscollected.com/newsarticles/rv-fire-leaves-one-dead-in-gardena

Quote: "A person perished in an RV fire this morning in the Gardena area just outside of Compton. The RV was reported to be engulfed in flames at 3:33 a.m. in the area of Avalon and Compton boulevards, said a Los Angeles County Fire Department dispatcher."

Note: This is the 100th RV to burn/explode in 2018, and this is the 8th deadly RV fire in 2018...