2017 - MAY - Fires And Explosions 1

2017-05-01 - Person found dead in burned SUV near Hawkins Road near Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area (New Jersey), 15 miles from the coast:
http://wobm.com/body-found-in-burning-car-in-plumsted/
http://oceancountyprosecutor.org/details-last-nights-fatal-car-fire-plumsted/
http://nj1015.com/body-in-burned-car-found-at-ocean-county-brush-fire/
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/officials-investigating-fatal-car-fire-in-ocean-county/article_d36f7d16-5b94-524b-9779-3af64c905b86.html
http://www.nj.com/ocean/index.ssf/2017/05/one_dead_in_car_fire_in_woods_authorities_say.html

Quote: "When emergency personnel responded to the scene of a fire near the Mills Wildlife Management Area, their attention turned from the cause of the fire to the discovery of a dead person in the front seat of a burned car."

Quote: "Sramaty said foul play is not suspected, but the investigation is continuing."

2017-05-01 - Person found dead in burning car along Clinton Road near Clinton Reservoir (New Jersey):
http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/passaic/west-milford/2017/05/02/west-milford-police-car-fire-victim-not-local/309127001/
http://patch.com/new-jersey/wayne/body-found-burned-jeep-n-j-roadway-west-milford

Quote: "The fatal accident was discovered Sunday at roughly 10 p.m. on a remote, yet relatively straight section of Clinton Road just beyond the new bridge at the northern end of the Clinton Reservoir, police said. The vehicle was headed southbound and ended up approximately 50 feet into the woods, where it was found on fire, police said. There are char marks in the roadway and a memorial marking the site. West Milford Fire Companies No. 1, 2 and 4 all responded to the scene to extinguish the blaze. The road, which cuts through preserved Newark-owned watershed, is a local tourist attraction."

Note: They found the car burning off the road, but they found char marks ON the road, so this car was on fire BEFORE it went off the road. The person found burned to death on the other car fire - that car had only heat and fire damage, no crash damage, so it probably caught fire and then ran off the road too. As more and more cars go up in flames, this will be increasingly common: finding a person burned to death in a burning car on or off the road. That's already way more common than it used to be, but this problem - people burning to death in their vehicles - will get waaaaaay worse. Here's a Google Maps link that shows the locations of both charred corpses...

2017-05-01 - Passenger plane hit by smoke and/or fire, plane makes emergency landing at DuPage Airport in West Chicago (Illinois):
http://patch.com/illinois/stcharles-il/skywest-jet-makes-emergency-landing-dupage-airport
http://abc7chicago.com/news/skywest-flight-diverted-due-to-smoke-on-plane/1940327/
http://whotv.com/2017/05/01/cedar-rapids-bound-flight-makes-emergency-landing/
http://whdh.com/news/american-eagle-plane-makes-emergency-landing-near-chicago/
http://www.kcci.com/article/flight-bound-for-iowa-makes-emergency-landing-near-chicago/9586469
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/05/01/flight-from-ohare-lands-at-dupage-airport-due-to-smoke-in-the-cabin/
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/American-Airlines-Flight-Makes-Emergency-Landing-in-DuPage-420898374.html

Quote: "An American Airlines jet that took off from O'Hare Airport made an emergency landing at DuPage Airport Monday morning after those on board reported a fire broke out on the plane."

Quote: "The regional jet was diverted to DuPage Airport due to smoke in the cockpit, the FAA said. Some passengers said the smoke appeared to be coming from the cargo area. Nick Ludwig, of Cedar Rapids, tweeted a short video showing smoke in the cabin. The flight landed safely around 9:13 a.m."

Note: This is the 38th aircraft to smoke/burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-01 - Underground electrical explosions and fire hit Toronto (Canada):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20170502-58056-CAN
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/05/01/smoke-seen-outside-of-rbc-building-downtown-toronto.html
http://topnews.one/index.php?newsid=70400

Quote: "Commuters in downtown Toronto were sent into a panic Monday as plumes of dark smoke and sounds of explosions disrupted evening rush hour. Toronto Fire Services say the cause was a fire in an underground hydro vault near King St. W. and Bay St."

2017-05-01 - Ground found burning in Muthanadu Mund (India):
http://strangesounds.org/2017/05/mysterious-burning-grounds-kill-one-and-create-panic-residents-india.html

2017-05-01 - Government offices devastated by massive blaze, fire spreads to homes and shops, in Pattan, Kohistan District (Pakistan):
http://www.dawn.com/news/1330404/fire-engulfs-govt-offices-in-kohistan
http://www.dawn.com/news/1330563/huge-fire-guts-govt-compound-in-kohistan
http://pakobserver.net/fire-engulfs-govt-offices-kohistan/

Quote: "Pattan is a posh area of the district, said Khan, adding that people in the area were vacating their residences as the fire had also spread to a few houses and shops."

2017-05-01 - Scrap metal and building(s) go up in flames in coastal Sharjah (UAE):
http://thearabianpost.com/tap/2017/05/birds-rescued-from-sharjah-fire.html
http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/emergencies/fire-destroys-sharjah-scrap-yard-1.2020171
http://article.wn.com/view/2017/05/01/Fire_breaks_out_in_Sharjah_scrap_yard/
http://www.gulftoday.ae/portal/0b169d1a-a49b-4123-88b4-637015535a98.aspx
http://dubaiinformer.com/317947/fire-breaks-out-at-scrap-yard/
http://www.thenational.ae/uae/birds-rescued-from-sharjah-fire

Quote: "The area was mainly used as warehousing space to store scrap metal but one of the buildings also contained diesel barrels, which firefighters managed to avoid fire spreading to."

2017-05-01 - Home destroyed by explosion and fire in Wilmot (New Hampshire), 1 injured:
http://www.unionleader.com/safety/One-seriously-burned-in-Wilmot-house-explosion-05012017
http://www.wmur.com/article/1-suffers-burns-in-wilmot-fire/9585579
http://www.wmur.com/article/person-suffers-serious-burns-in-wilmot-fire/9588797

Quote: "Fire officials say one person was seriously burned when a house exploded Monday morning. Fire crews were dispatched to 543 Route 4A around 8 a.m. Monday to investigate a report of a home explosion. Upon arrival, crews reported seeing heavy fire conditions; a second alarm was struck, drawing fire crews from surrounding communities, including New London."

Note: This is the 144th residential explosion in 2017...

2017-05-01 - Houseboat destroyed by fire while docked at sand pit in Salina (Kansas), nobody aboard:
http://www.ksal.com/fire-destroys-houseboat/
http://www.salina.com/news/local/boat-burns-at-east-schilling-road-sandpit/article_3f02d49d-2c31-5a43-888b-62a380bfb0dc.html

2017-05-01 - Houseboat destroyed by fire on the Grand Union Canal in Harlesden area in coastal London (Britain):
http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/LatestIncidentsContainer_BargeblazeonGrandUnionCanalHarlesden2May2017.asp
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/flames-destroy-boat-moored-gran-12974247

Quote: "Three fire engines and fire rescue unit were called to a boat alight on the Grand Union Canal, close to Acton Lane in Harlesden yesterday evening. A houseboat was gutted by the blaze."

Note: These are the 344th and 345th boats/ships to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-01 - At least 12 tour buses destroyed by fire while parked at resort near Beijing (China):
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-05/01/c_136248785.htm
http://www.india.com/news/agencies/dozen-tourist-buses-catch-fire-in-china-2087591/
http://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/dozen-tourist-buses-catch-fire-in-china/1039940
http://www.shanghaidaily.com/nation/Tourist-buses-catch-fire-in-Beijing-no-casualties/shdaily.shtml
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/dozen-tourist-buses-catch-fire-in-china-117050100513_1.html
http://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2017/may/01/dozen-tourist-buses-mysteriously-catch-fire-in-china-1599843.html

Quote: "At least a dozen tourist buses mysteriously caught fire today at a parking lot in eastern Beijing, officials said. Beijing fire prevention bureau received a report in the afternoon that several buses were ablaze at a parking lot outside Xiedao Holiday Resort in Chaoyang district. The bureau sent 12 teams of firemen and 50 fire engines to the scene. The flames were extinguished at 2:23 pm (local time) and no casualties were reported, the bureau said in a statement. Xiedao, literally 'crab island', is 10 kilometres from Beijing Capital International Airport. The fire started with one bus and the flames soon spread to other buses."

2017-05-01 - Passenger bus bursts into flame in street in Halageri, near Koppal (India):
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2017/may/01/karnataka-private-bus-catches-fire-in-koppal-no-casualties-reported-1599786.html
http://www.sahilonline.net/en/koppal-bus-catches-fire-no-casualties
http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=449960

Note: These are the 328th through 340th buses to burn in 2017...

2017-05-01 - Crane truck bursts into flame on I-80 near Colfax (California):
http://mynews4.com/news/local/chp-i-80-wb-at-colfax-closed-due-to-big-rig-fire-diesel-spill
http://www.ktvn.com/story/35293187/chp-semi-truck-fire-diesel-spill-on-i-80-westbound-at-colfax
http://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/reno/chp-i-80-west-closed-at-colfax-due-to-semi-truck-fire-diesel-spill/
http://www.kcra.com/article/wb-i-80-near-colfax-shut-down-due-to-big-rig-fire/9586139
http://fox40.com/2017/05/01/big-rig-fire-closes-westbound-i-80-lanes-at-colfax/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/kcranews/859075601096888320

2017-05-01 - Tanker truck bursts into flame at gas station near Grand Junction (Colorado):
http://www.kjct8.com/content/news/GJPD-responds-to-fuel-truck-fire-on-Orchard-Mesa-420928234.html

2017-05-01 - Tanker truck bursts into flame at agricultural facility near Nipawin (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/sask-fuel-truck-fire-nipawin-coop-1.4096569

2017-05-01 - Tractor trailer hauling race car bursts into flame at truck stop on Old Forge Road near I-81 in Union Township (Pennsylvania):
http://fox43.com/2017/05/01/fire-destroys-big-rig-at-lebanon-county-truck-stop/

2017-05-01 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-80 in Hope Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/warren-county/index.ssf/2017/05/truck_destroyed_in_fire_on_int.html

Quote: "A fire destroyed the cab of a tractor-trailer late Monday afternoon on Interstate 80 in Warren County. It was reported about 5 p.m. on I-80 East in Hope Township, near the border with Knowlton Township. Calls for the blaze came in from both townships, a county 911 dispatcher said."

2017-05-01 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-580 near coastal Hayward (California):
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2017/05/01/tractor-trailer-fire-shuts-down-lanes-of-westbound-i-580-in-hayward/
http://patch.com/california/castrovalley/truck-fire-i-580-monday

2017-05-01 - Several tractors and garage destroyed by fire in Waite Park (Minnesota):
http://knsiradio.com/news/local/fire-destroys-garage-waite-park/
http://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2017/05/02/fire-destroys-garage-waite-park/101195788/
http://wjon.com/garage-a-total-loss-after-waite-park-fire/

Quote: "A garage containing several tractors went up in flames in Waite Park on Monday night. The Waite Park Fire Department responded to the fire at 725 3rd Avenue South around 9:30 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find the detached garage fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters started working on the fire to ensure it wouldn't jump to a house that was about ten feet away. The garage, and the tractors inside, are a total loss but there was no damage to the nearby house."

Note: These are the 735th through 743rd tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-01 - Camper-van bursts into flame at Asda store in Wavertree (Britain):
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/camper-van-blaze-asda-car-12971704

2017-05-01 - Van bursts into flame on Jackson Road in Scunthorpe (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Jackson Road, Scunthorpe. Mon 1 May 2017 18:06 (No:09392) Van fire, self extinguished prior to arrival of Fire Service, one hose reel in use."

2017-05-01 - Minivan bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads to garage, on Ridge Road in Punxsutawney (Pennsylvania):
http://punxsutawneyspirit.com/content/bell-twp-fire-destroys-vehicle-spreads-garage

2017-05-01 - Minivan bursts into flame on road en route to Long Hunter State Park (Tennessee):
http://www.wsmv.com/story/35324057/after-van-fire-popular-blogger-and-mother-of-7-shares-life-saving-advice
http://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/nashville/after-van-fire-popular-blogger-and-mother-7-shares-life-saving-advice/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/WSMV/859582869269884929

2017-05-01 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on street in Kosciusko (Mississippi):
http://www.breezynews.com/local/vehicle-fire-on-veterans-memorial

2017-05-01 - Car bursts into flame just after 1 AM while parked inside auto auction house, fire spreads to building, gets big, in Brookston (Indiana):
http://wishtv.com/2017/05/01/white-county-auction-house-fire-closes-sr-43/

Quote: "The fire began just after 1 a.m. inside the Rosewood Auction Center on North Prairie Street. A 911 call reported a car on fire next to the auction house. Fire crews later discovered the car was inside the building. The fire spread throughout the building. Five agencies were called in to assist."

2017-05-01 - Car bursts into flame at 4:30 AM while parked at mobile home, fire spreads to home, in St. Joseph (Missouri), another fire too:
http://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/fires-strike-midtown-business-trailer/article_37b07fba-d78d-52c8-b3c7-584fad0b5223.html

Quote: "The second fire, reported at 4:30 a.m., started when a car fire spread to the trailer on South 23rd Street. One man was treated for possible smoke inhalation, Henrichson said."

2017-05-01 - Car bursts into flame in the wee hours while parked at apartments in Kalamazoo (Michigan):
http://wkfr.com/nothing-like-a-car-fire-in-kalamazoo-to-wake-you-up-sunday-morning/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq_fs30I9fw

2017-05-01 - Car bursts into flame inside garage at home in Bethel (Connecticut):
http://patch.com/connecticut/bethel/bethel-neighbors-quick-action-averts-fiery-crisis-stony-hill-fire

2017-05-01 - Car bursts into flame near coastal Port Angeles (Washington):
http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/firefighters-knock-down-car-fire-near-port-angeles/

2017-05-01 - Car bursts into flame at Palm Springs Middle School in Palm Springs (Florida):
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/crime--law/breaking-news-vehicle-catches-fire-middle-school-car-loop/aX5RRpj6yhqTSrRluPWs3I/
http://twitter.com/PBCFR/status/859011247907500032

2017-05-01 - Car bursts into flame on the M20 near Aylesford (Britain):
http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/news/incidents/?entryid2=12118
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/motorway-blocked-after-car-bursts-124898/
http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2017-05-01/car-fire-causes-delays-on-m20-in-kent/

2017-05-01 - Car bursts into flame on the A1 near Huntingdon (Britain):
http://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/car-destroyed-in-accidental-fire-on-a1-close-to-brampton-hut-1-4998999

2017-05-01 - RV trailer bursts into flame at 2 AM while parked near pawn shop, fire spreads, pawn shop destroyed, on Asheville Highway in Greeneville (Tennessee):
http://wjhl.com/2017/05/01/greene-county-fire-spreads-from-camper-to-nearby-pawn-shop/

2017-05-01 - Food truck trailer bursts into flame while parked in Temple (Texas):
http://www.kcentv.com/news/local/the-singing-chef-food-truck-destroyed-by-fire/435617836

2017-05-01 - Auto shop destroyed by fire on Reedy Branch Road in Winterville (North Carolina), nobody there:
http://www.reflector.com/Crime-and-Rescue/2017/05/01/Fire-leaves-automotive-business-a-total-loss.html
http://www.witn.com/content/news/Fire-crews-battling-blaze-at-Pitt-County-automotive-center-420943863.html

2017-05-01 - Tire business destroyed by fire in Mooreville (Mississippi), nobody there:
http://djournal.com/news/fire-destroys-mooreville-tire-shop/

2017-05-01 - Barn destroyed by huge fire in Oley Township, Berks County (Pennsylvania):
http://6abc.com/news/fire-destroys-berks-county-barn/1941484/

2017-05-01 - Wildfire grows to 1350 acres near Highgrove (California):
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2017/05/01/opera-fire-2nd-day/
http://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/fast-moviing-wildfire-sweeps-through-calif-county
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Firefighters-Battle-30-Acre-Vegetation-Fire-in-Riverside-County-420856263.html

2017-05-01 - Brush fire burns near Hansen Dam near Pacoima (California):
http://www.dailynews.com/general-news/20170501/firefighters-tackle-brush-fire-near-hansen-dam-in-pacoima-area

2017-05-01 - Brush fire threatens homes in Hollywood Hills (California):
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2017/05/01/small-brush-fire-briefly-threatens-homes-in-hollywood-hills/

2017-05-01 - Brush fire burns to within 4 feet of a home in coastal Laurel Bay (South Carolina):
http://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/community/beaufort-news/article147873099.html

2017-05-01 - Wildfire burns near crippled nuclear plant in coastal Fukushima (Japan):
http://robinwestenra.blogspot.com/2017/05/forest-fires-near-fukushima-npp.html

2017-05-01 - Farm supply store destroyed by huge fire in Pine Grove (Pennsylvania), nobody there:
http://wnep.com/2017/05/01/crews-battle-large-fire-in-schuylkill-county/

2017-05-01 - Winery heavily damaged by fire in Plymouth (California):
http://www.ledger.news/multimedia/helwig-winery-fire---may/collection_b8e7c84a-2f57-11e7-a75c-67f59ae1f83b.html
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2017/05/02/amador-county-winery-damaged-in-fire/
http://www.abc10.com/news/local/fire-burns-through-popular-amador-county-winery/436073414
http://fox40.com/2017/05/02/fire-destroys-building-at-helwig-winery-in-amador-county/
http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article148044154.html

2017-05-01 - Garage destroyed by fire and explosions at 2:30 AM at home in New Chicago (Indiana):
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/news/ct-ptb-new-chicago-fire-st-0503-20170502-story.html

2017-05-01 - Two garages damaged by fire just before 1 AM at homes in Dayton (Ohio):
http://wdtn.com/2017/05/01/2-garages-damaged-by-fire-in-dayton/

2017-05-01 - Mobile home destroyed by fire in Davis Creek (West Virginia), nobody there:
http://wchstv.com/news/local/firefighters-battling-large-fire-in-davis-creek

2017-05-01 - Home damaged by fire at 4:37 AM in Middletown (Ohio):
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/early-morning-fire-middletown-investigated/NKKBwJ2BLoUHjWohzIhUaJ/

Quote: "The owner of the home heard a loud bang or pop on the side of his house and a neighbor came to the front door to alert the family that the house was on fire..."

2017-05-01 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 2:35 AM in Milwaukee (Wisconsin), near Lake Michigan:
http://www.cbs58.com/story/35291617/early-morning-fire-damages-home-on-milwaukees-northwest-side

2017-05-01 - Two homes go up in flames shortly before midnight in Arden-Arcade (California):
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2017/05/02/2-arden-arcade-homes-destroyed-in-fire-7-people-displaced/
http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article148026644.html

2017-05-01 - Duplex heavily damaged by fire in the wee hours in coastal St. Petersburg (Florida), 3 pets killed:
http://wfla.com/2017/05/01/apartments-destroyed-animals-killed-in-st-pete-fire/

2017-05-01 - Vacant home burns just before 1 AM on Germania Street in Buffalo (New York):
http://www.wkbw.com/news/buffalo-firefighter-hurt-at-vacant-house-fire

2017-05-01 - Vacant barracks destroyed by fire in Santa Fe (New Mexico):
http://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2017/05/02/blaze-burns-santa-fe-barracks-used-set-manhattan/101200772/
http://www.koat.com/article/blaze-burns-santa-fe-army-barracks-used-in-wwii/9590740
http://www.lamonitor.com/content/blaze-burns-santa-fe-army-barracks-used-wwii

2017-05-02 - Van bursts into flame and kills 7+ people on road near Rawalpindi (Pakistan):
http://nation.com.pk/islamabad/03-May-2017/7-passengers-die-of-burn-injuries-in-van-fire
http://www.dawn.com/news/1330731/two-dead-six-injured-after-passenger-van-catches-fire
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT5FDUyx1eU
http://pk.shafaqna.com/EN/01094543

Quote: "At least seven passengers died of burn injuries when a van caught fire owing to a short circuit in the wiring near Chahan on Chakri Road here on Tuesday, police and Rescue 1122 informed The Nation on Tuesday."

2017-05-02 - Auto salvage yard hit by fire, junk trucks and school buses go up in flames, in Scranton (Pennsylvania):
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/fire-strikes-abandoned-trucks-buses-at-county-recycling-center-1.2187486
http://www.nepabuzz.com/2017/05/01/fire-strikes-abandoned-trucks-buses-at-county-recycling-center/

Quote: "Several unused trucks and school buses caught fire in the Lackawanna County Recycling Center, 3400 Boulevard Ave., Sunday evening. Tires burning in the back of one of them sent a column of black smoke into the air about 6:30 p.m."

2017-05-02 - Pallet storage facility destroyed by fire at 11 PM along US 101 in Harbor Gateway (California), 5 miles from the coast:
http://wwmt.com/news/nation-world/fire-destroys-pallet-storage-facility-in-california
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Fire-Gardena-Redondo-421112883.html
http://www.dailybreeze.com/general-news/20170502/fire-burns-pallet-storage-facility-in-gardena
http://onscenevideo.tv/harbor-gateway-pallet-yard-fire/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/NBCLA/859663479384440834
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/ABC7/859660410043092994

Quote: "A fire engulfed a pallet storage facility in Harbor Gateway along the 110 Freeway Tuesday night. Forty-nine Los Angeles Fire Department personnel, including firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, battled the fire at 555 W. 152nd Street, which started at around 11 p.m., according to authorities. One viewer driving along the freeway said the flames were so hot that she 'felt them through her car.'"

2017-05-02 - Recycling center erupts in flame, fire gets big, near the Leeds Liverpool Canal in Blackburn (Britain):
http://www.2br.co.uk/news/local-news/2280420/huge-blaze-at-recycling-unit/
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/15258177.PICTURES_VIDEO__Cause_of_major_blaze_in_Blackburn__unknown_/

Quote: "Lancashire firefighters have been dealing with a huge blaze in Blackburn overnight. Crews were called to a recycling unit close to the Leeds Liverpool Canal in Lower Hollin Bank street yesterday teatime..."

2017-05-02 - Wildfire grows to more than 100,000 acres in Okefenokee Swamp (Florida/Georgia), now the largest uncontained fire in the US:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/verify/verify-west-mims-fire-the-largest-in-the-country/436107460
http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/local_news/rain-barely-felt-at-massive-swamp-fire/article_cb97dfbe-741a-5640-bb9d-09c6a29acc06.html
http://goldenisles.news/news/local_news/okefenokee-fire-is-nation-s-largest/article_6bd7a4f0-e977-55e7-86f3-e33bc7e94339.html
http://www.news4jax.com/news/okefenokee-wildfire-now-four-times-the-size-of-disney-world
http://news.trust.org/item/20170503041751-32abj/

Quote: "After nearly a month, the West Mims fire at the Okefenokee National Wildfire Rescue is still growing. So far, it has burned more than 100-thousand acres, that's nearly three times of the size of Miami's metro area. Despite more than 460 people assigned to the fire, it's only 8% contained."

2017-05-02 - Five boats go up in flames at 1:39 AM while dry-docked at Otter Creek Marina in coastal Abingdon (Maryland):
http://wjla.com/news/local/fire-destroys-multiple-boats-and-a-wood-structure-in-harford-county-maryland
http://patch.com/maryland/belair/otter-creek-marina-fire-involves-5-boats-garage-officials
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/harford/abingdon/bs-md-ha-marina-fire-20170502-story.html
http://www.the-chesapeake.com/2017/05/02/roaring-fire-destroyed-several-boats-in-otter-creek-marina/
http://www.wbaltv.com/article/boats-damaged-at-marina-fire-in-abingdon/9592835
http://www.proptalk.com/boat-fire-otter-creek-marina/

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area. These are the 346th, 347th, 348th, 349th and 350th boats/ships to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-02 - Passenger train bursts into flame in Muzaffarpur (India):
http://www.hindustantimes.com/patna/one-bogie-of-vaishali-express-catches-fire-in-muzaffarpur-none-hurt/story-iXN1AnZGg3uROXLuRNtttK.html

2017-05-02 - School bus bursts into flame on street in Kansas City (Missouri):
http://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/school-bus-on-fire-in-kcmo
http://www.kmbc.com/article/school-bus-bursts-into-flames-in-kcmo/9595422
http://www.kctv5.com/story/35323762/no-injuries-following-bus-fire-in-kansas-city
http://fox4kc.com/2017/05/02/firefighters-douse-flames-on-school-bus-in-kansas-city-after-kids-and-driver-escape/
http://www.kmbz.com/articles/school-bus-catches-fire-kansas-city
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article148160929.html
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/kgun9/859760381006184449

Quote: "A school bus caught fire near 55th and Cleveland in Kansas City, Missouri on Tuesday afternoon. The bus belongs to Pathway Academy. Officials say children were on the bus at the time but there were no injuries."

2017-05-02 - School bus bursts into flame on street in Indirapuram (India):
http://www.hindustantimes.com/noida/watch-narrow-escape-for-17-children-as-school-bus-catches-fire-in-indirapuram/story-wAclwDjsmp9jdam41BZfOI.html
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/noida/ghaziabad-school-bus-catches-fire-with-17-kids-three-adults-on-board-all-safe/articleshow/58479504.cms
http://www.cityspidey.com/spideypick_detail.php?id=3156&sef=father-agnel-bus-catches-fire-students-manage-to-escape
http://www.india.com/news/india/50-students-rescued-from-the-burning-school-bus-in-noida-2090842/
http://www.pressreader.com/india/hindustan-times-delhi/20170503/281642485075030

Quote: "Seventeen schoolchildren from classes 1 to 8 of Fr Agnel School in Vaishali, Ghaziabad had a narrow escape when their bus caught fire in Indirapuram on Tuesday. According to officials, all the 17 children were rescued by locals, shopkeepers, and security guards who were present in the area. The locals tried to douse the fire but their efforts failed."

Note: These are the 81st and 82nd school buses to burn in 2017, and these are the 341st and 342nd buses to burn in 2017...

2017-05-02 - Private bus bursts into flame on Rocky River Road in the Motueka Valley near Nelson (New Zealand), 1 injured:
http://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/house-bus-fire-near-motueka-leaves-one-woman-injured
http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/92133370/house-bus-gutted-by-blaze

Note: This is the 343rd bus to burn in 2017...

2017-05-02 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at loading dock at candy plant, fire spreads to 5 semi trailers, in Waco (Texas):
http://www.wltx.com/news/fire-breaks-out-at-mars-candy-plant-in-waco/436441969
http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/fire-breaks-out-at-mars-candy-plant-in-waco/436092396
http://www.wgrz.com/news/local/fire-breaks-out-at-mars-candy-plant-in-waco/436082940
http://kxan.com/2017/05/02/mm-mars-plant-in-waco-catches-on-fire/
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Mars-Candy-Plant-on-Fire-in-Waco-421056553.html
http://www.khou.com/news/local/texas/fire-breaks-out-at-mars-candy-plant-in-waco/436089498
http://www.wfmynews2.com/news/local/fire-breaks-out-at-mars-candy-plant-in-waco/436081917

Quote: "Just after 1 p.m., flames were spotted coming from a tractor trailer parked at a loading dock. Pushed by strong wind, the flames quickly spread to five other trailers and became a three-alarm fire."

2017-05-02 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 11:20 AM on I-75 in Clayton County (Georgia):
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/clayton-county/tractor-trailer-fire-closes-all-lanes-of-i-75n/518502780
http://www.ajc.com/news/traffic/reopens-clayton-county-after-tractor-trailer-fire/rHxFuoj8MIGibqgQ43sCKI/
http://www.11alive.com/traffic/tractor-trailer-fire-on-i-75-n-closes-interstate-for-miles/436004012
http://www.cbs46.com/story/35318874/coca-cola-truck-catches-fire-on-i-75-all-lanes-closed
http://www.macon.com/news/state/georgia/article148046484.html

2017-05-02 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame before 5:39 AM on I-75 in Peach County (Georgia):
http://wgxa.tv/news/local/tractor-trailer-catches-fire-in-peach-county
http://www.navbug.com/article250435233/tractor_trailer_catches_fire_in_peach_county.htm

2017-05-02 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the Pacific Highway in Ourimbah (Australia), near the coast:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4635889/truck-fire-on-m1-at-ourimbah/
http://www.facebook.com/9NewsSydney/videos/469114570100911/
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/road-closed-hazard-earlier-truck-fire-330659.traffic
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/9NewsSyd/859483833237872640
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCQv0QST38E

2017-05-02 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 5:20 AM, truck veers off road, takes out power pole, near Flat Bush (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/92113488/Truck-crash-in-Flat-Bush-cuts-power-to-residents

Quote: "Emergency services rushed to the scene on Murphys Rd, near Thomas Rd, about 5.20am on Tuesday. It appeared something on the truck caught fire which caused the driver to lose control and crash into a power pole, a police communications spokeswoman said."

2017-05-02 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame in Maryhill area in coastal Glasgow (Scotland):
http://stv.tv/news/west-central/1387391-large-lorry-fire-sends-smoke-billowing-across-maryhill/
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/15260065.Lorry_fire_causes_thick_black_smoke_to_billow_across_Maryhill/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/STVNews/859441516267409409

Quote: "The incident happened just after 4.15pm on Stronend Street in Maryhill on Tuesday. Smoke caused by the blaze was visible across the area near Firhill Stadium. Two Scottish Fire and Rescue Service appliances, involving nine firefighters, have attended the incident. A spokeswoman said: 'We have been called to a fire involving an articulated lorry.'"

2017-05-02 - Tractor and trailer full of fertilizer go up in flames at business in Kidderminster (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/53170
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/emergency-services/2017/05/02/explosion-avoided-as-fire-crews-tackle-tractor-blaze/

Note: These are the 744th through 750th tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-02 - Truck bursts into flame on Louisiana Avenue in coastal Bridgeport (Connecticut):
http://www.doingitlocal.com/2017/05/todays-vehicle-fire-95/

2017-05-02 - Truck bursts into flame on the Glenshane Pass near coastal Londonderry (Ireland):
http://www.londonderrysentinel.co.uk/news/lorry-fire-at-glenshane-pass-1-7941803
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=268444509926035&story_fbid=1092635044173640

2017-05-02 - RV bursts into flame at home near coastal Fort Pierce (Florida):
http://www.wflx.com/story/35320119/fire-destroys-rv-in-st-lucie-county
http://www.wpbf.com/article/rv-fully-engulfed-in-flames-in-port-st-lucie/9592900
http://www.wptv.com/news/region-st-lucie-county/fire-destroys-rv-in-st-lucie-county
http://www.onenewspage.com/video/20170502/7407406/Fire-destroys-RV-in-St-Lucie-County.htm
http://article.wn.com/view/2017/05/02/Fire_destroys_RV_in_St_Lucie_County/
http://www.wpbf.com/article/rv-catches-fire-in-fort-pierce/9593349
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/CBS12/859455146178359296
http://cbs12.com/news/local/rv-burns-in-fort-pierce
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMpw-GaUYRw

Note: This is the 169th RV to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-02 - Van and trash go up in flames near the Port Authority Bus Terminal in coastal Manhattan (New York):
http://abc7ny.com/news/car-fire-near-port-authority-sends-black-smoke-over-midtown/1945836/
http://nypost.com/2017/05/02/car-catches-fire-near-port-authority/
http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2017/05/03/car-fire-near-port-authority-bus-terminal-caused-delays/309373001/
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/NYC-Flaming-Car-Causes-Bus-Delays-at-Port-Authority-Terminal-421074584.html
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/05/02/port-authority-terminal-car-fire/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/njdotcom/859537634212708352

Quote: "Fire officials said the smoke filled part of Port Authority, but that the fire was contained to the car and pile of trash. People described the smoke as smelling chemically, and some said they were coughing because of it."

2017-05-02 - In separate incidents, within 12 hours, van and car go up in flames in Palmerston North (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/92113919/Two-vehicle-fires-in-less-than-12-hours

2017-05-02 - Van bursts into flame at 1:52 AM while parked on Hargrave Avenue in Crewe (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/van-fire-in-warrington_02-05-2017_9-45-47

2017-05-02 - Van bursts into flame at 11:35 PM on Warburton Street in Stockton Heath (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/van-on-fire-in-stockton-heath_03-05-2017_12-22-20

2017-05-02 - SUV bursts into flame on street in Rockford (Illinois), near the Rock River:
http://rockfordscanner.com/2017/05/rockford-fire-department-battling-a-vehicle-fire/

2017-05-02 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads to garage, in Killeen (Texas):
http://www.kwtx.com/content/news/Killeen--Fire-damages-truck-garage-421087714.html
http://kdhnews.com/news/local/no-reported-injuries-in-killeen-house-fire/article_d729e0ee-2fb2-11e7-a683-0be1f9c6a2ec.html

Quote: "A truck in the driveway of the home caught fire and flames were coming from the garage when the first units arrived."

2017-05-02 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at gas station in Bowling Green (Kentucky):
http://www.bgdailynews.com/news/truck-fire-at-t-mart/image_6c6ec4cf-344d-5969-b65e-5e4acd3b6d51.html

2017-05-02 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on Montreal Street in Kingston (Canada):
http://www.ckwstv.com/2017/05/02/vehicle-fire-on-montreal-street/

2017-05-02 - Car bursts into flame on highway near San Angelo (Texas):
http://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/local-news/car-fire-causes-major-traffic-on-houston-harte/705278923
http://sanangelolive.com/news/crashes/2017-05-02/2016-kia-explodes-flames-houston-harte
http://www.onenewspage.com/video/20170503/7411683/Highway-Vehicle-Fire.htm

2017-05-02 - Car bursts into flame on Veteran's Boulevard in West Fargo (North Dakota):
http://www.inforum.com/news/4259979-man-escapes-car-fire-west-fargo
http://www.wday.com/news/4259979-man-escapes-car-fire-west-fargo

2017-05-02 - Car bursts into flame on Route 12 near Beck's Creek near Tower Hill (Illinois):
http://www.shelbyvilledailyunion.com/news/local_news/tower-hill-man-s-car-catches-fire/article_5f161a9e-52de-50b5-a9da-fe7b90dc96b4.html

Quote: "Gatons, 31, said he had just borrowed the red Pontiac from his grandmother, Barb Mckittrick. He didn't get far from Mckittrick's Pana home before the car burst into flames south of Tower Hill, near Beck's Creek."

2017-05-02 - Car bursts into flame just after midnight on 71/75 in Fort Wright (Kentucky):
http://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/kenton-county/fort-wright/car-ignites-on-i-7175-at-kyles-lane-offramp

2017-05-02 - Car bursts into flame on highway in Delhi (India):
http://www.cartoq.com/mba-students-5-day-old-mercedes-benz-cla200-catches-fire-in-delhi/
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/delhi-driver-escapes-unhurt-as-mercedes-catches-fire-on-dnd-flyover-117050201063_1.html

2017-05-02 - Car bursts into flame, ignites wildfire, in Cieza (Spain):
http://murciatoday.com/car-explosion-causes-wild-fire-in-cieza_35198-a.html

2017-05-02 - Two cars go up in flames while parked in carpark in Elgin (Scotland), 5 miles from the coast:
http://www.northern-scot.co.uk/News/Car-fire-closes-busy-Elgin-car-park-02052017.htm
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/moray/elgin/1234650/double-vehicle-fire-busy-moray-car-park/
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/moray/elgin/1234788/car-erupted-into-flame-moments-after-owner-parked-it/

2017-05-02 - Car bursts into flame near apartments in Edenderry (Ireland):
http://www.offalyexpress.ie/news/news/247849/breaking-fire-services-deal-with-car-fire-near-edenderry-apartment-complex.html
http://www.leinsterleader.ie/video/local-news/247939/watch-edenderry-resident-records-fire-raging-just-yards-from-her-apartment-window.html

2017-05-02 - Car bursts into flame on A1231 slip road near Washington (Britain):
http://www.sun-fm.com/news/local/2280483/car-on-fire-at-the-slip-road-to-the-a1231-towards-washington/

2017-05-02 - Car bursts into flame at 1:48 AM on Frances Street in Scunthorpe (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Frances Street, Scunthorpe. Tue 2 May 2017 01:48 (No:09423) Car fire, one hose reel in use."

2017-05-02 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-81 in Montgomery County (Virginia):
http://www.wsls.com/traffic/vehicle-fire-causing-backups-on-i-81-southbound-in-montgomery-county

2017-05-02 - Three RV trailers destroyed by fire, 3 more damaged, while parked at storage facility in coastal Panama City Beach (Florida):
http://www.wjhg.com/content/news/RV-park-in-Panama-City-Beach-catches-on-fire-421011463.html
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/WJHG_TV/859404175905574913
http://www.wjhg.com/video?vid=421014243

2017-05-02 - RV trailer bursts into flame on Hudson Krohn Road in Harrison County (Mississippi):
http://www.wlox.com/story/35324015/firefighters-responding-to-fully-involved-camper-trailer-on-hudson-krohn-rd

2017-05-02 - Four vehicles and garage go up in flames at 3:52 AM in New Brunswick (New Jersey):
http://www.tapinto.net/sections/police-and-fire/articles/fire-damages-garage-cars-on-hartwell-street

Quote: "A first-alarm fire that tore through a Hartwell Street garage early this morning “extensively damaged” the structure and four nearby vehicles, according to a city official. The call for a fire at 34 Hartwell St. came in around 3:52 a.m., city spokesperson Jennifer Bradshaw told TAPinto New Brunswick. Firefighters arrived on scene four minutes later. They found a one-story, detached, four-bay garage 'fully involved,' Bradshaw said."

2017-05-02 - Car and mobile home destroyed by fire at 2:28 AM in Kiel (Wisconsin):
http://www.htrnews.com/story/news/2017/05/02/kiel-fire-destroys-trailer-home-car-lax-chapel-road/101195236/
http://fox11online.com/news/local/lakeshore/home-and-car-destroyed-in-kiel-area-fire
http://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/fire-leaves-mobile-home-vehicle-a-total-loss/704526696

2017-05-02 - Tractor trailer repair business heavily damaged by fire in Columbia (South Carolina):
http://www.thestate.com/news/local/article148191094.html
http://www.wltx.com/news/local/firefighters-working-commercial-fire-on-bluff-road/436176163

2017-05-02 - Brush fire burns pickup truck, car and two homes near Ripley (West Virginia):
http://www.tristateupdate.com/story/35322176/2-houses-2-vehicles-and-brush-on-fire-in-jackson-county
http://www.wvillustrated.com/story/35322176/2-houses-2-vehicles-and-brush-on-fire-in-jackson-county

2017-05-02 - Brush fire breaks out near Wilderness Lane and Tower Road in Paso Robles (California):
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article148184469.html

2017-05-02 - Brush fire burns along the Orange (57) Freeway near Diamond Bar (California):
http://www.foxla.com/news/local-news/252115204-story

2017-05-02 - Wildfire breaks out near marina on coastal Jekyll Island (Georgia):
http://www.startribune.com/officials-fire-on-popular-georgia-tourist-island-contained/421176133/
http://www.westplainsdailyquill.net/national_news/article_0eb95afb-601a-52e4-a03d-246fc100891d.html
http://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/georgia/articles/2017-05-03/woods-fire-breaks-out-on-jekyll-island-off-georgia-coast
http://goldenisles.news/news/state_news/woods-fire-breaks-out-on-jekyll-island-off-georgia-coast/article_9e6a4c60-c1af-5327-9ff3-1819e9a14e73.html

2017-05-02 - Huge wildfire breaks out in the Greater Hinggan Mountains (China):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20170502-58065-CHN

2017-05-02 - Warehouse destroyed by fire at 3 AM on Highway 96 between Silsbee and Evadale (Texas):
http://kfdm.com/news/local/several-fire-departments-respond-to-structure-fire-near-hwy-96

2017-05-02 - Storage building destroyed by huge blaze at midnight in Oelwein (Iowa):
http://www.kwwl.com/story/35301253/breaking-fire-destroys-building-in-oelwein

2017-05-02 - Church heavily damaged by fire at 10:40 PM in Tucson (Arizona), nobody there:
http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/35329557/neighborhood-church-destroyed-in-overnight-fire
http://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/crews-put-out-midtown-church-blaze

2017-05-02 - Depot goes up in flames near gas station in coastal Dubai (UAE):
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/dubai/fire-erupts-near-a-petrol-station-in-dubai

2017-05-02 - Garage destroyed by fire at 2 AM at home in Kokomo (Indiana):
http://wishtv.com/2017/05/02/kokomo-officer-saves-2-year-old-from-house-fire/
http://www.kokomotribune.com/news/as-garage-burns-officers-rescue-toddler-from-adjacent-house/article_ce1157f0-2f79-11e7-8f4e-879b4a424c5c.html

2017-05-02 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in Elyria (Ohio):
http://www.chroniclet.com/Local-News/2017/05/02/Fifth-Street-garage-fire-under-investigation.html

2017-05-02 - Garage destroyed by fire just before 5 AM at home in Dayton (Ohio):
http://wdtn.com/2017/05/02/crews-battle-garage-fire-in-dayton/
http://www.whio.com/news/scene-crews-respond-fire-dayton-garage/8kdCmYUG8ryTHgHbwjUnSJ/
http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/local/garage-catches-fire-dayton/fj4K7mKlRlaoX1FWkfW15N/

2017-05-02 - Mobile home destroyed by fire at 12:30 AM in Austin (Texas):
http://kxan.com/2017/05/02/woman-receives-minor-injuries-when-fire-destroys-east-austin-home/

2017-05-02 - Home heavily damaged by fire in Renton (Washington), near the coast, 1 injured:
http://komonews.com/news/local/at-least-1-burn-victim-reported-as-fire-guts-renton-home

2017-05-02 - Home destroyed by fire in Jefferson County (Colorado):
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2017/05/03/jefferson-county-house-fire/

2017-05-02 - Apartment building destroyed by massive fire in Hendersonville (Tennessee):
http://wkrn.com/2017/05/02/massive-fire-roars-at-hendersonville-apartment-building/
http://www.wsmv.com/story/35321935/fire-reported-at-hendersonville-apartment-complex
http://www.newschannel5.com/news/crews-battle-large-fire-at-hendersonville-apartments
http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2017/05/02/fire-engulfs-hendersonville-apartment-complex/101216110/
http://fox17.com/news/local/crews-working-fully-involved-fire-at-hendersonville-apartments

2017-05-02 - Riverside Inn destroyed by massive fire at 1:20 AM in Cambridge Springs (Pennsylvania), near French Creek:
http://wkbn.com/2017/05/02/fire-reported-at-riverside-inn-in-cambridge-springs-pa/
http://www.meadvilletribune.com/news/update-fire-ravages-historic-riverside-inn/article_b0f0ab92-2f3f-11e7-8411-93aaac8e77c6.html
http://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/cambridge-springs-community-in-shock-after-riverside-inn-fire/705125448

Quote: "Fire swept through the 132-year-old Riverside Inn early Tuesday, completely destroying the historic building and leaving a hole in the community where it had played a central role for generations."

2017-05-02 - Deadly fire burns apartment building in Mesa (Arizona), 2 killed:
http://www.azfamily.com/story/35325860/adult-small-child-found-dead-after-fire-at-mesa-apartment
http://www.12news.com/news/local/valley/woman-and-child-found-in-mesa-apartment-fire/436535173

2017-05-02 - Vacant go-kart track destroyed by fire in coastal Melbourne (Australia):
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-03/massive-blaze-engulfs-disused-go-kart-track-at-sunshine-north/8491842

2017-05-03 - Man has 'medical event' and is seriously burned in Blood Alley Square in Gastown area in coastal Vancouver (Canada):
http://www.theprovince.com/news/local+news/hospital+burn+treatment+after+incident+gastown/13343638/story.html
http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/one-man-in-hospital-for-burn-treatment-after-incident-in-gastown

Quote: "A man is in hospital being treated for serious burns following an incident in Gastown on Wednesday evening. It remains unclear what took place, though Vancouver police Sgt. Randy Fincham said the burns came as a result of a 'medical event.' Police were on-site to assist with the incident in Blood Alley Square; no criminal investigation is taking place. 'He has been taken to hospital with significant burn injuries, in addition to his initial health incident,' said Fincham in an email."

2017-05-03 - Early season Russia-Siberia wildfire outbreak expands due to heat:
http://robertscribbler.com/2017/05/03/early-season-russia-siberia-wildfire-outbreak-expands-due-to-heat/

2017-05-03 - Underground explosion hits coal mine in Azadshahr (Iran), 35+ killed, dozens trapped:
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/05/dozens-trapped-iran-coal-explosion-170503114653510.html
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/610971/iran-mine-collapse-people-tarpped-workers-rescue-operation
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/may/03/dozens-of-coal-miners-killed-in-explosion-in-northern-iran
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-mine-blast-idUSKBN17Z1AS

2017-05-03 - Underground electrical fire hits Milpitas (California):
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/05/03/milpitas-power-outage-affects-1370-pge-customers/

Quote: "Also on Wednesday afternoon, Milpitas fire personnel responded to an underground electric vault fire in the northwest corner of the Great Mall shopping center near The Home Depot store. As of about 5 p.m., the fire may have caused much of the mall to go without power."

2017-05-03 - Underground electrical fire spews flames from pavement in Coventry (Britain):
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/watch-drama-5ft-high-flames-12981250

2017-05-03 - Railway tunnel rocked by explosion in Guizhou Province (China), 12 killed, 12 injured:
http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2017/05/03/520389/China-railway-gas-explosion-Guizhou
http://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1328360-20170503.htm

2017-05-03 - Landfill fire breaks out at 5:03 AM on Village Street in East Knapton (Britain):
http://www.northyorksfire.gov.uk/news-events/breaking-news/night_2_may_17

Quote: "Village Street, East Knapton TOC: 05:03 Crews from Sherburn, Malton and Pickering are in attendance at a fire involving a large amount of landfill. Incident is currently ongoing."

2017-05-03 - Auto salvage yard erupts in flame near Sargodha (Pakistan):
http://abbtakk.tv/en/sargodha-fire-engulfs-junkyard-spreads-to-nearby-shops/

2017-05-03 - Home destroyed by explosion and fire in Smithtown (New York), between Stump Pond and Millers Pond, 1 injured:
http://patch.com/new-york/smithtown/apparent-tank-explosion-sends-smithtown-home-flames

2017-05-03 - Home damaged by explosion on 6th Street in Muscle Shoals (Alabama), near the Tennessee River:
http://www.timesdaily.com/gallery/explosion-and-fire-at-home/collection_4bf43ae0-13db-58e7-9d15-13e58d09be1b.html

Note: These are the 145th and 146th residential explosions in 2017...

2017-05-03 - Fishing boat bursts into flame while docked at Homer's Wharf in coastal New Bedford (Massachusetts):
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20170503/boat-fire-prompts-evacuation-of-waterfront-grille
http://www.newbedfordguide.com/new-bedford-firefighters-respond-to-boat-fire-on-homers-wharf/2017/05/03
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56fZjAeAbDQ

2017-05-03 - Boat bursts into flame on Lake St. Clair near Fair Haven (Michigan):
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/family-of-5-rescued-from-water-after-jumping-off-burning-boat-into-lake-st-clair
http://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/MI/2017/May/04/Family.of.5.rescued.from.water.after.jumping.off.burning.boat.into.Lake.St.Clair.aspx

Note: These are the 351st and 352nd boats/ships to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-03 - Passenger train goes up in flames at station in Harbanspura (India):
http://timesofislamabad.com/pakistan-railways-train-bogie-catches-fire-in-lahore/2017/05/03/
http://www.geo.tv/latest/140401-Fire-engulfs-train-parked-at-Lahores-Harbanspura-station
http://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/386682-Fire-erupts-in-train-bogies-at-Harbanspura
http://geovideos.tv/2017/05/03/breaking-news-fire-engulfs-train-parked-at-lahores-harbanspura-station-03-may-2017/
http://www.newstv.pk/video/194563/fire-broke-out-in-empty-train-near-harbanspura
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMlyDwUx9X0

2017-05-03 - Passenger train locomotive bursts into flame in Martins Yard, off Spencer Bridge Road in Northampton (Britain):
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/major-midland-rail-disruption-after-12982997
http://rtlec.co.uk/latest-news/breaking-hundreds-of-passengers-stuck-on-train-following-fire-near-station/

2017-05-03 - School bus bursts into flame on street in Bolivar County (Mississippi):
http://deltadailynews.com/west-bolivar-school-bus-catches-fire-and-burns/

Quote: "A West Bolivar School District school bus burst into flames and burned Wednesday."

Note: This is the 83rd school buss to burn in 2017, and this is the 344th bus to burn in 2017...

2017-05-03 - Passenger bus bursts into flame at intersection in coastal Boca Raton (Florida):
http://www.wptv.com/news/region-s-palm-beach-county/boca-raton/bus-catches-fire-in-boca-raton-no-one-hurt
http://www.onenewspage.com/video/20170503/7413981/Bus-catches-fire-in-Boca-Raton.htm

2017-05-03 - Passenger bus bursts into flame while parked at business on Castlebar Road in Westport (Ireland), 1 mile from the coast:
http://www.mayonews.ie/news/29975-major-bus-fire-on-the-castlebar-road-in-westport
http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/emergency-services-battle-major-bus-10349330
http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/lucky-escape-for-bus-driver-after-vehicle-goes-up-in-flames-while-he-was-in-supermacs-35678043.html
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/IrishMirror/860038788906659840

Quote: "The unidentified driver pulled in at Supermacs on the Castlebar Road in Westport, just about a mile out from the town. It's understood the driver got out of the bus to enter the shop and returned to the bus on fire."

Note: These the 345th and 346th buses to burn in 2017...

2017-05-03 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-64 in Washington County (Illinois):
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/35333228/isp-eastbound-lanes-of-i-64-in-washington-co-il-opened-after-semi-cab-fire

Quote: "Officials first believed it was a semi crash on Interstate 64 at Mile Post 45 and discovered the incident was not a crash but a semi fire instead."

2017-05-03 - Tractor (combine) and barn go up in flames near Auchnagatt (Scotland), 50+ sheep killed:
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/north-east/1235783/dozens-of-lambs-killed-in-barn-fire-which-devastated-a-north-east-family-farm/

Quote: "More than 30 firefighters from across the north-east were called to Blackpots Farm, near Auchnagatt, after a fire broke out in the outbuildings on Sunday. They managed to beat back the flames, but a combine harvester was destroyed."

2017-05-03 - Tractor bursts into flame on Challick Lane in Wiveliscombe (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=40349&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/somerset_news/15262828.Tractor_damaged_in_fire/
http://cullyonline.co.uk/tractor-damaged-in-fire/
http://www.wsfp.co.uk/article.cfm?id=106854

Note: These are the 751st, 752nd and 753rd tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-03 - Dump truck bursts into flame at business in Dovre (Wisconsin):
http://www.chetekalert.com/news/community_news/article_6d90976a-3005-11e7-88e7-b38eb7b00c6e.html

2017-05-03 - Heavy truck hauling pallets bursts into flame on Route 61 near Shoesmakersville (Pennsylvania):
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/truck-catches-fire-on-route-61-in-northern-berks-county
http://www.facebook.com/readingeaglenewspaper/posts/1477794662272037
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/ReadingEagle/859827640018116608
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gXVAOlgC-0

Quote: "Fire crews are mopping up after a truck hauling pallets caught fire on Route 61 near Shoesmakersville."

2017-05-03 - Box truck bursts into flame on US 101 north of Willits (California):
http://lostcoastoutpost.com/chpwatch/2017/may/3/00083/

2017-05-03 - Heavy truck bursts into flame on road near Gorakhnath (India):
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/community/truck-catches-fire/401943.html

2017-05-03 - Shredder truck bursts into flame on St Albans Road in Watford (Britain):
http://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/watfordnews/15261063.Road_closed_after_shredding_lorry_catches_fire/
http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/15261063.Road_closed_after_shredding_lorry_catches_fire/
http://www.hillingdontimes.co.uk/news/15261063.Road_closed_after_shredding_lorry_catches_fire/

2017-05-03 - Truck bursts into flame along Dam Lane in Warrington (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/lorry-on-fire-on-land-in-warrington
http://www.thisischeshire.co.uk/news/15264713.Bonfire_on_Birchwood_Way_and_lorry_on_fire_on_Dam_Lane/

2017-05-03 - Ambulance bursts into flame outside medical center in Delhi (India), second in a month, fourth in 9 months:
http://www.dnaindia.com/delhi/report-another-ambulance-catches-fire-second-in-a-month-2426810
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/delhi-cats-ambulances-go-up-in-flames-ambulance-crunch/1/945105.html

Quote: "An ambulance stationed outside a health centre caught fire during the wee hours, on Wednesday, in South-West Delhi's Najafgarh area, after dropping a patient to his house. While no mortalities were reported, the incident has once again brought out the much-hyped CATS ambulances under scanner. As many as four cases of fire in ambulances have been reported since July 2016."

Quote: "A total of four CATS ambulances have spontaneously caught fire in the last nine months, raising question marks over their safety standards."

Note: Buy some new ones. They'll still burn...

2017-05-03 - RV bursts into flame just after 6 AM on street in Portland (Oregon):
http://www.kptv.com/story/35330698/fire-rips-through-motorhome-in-se-portland
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/fox12oregon/859798245060616192

2017-05-03 - RV bursts into flame on I-40 near Kingman (Arizona):
http://azdailysun.com/news/state-and-regional/lanes-of-i--near-kingman-reopened-after-vehicle-fire/article_8e87c3bc-a5a8-5f98-a3c2-9bed0ba1f269.html
http://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/arizona/articles/2017-05-03/vehicle-fire-blocking-eastbound-lanes-of-i-40-near-kingman
http://www.argus-press.com/news/state_news/article_c1528302-46df-5d0d-8ae3-3c2efe26121d.html
http://www.therepublic.com/2017/05/03/az-interstate-40-vehicle-fire/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/ArizonaDOT/859919073076850688

Quote: "An RV fire is blocking I-40 EB at milepost 41 near Kingman."

Note: These are the 170th and 171st RVs to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-03 - Camper-van bursts into flame on the A46 near Dunkirk Mills (Britain):
http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/15262600.Road_closed_near_Nailsworth_after_caravan_fire__all_occupants_escaped_safely/

2017-05-03 - Van bursts into flame while parked at home near Hawleyville (Connecticut):
http://newtownbee.com/van-destroyed-by-fire-at-butternut-ridge/

2017-05-03 - Van bursts into flame at gas station in Orrville (Ohio):
http://wqkt.com/van-fire-in-orrville/
http://www.the-daily-record.com/local%20news/2017/05/03/orrville-firefighters-handle-van-fire

2017-05-03 - Van bursts into flame on Church Road in Ashton, Chester (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/mobile-chip-van-on-fire-in-ashton

2017-05-03 - Minivan bursts into flame on Navarre Avenue in Toledo (Ohio):
http://www.therepublic.com/2017/05/04/oh-prophetess-campaign-van-fire/
http://www.wtol.com/story/35337300/mayoral-candidates-van-catches-fire
http://www.islandpacket.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article148545899.html
http://www.journal-news.com/news/local/self-proclaimed-prophetess-campaign-van-catches-fire/XIobYMygpyxPC2Yrsx0slO/
http://www.daily-jeff.com/latest%20headlines/2017/05/04/selfproclaimed-prophetesss-campaign-van-catches-fire

Quote: "The large campaign sign on the top of the van was not damaged."

Note: Excellent, so no need to spend fifty bucks on a new sign, just ten grand for another minivan...

2017-05-03 - Minivan bursts into flame while parked at Walmart on Lansdowne Street in Peterborough (Canada):
http://www.chextv.com/2017/05/03/man-returns-from-grocery-trip-to-find-van-ablaze/
http://www.thewolf.ca/syn/146/133645/man-returns-from-grocery-trip-to-find-van-ablaze
http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2017/05/03/no-one-hurt-after-van-goes-up-in-flames-in-parkway-centre-plaza-parking-lot-in-peterborough
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwM1UkuUzjI

2017-05-03 - Pickup truck bursts into flame near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel near coastal Chesapeake Bay (Virginia):
http://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/2017/05/04/truck-fire-closes-chesapeake-bay-bridge-tunnel-briefly/101283378/
http://pilotonline.com/news/local/transportation/cbbt-reopens-all-northbound-lanes-after-vehicle-fire/article_4488e4c8-b272-5511-b63b-6a64596d05f2.html
http://www.delmarvanow.com/picture-gallery/news/local/virginia/2017/05/04/photos-truck-fire-on-chesapeake-bay-bridge-tunnel/101286132/

2017-05-03 - Police car bursts into flame on street in Victorville (California):
http://247headline.com/victorville-sheriffs-patrol-vehicle-burns-after-catching-fire/

2017-05-03 - Multiple cars go up in flames at auto shop in the Town of Fishkill (New York):
http://northwestdutchess.dailyvoice.com/news/multiple-car-fires-break-out-at-repair-shop-in-dutchess/709488/

Quote: "Multiple cars are on fire at Wits Auto Repair at 850 Route 9 in the Town of Fishkill, according to the Fishkill Police."

2017-05-03 - Two cars go up in flames while parked at store on Hickman Road in Waukee (Iowa):
http://www.adelnews.com/news/20170503/all-safe-after-car-fire-at-waukee-caseys
http://www.kcci.com/article/raw-frank-scaglione-captures-car-fire-explosion-dq9ph6ko/9603722

2017-05-03 - Car bursts into flame at gas station in Coralville (Iowa):
http://www.kcrg.com/content/news/Man-who-helped-control-car-fire-at-gas-station-says-he-did-what-anyone-else-would-have-don-421398073.html

2017-05-03 - Car bursts into flame near Highway 18 and Garfield Avenue near Rock Valley (Iowa):
http://kiwaradio.com/local-news/car-destroyed-in-fire-near-rock-valley/

2017-05-03 - Car bursts into flame on Mugga Lane in Jerrabomberra (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-jerrabomberra-act-330678.traffic

2017-05-03 - Car bursts into flame on the A14 near Stowmarket (Britain):
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/a14-set-to-reopen-near-stowmarket-after-car-fire-closes-eastbound-carriageway-1-5000999

2017-05-03 - Car bursts into flame on Newton Road in Bovey Tracey (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=40347&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2017-05-03 - Vehicle bursts into flame on Market Road in coastal Plymouth (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=40352&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2017-05-03 - Vehicle bursts into flame on the M5 near Taunton (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=40342&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/15261109.Vehicle_fire_on_the_M5_between_Taunton_and_Wellington/

2017-05-03 - Motorcycle bursts into flame on Cottingham Road in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Cottingham Road, Hull. Wed 3 May 2017 17:49 (No:09550) One motorcycle involved in fire. One hose reel in use."

2017-05-03 - RV trailer bursts into flame at 7 AM while parked at home, fire spreads to garage, in Parrottsville (Tennessee):
http://www.newportplaintalk.com/news/article_8579607f-1307-589c-8bdb-3808a238f74c.html

2017-05-03 - Car and garage destroyed by fire, home damaged, in Perry Township (Ohio):
http://www.indeonline.com/news/20170503/update-perry-garage-destroyed-by-fire

2017-05-03 - Car and home destroyed by fire on Dog River Road in Parkdale (Oregon), nobody there:
http://www.gorgeradio.com/fire-destroys-parkdale-home/

2017-05-03 - Barn destroyed by huge fire in Farragut (Tennessee):
http://www.wbir.com/news/local/crews-working-large-fire-in-farragut/436512231
http://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/2017/05/03/farragut-barn-burning-185-concord-road/101259742/
http://wate.com/2017/05/03/farragut-barn-fire-creates-large-plume-of-smoke/
http://www.knoxnews.com/picture-gallery/news/2017/05/03/photos-barn-in-farragut-burns-to-the-ground/101259788/

2017-05-03 - Barn, farm equipment and hay go up in flames just after midnight near Chattanooga (Tennessee):
http://newschannel9.com/news/local/crews-extinguish-barn-fire-in-hamilton-county
http://www.chattanoogan.com/2017/5/3/347317/Highway-58-VFD-Put-Out-A-Barn-Fire.aspx

2017-05-03 - Muck fire erupts in Golden Gate Estates (Florida), 17 miles from the coast:
http://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2017/05/03/crews-battle-30-acre-muck-fire-golden-gate-estates-no-structures-risk/101267724/

2017-05-03 - Brush fire breaks out in coastal Mashpee (Massachusetts):
http://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20170503/firefighters-extinguish-brush-fire-in-mashpee

2017-05-03 - Mulch fire breaks out at recycling business near Speegleville (Texas):
http://www.kxxv.com/story/35336341/large-pile-of-mulch-catches-fire-at-waco-wood-recycling-plant

2017-05-03 - Plants burst into flame shortly after 2 AM on balcony, fire spreads to apartment building, in Austin (Texas):
http://keyetv.com/news/local/balcony-fire-prompts-evacuation-at-domain-apartment-complex

Quote: "Firefighters later said the plants at one of the units' balcony set on fire, and then spread into the hallway of the residence."

2017-05-03 - Garbage bursts into flame before 7 AM in garbage truck on street in South Brunswick Township (New Jersey):
http://patch.com/new-jersey/southbrunswick/south-brunswick-recycling-truck-fire-wednesday-morning

2017-05-03 - Daycare destroyed by fire in Mesquite (Texas), nobody there:
http://www.khou.com/news/local/texas/2-alarm-fire-at-mesquite-daycare/436528255
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2017/05/03/2-alarm-fire-at-mesquite-daycare/
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2017/05/04/kids-parents-shaken-mesquite-daycare-fire/
http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/dallas-county/large-fire-at-daycare-in-mesquite/436531038
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20170503/Massive-Fire-Blazes-In-Mesquite-TX-Mesquite/

2017-05-03 - Restaurant heavily damaged by fire in the wee hours near the Mississippi River in St. Louis (Missouri):
http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/bean-house-damaged-by-overnight-fire/436252912

2017-05-03 - Portable classroom destroyed by fire at 2 AM at school in the Riverbend area in Winnipeg (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/portable-classroom-fire-riverbend-winnipeg-1.4096834

2017-05-03 - Scrap business destroyed by fire in Dongri (India):
http://www.pressreader.com/india/the-times-of-india-mumbai-edition/20170504/281840053571589

2017-05-03 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in St. Joseph (Missouri):
http://www.myqcountry.com/2017/05/03/garage-destroyed-in-suspected-electrical-fire/

2017-05-03 - Garage destroyed by fire at home on Mill Creek Hollow Road in Brady Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.huntingdondailynews.com/news/2017-05-04/Local_News/Brady_Township_garage_destroyed_in_fire.html

2017-05-03 - Garage damaged by fire at home on Cottingham Road in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Cottingham Road, Hull. Wed 3 May 2017 21:19 (No:09574) Garage fire. 2 hose reels, 2 BA and ceiling hook in use. Tic also in use."

Note: Same street as the motorcycle that burned in Hull on this day...

2017-05-03 - Mobile home destroyed by fire at 3:39 AM in Marion (South Carolina), nobody there:
http://wbtw.com/2017/05/03/marion-fire-damages-home/
http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/35327582/mobile-home-in-marion-county-catches-fire-wednesday-morning

2017-05-03 - Home damaged by garage fire before 6:30 AM in coastal Port Hueneme (California):
http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/2017/05/03/five-displaced-port-hueneme-house-fire/101240134/

2017-05-03 - Home damaged by fire in Darlington (South Carolina), nobody there:
http://wpde.com/news/local/state-police-investigating-house-fire-in-darlington

2017-05-03 - Home heavily damaged by garage fire in Midway City (California), 5 miles from the coast:
http://www.ocregister.com/2017/05/03/fire-damages-home-in-midway-city/

2017-05-03 - Home heavily damaged by fire in the wee hours in Wilmington Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.wtae.com/article/fire-tears-through-home-in-lawrence-county/9597540

2017-05-03 - Home heavily damaged by fire just after 5 AM in Mineral Wells (West Virginia), nobody there:
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2017/05/no-injuries-reported-in-mineral-wells-house-fire/

2017-05-03 - Home heavily damaged by fire shortly before 3 AM in coastal Newark (New Jersey):
http://www.rlsmedia.com/article/fire-displaces-several-newarks-south-ward

2017-05-03 - Home destroyed by fire just after 4 AM in Kuna (Idaho):
http://kboi2.com/news/local/dispatchers-family-escapes-early-morning-house-fire-in-kuna

2017-05-03 - Home destroyed by fire in Houston (Texas), nobody there:
http://cw39.com/2017/05/03/fire-destroys-home-in-east-houston-firefighters-say/

2017-05-03 - Two homes damaged by fire in Denver (Colorado), 1 lightly injured:
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/1-injured-after-2-buildings-catch-fire-in-denver

2017-05-03 - Two homes damaged by fire shortly before 2 AM in Las Vegas (Nevada), 2 injured, dog killed:
http://news3lv.com/news/local/two-injured-by-fire-that-damaged-three-townhomes-near-desert-inn-and-sandhill
http://www.reviewjournal.com/local/1-critically-burned-another-injured-in-east-las-vegas-fire/
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/1-person-injured-in-early-morning-fire/705495704

2017-05-03 - Deadly fire burns home at 2:30 AM in Shullsburg (Wisconsin), 2 killed, others injured:
http://www.channel3000.com/news/1-dead-4-injured-in-schullsburg-house-fire-officials-say/479225308
http://www.nbc15.com/content/news/1-person-dies-in-Lafayette-County-house-fire-421215583.html

2017-05-03 - Deadly fire burns home at 2:30 AM in coastal Gulfport (Mississippi), 1 killed:
http://www.sunherald.com/news/local/counties/harrison-county/article148239564.html
http://www.wlox.com/story/35327625/deadly-overnight-house-fire-in-gulfport

2017-05-03 - Deadly fire burns home in Lower Towamensing Township (Pennsylvania), 1 killed:
http://www.poconorecord.com/news/20170504/elderly-woman-dies-in-lower-towamensing-fire
http://wnep.com/2017/05/03/coroner-called-to-house-fire-in-carbon-county/

2017-05-03 - Deadly fire destroys home in Tucker (Georgia), 3 killed:
http://www.11alive.com/news/local/tucker/dad-survives-house-fire-that-killed-wife-two-daughters/68305973

2017-05-03 - Vacant barn destroyed by fire near Greely (Canada):
http://www.1310news.com/2017/05/03/crews-knock-fire-abandoned-barn-near-greely/

2017-05-03 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Flint (Michigan):
http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2017/05/fire_destroys_vacant_home_on_f_1.html

2017-05-03 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Omaha (Nebraska):
http://www.wowt.com/content/news/Flames-engulf-South-Omaha-home-421083013.html

2017-05-03 - Vacant apartment building burns in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://lasvegassun.com/news/2017/may/03/fire-damages-vacant-downtown-las-vegas-apartment-c/

2017-05-03 - Vacant ambulance station burns on Elwick Road in Hartlepool (Britain), 2 miles from the coast:
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/blaze-former-ambulance-station-battled-12983172

2017-05-03 - Vacant recycling warehouse burns shortly before 5 AM in Cullman (Alabama):
http://www.cullmantimes.com/news/update-state-fire-marshal-investigating-fire-inside-former-recycling-facility/article_e02d258e-300c-11e7-951f-7355073afb7c.html

2017-05-04 - Chemical plant damaged by explosions and fire in Arganda del Rey (Spain), 15+ injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20170505-58088-ESP
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39804566
http://www.rt.com/news/387100-spain-explosions-arganda-factory/
http://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-39809738/chemical-plant-fire-injures-many
http://www.walb.com/story/35342404/fire-explosions-rip-thru-waste-factory-in-spain-30-injured
http://www.sott.net/article/350087-Explosions-at-hazardous-waste-plant-in-Spain-leave-37-injured
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/05/04/15-injured-people-evacuated-after-factory-fire-in-spain.html
http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/800192/Madrid-Spain-explosion-emergency-tourism-ambulance-police-fire
http://www.bgdailynews.com/news/international/fire-explosions-rip-thru-waste-factory-in-spain-injured/article_0b973326-1a73-5440-8966-87fa33ee596e.html

2017-05-04 - Massive scrap metal fire erupts at metal business in coastal Limerick (Ireland):
http://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2017/0504/872573-limerick-fire/
http://www.thejournal.ie/limerick-fire-smoke-3373162-May2017/
http://lovin.ie/news/this-footage-of-a-huge-fire-in-limerick-yesterday-is-terrifying
http://clareherald.com/2017/05/shannon-fire-service-assisting-at-limerick-blaze-27433/
http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/emergency-services-battle-huge-fire-10355977
http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/fire-rages-at-scrap-metal-yard-in-limerick-449405.html
http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/firefighters-battle-60-foot-high-flames-at-limerick-business-park-788343.html
http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/248300/breaking-emergency-services-attend-scene-of-commercial-in-limerick-city.html
http://www.live95fm.ie/news/investigations-underway-into-a-large-commercial-fi/
http://www.newsdump.co.uk/news/fire-rages-at-scrap-metal-yard-in-limerick
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13Oe9kfnrAs

Quote: "Firefighters in Limerick are tackling a fire which has broken out at an industrial premises on the outskirts of the city. The fire broke out at the ClearCircle Metals plant, formerly Hegarty Metals, which is located on the Ballysimon Road on the eastern side of Limerick city. It is understood the fire started inside a large quantity of scrap metal which is located at the premises."

2017-05-04 - Auto salvage yard hit by fire, many scrap vehicles burn, in Orihuela, Alicante (Spain):
http://spanishvida.com/2017/05/04/scrap-yard-fire-in-orihuela/
http://www.diarioinformacion.com/vega-baja/2017/05/04/bomberos-luchan-incendio-desguace/1890386.html

Quote: "Firefighters from the Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium battled a fire in a scrap yard that burned around 2,000 square metres of scrapped vehicles in the town of El Escorratel, Orihuela (Alicante) on Thursday."

2017-05-04 - Auto salvage yard hit by fire, fire spreads to shops, in Sargodha (Pakistan):
http://abbtakk.tv/en/sargodha-fire-engulfs-junkyard-spreads-to-nearby-shops/

Quote: "Fire fighters are trying to extinguish the fire that erupted at a junkyard warehouse near Lari Adda here has spread to shops nearby."

2017-05-04 - Auto shop explodes and burns in coastal Taipei (Taiwan):
http://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3156276

Quote: "A fire broke out in a auto body repair shop Thursday evening near the corner of Nongan Street and Jilin Road in Taipei's Zhongshang District at 9:50 p.m., according to firefighters on the scene. Witnesses reported hearing an explosion, followed by a loss of power in neighboring buildings. Flames were then spotted erupting from the Haohan Car Cutie Salon, which services luxury sports cars."

2017-05-04 - Track fire breaks out in tunnel, smoke inundates passenger train, in Atlanta (Georgia):
http://www.ajc.com/news/local/panicked-passengers-feared-the-worst-marta-train-track-fire/XPaDlkRIEmXIPru9eVqMjL/
http://www.11alive.com/traffic/marta-train-evacuated-after-fire-breaks-out/436910338
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/passengers-evacuated-after-marta-train-catches-fire/519464007
http://www.cbs46.com/story/35348335/emergency-situation-creates-delays-with-marta-service

Quote: "William Braxton was on his way to Chamblee Station from the Airport station when he heard a 'chilling' announcement from the conductor on the train ahead of him: 'Fire, fire stop everything! There is smoke everywhere!' 'He sounded extremely panicked,' Braxton said, 'like he truly did not believe he was going to make it out alive.'"

2017-05-04 - Around 300 tons of peat go up in flames in coastal Ellesmere Port (Britain), 3000 feet from the ocean:
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/ongoing-peat-on-fire-in-ellesmere-port

2017-05-04 - Flower bed starts smoking on Market Street in Crewe (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/smoke-coming-from-flower-bed-in-crewe

Note: Kinda like that burning ground in India that killed a boy, mentioned in the 2017-04-18 update...

2017-05-04 - Apartment explodes and burns in coastal Ajman (UAE), 1 injured:
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/ajman/gas-explosion-in-ajman-apartment-woman-injured
http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/emergencies/woman-injured-in-cylinder-blast-in-ajman-building-1.2022036

Quote: "The latest gas-cylinder explosion follows a string of similar incidents across the UAE since mid-2016 causing deaths or injuries to victims."

Note: In how many of those explosions did they check the methane and hydrogen sulfide levels in the air and in the matter in the surrounding area? Oh, NONE of them?! Well then, they don't know what's causing these explosions. One thing for sure though: there will be lots more explosions. This is the 147th residential explosion in 2017...

2017-05-04 - Landfill erupts in flame just after 5 AM in Madison (Wisconsin):
http://www.channel3000.com/news/multiple-units-respond-to-fire-at-east-side-landfill/480446296

2017-05-04 - Recycling center heavily damaged by fire in Steinbach (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/eastman-recycling-fire-1.4099490
http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/fire-breaks-out-at-steinbach-recycling-facility-1.3398407
http://article.wn.com/view/2017/05/04/Fire_erupts_at_Steinbach_recycling_plant/

2017-05-04 - Boat bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads to home, in Eagle Point (Oregon):
http://www.kdrv.com/story/35336130/boat-fire-spreads-to-home-in-eagle-point
http://ktvl.com/news/local/multiple-fires-break-out-in-eagle-point

Quote: "Authorities say an apparent boat fire spread to a house in Eagle Point. The fire happened on Westminster Drive Wednesday afternoon."

Note: This is the 353rd boat/ship to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-04 - School bus bursts into flame at Taylor Junior High in Mesa (Arizona):
http://www.12news.com/news/local/valley/mesa-school-bus-catches-fire-after-last-students-get-off/437264974
http://www.12news.com/news/local/valley/school-bus-catches-fire-in-mesa/437280358

Note: This is the 84th school bus to burn in 2017, and this is the 347th bus to burn in 2017...

2017-05-04 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on State Route 223 near Prosser (Washington):
http://www.yaktrinews.com/news/semi-catches-fire-on-sr223-near-prosser-blocking-all-lanes/481018204
http://www.facebook.com/KNDU25/photos/a.306013532938.150110.276473062938/10154605102042939/?type=3&theater
http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/traffic-on-state-route-stopped-in-lower-valley-for-semi/article_4bcd0dd2-30d9-11e7-8efe-c788a7bab722.html
http://www.topix.com/city/richland-wa/2017/05/west-benton-fire-and-rescue-puts-out-vehicle-fire-near-prosser

2017-05-04 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-80 near LeClaire (Iowa):
http://wqad.com/2017/05/04/stranded-drivers-endure-five-hour-delay-on-interstate-80/
http://www.kwqc.com/content/news/Vehicle-fire-on-I-80-in-Bettendorf-421309373.html
http://qctimes.com/traffic/traffic-alert-i--reopens-after-semi-fire/article_f8517094-30d3-11e7-a541-4fa929977882.html
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/semi-fire-shuts-down-interstate-80/706689428
http://www.onenewspage.com/video/20170504/7426155/Semi-fire-shuts-down-Interstate-80.htm

Quote: "A portion of Interstate 80 was blocked near LeClaire after a semi reportedly caught fire. The blockage was between Exit 306 – US 67 and Exit 301 – Middle Road."

2017-05-04 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-80 near North Platte (Nebraska):
http://www.nptelegraph.com/news/local_news/no-one-hurt-in-semi-trailer-fire/article_5dd5dc7e-312a-11e7-b123-671e7c8cdb2f.html
http://www.knopnews2.com/video/?vid=421406163&vid=421406163

2017-05-04 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame inside business near Wooster (Ohio):
http://www.the-daily-record.com/local%20news/2017/05/05/fire-at-scot-industries-sends-one-to-hospital
http://www.the-daily-record.com/local%20news/2017/05/04/semi-catches-on-fire-inside-scot-industries-slideshow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jS4hI5D2zA

2017-05-04 - Three tractors and building destroyed by fire in Crescent City (Illinois):
http://www.wgfaradio.com/newsite/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5416

Quote: "Three farm tractors were among the items lost in a tool shed fire Thursday at a property site in rural Crescent City. An 80 by 20 foot structure at 1568E and 2250N was gutted. Corn and soybean seed was also lost. No injury to report."

2017-05-04 - Tractor bursts into flame in Trudoxhill, Somerset (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=40356&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2017-05-04 - Tractor bursts into flame on Main Road in Baxterley (Britain):
http://news.warwickshire.gov.uk/fireincidents/2017/05/04/tractor-fire-main-road-baxterley/

Note: These are the 754th through 762nd tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-04 - Garbage truck bursts into flame on the Florida Turnpike in coastal Miami (Florida), pickup overturns separately:
http://wsvn.com/news/local/garbage-truck-fire-causing-delays-on-turnpike-near-bird-road/
http://www.local10.com/traffic/rollover-crash-garbage-truck-fire-shut-down-portion-of-floridas-turnpike-
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/wsvn/860242567493038080

Quote: "A garbage truck caught fire in the northbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike near Bird Road, Thursday afternoon, forcing the shutdown of multiple lanes."

2017-05-04 - Dump truck bursts into flame on Coast Road on the island of Malta:
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/court_and_police/76849/truck_catches_fire_on_coast_road
http://www.tvm.com.mt/en/news/coast-road-closed-due-truck-engulfed-fire/
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170504/local/truck-fire-in-bahar-ic-caghaq.647052
http://www.newsmalta.com/truck-fire-in-bahar-ic-caghaq/

2017-05-04 - RV bursts into flame while parked at property in coastal Glen Cove (Washington):
http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/fire-destroys-rv-in-glen-cove-area/
http://www.facebook.com/PenDailyNews/posts/10154556512402338

2017-05-04 - RV bursts into flame at home in the Riverland area in coastal Fort Lauderdale (Florida):
http://wsvn.com/news/local/fire-engulfs-rv-in-fort-lauderdale-neighborhood/
http://wkis.cbslocal.com/video/category/news-local-news/3661212-rv-goes-up-in-smoke-next-to-fort-lauderdale-home/

Note: These are the 172nd and 173rd RVs to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-04 - Van bursts into flame while parked at home in coastal Deerfield Beach (Florida):
http://deerfield-news.com/2017/05/04/breaking-news-deerfield-beach-van-fire-lp-tank-explosion/

2017-05-04 - Van and car go up in flames at 5:30 AM while parked at auto salvage yard in Pearl (Mississippi):
http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/35339552/2-cars-catch-fire-at-pearl-auto-salvage-yard
http://wjtv.com/2017/05/04/2-vehicles-catch-fire-at-pearl-auto-business/
http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/35339552/2-cars-catch-fire-at-pearl-auto-and-parts-dealer
http://www.wbrc.com/story/35339552/2-cars-catch-fire-at-pearl-auto-salvage-yard

2017-05-04 - Van and car go up in flames at 1:06 AM while parked at auto shop in coastal Folkestone (Britain):
http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/news/incidents/?entryid2=12154
http://localrags.co.uk/index.php/2017/5/5/folkestone-industrial-unit-fire-engulfs-two-vehicles-parked-outside/

Quote: "Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a fire in a tyre shop on the Shornecliffe Industrial Estate in Folkestone, just after 1am. Two fire engines rushed to the scene to find that two vehicles, a Fiat 500 and VW Transporter, adjacent to the building were alight."

2017-05-04 - Van bursts into flame at business on Plough Lane in Hereford (Britain):
http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/15265562.Three_people_checked_over_by_paramedics_following_van_fire_in_Hereford_industrial_unit/
http://www.ledburyreporter.co.uk/news/15265562.Three_people_checked_over_by_paramedics_following_van_fire_in_Hereford_industrial_unit/

2017-05-04 - SUV bursts into flame while parked near East Texas Literacy Council office in Longview (Texas):
http://www.kltv.com/story/35344518/longview-fire-responds-to-car-fire-near-east-texas-literacy-council-office

2017-05-04 - SUV bursts into flame on Aeroglen Drive in coastal Cairns (Australia):
http://www.cairnspost.com.au/news/cairns/driver-escapes-injury-after-car-bursts-into-flames-in-cairns-street/news-story/ada8ccf3593f063af0d8ca89c48e7b43

2017-05-04 - Car bursts into flame while parked at Cleveland Heights High School in University Heights (Ohio):
http://www.cleveland.com/university-heights/index.ssf/2017/05/car_bursts_into_flames_in_stud.html

2017-05-04 - Car bursts into flame on Mentor Avenue in Mentor (Ohio):
http://www.news-herald.com/general-news/20170504/vehicle-catches-on-fire-in-mentor

2017-05-04 - Car bursts into flame on Furnace Hills Pike in Clay Township (Pennsylvania):
http://fox43.com/2017/05/04/crews-respond-to-vehicle-fire-in-clay-township/
http://www.facebook.com/fox43news/posts/10155343038778331

2017-05-04 - Car bursts into flame on Highway 200 in East Missoula (Montana):
http://www.ktvq.com/story/35348246/no-injuries-in-east-missoula-car-fire

2017-05-04 - Car bursts into flame on Euroka Street in Narrabundah (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-narrabundah-act-330912.traffic

2017-05-04 - Two cars and a garage go up in flames at home in Brightwater (New Zealand), 5 miles from the coast:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/92231152/cars-caught-up-in-brightwater-garage-fire

2017-05-04 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home on Mill Close in Frome (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=40360&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.somersetlive.co.uk/video-shows-firefighters-tackling-huge-vehicle-fire-on-mill-close-in-frome/story-30314199-detail/story.html

2017-05-04 - Car bursts into flame on Market Road in Plympton (Britain), 1 mile from the coast, separate house fire nearby too:
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/fire-ball-car-destroyed-in-late-night-blaze/story-30312698-detail/story.html

Quote: "A car was destroyed after ferocious flames engulfed it late last night. The incident, which took place on Market Road in Plympton, followed an unrelated large house fire which also erupted in the area just an hour before."

Note: Definitely related by general geographic area, timeframe, proximity to the ocean and the atmosphere...

2017-05-04 - Car bursts into flame on Hillside Drive in Yealmpton (Britain), 2 miles from the coast:
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=40353&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/pictures-show-moment-bmw-burst-into-flames/story-30312623-detail/story.html

2017-05-04 - Car bursts into flame inside garage at industrial estate in Richmond (Britain):
http://www.northyorksfire.gov.uk/news-events/breaking-news/incidentsummarydayshiftthursday4thmay

Quote: "Car fire in Garage – Racecourse Road, Gallowfields Industrial Estate Time of call: 09:50 Fire appliances from Richmond and Colburn attended and extinguished the fire using 2 breathing apparatus and a hose reel jet."

2017-05-04 - Car bursts into flame on the A358 Bushy Cross Lane in Ruishton (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=40355&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/15266361.Car_fire_in_Ruishton/

2017-05-04 - Vehicle bursts into flame at 11 PM on Main Street in Oil City (Pennsylvania):
http://www.thederrick.com/police_and_fire/vehicle-fire-on-main-street/article_2703521a-4976-5592-85e8-67bb8ce71ef3.html

2017-05-04 - Two vehicles and garage destroyed by fire, home damaged, on Hawk Creek Trail in Winder (Georgia):
http://www.barrowjournal.com/archives/11603-Hawk-Creek-Trail-home-damaged-by-fire.html
http://accesswdun.com/article/2017/5/532572/no-injuries-reported-in-wednesday-night-house-fire-in-barrow-county

Quote: "Crews arrived and found heavy smoke and fire coming from the garage and two vehicles also on fire. The fire then vented through the roof and extended into the attic. Shortly after the first units arrived on scene, the fire vented thru the roof and extended into the attic. The home suffered extensive fire damage to the garage, a bonus room above the garage and the roof. The rest of the house experienced heavy smoke and water damage."

2017-05-04 - Vehicle and garage destroyed by fire, home damaged, on North Genesee Street in Genesee (New York):
http://wellsvilleregionalnews.blogspot.com/2017/05/pa-genesee-garage-destroyed-home.html

Quote: "Inzana said the garage and a vehicle were destroyed and a near by home sustained damage."

2017-05-04 - Car and garage destroyed by fire on School Lane in Solihull (Britain):
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/garage-containing-classic-car-destroyed-12992497

2017-05-04 - Transport business destroyed by huge fire in the wee hours in coastal Gujarat (India):
http://news.biharprabha.com/2017/05/major-fire-breaks-out-in-transport-godown-cooling-process-underway/
http://www.netivaarthalu.com/news/gujarat-massive-fire-accident-at-transport-godown-in-vapi_video7k5JFf_HGDw.html

2017-05-04 - Barn destroyed by fire in North Whitehall Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-jaindl-north-whitehall-two-alarm-barn-fire-20170504-story.html
http://www.wfmz.com/news/lehigh-valley/jaindl-farms-loses-turkey-barn-to-fire/481295851

2017-05-04 - Barn destroyed by fire near Moody (Texas), some animals killed:
http://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_979a6428-3154-11e7-a41c-371068bdc124.html

2017-05-04 - Barn destroyed by fire in Mt. Juliet (Tennessee), pig killed:
http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/wilson/mt-juliet/2017/05/04/mt-juliet-emergency-crews-respond-barn-fire/101286230/
http://www.lebanondemocrat.com/Fire-EMS/2017/05/04/Davis-Drive-closed-due-to-fire

2017-05-04 - Wildfire breaks out in Green Cove Springs (Florida):
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/florida/15-acre-wildfire-burning-in-green-cove-springs/436523974

2017-05-04 - Brush fire burns along Texas 130 near Austin (Texas):
http://www.statesman.com/news/local/traffic-brush-fire-along-texas-130-causing-traffic-congestion/oRxGsIEcaiVmqR2cKN48cN/

2017-05-04 - Brush fire breaks out near Bent Creek near Gatlinburg (Tennessee):
http://wkrn.com/2017/05/04/brush-fire-consumes-80-acres-in-gatlinburg-20-departments-battle-flames/
http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/plus-acre-fire-not-under-control-in-gatlinburg-area/article_e8bb5094-30f8-11e7-9b46-27f4528dc212.html
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/35343503/30-acre-fire-reported-in-gatlinburg-area-10k-without-power
http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/60-80-acre-fire-in-gatlinburg-area-10-percent-contained/436824027
http://wreg.com/2017/05/04/wildland-task-force-activated-to-fight-30-acre-fire-in-gatlinburg/

Quote: "Crews are working a 30-plus-acre fire in the Bent Creek area of Pittman Center, according to the Sevier County Sheriff's Office The fire is located near the Bent Creek Golf Course, 3919 East Parkway, near Gatlinburg."

2017-05-04 - Garbage bursts into flame at 4 AM in garbage truck at Valley Recycling Yard in coastal San Jose (California):
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Firefighters-Extinguish-Fire-at-San-Jose-Recycling-Yard--421305373.html

2017-05-04 - Garbage bursts into flame in garbage truck in coastal Anchorage (Alaska):
http://www.ktuu.com/content/news/WATCH-Fire-department-puts-out-trash-fire-after-truck-dumped-burning-contents-in-open-parking-lot-421360353.html

2017-05-04 - Garbage bursts into flame in garbage truck on Broad River Bridge in coastal Beaufort (South Carolina):
http://wsav.com/2017/05/04/traffic-alert-westbound-traffic-blocked-on-highway-170-due-to-vehicle-fire-on-broad-river-bridge/
http://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/community/beaufort-news/article148675684.html

2017-05-04 - Pallet bursts into flame inside warehouse on Mill Road in Upper Providence (Pennsylvania), near the Schuylkill River:
http://www.timesherald.com/general-news/20170504/crews-respond-to-fire-in-upper-providence-warehouse

Quote: "The fire started around 4:15 p.m. and originated on a warehouse pallet according to Lower Providence Fire Marshal Josh Overholt. Overholt said fire crews placed water lines in the large commercial building, which quickly filled with smoke. When they got to the burning pallet, firefighters had to pull the materials off of it to extinguish the fire at its source."

Note: Not a big fire, but the implications, those are huge...

2017-05-04 - Garage full of scrap metal goes up in flames at 5 AM in Winnipeg (Canada), other fires too:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/fires-garages-north-end-winnipeg-1.4098795
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/scrap-metal-collectors-lose-livelihood-123426890.html
http://northernvalleynews.theclassifiedsplus.com/item/134694_scrap-metal-collectors-lose-livelihood-in-garage-fire
http://article.wn.com/view/2017/05/04/Scrap_metal_collectors_lose_livelihood_in_garage_fire/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/CBCManitoba/860111886330843136

Quote: "Shannon and her husband, who have a limited income, collect metal to sell at a local scrapyard. Their collection was inside the garage, which was destroyed."

2017-05-04 - Cedar chip business destroyed by fire on Rocky Valley Road in New Market (Tennessee):
http://www.wbir.com/news/local/crews-fight-fire-at-new-market-business/436705133

2017-05-04 - Telegraph poles go up in flames along canal in Lymm (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/fire-involving-telegraph-poles-in-lymm

Quote: "A fire involving telegraph poles on the ground, which spread to canal banking, required firefighters to use a hose reel and beaters to extinguish the flames. The crew turned over woodland and damped down the area before leaving."

2017-05-04 - Car wash damaged by fire in coastal Virginia Beach (Virginia):
http://wavy.com/2017/05/04/fire-at-car-spa-in-virginia-beach/

2017-05-04 - Restaurant destroyed by huge fire just before 6 AM in Houston (Texas):
http://abc13.com/news/watch-live-huge-bbq-restaurant-fire-in-n-harris-co/1952227/
http://wjla.com/news/nation-world/massive-fire-engulfs-texas-bbq-restaurant
http://keyetv.com/news/local/massive-fire-engulfs-texas-bbq-restaurant
http://www.khou.com/news/local/firefighters-battle-restaurant-fire-in-n-harris-county/436676213
http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2017/05/04/fire-engulfs-nearly-40-year-old-barbecue-joint-in.html

2017-05-04 - Garage goes up in flames at 2:51 AM at home in Bristol Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/local/fire-damages-bristol-township-garage/article_e1cb2ec6-30f3-11e7-9638-67d14e12ff8e.html
http://levittownnow.com/2017/05/04/no-injuries-in-early-morning-blaze/

2017-05-04 - Mobile home heavily damaged by fire near Lake Thunderbird in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma):
http://okcfox.com/news/local/firefighters-battling-mobile-home-fire-near-lake-thunderbird

2017-05-04 - Home damaged by garage fire near the Oyster River in Thomaston (Maine):
http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/fire-strikes-thomaston-garage-home/1649774

2017-05-04 - Home damaged by garage fire in Petaluma (California), cat killed:
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/6961222-181/family-cat-dies-in-petaluma

2017-05-04 - Home damaged by garage fire in Rutland (Canada):
http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/196167/Garage-fire-doused

2017-05-04 - Home damaged by fire on coastal James Island (South Carolina):
http://www.live5news.com/story/35341681/crews-knock-down-fire-on-james-island

2017-05-04 - Home destroyed by garage fire at 2 AM in Harris County (Texas), 2 dogs killed:
http://www.click2houston.com/news/2-family-dogs-killed-after-family-escapes-raging-house-fire-in-northeast-harris-county

2017-05-04 - Home destroyed by fire at 1:45 AM in Tulsa (Oklahoma), nobody there:
http://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/midtown-home-a-total-loss-after-fire

2017-05-04 - Home destroyed by fire on on Taurus Crescent in coastal Beach Haven (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/92241122/big-house-fire-in-beach-haven-auckland

2017-05-04 - Historic apartment building damaged by fire in Springfield (Missouri):
http://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/firefighters-working-fire-in-historic-springfield-apartment-building/706978404
http://www.ky3.com/content/news/Firefighters-battle-apartment-fire-near-Missouri-State-University-421389483.html

2017-05-04 - Apartment building damaged by fire on Spring Street in Lewiston (Maine):
http://wgme.com/news/local/late-night-apartment-fire-in-lewiston

2017-05-04 - Condo building heavily damaged by fire on the oceanfront in coastal Virginia Beach (Virginia):
http://wtkr.com/2017/05/04/virginia-beach-fire-crews-fighting-large-fire-at-oceanfront-condo-building/
http://interactives.wavy.com/photomojo/gallery/43872/1/

2017-05-04 - Deadly fire burns apartment building in Albany (New York), 1 killed:
http://www.timesunion.com/7dayarchive/article/Albany-fire-victim-dies-mayor-says-11120816.php

2017-05-04 - Deadly fire burns home just after 6:30 AM near Deleau (Canada), 1 killed:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/deleau-fatal-house-fire-1.4101482
http://northernvalleynews.theclassifiedsplus.com/link/134978_body-found-in-house-fire-near-deleau-man-say-rcmp

2017-05-04 - Deadly fire burns commercial high-rise building in coastal Singapore, 1 killed:
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/fatal-jurong-fire-burnt-building-found-to-be-structurally-sound-but-affected-area-cordoned
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/woman-54-dies-after-fire-breaks-out-in-building-opposite-imm-in-jurong-east

2017-05-04 - Vacant building destroyed by fire before 3:30 AM near the Strip in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/breaking-crews-battle-big-fire-near-the-strip/706431205
http://www.reviewjournal.com/local/the-strip/firefighters-contain-building-fire-near-las-vegas-strip/
http://news3lv.com/news/local/plur

2017-05-04 - Vacant home burns in Wichita Falls (Texas):
http://www.texomashomepage.com/news/local-news/vacant-house-fire-on-ave-g/706160725

2017-05-04 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 3:41 AM on Woodlake Drive in Dayton (Ohio):
http://fox45now.com/news/local/fire-destroys-vacant-house-on-woodlake-drive

2017-05-04 - Vacant business burns in Roanoke (Virginia):
http://www.wsls.com/news/virginia/roanoke/crews-respond-to-fire-at-former-ms-chocs-site

2017-05-05 - RV goes up in flames and kills 66-year-old man in coastal La Colina, Malaga (Spain):
http://www.surinenglish.com/local/201705/05/dies-torremolinos-motorhome-fire-20170505110750.html

Quote: "A 66-year-old man died on Thursday evening in Torremolinos in a fire that broke out in a motorhome parked in Avenida Salvador Dalí in La Colina. The emergency services, called out at 6.22pm, found the body of Cristóbal D. P. in the cab of the vehicle."

Note: This is the 174th RV to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-05 - Around 200 tons of scrap metal and some machinery go up in flames in Larkfield (Britain), 1 mile from the River Medway:
http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/news/incidents/?entryid2=12176
http://www.heart.co.uk/kent/news/local/larkfield-scrap-metal-blaze/
http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2017-05-06/firefighters-remain-overnight-at-waste-fire/

Quote: "Four fire engine were quickly on the scene and fire crews were confronted with a blaze involving approximately 200 tonnes of scrap metal and plant machinery."

2017-05-05 - Paper shredding business destroyed by explosion and fire in coastal Limerick (Ireland):
http://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2017/0505/872785-limerick-fire-raheen/
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/limerick-fire-crews-battle-second-large-fire-in-two-days-1.3072810
http://www.irishsun.com/news/253085566/second-large-fire-in-two-days-in-limerick
http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/248420/breaking-second-commercial-fire-in-limerick.html
http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/253085566/fire-crews-continued-to-battle-second-large-fire-in-limerick-in-two-days
http://www.limerickpost.ie/2017/05/05/breaking-second-industrial-fire-breaks-limerick/

Note: An auto salvage yard just went up in flames the day prior in Limerick too, mentioned in the 2017-05-04 update...

2017-05-05 - Underground electrical explosion and fire hits coastal Washington DC:
http://www.fox5dc.com/news/252842438-story
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/manhole-explodes-on-street-on-capitol-hill-one-residence-evacuated/2017/05/05/a45792e0-3199-11e7-9534-00e4656c22aa_story.html?utm_term=.d9040aeb688d
http://twitter.com/dcfireems/status/860496244229144576

2017-05-05 - Landfill erupts in flame near Rome (Italy):
http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/world/2017/05/05/raw-firefighters-put-out-massive-fire-near-rome/101323368/
http://www.oleantimesherald.com/raw-firefighters-put-out-massive-fire-near-rome/youtube_62f81341-805c-51d6-ae83-9ef602659d2a.html
http://usa.news.itthon.ma/news/raw-firefighters-put-out-massive-fire-near-rome

2017-05-05 - In separate incidents, van and vehicle burst into flame on the M25 near Waltham Abbey (Britain):
http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/long-delays-on-the-m25-at-waltham-abbey-following-van-fire/story-30315136-detail/story.html
http://www.essexlive.news/long-delays-on-the-m25-at-waltham-abbey-following-van-fire/story-30315136-detail/story.html

Quote: "Drivers are facing delays on the M25 clockwise after a box van caught fire - just hours after a fire on the same stretch of motorway."

Quote: "Traffic was already slow in the area due to an earlier vehicle fire and two broken down vehicles at junction 24 ((A111/A1005) for Potters Bar and junction 25 for the A10 at Enfield."

2017-05-05 - AC unit bursts into flame after 6 AM at mall along the Mississippi River in coastal New Orleans (Louisiana):
http://www.wdsu.com/article/fire-reported-at-riverwalk-outlet-mall/9609279

Quote: "The air conditioning unit at the Riverwalk Outlet Mall is to blame for smoke that was reported early Friday as a possible fire, officials said. New Orleans fire officials said the fire was reported after 6 a.m. at the mall on the Mississippi Riverfront."

2017-05-05 - AC unit bursts into flame at shopping center, fire spreads to building, in Studio City (California), 11 miles from the coast:
http://www.dailynews.com/general-news/20170505/fire-hits-studio-city-bedfellows-ventura-boulevard-closed
http://patch.com/california/studiocity/fire-rips-through-studio-city-shopping-center

Quote: "While the first-floor fire was extinguished at 8:10 a.m., firefighters found the 'seat' of the blaze on the second floor in an air conditioning unit down a narrow corridor and worked to put it out, fire officials said."

2017-05-05 - HVAC unit bursts into flame at school in Lubbock (Texas):
http://lubbockonline.com/local-news/news/2017-05-05/lubbock-fire-rescue-heating-and-air-unit-sparks-fire-coronado-high-school

Note: Also see the RV that burst into flame in Lubbock on this day...

2017-05-05 - Building destroyed by huge blaze near the Kremlin in Moscow (Russia):
http://www.rt.com/news/387197-huge-blaze-central-moscow/
http://www.sott.net/article/350127-Huge-blaze-engulfed-a-building-in-central-Moscow-not-far-from-Kremlin

2017-05-05 - Cargo ship 'Asia Prima 1' erupts in flame in coastal Surabaya (Indonesia):
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2017/18095/freighter-fire-surabaya-anchorage/

Quote: "Fire erupted on board of general cargo vessel ASIA PRIMA 1 around midday May 5 at Surabaya port, near Surabaya Container Terminal. Vessel’s AIS is off during at least 4 months, from late Dec last year, so it is not clear where exactly was vessel situated, when fire erupted. Judging from photos, vessel is anchored."

Note: This is the 354th boat/ship to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-05 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame just before 4 AM on I-81 in Swatara Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.pennlive.com/news/2017/05/tractor-trailer_fire_closes_po.html
http://www.wgal.com/article/tractor-trailer-fire-shuts-down-portion-of-i-81/9608963

Quote: "A portion of Interstate 81 in Lebanon County remains closed after a tractor-trailer fire earlier Friday morning, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The incident occurred just before 4 a.m. along the northbound lanes at mile marker 93.5 in Swatara Township..."

2017-05-05 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-71 in Cincinnati (Ohio):
http://local12.com/news/local/semi-fire-shut-down-i-71-friday-morning
http://www.wlwt.com/article/interstate-71-tractor-trailer-fire-1493991190/9609412
http://www.wlwt.com/article/truck-fire-closes-interstate-71-near-interstate-275/9609351
http://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/cincinnati/i-71-nb-reopens-after-semi-fire-closed-all-lanes/

2017-05-05 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-40 in Crawford County (Arkansas), fire truck hit by another semi:
http://www.4029tv.com/article/fire-truck-hit-by-semi-truck-while-responding-to-trailer-truck-fire-in-crawford-county/9609157
http://5newsonline.com/2017/05/05/tractor-trailer-up-in-flames-on-i-40-in-crawford-county-crews-on-the-scene/
http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/may/05/arkansas-fire-truck-hit-18-wheeler-while-respondin/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/4029news/860466150865461248

Quote: "A fire truck is hit by a semi-truck on Interstate-40 while responding to a trailer-truck fire."

2017-05-05 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-15 near Hamer (Idaho):
http://www.eastidahonews.com/2017/05/semi-truck-carrying-bales-bursts-flames-15/
http://www.localnews8.com/news/semi-loaded-with-bales-catches-fire-on-i-15-slows-traffic/483354313
http://www.facebook.com/EastIdahoNews/videos/814078002075275/

2017-05-05 - Two semi tractors go up in flames while parked at lumber business in Mansfield (Massachusetts):
http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/mansfield-firefighters-douse-truck-fire-at-national-lumber/article_5d8f2421-5d87-52d7-8344-e9a690103c29.html

Quote: "Mansfield firefighters responded to a call at about 7:30 p.m. indicating a truck was on fire at 90 Norfolk St. Firefighters arrived to find the cab of the truck fully involved, and several other trucks, parked adjacent to the vehicle on fire, were under threat from the flames. The blaze was quickly doused but not before three trucks were damaged – one was a total loss, one had significant damage and the third had minor damage."

2017-05-05 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Highway 401 near Summerstown (Canada):
http://www.cornwallnewswatch.com/2017/05/05/truck-fire-closes-highway-401-eb-near-summerstown/

Quote: "A section of the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 are shut down this evening (Friday) after a vehicle fire. Road cones and flares are set up at the Summerstown exit and traffic is being detoured off the highway, a traffic spotter told CNW. There was a tractor-trailer fire in the eastbound lanes."

2017-05-05 - Tractor bursts into flame on New Road in Uploders (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/tractor-fire-uploders/

2017-05-05 - Tractor (telehandler) bursts into flame on Main Drove in Little Downham (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/farm-machinery-fire-3826.aspx

Note: These are the 763rd through 771st tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-05 - Truck bursts into flame on highway in Portadown (Ireland):
http://armaghi.com/news/portadown-news/northway-in-portadown-closed-due-to-lorry-fire/50403
http://www.lurganmail.co.uk/news/northway-in-portadown-partially-reopens-after-blaze-1-7948817
http://www.facebook.com/LurganMail/posts/1127018500731343

2017-05-05 - RV bursts into flame at intersection in Lubbock (Texas):
http://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/klbk-news/fire-destroys-rv-at-lubbock-intersection/97324694

Note: This is the 175th RV to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-05 - Minivan bursts into flame at airport terminal at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago (Illinois):
http://patch.com/illinois/chicago/minivan-catches-fire-outside-ohare-airport-terminal
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Car-Bursts-Into-Flames-at-OHare-Chicago-Fire-Department-421491784.html
http://big955chicago.iheart.com/onair/emily-56995/minivan-catches-fire-at-ohare-15806026/
http://www.facebook.com/Fox32Chicago/videos/10155709251428797/

2017-05-05 - SUV bursts into flame on Holman Road in Las Cruces (New Mexico):
http://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/crime/2017/05/05/fire-engulfs-vehicle-holman-road/101347454/

2017-05-05 - SUV bursts into flame on road in Waipoua Forest (New Zealand), near the coast:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11850826

2017-05-05 - Car bursts into flame and explodes while parked on Ehrhardt Avenue in Sacramento (California), 2 firefighters injured:
http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article149134659.html
http://www.kcra.com/article/2-sacramento-firefighters-injured-in-car-explosion/96160017
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2017/05/06/two-sacramento-fire-fighters-injured-in-car-fire-explosion/

2017-05-05 - Car bursts into flame on I-95 in coastal Boynton Beach (Florida):
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/traffic/latest-car-fire-slows-traffic-near-boynton-beach-blvd/iMkOKoruXzHYjT1OhMkIHM/

2017-05-05 - Car bursts into flame on Market Street in Beatrice (Nebraska):
http://beatricedailysun.com/news/local/car-catches-fire-on-market-street/article_124899cd-490c-5482-959a-ac48fce194da.html

2017-05-05 - Car bursts into flame while parked at car dealership in coastal Townsville (Australia):
http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/vehicle-damaged-in-fire-at-luxury-townsville-car-dealership/news-story/be1afd8853a9fc7b3315fe1a0c2c780c

2017-05-05 - Car bursts into flame at 6:35 AM on Giffen Close in Holt (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-holt-act-330940.traffic

2017-05-05 - Car bursts into flame outside school in Bangor (Ireland):
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/car-catches-fire-outside-northern-ireland-primary-school-35684560.html

2017-05-05 - Car bursts into flame on Colley Lane Cross in coastal Teignmouth (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=40367&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2017-05-05 - Car bursts into flame on the A396 near Bickleigh (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=40370&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2017-05-05 - Vehicle bursts into flame on road in Tunhannock Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.thewestendreporter.com/vehicle-fire-rt-115-between-allegheny-dr-and-colleen-dr/

2017-05-05 - Vehicle bursts into flame on the Broadway Extension in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma):
http://okcfox.com/news/local/vehicle-fire-plumes-smoke-along-broadway-extension

2017-05-05 - Vehicle bursts into flame at 12:06 AM on Military Road in Efford in coastal Plymouth (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=40361&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2017-05-05 - Motorcycle bursts into flame on Jennyfield Drive in Harrogate (Britain):
http://www.northyorksfire.gov.uk/news-events/breaking-news/north_yorkshire_fire_and_rescue_incident_summary_nightshift_4th-may

Quote: "18:32 JennyField Drive, Harrogate A fire crew from Harrogate attended an incident where a motorcycle had been reported on fire. On arrival of the crew the occupier of the vehicle had placed it in the beck to extinguish it. Crews gave advice at the scene."

2017-05-05 - Moped bursts into flame on Luton Road in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Luton Road, Hull. Fri 5 May 2017 21:07 (No:09802) Moped on fire. One hose reel in use."

2017-05-05 - Two cars and garage go up in flames at 1:16 AM at home in Rochester (New York):
http://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/fire-destroys-garage-in-northeast-rochester/article_48fabbc7-390b-5fc9-9787-d5176af6de51.html

2017-05-05 - Two cars and home go up in flames at 2:03 AM on Laurel Circle in Tyrone (Georgia):
http://thecitizen.com/2017/05/05/tyrone-fire-damages-home-vehicles/

2017-05-05 - Cars and home go up in flames in Pattingham (Britain):
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2017/05/06/neighbours-rescue-family-from-blaze-which-damages-two-houses-in-village/

Quote: "The fire broke out between the two family homes in Pattingham, gutting cars, wheelie bins, garden equipment and leaving one home badly smoke damaged inside."

2017-05-05 - Barn destroyed by fire in West Jordan (Utah):
http://kutv.com/news/local/crews-respond-to-2-alarm-fire-near-3200-west-and-8100-south

2017-05-05 - Wildfire breaks out at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refugee on coastal Merritt Island (Florida):
http://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2017/05/05/wildfire-merritt-refuge/101344464/

2017-05-05 - Wildfire burns on the east side Lake Jesup in Geneva (Florida):
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/brush-fires-burning-in-east-orlando-merritt-island

2017-05-05 - Brush fire burns near Sand Lake Drive in Eau Gallie (Florida):
http://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2017/05/05/brush-fire-west-eau-gallie/101354218/

2017-05-05 - Six brush fires break out along I-35 in Georgetown (Texas):
http://kxan.com/2017/05/05/brush-fire-slows-traffic-on-i-35-southbound-thru-georgetown/

Quote: "Six separate brush fires along Interstate 35 through Georgetown had traffic moving at a snail’s pace Friday morning."

2017-05-05 - Garbage bursts into flame in garbage truck in Lubbock (Texas):
http://www.kcbd.com/story/35356154/trash-truck-dumps-load-after-driver-notices-fire-nearby-wastewater-truck-helps

2017-05-05 - Dumpster bursts into flame at apartments in Lincoln (Nebraska):
http://journalstar.com/news/local/apartment-complex-residents-evacuate-after-dumpster-fire/article_4a07a686-4667-5221-b912-c1cf7aa67034.html

2017-05-05 - Boat house destroyed by fire on lake shore at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park near Moose Jaw (Canada):
https://discovermoosejaw.com/local/53426-building-housing-boats-at-buffalo-pound-caught-fire-friday

2017-05-05 - Building containing batteries destroyed by fire in Phoenix (Arizona):
http://www.sunherald.com/news/business/technology/article148988984.html
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2017/05/06/north-phoenix-fire-sparked-lithium-batteries/312091001/
http://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/north-phoenix/phoenix-fire-battling-a-blaze-in-north-phoenix
http://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/arizona/articles/2017-05-05/crews-battling-fire-at-phoenix-building-that-has-batteries
http://article.wn.com/view/2017/05/06/Crews_battling_fire_at_Phoenix_building_that_has_batteries/

Quote: "Crews are battling a fire at a north Phoenix building that houses lithium batteries and motors for electric vehicles."

2017-05-05 - Large storage facility filled with polyfoam devastated by massive fire in Houston (Mississippi):
http://www.wlox.com/story/35353846/houston-miss-residents-urged-to-close-windows-doors-due-to-massive-factory-fire
http://djournal.com/chickasaw/news/massive-fire-darkens-houston-skyline/article_f1f20746-3a06-56ae-9a09-87a36688c1a8.html

2017-05-05 - Abrasives business heavily damaged by fire in coastal Virginia Beach (Virginia):
http://www.13newsnow.com/news/crews-battle-business-fire-in-va-beach/437266852

2017-05-05 - Mattress business damaged by fire in Falls Church (Virginia):
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Fire-Breaks-Out-at-Baileys-Crossroads-Mattress-Store-421484994.html

2017-05-05 - Copier business damaged by fire near Wilkes-Barre (Pennsylvania):
http://wnep.com/2017/05/05/business-damaged-by-fire-in-luzerne-county/

2017-05-05 - Two business destroyed by fire near the Mississippi River in St. Louis (Missouri):
http://fox2now.com/2017/05/05/fire-heavily-damages-2-south-city-businesses/
http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2017/05/05/fire-destroys-two-businesses-in-south-city/

2017-05-05 - Garage goes up in flames at 1:57 AM at home in Sterling (Illinois):
http://www.saukvalley.com/2017/05/05/police-seek-info-about-garage-fire/ahlxixv/

2017-05-05 - Home damaged by basement fire in coastal Providence (Rhode Island), 1 injured:
http://turnto10.com/news/local/person-injured-in-providence-fire

2017-05-05 - Home damaged by garage fire on Jennys Lane in Fernley (Nevada):
http://mynews4.com/news/local/garage-fire-in-fernley-leaves-family-displaced
http://www.ktvn.com/story/35350032/garage-fire-displaces-four-in-fernley
http://www.rgj.com/story/news/local/leader-courier/2017/05/05/four-displaced-after-garage-fire-fernley/101326832/

2017-05-05 - Home destroyed by fire in Manassas (Virginia):
http://wjla.com/news/local/fire-officials-2-families-escape-manassas-home-during-fire-home-a-total-loss
http://www.statter911.com/2017/05/05/early-video-from-two-alarm-fire-in-manassas-virginia/
http://www.fauquier.com/news/video-two-alarm-blaze-rages-through-manassas-home/article_486cea3e-312b-11e7-ae54-9b33a96e7358.html

2017-05-05 - Duplex heavily damaged by garage fire just before 2:30 AM in Fairview (New Jersey):
http://cliffsidepark.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/fire-guts-fairview-home/709723/
http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/fairview/2017/05/06/family-displaced-early-morning-fairview-fire/311586001/

2017-05-05 - Duplex destroyed by fire at midnight in Pitcairn (Pennsylvania), firefighter has chest pains:
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2017/05/05/residents-flee-fire-at-duplex-in-pitcairn/
http://www.wtae.com/article/two-escape-fire-in-pitcairn-duplex/9608716
http://triblive.com/local/regional/12267522-74/residents-escape-duplex-fire-in-pitcairn

Quote: "One of the firefighters who was called to the scene ended up going to the hospital with chest pains."

2017-05-05 - Apartment building damaged by fire in Palm Springs (California):
http://www.kesq.com/news/reports-of-fire-activity-in-palm-springs/482006095

2017-05-05 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in White Bear Lake (Minnesota):
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2017/05/05/white-bear-lake-apartment-fire/

2017-05-05 - Deadly fire destroys garage and apartment at 7 AM in Hubbard (Ohio), 1 killed:
http://wkbn.com/2017/05/05/several-crews-called-to-hubbard-twp-fire/
http://www.vindy.com/news/2017/may/05/fatal-fire-morning-hubbard-township/
http://wytv.com/2017/05/05/several-crews-called-to-hubbard-twp-fire/
http://www.sharonherald.com/news/fatal-fire-on-stateline-road-in-hubbard/article_173ed348-3197-11e7-af3d-170171a3ac9f.html
http://www.wfmj.com/story/35351209/fatal-fire-investigation-underway-in-hubbard-township

2017-05-05 - Deadly fire burns home in Berwyn (Illinois), 1 killed:
http://abc7chicago.com/news/1-dead-in-berwyn-fire/1958649/
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/05/05/berwyn-house-fire-leaves-man-dead/
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-berwyn-fire-man-dead-20170505-story.html

2017-05-05 - Vacant home burns in Kennett (Missouri):
http://www.dddnews.com/story/2409424.html

2017-05-05 - Vacant home burns just after 11 PM in New Castle (Pennsylvania):
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2017/05/06/new-castle-vacant-house-fire-under-investigation/

2017-05-05 - Vacant home burns at 11:14 PM on Paxton Street in Danville (Virginia):
http://www.wsls.com/news/virginia/southside/crews-put-out-fire-at-vacant-home-in-danville

2017-05-05 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in coastal Niceville (Florida), 1500 feet from the ocean:
http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/20170505/fire-destroys-vacant-house-in-niceville-photos-videos

2017-05-06 - Man, 48, found burned to death in burning car just before 1 AM at home in Chehalis (Washington), 1.5 miles east of the Chehalis River:
http://www.chronline.com/news/lewis-county-coroner-s-office-identifies-man-found-in-burned/article_ea18dd40-3f1b-11e7-b3be-9b352a665290.html
http://www.lewiscountysirens.com/?p=40755
http://www.lewiscountysirens.com/?p=40616
http://www.lewiscountysirens.com/?p=40643
http://katu.com/news/local/person-found-dead-inside-burning-car-in-chehalis
http://www.chronline.com/news/body-found-in-burned-vehicle-in-chehalis/article_e0d65f74-342f-11e7-b614-87060baf085a.html

Quote: "A body was found inside a car after flames were extinguished overnight in Chehalis. Firefighters were called just before 1 o’clock this morning to the 1900 block of Northeast Kresky Avenue for a vehicle fire and found it fully involved, according to the Chehalis Fire Department. It was about 12 feet away from a two-car garage associated with a manufactured home near the southeast corner of the Yard Birds Mall property, Fire Capt. Casey Beck said. Once the fire was put out, Beck said, he shined his flashlight inside and saw there was a deceased person in the driver’s seat."

Note: A man just dropped dead 1 mile east of the Chehalis River in Centralia (Washington) the day prior too, mentioned in the 2017-05-05 update...

2017-05-06 - Car bursts into flame and kills woman in Hiran Magri (India):
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/udaipur/woman-charred-to-death-as-car-catches-fire/articleshow/58568479.cms
http://udaipurtimes.com/car-blast-at-hiran-magri-4-casualties-reported/
http://www.udaipurkiran.com/woman-charred-to-death-after-car-catches-fire/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TS4pQP3c0c

Quote: "A woman was burnt alive when the car she was driving caught fire suddenly on Saturday night near a garden at HiranMagri sector 3 area of the city. 'The fire was so instantaneous that the woman could not get out of the car and reduced to ashes in minutes,' said a police official. The victim was identified as Ritu Jain (27) wo Abhineet Chhajed resident of sector 4 area."

2017-05-06 - Car bursts into flame while parked in garage, fire spreads, two homes destroyed, in Cawston (Britain):
http://www.rugbyadvertiser.co.uk/news/cawston-homes-devastated-after-car-fire-in-garage-1-7950638
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/two-families-left-homeless-after-13001329

Quote: "Two family homes in Cawston were devastated after a car caught fire in a garage on Friday (May 5) with neighbours setting up a fundraising page. Fortunately no one was hurt but the houses on Oatland Drive were left destroyed after the fire, with the two families’ possessions in ashes."

2017-05-06 - Underground electrical fire breaks out in Worcester (Massachusetts):
http://www.telegram.com/news/20170506/underground-fire-bedevils-dcu-events

Quote: "Smoke coming from an underground electrical vault on Commercial Street, next to the DCU Center, forced the temporary evacuation of two events that were being held in the convention center Saturday night."

2017-05-06 - Underground electrical fire breaks out in Mayfair area in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania):
http://www.fox29.com/news/253041604-story

Quote: "Authorities responded to an underground transformer fire early Saturday morning. It happened just before 1 a.m. in the Mayfair section of the city. As a result of the fire, crews had to detour traffic on Cottman Avenue near Roosevelt Boulevard."

2017-05-06 - Auto salvage yard hit by fire at 6:20 AM, 20 cars burn, in Ajax (Canada), 2 miles from Lake Ontario:
http://www.durhamregion.com/news-story/7290776-large-fire-at-ajax-auto-wreckers-saturday-morning/
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/fire-ajax-auto-wreckers-1.4103062
http://www.iheartradio.ca/newstalk-1010/news/crews-battle-fire-at-ajax-auto-wrecker-s-yard-1.2590581
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20170506/Smoke-Bellows-From-Fire-At-Ajax-Auto-Wreckers-In-Ajax-Canada-Ajax/
http://www.canadanews.press/2017/05/06/large-fire-at-ajax-auto-wreckers-saturday-morning-ontario-news/
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/fire-crews-battle-large-blaze-161907006.html
http://www.durhamradionews.com/archives/102467

Quote: "Emergency crews were at the scene of a large fire at Ajax Auto Wreckers, Saturday morning. Ajax Fire Chief Dave Lang says the blaze started at about 6:20 a.m. when a cluster of 20 cars caught fire."

2017-05-06 - Aircraft salvage yard hit by fire, salvage planes burn, in Phoenix (Arizona):
http://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/north-phoenix/firefighters-fire-ignites-at-phoenix-aircraft-salvage-yard
http://www.westernfreepress.com/2017/05/06/phx-fd-fire-ignites-at-aircraft-salvage-yard/
http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/pt/2017/05/fire-ignites-at-phoenix-aircraft-salvage-yard.html

Quote: "Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire that ignited at an aircraft salvage yard near 32nd Street and Loop 101. Crews responded around 12:30 p.m. to a report of a shed fire with planes inside. A Phoenix Fire Department spokesman said someone was working on salvage aircraft when the fire started. The flames damaged the shed and several planes caught on fire."

2017-05-06 - Wildfire sends people fleeing in coastal Gangneung (South Korea)
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20170506-58108-KOR
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2017/05/371_228892.html
http://www.sott.net/article/350279-Thousands-evacuated-as-forest-fires-hit-South-Korea
http://www.arirang.co.kr/News/News_View.asp?nseq=203687

Quote: "The Gangneung city government said hundreds of its residents were ordered to flee Saturday as a wind-fed forest fire spread in the eastern city. The residents had been ordered to evacuate as of 6 p.m., after the blaze started on a hill near Daegwallyeong, a mountain pass close to the east coast, at around 3:30 p.m., according to city officials. No casualties have been reported. The residents took shelter at nearby schools and other public facilities, officials said."

2017-05-06 - Home destroyed by explosion and fire in San Antonio (Texas), 2 injured:
http://www.kens5.com/news/local/watch-raging-fire-engulfs-north-side-home/437254698

Quote: "A massive fire destroyed a north-side house after an explosion inside, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. Two men were in the home at the time and have been hospitalized with serious burns."

2017-05-06 - Garage destroyed by explosion and fire, home damaged, in Louisville (Kentucky), 1 injured:
http://www.wdrb.com/story/35360183/crews-on-the-scene-of-reported-home-explosion-near-preston-highway
http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2017/05/06/one-person-hospitalized-after-reported-explosion-near-preston-highway/312254001/
http://www.wave3.com/story/35360273/man-burned-in-fire-that-destroyed-garage-damaged-home

Quote: "Larry Harper, who lives across Morgan, was in his yard working to get his swimming pool opened for the season when he heard a loud boom. 'I looked over and saw that roof up in the air,' he said. The youth 'was burnt, his hair was falling out' in big clumps, Harper said."

Note: These are the 148th and 149th residential explosions in 2017...

2017-05-06 - Boat business hit by fire, two boats and shed destroyed by fire, in Caloundra (Australia), 1600 feet from the ocean:
http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/it-went-train-explosions-rock-coast-business/3174853/
http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/videos/caloundra-marine-blaze-burns-multi-million-dollar-/48744/
http://www.facebook.com/thesunshinecoastdaily/posts/10154796389077261

Quote: "A 9m x 7m shed and at least two boats have gone up in flames at a Caloundra business."

2017-05-06 - Boat destroyed by fire on canal near Harden Road in Bloxwich (Britain):
http://www.walsalladvertiser.co.uk/huge-fire-at-walsall-canal/story-30316624-detail/story.html

Quote: "A huge fire has broken out on a canal in Walsall tonight (Saturday, May 6). Firefighters rushed to the scene of the blaze which involved a boat well alight at the canal in Harden Road, Bloxwich at around 7.45pm."

Note: These are the 355th, 356th and 357th boats/ships to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-06 - Passenger bus bursts into flame at 6:30 AM on highway in coastal Visakhapatnam (India):
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/miraculous-escape-for-49-passengers-as-bus-catches-fire-on-highway/articleshow/58436565.cms

2017-05-06 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on road in Ghaziabad (India):
http://www.nyoooz.com/news/noida/804574/narrow-escape-for-52-as-bus-catches-fire/
http://www.onenewspage.com/video/20170506/7435968/UP-Roadways-moving-bus-got-Fire-in-Ghaziabad.htm
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/noida/narrow-escape-for-52-as-bus-catches-fire/articleshow/58555143.cms
http://www.hindustantimes.com/noida/ghaziabad-upsrtc-bus-catches-fire-driver-s-presence-of-mind-helps-rescue-52-passengers/story-cq678qadlmTCp0ZDrOBs5I.html

Note: These are the 348th and 349th buses to burn in 2017...

2017-05-06 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the A12 in coastal Ipswich (Britain):
http://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/a12-northbound-closed-at-copdock-interchange-due-to-lorry-fire-1-5006045
http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/update/2017-05-06/a12-northbound-copdock-interchange-closed-due-to-lorry-fire/
http://www.newsdump.co.uk/news/a12-northbound-closed-at-copdock-interchange-due-to-lorry-fire
http://www.facebook.com/ipswichstar24/posts/10154444228301606

Quote: "The A12 at Copdock has reopened after a lorry containing 11 tonnes of scrap metal caught fire today - closing the road for more than 10 hours."

2017-05-06 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 11:31 PM on the A66 near Brough (Britain):
http://www.cumbriacrack.com/2017/05/06/a66-westbound-closed-brough-lorry-fire/
http://cumbria.localroundup.co.uk/article/2161608/a66-westbound-closed-at-brough-after-lorry-fire/
http://www.cumbriacrack.com/2017/05/06/firefighters-tackle-a66-lorry-fire/a66-lorry-fire2/

2017-05-06 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the A129 near Basildon (Britain):
http://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/incidents/i6631/

2017-05-06 - Tractor bursts into flame near the River Clun in Newcastle (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/53275
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/south-shropshire/clun/2017/05/06/tractor-destroyed-by-fire-in-south-shropshire-/

Note: These are the 772nd, 773rd, 774th and 775th tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-06 - Heavy truck bursts into flame on road near Tuni (India):
http://www.cinevedika.in/news/lorry-carrying-coal-catches-fire-in-tuni_videotWVGJckPCEU.html

2017-05-06 - 12 RVs, SUV and pickup destroyed by fire at RV business in Ridgedale (Missouri):
http://www.hometowndailynews.com/2017/05/07/update-12-rvs-and-two-vehicle-destroyed-in-fire-at-sullivans-rv/
http://bransonhotelmap.com/update-12-rvs-and-two-vehicle-destroyed-in-fire-at-sullivans-rv/
http://www.hometowndailynews.com/2017/05/06/multiple-crews-respond-to-3-alarm-fire-at-sullivans-rv/
http://www.kspr.com/content/news/Fire-damages-building-several-RVs-at-Taney-County-dealership-421532813.html
http://www.ktts.com/news/local-news/fire-severely-damages-taney-county-business
http://www.ky3.com/content/news/421532833.html

Quote: "In a follow-up report Saturday evening, Berndt shared all 12 RV’s, along with a Jeep and a Pickup Truck, were completely destroyed in the fire."

2017-05-06 - RV, trailer and home destroyed by fire in Belleview (Florida):
http://www.wesh.com/article/man-escapes-home-engulfed-in-flames-in-belleview/9615991

Quote: "He said a neighbor called 911 after hearing explosions. The sounds were coming from an RV and trailer that had burned when the fire spread to them. The vehicles and the home were destroyed."

Note: These are the 176th through 188th RVs to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-06 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on I-25 in Platte County (Wyoming):
http://k2radio.com/pickup-catches-fire-on-interstate-25-in-wyoming-no-injuries-reported-video/

2017-05-06 - Car bursts into flame on I-4 in Deltona (Florida):
http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20170506/vehicle-fire-blocks-i-4-lane

2017-05-06 - Car bursts into flame on Park Avenue in Winter Park (Florida):
http://ban.jo/Enterprise/Customer-Support/20170506/Vehicle-Fire-Reported-On-Park-Ave-In-Winter-Park-FL-Winter-Park/

2017-05-06 - Car bursts into flame at 12:19 AM on the Garden State Parkway in coastal Lacey (New Jersey):
http://www.app.com/story/news/local/emergencies/2017/05/06/driver-unhurt-after-car-catches-fire-parkway/101369718/

2017-05-06 - Car bursts into flame on Rosenthal Road near Warwick (Australia):
http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/emergency-crews-called-extinguish-car-fire/3174789/

2017-05-06 - Motorcycle bursts into flame in coastal Bridlington (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Bridlington. Sat 6 May 2017 12:06 (No:09847) Motorbike on fire. One hose reel in use."

2017-05-06 - Moped bursts into flame at 2:46 AM on Cottingham Road in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Cottingham Road, Hull. Sat 6 May 2017 02:46 (No:09833) Moped on fire. One hose reel and buckets of water in use."

2017-05-06 - Moped bursts into flame on Ashtree Close in Belton (Britain), 10 miles from the coast:
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Ashtree Close, Belton. Sat 6 May 2017 19:42 (No:09887) Moped on fire. Extinguished by owner with bucket of water. No action by Fire Service."

2017-05-06 - Van, SUV, car and barn destroyed by fire at 3:30 AM at home in Aylesford (Canada):
http://www.localxpress.ca/local-news/fire-in-aylesford-destroys-barn-three-cars-607913

2017-05-06 - Car and home destroyed by garage fire in coastal East Vancouver (Canada):
http://bc.ctvnews.ca/fire-guts-east-vancouver-home-displaces-residents-1.3401921

2017-05-06 - Dumper vehicle, timber and pallets go up in flames on Back Road in Tollesbury (Britain), 1 mile from the coast:
http://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/incidents/i6630/

Quote: "Firefighters were called to a fire involing a dumper, container, timber, pallets and a number of empty gas canisters."

2017-05-06 - Lawnmower and two sheds destroyed by fire at home in St. George (Utah):
http://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2017/05/06/cgb-good-neighbors-and-a-rapid-response-help-save-homes-from-shed-fire/

2017-05-06 - Car garage goes up in flames in Southminster (Britain), 4 miles from the coast:
http://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/incidents/i6629/
http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/15269750.Update__Large_warehouse_fire_fully_extinguished/
http://www.harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk/news/north_essex_news/15269750.Update__Large_warehouse_fire_fully_extinguished/

Quote: "Firefighters have been called to a warehouse on fire in Southminster. The warehouse measures approximately 30m x 20m. At 1:10pm, the officer in charge reported the large warehouse, that is used as a car garage, is 50% on fire. Firefighters are tackling the fire using two hoses."

2017-05-05 - Suzuki motorcycle plant damaged by fire in Kherki Daula (India), 2 injured:
http://www.hindustantimes.com/gurgaon/gurgaon-fire-breaks-out-at-suzuki-plant-at-kherki-daula-two-workers-injured/story-QG7To033biY70KBRNvEc1L.html

2017-05-06 - Barn destroyed by fire in Black Forest (Colorado):
http://www.kktv.com/content/news/Fire-crews-work-quickly-to-put-out-barn-fire-in-Black-Forest-421525954.html

2017-05-06 - Barn destroyed by fire on Hall Lane in Utkinton (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/barn-fire-in-utkinton

2017-05-06 - Barn, hay and equipment destroyed by fire in Flintshire (Britain):
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/200-hay-bales-destroyed-flintshire-12994051

2017-05-06 - Okefenokee Swamp fire spreads into private property in Georgia, evacuations ensue:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20170507-58115-USA
http://www.wdtimes.com/news/national/article_291b45fa-1822-5b19-986e-c50d2b046fc3.html
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/05/06/fire-forces-evacuations-near-ga-s-okefenokee-swamp/312298001/
http://jacksonville.com/georgia/news/metro/2017-05-06/st-george-residents-ordered-evacuate-ahead-growing-west-mims-wildfire
http://www.hickoryrecord.com/entertainment/fire-forces-evacuation-in-southern-georgia/article_643ad60f-0adf-5a8f-8edd-59d2bfbd81a0.html
http://www.myajc.com/news/local/georgia-wildfire-forces-evacuations-ash-reaches-jacksonville/hgUH2UliL0YV6lgSrk9Z1L/
http://www.myfoxtricities.com/fire-forces-evacuations-in-southern-georgia/

2017-05-06 - Wildfire erupts in Starkey Wilderness Park in Pasco County (Florida), 6 miles from the coast, evacuations ensue:
http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/253057098-story
http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/60-acre-wildfire-raging-in-starkey-wilderness-park-in-west-pasco-county
http://www.tampabay.com/news/fire-in-pascos-starkey-preserve-prompts-voluntary-evacuations/2323003
http://www.dailycommercial.com/news/20170506/wildfires-close-tampa-bay-area-nature-preserve-highways

Quote: "For the second week in a row, fire crews are battling a forest fire in the Starkey Wilderness Park in Pasco County. In less than 12 hours, the fire grew to more than 2,270 acres."

2017-05-06 - Wildfire breaks out in Wetlands Park in Clark County (Nevada):
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/firefighters-tackle-blaze-at-wetlands-park/708375800
http://news3lv.com/news/local/clark-county-fire-crews-tackle-fire-at-wetlands-park

Quote: "Firefighters battled a blaze at Wetlands Park on Saturday. The call came into the Clark County Fire Department around 1:30 p.m. County officials say several trails will be closed at the park due to the fire. No one was injured in the incident. The cause of the fire is unknown."

2017-05-06 - Brush fire breaks out along train tracks near Saskatoon (Canada):
http://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/fire-department-battling-grass-fire-west-of-saskatoon-1.3401428

2017-05-06 - 300 tons of manure goes up in flames on Park Lane in Swanley (Britain):
http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/news/incidents/?entryid2=12180

Note: Sh#t be burnin'!

2017-05-06 - 3500 hay bales destroyed by huge blaze in Louth (Britain):
http://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/six-fire-crews-deployed-to-huge-bale-blaze-in-louth/story-30316383-detail/story.html

Quote: "Six fire crews from across a Lincolnshire district have descended on a bale fire in Louth. A total of 30 firefighters have been dispatched to the blaze, which has set alight 3,500 bales, shortly after 11am."

2017-05-06 - Dumpster bursts into flame near Target store in Monroe (Louisiana):
http://www.myarklamiss.com/news/local-news/monroe-fire-department-responds-to-fire-outside-target/708289980

2017-05-06 - Tire fire breaks out in Kansas City (Missouri):
http://www.kmbc.com/article/tire-fire-sends-smoke-drifting-across-section-of-kc/9615490
http://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/smoke-from-tire-fire-visible-across-kansas-city-metro-area
http://www.kctv5.com/story/35360767/fire-produces-large-amounts-of-black-smoke-visible-throughout-metro
http://fox4kc.com/2017/05/06/junkyard-tire-fire-sends-up-plume-of-black-smoke/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/41ActionNews/860978338420195330
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/fox4kc/861120931934208000

Quote: "A tire fire sends smoke drifting across a section of Kansas City. The fire was reported just before 5 p.m. at a junkyard near 13th Street and Jackson Avenue."

2017-05-06 - Hangar destroyed by fire in Gorki (Russia), near Moscow:
http://vestnikkavkaza.net/news/Hangar-catches-fire-in-Leninsky-district.html

Quote: "A metal hangar caught fire in the Leninsky district in the suburbs of Moscow. The area of the fire is more than 1 thousand square meters, the press service of the Moscow Region’s EMERCOM reports. In the village of Gorki of the Leninsky district, a metal hangar with pipes has caught a fire, the area of 25x40 meters is burning, the EMERCOM reports, adding that the flame has covered the entire building."

2017-05-06 - School under construction heavily damaged by fire shortly after 4 AM in Edmonton (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-school-fire-1.4103098
http://globalnews.ca/news/3431597/crews-battle-fire-at-edmonton-school-still-under-construction/
http://www.630ched.com/2017/05/06/investigation-underway-into-fire-at-school-under-construction/
http://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/crews-battle-fire-at-west-edmonton-school-under-construction-1.3401501
http://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=557255

2017-05-06 - Mixed-use building heavily damaged by fire in Malden (Massachusetts), near the coast, 2 cats killed:
http://www.itemlive.com/news/two-alarm-fire-in-malden/

2017-05-07 - Garage bursts into flame, fire spreads to two homes and outbuilding, in Creston (Iowa):
http://www.kmaland.com/news/garage-fire-in-creston/article_39c7533a-333c-11e7-ac8d-cb4799058971.html

2017-05-06 - Two garages destroyed by fire at home in Black River Falls (Wisconsin):
http://www.weau.com/content/news/Crews-battle-flames-at-two-garages-on-Jackson-Co-property-421543264.html
http://cwbradio.com/news/?fn_mode=fullnews&fn_id=18955

2017-05-06 - Two mobile homes destroyed by fire in Arroyo Grande (California), nobody there:
http://www.ksby.com/story/35361370/two-mobile-homes-destroyed-by-fire-in-arroyo-grande

2017-05-06 - Home damaged by carport fire in Tucson (Arizona), 1 injured:
http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/35360713/one-taken-to-hospital-from-carport-fire-in-tucson

2017-05-06 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 1:50 AM in Toledo (Ohio):
http://www.toledoblade.com/Police-Fire/2017/05/06/Fire-crews-battled-early-morning-blaze-in-South-Toledo.html
http://www.wtol.com/story/35358880/family-of-five-safe-after-home-catches-fire

2017-05-06 - Home heavily damaged by garage fire at 1:56 AM in Red Wing (Minnesota):
http://www.twincities.com/2017/05/06/dog-alerts-red-wing-family-to-fire-all-escape/
http://www.kare11.com/news/local/red-wing-fire-department-puts-out-fire-saves-cat/437377134
http://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/barking-dog-awakens-family-during-house-fire/article_e450acef-17fd-5a9c-ace8-f8e05cd65992.html
http://www.fox9.com/news/253074274-story

2017-05-06 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 12:39 AM in coastal Bradenton (Florida), 1 injured:
http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/article148795384.html

2017-05-06 - Home destroyed by fire on Poca River Road in Poca (West Virginia):
http://wchstv.com/news/local/poca-home-destroyed-in-saturday-morning-fire

2017-05-06 - Duplex destroyed by fire in Coweta (Oklahoma):
http://www.newson6.com/story/35359161/fire-damages-apartment-building-in-coweta

2017-05-06 - High-rise apartment building heavily damaged by fire at 11:37 PM in Moscow (Russia), 30+ injured:
http://tass.com/society/944900
http://www.therussophile.org/over-30-people-injured-in-high-rise-building-fire-in-southwestern-moscow.html/

Quote: "More than 30 people have been injured in a fire in a 40-story apartment house in southwestern Moscow, 11 of them were taken to hospitals, a source in the ambulance service informed TASS on Saturday. 'A total of 31 people, including six children, sought medical attention. Of these, 11 people were taken to hospitals, including two children,' the source said, adding that 20 injured people were delivered outpatient medical care. The fire in the 40-story building, which began at 23:37 Moscow Time on Friday, was fully extinguished about 90 minutes later."

2017-05-06 - Apartment building damaged by fire on North Riverside Avenue in Provo (Utah):
http://kutv.com/news/local/four-displaced-after-provo-apartment-fire

2017-05-06 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in Baton Rouge (Louisiana):
http://www.brproud.com/news/local-news/more-than-20-residents-displaced-after-apartment-fire-on-highland-rd/708450794

2017-05-06 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire at 11:30 PM in Marshalltown (Iowa):
http://whotv.com/2017/05/06/marshalltown-residents-homeless-after-overnight-fire/

2017-05-06 - Deadly fire burns apartment building in Middletown (Ohio), 1 killed, 1 injured:
http://local12.com/news/local/fatal-fire-in-middletown
http://www.wlwt.com/article/man-59-dead-in-middletown-apartment-fire/9616319
http://www.fox19.com/story/35363127/man-found-dead-during-apartment-fire-investigation

2017-05-06 - Vacant home burns in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma):
http://www.news9.com/story/35356892/crews-battle-fire-at-vacant-nw-okc-home

2017-05-06 - Vacant duplex burns in Valley Village (California):
http://www.dailynews.com/general-news/20170506/firefighters-douse-duplex-blaze-in-valley-village

2017-05-07 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at Lake Paran, kills man and dog, in North Bennington (Vermont):
http://www.wcax.com/story/35373979/man-dies-in-pickup-truck-fire
http://www.benningtonbanner.com/stories/man-dog-die-in-truck-fire-at-lake-paran,506702
http://www.facebook.com/BennNewsNet/posts/2104432063117757
http://www.facebook.com/WCAXTV/posts/10158728797795442

Quote: "A man and his dog died in a pickup truck fire last night at Lake Paran in North Bennington. The Bennington Banner reports that the fire department got to the fishing access at around 7:30 Sunday night and found the truck engulfed in flames."

2017-05-07 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked in coastal Olympia (Washington), dog killed, another dog injured:
http://komonews.com/news/local/dog-killed-second-rescued-as-truck-catches-fire-in-olympia
http://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/WA/2017/May/08/Dog.killed.second.rescued.as.truck.catches.fire.in.Olympia.aspx
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/komonews/861596568289296390
http://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/posts/1429608817107446

2017-05-07 - Metal recycling center hit by fire, pile of scrap metal burns, in coastal Seattle (Washington):
http://komonews.com/news/local/small-fire-brings-large-haz-mat-response-to-duwamish-metal-yard
http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/crime/fire-at-south-seattle-metal-recycling-facility/
http://article.wn.com/view/2017/05/08/Fire_at_South_Seattle_metalrecycling_facility/
http://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/seattle/fire-at-south-seattle-metal-recycling-facility/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/komonews/861400765990133761
http://www.ooyuz.com/geturl?aid=15670711

Quote: "A fire sparked inside a pile of metal sent a large emergency response to Seattle Iron & Metals Corp. on Sunday."

Quote: "There were no injuries, Webb said, and the facility’s containment system was expected to keep runoff from reaching the nearby Duwamish Waterway."

2017-05-07 - Underground fire and explosions hit Plaza area in Kansas City (Missouri):
http://www.kctv5.com/story/35362703/underground-fire-south-of-plaza-leads-to-evacuations
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article149149914.html
http://fox4kc.com/2017/05/07/fire-causes-evacuation-at-apartment-building-on-the-plaza/

2017-05-07 - Recycling plant erupts in flame, fire gets big, near Swinton (Britain):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20170507-58117-GBR
http://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-manchester-39834584/fire-rips-through-recycling-plant
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4481516/Firefighters-battle-huge-blaze-Swinton-recycling-plant.html
http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/national/article/Fire-crews-battle-recycling-plant-blaze-50b017bd-fc58-422c-8120-d21374238929-ds
http://www.itv.com/news/granada/update/2017-05-07/fire-crews-battle-swinton-recycling-plant-blaze/

2017-05-07 - Swamp fire erupts near Minneapolis (Minnesota):
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2017/05/08/wetland-fire-independence/

Quote: "Firefighters in the west metro worked all night to keep a wetland fire from damaging any homes or businesses. Around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, a fire occurred in a large wetland area between Highway 12 and Independence City Hall. Police said the fire started in the middle of the swamp, which is completely covered in Cattails and water."

2017-05-07 - Wildfire grows to 121,000+ acres in Okefenokee Swamp (Georgia/Florida):
http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/local_news/update-swamp-fire-overtakes-tractor-plow/article_4caf0aa8-3380-11e7-a705-2f9fc3f36f87.html
http://927thevan.com/news/articles/2017/may/07/wildlife-refuge-fire-forces-evacuations-in-southeast-georgia/
http://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2017-05-07/charlton-county-closes-schools-moves-evacuation-shelter-kingsland-west-mims
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/some-st-george-residents-refuse-to-leave-as-west-mims-fire-spreads/437681588
http://staugustine.com/news/2017-05-07/st-george-residents-ordered-evacuate-ahead-growing-west-mims-wildfire-charlton
http://www.news4jax.com/news/st-george-evacuated-due-to-conditions-from-okefenokee-fire-
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/massive-west-mims-fire-prompts-evacuations-impacts-air-quality-near-florida-georgia-border/70001612
http://patch.com/georgia/douglasville/okefenokee-swamp-fire-raging-south-georgia
http://talk1075.com/south-georgia-residents-nervous-as-okefenokee-wildfire-grows/

2017-05-07 - Boat bursts into flame at 6:40 AM while parked inside building in Prince George (Canada), 2800 feet from the Fraser River:
http://www.myprincegeorgenow.com/47583/early-morning-boat-fire-lower-patricia-blvd/
http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/news/local-news/fire-at-mechanical-shop-doused-1.18845205

Quote: "Prince George Fire Rescue was up early Sunday morning, putting out a fire on the 800 block of Lower Patricia Blvd around 6:40 AM. 15 firefighters from three halls arrived to heavy smoke coming from a 'mechanical bay' filled with cars and a boat. Workers rushed in to find the boat on fire, which they quickly extinguished."

2017-05-07 - Canal boat destroyed by fire on canal in Tamworth (Britain):
http://www.tamworthherald.co.uk/8203-canal-boat-gutted-in-tamworth-blaze/story-30319817-detail/story.html

Note: These are the 358th and 359th boats/ships to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-07 - Passenger bus bursts into flame inside tunnel then gets hit by car, near Kamshet (India), 5 killed:
http://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/bus-catches-fire-in-mumbai-pune-expressway-tunnel-car-rams-into-it-kills-5/story-BUEmT5NMRNdBhZY0CrGshP.html
http://www.nyoooz.com/news/mumbai/805363/bus-catches-fire-in-mumbaipune-expressway-tunnel-car-rams-into-it-kills-5/
http://article.wn.com/view/2017/05/08/Bus_catches_fire_in_MumbaiPune_expressway_tunnel_car_rams_in/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/HTMumbai/861422910153666560

Quote: "Five people were killed in a freak accident on the Mumbai-Pune expressway on Sunday evening when a private bus caught fire in a tunnel near Kamshet where the lights went off and a car then rammed into it in the dark. Traffic piled up on the expressway after the accident, the police said. According to the police, all the dead were in the car, on their way home to Navi Mumbai from Pune."

2017-05-07 - Transit bus bursts into flame on street on the outskirts of Nagpur (India):
https://dailyworld.in/bus-catches-fire-near-nagpur/

Quote: "Nagpur: Smoke billowing out of city bus after it caught fire on the outskirts of Nagpur, Maharashtra on Sunday."

Note: These are the 350th and 351st buses to burn in 2017...

2017-05-07 - Fire truck bursts into flame while parked at fire station in Grandview (Missouri):
http://fox4kc.com/2017/05/07/grandview-fire-truck-catches-fire-while-parked-at-the-station/
http://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/firetruck-ignites-at-grandview-fire-station
http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/242180018-Mo-fire-truck-catches-fire-while-parked-at-station/
http://www.fireapparatusmagazine.com/articles/pt/2017/05/fire-truck-ignites-at-grandview-fire-station.html

Quote: "A new fire truck will have to undergo repairs after it caught fire while parked at the fire station in Grandview on Sunday. Firefighters said the ladder truck was parked in the bay when they heard a loud noise. They came out to find the truck on fire."

2017-05-07 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Lancaster (Pennsylvania):
http://www.pennlive.com/news/2017/05/tractor-trailer_fire_slows_pa.html

Quote: "Westbound traffic on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is stopped or slow moving due to a tractor-trailer fire. The truck is on the westbound shoulder at milepost 251.1 between Exit 266 to Lebanon-Lancaster and Exit 247 to Harrisburg East, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission."

2017-05-07 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the A1245 in Rayleigh Weir (Britain):
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/local_news/15270321.Lorry_loaded_with_builders__waste_catches_fire_causing_road_closure/
http://www.essexlive.news/rayleigh-lorry-fire-burns-for-12-hours-as-road-remains-closed/story-30317441-detail/story.html

2017-05-07 - Tractor (telehandler) bursts into flame in Rowley, Westbury (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/53290

Note: These are the 776th, 777th and 778th tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-07 - Van bursts into flame at 2:17 AM on Main Road in Distington (Britain):
http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/cumbriafire/recent-incidents/
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/van-on-fire-in-cumbrian-village-4978257.html
http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk/news/Van-on-fire-in-Cumbrian-village-cbbf9739-a586-4e2f-8060-f64a7363f504-ds

Quote: "Van fire in Distington(Allerdale) 7 May 2017 At 02:17 firefighters were called to a van fire on Main Road. Two hose reel jets were used to put the fire out. One firefighter wore breathing apparatus."

2017-05-07 - SUV bursts into flame on I-65 near Elkmont (Alabama):
http://whnt.com/2017/05/07/suv-catches-fire-on-i-65-near-elkmont/
http://newstral.com/en/article/en/1064334662/suv-catches-fire-on-i-65-near-elkmont

2017-05-07 - SUV bursts into flame on I-39/90 in Dane County (Wisconsin):
http://www.nbc15.com/content/news/SUV-destroyed-by-fire-on-interstate-421576943.html
http://www.channel3000.com/news/car-fire-backs-up-i-3990-traffic/487697168
http://www.kwwl.com/story/35364507/2017/05/Sunday/car-fire-halts-traffic-on-i-3990-in-dane-county
http://www.wxow.com/story/35364507/2017/05/Sunday/car-fire-halts-traffic-on-i-3990-in-dane-county
http://www.wrex.com/story/35364507/2017/05/Sunday/car-fire-halts-traffic-on-i-3990-in-dane-county
http://www.kttc.com/story/35364507/2017/05/Sunday/car-fire-halts-traffic-on-i-3990-in-dane-county

2017-05-07 - SUV bursts into flame on the A249 near Detling, Maidstone (Britain):
http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/news/incidents/?entryid2=12192
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/road-closed-after-fire-125241/
http://www.kentlive.news/the-a249-has-reopened-after-a-car-caught-fire/story-30317851-detail/story.html

2017-05-07 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at home in Crockery Township (Michigan):
http://www.grandhaventribune.com/Fire-EMS/2017/05/07/Fire-destroys-work-truck-parked-at-Crockery-Township-residence
http://www.facebook.com/ghtribvargo/posts/1336745183074318

2017-05-07 - Three cars destroyed by fire while parked at Cinnamon Creek Apartments in Westminster (California), 6 miles from the coast:
http://www.ocregister.com/2017/05/07/vehicles-lost-in-westminster-apartment-carport-fire-sunday-night/

Quote: "Several vehicles in a carport of a Westminster apartment complex were damaged beyond repair in a fire Sunday night, May 7. Four fire engines responded to the 15100 block of Brookhurst Street around 7:30 p.m. and found a detached six-vehicle carport at the Cinnamon Creek Apartments fully involved in a blaze. Orange County Fire Authority Cpt. Steve Dohman said firefighters got the fire under control shortly after 8 p.m. Three vehicles in the carport were total losses and the structure will need to be rebuilt before being used, he said."

Note: Also see the strip mall that burned in Westminster on this day...

2017-05-07 - Car bursts into flame while parked inside garage at home, fire spreads, garage destroyed, in Hillman Township (Georgia):
http://www.truenorthradionetwork.com/index.php/2017/05/08/hillman-twp-garage-goes-up-in-flames-after-vehicle-catches-fire/

Quote: "A garage in Hillman Township went up in flames over the weekend. Firefighters from Atlanta, Hillman and the Department of Natural Resources were initially told a vehicle was on fire in the Twin Dams Subdivision, around 4:15 p.m. Saturday. But when firefighters arrived on scene they found the flames had reached the garage, which was fully engulfed."

Note: People still park cars in garages?!

2017-05-07 - Car bursts into flame on I-94 near Ypsilanti (Michigan):
http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2017/05/crash_closes_eastbound_i-94_ne_2.html

Quote: "Editor's note: This post has been updated to reflect that this incident was a car fire and not a crash."

2017-05-07 - Car bursts into flame near restaurant in Austintown (Ohio):
http://wytv.com/2017/05/07/video-car-catches-fire-in-austintown/
http://wkbn.com/2017/05/07/video-car-catches-fire-in-austintown/

2017-05-07 - Six cars destroyed by fire while parked in garage in coastal Shuwaikh, Kuwait City (Kuwait):
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/fire-engulfs-6-vehicles-garage/
http://menafn.com/1095460502/Kuwait--Fire-engulfs-6-vehicles-in-garage

2017-05-07 - Car bursts into flame at 5 AM while parked at train station in Canterbury (Britain):
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/fire-crews-called-to-car-125224/

2017-05-07 - Car bursts into flame on the A40 near coastal London (Britain):
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/lanes-closed-long-delays-after-13000726

2017-05-07 - Three ATVs destroyed by fire while parked outside home in Gamber (Maryland):
http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/sykesville/ph-cc-noi-stone-mill-court-20170508-story.html

2017-05-07 - Two cars and garage destroyed by fire just after 11 PM at home in Galesburg (Illinois):
http://www.wgil.com/2017/05/08/sunday-night-garage-fire-on-sweetbriar/

Quote: "While no injuries of any kind occurred two resident vehicles were lost and the house and the neighbor’s siding was damage from radiant heat."

2017-05-07 - Car and garage go up in flames at home near Lake Nacimiento (California):
http://www.kvoa.com/story/35365419/crews-extinguish-garage-fire-in-heritage-ranch

Quote: "CAL FIRE responded to a garage fire Sunday evening on the 4000 block of Pintail Avenue near Lake Nacimiento, according to officials.  Officials say they arrived on scene around 8:45 Sunday evening and that the fire was extinguished around 9:30. A car was inside at the time of the fire but no injuries were reported."

2017-05-07 - Cars and storage building go up in flames at 11:50 PM in Omaha (Nebraska):
http://www.ketv.com/article/twin-sisters-give-birth-to-baby-boys-on-same-day-1494195390/9617450

Quote: "Fire officials said some cars were destroyed and the estimated damage to the contents inside the building is roughly $45,000."

2017-05-07 - Car, two motorcycles and garage destroyed by fire at home near Mercersburg (Pennsylvania):
http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/local/mercersburg-area-garage-destroyed-by-fire/article_e1dca3e4-b2c5-531f-bf38-77d87eb1df3c.html
http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/tri_state/pennsylvania/mercersburg-area-garage-destroyed-by-fire/article_e1dca3e4-b2c5-531f-bf38-77d87eb1df3c.html

Quote: "A garage southwest of Mercersburg and at least three vehicles inside it were 'pretty much destroyed' by fire Sunday night, a Mercersburg, Montgomery, Peters & Warren Volunteer Fire Co. official said."

2017-05-07 - Brush fire burns along I-95 on both sides near coastal Palm City (Florida):
http://cbs12.com/news/local/brush-fire-closes-i-95-in-both-directions-near-stuart

2017-05-07 - Wildfire grows to 1700+ acres, 4 structures destroyed, near Sonoita (Arizona), evacuations ensue:
http://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/corona-fire-department-working-new-brush-fire-east-of-highway-83
http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/35360723/residents-evacuated-as-new-brush-fire-burns-near-sonoita
http://www.kvoa.com/story/35361883/evacuations-remain-for-mulberry-fire

2017-05-07 - Large pile of wood and rubbish goes up in flames on Vange Park Road in Vange (Britain):
http://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/incidents/i6632/

2017-05-07 - Fishing rod business destroyed by fire at 3:30 AM in Twin Bridges (Montana):
http://mtstandard.com/news/local/updated-fire-destroys-bamboo-fly-rod-building-in-twin-bridges/article_f2fc748a-f66a-58a7-810b-92e5e56256e2.html
http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2017/05/08/fire-guts-twin-bridges-fly-rod-shop/101448862/

2017-05-07 - Warehouse containing mattresses and wood goes up in flames at 6:45 AM in Houston (Texas), nobody there:
http://abc13.com/news/houston-firefighters-battling-warehouse-fire/1964471/

Quote: "Houston firefighters are battling a warehouse fire just east of downtown. It started around 6:45 on Sunday morning. The warehouse contained mattresses and wood."

2017-05-07 - Strip mall damaged by fire shortly after 3 AM on Beach Boulevard in Westminster (California), 5 miles from the coast, firefighter has 'medical emergency':
http://www.ocregister.com/2017/05/07/ocr-l-stripmallfire-0507/

Quote: "One firefighter at the scene experienced a medical emergency not directly related to fighting the fire, said Steve Dohman, a captain with Orange County Fire Authority."

Note: Probably breathed some contaminated smoke, which would be at least indirectly related to fighting the fire...

2017-05-07 - Strip mall heavily damaged by fire in Mar Vista (California), 3 miles from the coast:
http://abc7.com/news/fire-breaks-out-in-mar-vista-strip-mall/1965366/
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2017/05/07/blaze-mar-vista-businesses/
http://ktla.com/2017/05/07/fire-chars-strip-mall-in-mar-vista/
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Fire-Engulfs-Several-Businesses-in-Mar-Vista-421564623.html
http://laist.com/2017/05/07/fire_blazes_through_mar_vista_strip.php

2017-05-07 - Shopping center damaged by fire, auto shop burns, in DeKalb County (Georgia):
http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/253177511-story
http://www.ajc.com/news/local/crews-battle-fire-dekalb-shopping-center/eoFWYt9DxUbDG3xwIL75JJ/
http://www.ajc.com/news/local/auto-shop-caught-fire-dekalb-shopping-center/eoFWYt9DxUbDG3xwIL75JJ/

2017-05-07 - Restaurant heavily damaged by fire at 5:30 AM in Havertown (Pennsylvania):
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2017/05/07/fire-tears-through-popular-delaware-county-restaurant/
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Fire-Rips-Through-Barnabys-Restaurant-421552914.html
http://6abc.com/news/well-known-havertown-restaurant-catches-fire/1964051/

2017-05-07 - Restaurant heavily damaged by fire in Westland (Michigan), nobody there:
http://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/2017/05/08/fire-damages-westland-restaurant-cause-being-investigated/101431084/

2017-05-07 - Greenhouse destroyed by fire at 2:30 AM in Salcha (Alaska), near the Tanana River:
http://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/fire-destroys-salcha-greenhouse/article_365231ee-33bd-11e7-a3a6-738284aac2a7.html

2017-05-07 - Commercial building under construction damaged by fire at 11 PM in Des Moines (Iowa):
http://www.kcci.com/article/investigators-called-to-fire-at-building-under-construction/9618922

2017-05-07 - Outbuilding goes up in flames at 7:09 PM on Grove Street at Beverley Road in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Grove Street, Beverley Road, Hull. Sun 7 May 2017 19:09 (No:09969) Outbuidling involved in fire, 2 hose reels and hay drag in use."

Note: There's Beverley Road again...

2017-05-07 - Garden shed goes up in flames at 7:08 PM at home on Wansford Grove in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Wansford Grove, Hull. Sun 7 May 2017 19:08 (No:09968) Garden shed involved in fire. Hose reel and haydrag in use."

Note: So the above two fires broke out within 1 minute...

2017-05-07 - Gate area damaged by fire and explosion at Lakeside Landings in Oxford (Florida), near Lake Miona:
http://www.villages-news.com/firefighters-called-blaze-lakeside-landings/
http://www.villages-news.com/lakeside-landings-fire-appears-electrical-nature/

Quote: "Multiple firefighting units responded shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday to a blaze at Lakeside Landings in Oxford. Flames and heavy black smoke were seen coming from an area near an entry gate at the condominium complex located south of County Road 472. A resident reportedly called 911. Witnesses said they heard a popping sound and then an explosion."

2017-05-07 - Two garages go up in flames at home in Milwaukee (Wisconsin), near Lake Michigan, separate porch fire too:
http://fox6now.com/2017/05/07/milwaukee-firefighters-battle-separate-porch-garage-fires-no-one-hurt/

2017-05-07 - Home damaged by fire in Sioux Falls (South Dakota), nobody there:
http://www.ksfy.com/content/news/Sioux-Falls-home-damaged-in-Sunday-afternoon-fire-421565773.html

2017-05-07 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 11 PM, adjacent homes damaged too, on Skiffes Creek Cirle in Williamsburg (Virginia):
http://wtkr.com/2017/05/07/10-displaced-2-injured-in-james-city-county-townhouse-fire/
http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/virginia/williamsburg/townhouse-fire-displaces-10-people/437559966

2017-05-07 - Home destroyed by fire in coastal Falmouth (Maine), nobody there:
http://wgme.com/news/local/crews-respond-to-falmouth-house-fire
http://www.wmtw.com/article/multiple-units-respond-to-house-fire-in-falmouth/9617144
http://www.pressherald.com/2017/05/07/fire-destroys-home-in-falmouth/

2017-05-07 - Home destroyed by fire in Cleveland County (Oklahoma):
http://www.koco.com/article/cleveland-county-home-a-total-loss-because-of-fire/9616864
http://kfor.com/2017/05/06/fire-destroys-home-in-rural-cleveland-county/

2017-05-07 - Home destroyed by fire in East Lake area in Chattanooga (Tennessee), 1 injured:
http://wdef.com/2017/05/07/one-injured-east-lake-house-fire/

2017-05-07 - Home destroyed by fire in Peculiar (Missouri), nobody there:
http://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/home-in-peculiar-destroyed-by-fire-no-one-injured

2017-05-07 - Home destroyed by fire in the wee hours in Miramar (Florida), near the coast:
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2017/05/07/family-displaced-after-fire-erupts-inside-miramar-home/
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/sfl-miramar-house-fire-story.html
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/miramar/sfl-miramar-house-fire-story.html

2017-05-07 - Apartment building damaged by fire before 6:30 AM in Hartford (Connecticut):
http://www.wfsb.com/story/35362231/crews-battling-hartford-fire

2017-05-07 - Apartment building damaged by fire at 11 PM in Waukesha (Wisconsin):
http://www.cbs58.com/story/35362491/fire-damages-20-unit-apartment-complex-in-waukesha
http://www.wisn.com/article/fire-at-waukesha-apartment-complex-displaces-20-families/9616467

2017-05-07 - Deadly fire burns home in the Englewood area in Chicago (Illinois), 1 killed:
http://abc7chicago.com/news/88-year-old-woman-killed-in-englewood-fire/1964390/
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/cfd-woman-dies-in-englewood-fire/
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-88-year-old-woman-found-dead-after-fire-ravages-englewood-home-20170507-story.html

2017-05-07 - Deadly fire burns home in Deerville, New Brunswick (Canada), 1 killed:
http://q961.com/woman-found-dead-after-house-fire-in-carleton-county/
http://www.country94.ca/news/1464441730/womans-body-found-after-deerville-fire

2017-05-07 - Deadly fire destroys home at 2 AM in Green Hills area in Nashville (Tennessee), 1 killed:
http://www.newschannel5.com/news/local-news/man-dies-in-green-hills-house-fire
http://fox17.com/news/local/pre-civil-war-house-in-green-hills-goes-up-in-flames-1-dead
http://wkrn.com/2017/05/07/green-hills-home-destroyed-in-massive-fire/
http://wjhl.com/2017/05/07/1-killed-in-massive-nashville-house-fire/

2017-05-07 - Deadly fire burns duplex at 6:16 AM in Burlington (Iowa), 3200 feet from the Mississippi River, 1 killed:
http://wqad.com/2017/05/07/one-woman-killed-in-burlington-apartment-fire/
http://khqa.com/news/local/fire-crews-respond-to-fatal-house-fire-in-burlington

2017-05-08 - Deadly fire burns duplex at 4:20 AM in Lachine (Canada), 1 killed:
http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/fatal-fire-in-lachine-1.3402091
http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/arson-squad-investigating-after-fatal-house-fire-in-lachine

2017-05-08 - Vacant mobile home destroyed by fire at 3 AM in Saucier (Mississippi):
http://www.wlox.com/story/35362889/vacant-mobile-home-in-saucier-destroyed-by-fire

2017-05-08 - Vacant home burns in coastal Baltimore (Maryland):
http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/fire-hits-vacant-house-in-south-baltimore-sunday
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2017/05/07/minor-injury-reported-after-fire-at-vacant-house/

2017-05-08 - Vacant home burns at 5:20 AM in Shreveport (Louisiana):
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/2017/05/07/shreveport-firefighters-battle-early-morning-house-fire/101408328/

2017-05-07 - Vacant home burns in the wee hours in Springfield (Missouri):
http://www.ky3.com/content/news/Fire-at-abandoned-home-closed-Kearney-Street-in-Springfield-421554943.html

2017-05-08 - Vacant home destroyed by fire, fire spreads to occupied home, in coastal New Haven (Connecticut):
http://fox61.com/2017/05/07/2nd-alarm-fire-damages-two-homes-in-new-haven/
http://www.wfsb.com/story/35364165/fire-breaks-out-at-vacant-home-in-new-haven
http://wtnh.com/2017/05/07/new-haven-fd-respond-to-2-alarm-fire-on-blatchley-avenue/
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/18-Displaced-After-Fire-at-Vacant-New-Haven-Building-Spreads-421618343.html

2017-05-07 - Vacant mill burns in Wilson (Kansas):
http://www.salina.com/news/local_briefs/old-mill-in-wilson-on-fire/article_b5d01be3-f9ba-5d83-9f25-5aa377f8b36b.html
http://www.salina.com/news/local/cause-undetermined-in-wilson-mill-fire/article_27a979e9-2139-5c5d-ac3b-909cfdc40338.html

2017-05-08 - Electrical substation erupts in flame at 5:30 AM in the Las Vegas Valley (Nevada):
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/thousands-of-people-without-power-due-to-substation-fire/709280149
http://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/power-restored-after-fire-at-nv-energy-substation/
http://news3lv.com/news/local/fire-at-power-substation-near-las-vegas-blvd-and-cactus
http://lasvegassun.com/news/2017/may/08/morning-fire-south-of-the-strip-leaves-some-withou/

2017-05-08 - Underground electrical explosion and fire breaks out near the Mississippi River in St. Louis (Missouri):
http://www.kmov.com/story/35371962/nearly-1000-affected-by-downtown-st-louis-power-outage
http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2017/05/08/900-without-power-downtown-after-underground-fire/
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/8/underground-explosion-causes-outage-in-downtown-st/
http://article.wn.com/view/2017/05/08/900_Without_Power_Downtown_After_Underground_Fire/
http://www.westplainsdailyquill.net/national_news/article_6f85a792-6f73-5c24-9723-00df47d56d14.html
http://www.telemundoamarillo.com/story/35371962/nearly-1000-affected-by-downtown-st-louis-power-outage
http://www.971talk.com/news/missouri/missouri-headlines-wire/underground-explosion-causes-outage-downtown-st-louis
http://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/missouri/articles/2017-05-08/underground-explosion-causes-outage-in-downtown-st-louis
http://www.salina.com/news/state/underground-explosion-causes-outage-in-downtown-st-louis/article_80ee36e9-e8d5-5f01-8563-2d680fffbde7.html

Quote: "An underground fire in an Ameren Missouri manhole cuts power for about 900 customers scattered throughout a 20-square-block area in downtown St. Louis."

2017-05-08 - Underground train station hit by ventilation shaft fire in coastal London (Britain):
http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/LatestIncidentsContainer_OxfordCircus8May1799.asp

Quote: "Six fire engines and 35 firefighters and officers were called to a fire in a disused ventilation shaft at Oxford Circus underground station last night. Gaining access to the fire was difficult as it was located in a non-public area of the station. Around 400 people were evacuated before the Brigade arrived."

2017-05-08 - Train station hit by basement fire in Carlisle (Britain), near the River Caldwell:
http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/cumbriafire/recent-incidents/
http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/latest/Carlisle-train-station-evacuated-during-fire-incident-0ef61857-73b9-42db-99f3-b94382326655-ds

Quote: "Smoke in basement in train station in Carlisle(Carlisle) 8 May 2017 At 15:02 firefighters were called to Citadel Railway Station to heavy smoke logging in a basement of a commercial property. The crews found a fire which was out on their arrival in the basement and used a hose reel and a thermal imaging camera to check the area. The station was evacuated and no trains were permitted to stop at the train station while the incident was being dealt with, however trains were permitted to pass through the station without stopping."

Quote: "Crews from Carlisle west and east fire stations were at a separate incident in Longtown."

Note: They were probably busy at the truck that burst into flame in Longtown on this day...

2017-05-08 - Recycling center hit by fire, 15-20 cars burn, in Waynesboro (Virginia):
http://www.nbc29.com/story/35370517/waynesboro-fire-crews-battle-recycling-center-fire
http://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2017/05/08/dumpster-ignites-waynesboro/312921001/

Quote: "A debris fire broke out out at a recycling center in Waynesboro Monday morning, igniting approximately 15 to 20 cars, according to fire officials."

2017-05-08 - Auto salvage yard erupts in flame in Holon (Israel), 3 miles from the coast, 1 injured:
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/Flash.aspx/387226

Quote: "Two eastbound lanes of traffic on Highway 44 have been closed to traffic due to a fire in the Holon industrial zone. A 40-year-old man was seriously injured in the fire, which broke out in a junkyard where Route 44 runs parallel to Hasadna Street."

2017-05-08 - Recycling center hit by fire, 500 tons of plastic and some metal burns, on Wharf Road near Kilnhurst (Britain):
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-39845485
http://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-south-yorkshire-39855163/fire-continues-at-recycling-centre

Quote: "A huge blaze has broken out at a recycling centre near Rotherham. South Yorkshire Fire Service said up to 500 tonnes of plastic could be on fire at Universal Recycling, on Wharf Road near Kilnhurst."

Quote: "Incident Commander Andy Hayter, from South Yorkshire Fire Service, said the fire mostly involves plastics, but some metal is on fire."

2017-05-08 - Florida hit with 2000 wildfires so far this year with 125 burning now, no end in sight:
http://www.fox35orlando.com/news/local-news/253266119-story

Quote: "Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam and the Florida Forest Service announced Monday that more than 2,000 wildfires have burned over 150,000 acres in Florida this year, with nearly 125 active wildfires burning as of today, May 8th, 2017. Commissioner Putnam said that 'Florida is in the middle of its worst wildfire season in years – with no end in sight.'"

2017-05-08 - Home explodes and burns in Fayetteville (Arkansas):
http://www.nwahomepage.com/news/neighbor-firefighters-called-after-explosion-at-fayetteville-home/708876135

Quote: "Fire crews were called to an explosion at a Fayetteville home on Sunday afternoon, according to a neighbor who witnessed the incident. The home is right off of Arkansas 265. A Prairie Grove man, who was mowing the neighbors lawn at the time, says he saw the family outside in their garden after the explosion took place. After hopping the fence and checking it out, he says he saw the roof had collapsed."

2017-05-08 - Home destroyed by explosions and fire in Antioch (Tennessee):
http://fox17.com/news/local/crews-battle-antioch-house-fire
http://www.newschannel5.com/news/antioch-home-destroyed-by-fire

Quote: "Fire crews tackled a house fire in Antioch on Monday. It happened around 12:30 p.m. on Stone Bridge Road just off Towne Village Road. A neighbor told Fox 17 News he heard several loud explosions before calling 911."

2017-05-08 - Duplex damaged by explosion and fire in Kissimmee (Florida):
http://www.wesh.com/article/duplex-destroyed-by-fire-in-kissimmee/9621839

Quote: "Kissimmee fire officials said they received several calls about an explosion at the unit on Tower Court around 2:50 p.m. No injuries were reported. In addition to the unit that was destroyed, several others were damaged."

Note: These are the 150th, 151st and 152nd residential explosions in 2017...

2017-05-08 - Cargo ship bursts into flame in Tamil Nadu (India):
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2017/may/10/ship-transporting-coal-catches-fire-1603217.html

Quote: "Fire broke out in MV Tamil Nadu during export of thermal coal from Paradip port to Ennore port in Tamil Nadu on Monday night."

2017-05-08 - Ship destroyed by fire while dry-docked near coastal Tolyatti (Russia):
http://ban.jo/News/Europe/20170508/Boat-Fire-Reported-Near-Tolyatti-Russia-Stavropolskiy-rayon/

2017-05-08 - Boat bursts into flame shortly after 2 AM while docked at marina in coastal Victoria (Canada):
http://www.cheknews.ca/fire-destroys-sailboat-victoria-marina-313616/
http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/fire-destroys-unoccupied-sailboat-near-victoria-s-store-street-1.18866980

Note: These are the 360th, 361st and 362nd boats/ships to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-08 - Passenger train bursts into flame in Qena (Egypt), near the Nile River:
http://en.amwalalghad.com/news/egypt-news/56683-train-service-to-egypts-qena-suspended-due-to-fire.html
http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/268249/Egypt/Politics-/Train-service-to-Egypt%E2%80%99s-Qena-suspended-due-to-fir.aspx

2017-05-08 - School bus bursts into flame near Harvest Hills Boulevard and 96th Avenue in Calgary (Canada):
http://cnews.canoe.com/CNEWS/Canada/2017/05/08/22723051.html
http://www.660news.com/2017/05/08/school-bus-evacuated-citys-north-fire-ignites/
http://globalnews.ca/news/3436402/student-treated-for-smoke-inhalation-after-calgary-school-bus-catches-fire/
http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/crews-rescue-kids-after-school-bus-catches-fire-in-northeast-calgary-1.3404093
http://battlefordsnow.com/article/561252/frightened-children-flee-fires-intense-heat-burns-calgary-school-bus
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/GlobalCalgary/861730536544497665
http://www.inews880.com/syn/98/223364/223364

2017-05-08 - School bus bursts into flame at County Road 28 and the 6th Line near Port Hope (Canada):
http://www.northumberlandnews.com/news-story/7293801-school-bus-evacuated-for-brake-fire-north-of-port-hope/

2017-05-08 - Double-decker school bus bursts into flame on Mold Road in Northop, Wales (Britain), 2 miles from the coast:
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/students-evacuated-school-bus-catches-2649305

Note: These are the 85th, 86th and 87th school buses to burn in 2017, and these are the 352nd, 353rd and 354th buses to burn in 2017...

2017-05-08 - Passenger bus bursts into flame while parked in lot in coastal Miami (Florida):
http://www.local10.com/news/bus-catches-fire-in-vacant-lot-near-golden-glades-interchange
http://wsvn.com/news/local/abandoned-bus-catches-fire-in-miami-gardens/

2017-05-08 - Passenger bus carrying the NY Giants bursts into flame en route to airport in Kentucky:
http://www.bendbulletin.com/sports/5291005-151/misery-and-misfortune-for-giants-then-the-bus

Quote: "The bus carrying the players with the worst record in the National League caught fire Sunday. Yes, this really happened to the San Francisco Giants, on their way from the ballpark in Cincinnati to the airport in Kentucky. It has been that kind of season."

2017-05-08 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on the Hume Highway near Holbrook (Australia):
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/4648371/all-safe-in-bus-fire-on-freeway/
http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/4647376/bus-catches-fire-near-holbrook/
http://www.easternriverinachronicle.com.au/story/4647305/bus-catches-fire-near-holbrook/
http://www.reddit.com/r/Aleague/comments/69v58h/victory_coach_catches_fire_after_grand_final/
http://www.sportingnews.com/au/football/news/melbourne-victory-fan-bus-explodes-after-a-league-grand-final/1xy74icz1u2e110iz4ekgadnqd
http://imgur.com/a/j9MOt

Note: These are the 355th, 356th and 357th buses to burn in 2017...

2017-05-08 - Car-hauler hauling race cars bursts into flame near coastal Knysna (South Africa):
http://www.jacarandafm.com/news/news/racing-cars-catch-fire-truck-near-knysna/
http://www.heraldlive.co.za/news/2017/05/08/expensive-irreplaceable-race-cars-go-flames/
http://www.wheels24.co.za/Motorsport/fiery-end-to-knysna-hillclimb-race-cars-on-fire-along-n2-20170508
http://ewn.co.za/2017/05/09/knysna-speed-festival-hillclimb-racing-cars-catch-fire
http://www.heraldlive.co.za/news/2017/05/09/blaze-destroys-race-cars-carrier/
http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/2017/05/08/WATCH-Exotic-cars-go-up-in-flames-on-truck-headed-for-Cape-Town1

Note: This is the 26th car-hauler to burn in 2017...

2017-05-08 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-65 in Hardin County (Kentucky):
http://www.wave3.com/story/35367629/update-i-65-s-reopens-in-hardin-county-after-commercial-vehicle-fire
http://www.wlky.com/article/i-65-south-closed-in-hardin-county-because-of-vehicle-fire/9619146
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/WDRBNews/861561226295463938
http://www.columbiamagazine.com/index.php?sid=90429

2017-05-08 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-70 near Marshall (Missouri):
http://www.marshallnews.com/story/2410147.html
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/KCTV5/793052487611715584

2017-05-08 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on road in Eltopia (Washington):
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/crime/article149400974.html

2017-05-08 - Three semi tractors destroyed by fire at 3:46 AM while parked at truck stop in Faribault (Minnesota):
http://www.southernminn.com/faribault_daily_news/news/article_a6c0fb7f-5109-5526-9733-dfd80956c8c2.html

Quote: "Two of the semi-tractor trailers were unoccupied, and the occupant of the third burning semi-tractor trailer was made aware of the blaze by a fellow driver and escaped the fire."

Quote: "No drivers or fire fighters were injured, and all three semi-tractors were deemed a total loss. The trailers and their contents were not impacted by the fire, the release said."

2017-05-08 - Tractor bursts into flame along Highway 1 near Valley City (North Dakota):
http://www.newsdakota.com/2017/05/08/fire-destroys-tractor-south-of-valley-city/

2017-05-08 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame while parked at trucking business in Ayr (Canada):
http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/transport-truck-catches-fire-in-parking-lot-in-ayr-1.3402267

Quote: "They said no one was in the truck at the time of the fire and it was not running. It had been parked in the lot for the weekend."

2017-05-08 - Tractor (forager) bursts into flame near Winkleigh, Devon (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=40394&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

Note: These are the 779th through 788th tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-08 - Concrete crusher vehicle bursts into flame in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma):
http://okcfox.com/news/local/firefighters-extinguish-concrete-crusher-fire-in-bricktown

2017-05-08 - Road sweeper truck bursts into flame at business in Sharpham (Britain):
http://www.somersetlive.co.uk/firefighters-from-glastonbury-street-and-wells-battle-to-stop-flames-spreading-from-rubbish-to-cars/story-30319826-detail/story.html

Quote: "A director at the company said the fire was caused by an electrical fault in a road sweeper, not flames in a bin, as originally reported on the fire service log."

2017-05-08 - Landscaping truck bursts into flame on Airport Road in Hanover Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/allentown/index.ssf/2017/05/vehicle_fire_shuts_down_airpor.html

Quote: "Emergency radio broadcasts indicated the vehicle that caught fire was a landscaping truck."

2017-05-08 - Truck bursts into flame while parked on Hornickhill Road in Sandysike, Longtown (Britain):
http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/cumbriafire/recent-incidents/

Quote: "Lorry on fire in Longtown(Carlisle) 8 May 2017 At 14:36 firefighters were called to a fire involving a lorry which had spread to rubbish in a yard on Sandysike to Hornickhill Road, Sandysike, Longtown. The crews from Carlisle East and Carlisle West used two hose reels to put the fire out. A thermal imaging camera was used to check the area before crews left the scene."

2017-05-08 - Van bursts into flame on the M25 near Leatherhead (Britain):
http://www.dorkingandleatherheadadvertiser.co.uk/van-fire-causing-long-delays-on-m25-near-leatherhead/story-30318920-detail/story.html
http://www.surreymirror.co.uk/van-fire-causing-long-delays-on-m25-near-leatherhead/story-30318920-detail/story.html

2017-05-08 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on Route 543 near Bel Air (Maryland), 1 injured:
http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/burn-injury-reported-after-truck-fire-in-bel-air-area
http://patch.com/maryland/belair/one-hospitalized-after-vehicle-fire-bel-air-vfc

2017-05-08 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on I-90 in Missoula (Montana):
http://www.ktvq.com/story/35375614/vehicle-fire-shuts-down-i-90-east-near-orange-street-exit
http://www.krtv.com/story/35375614/vehicle-fire-shuts-down-i-90-east-near-orange-street-exit

2017-05-08 - Car bursts into flame just before 3 AM while parked at home on the Tuscarora Indian Reservation (New York):
http://www.wkbw.com/news/crews-stop-car-fire-from-spreading-on-indian-reservation

2017-05-08 - Car bursts into flame at 10:50 PM at Morningside and Bronx Avenue in coastal Bridgeport (Connecticut):
http://www.doingitlocal.com/2017/05/tonights-vehicle-fire-43/

2017-05-08 - Car bursts into flame on I-95 in Waterville (Maine), then dumpster bursts into flame 40 minutes later at apartments:
http://www.centralmaine.com/2017/05/08/waterville-firefighters-respond-to-back-to-back-calls/

2017-05-08 - Car bursts into flame on I-84 near Southington (Connecticut), followed moments later by 3-car crash:
http://www.myrecordjournal.com/news/southington/southingtonnews/10304185-154/car-fire-3-car-crash-delays-traffic-on-i-84.html

Quote: "A car fire and three-car crash delayed traffic on Interstate 84 east Monday morning. The car fire was reported between exits 32 and 33 about 8:30 a.m. Flames were showing from the vehicle, dispatchers said. The right and center lanes were closed, according to the state Department of Transportation. Moments later, three cars collided on I-84 east between exits 31 and 32. Minor injuries were reported."

2017-05-08 - Car bursts into flame on Highway 99 in Bakersfield (California):
http://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/highway-99-off-ramp-at-ming-avenue-closed-due-to-car-fire
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/23ABCNews/861695736706080768

2017-05-08 - Car bursts into flame on Cunningham Place in coastal Bournemouth (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/car-fire-bournemouth-15/

2017-05-08 - Car bursts into flame on High Street in Child Okeford (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/car-fire-child-okeford/

2017-05-08 - Car bursts into flame on Tolladine Road in Worcester (Britain):
http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/15272753.Car_engine_compartment_catches_fire/

2017-05-08 - Car bursts into flame on the A33 in Reading (Britain):
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/car-destroyed-fire-a33-reading-13001818

2017-05-08 - Vehicle bursts into flame on the H-1 Freeway near coastal Honolulu (Hawaii):
http://www.staradvertiser.com/2017/05/08/breaking-news/vehicle-fire-closes-h-1-eastbound-lane-near-downtown/
http://www.kitv.com/story/35376053/vehicle-fire-blocks-right-lane-on-h-1-eastbound-before-pali-off-ramp

2017-05-08 - Hoverboard bursts into flame in home, fire spreads, home heavily damaged, in coastal Hingham (Massachusetts):
http://hingham.wickedlocal.com/news/20170508/east-street-house-fire-in-hingham-causes-200000-in-damage
http://www.wcvb.com/article/hoverboard-believed-to-have-caused-damaging-house-fire/9623537

2017-05-08 - SUV, RV trailer and home destroyed by fire in coastal Bluffton (South Carolina):
http://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/crime/article149333519.html
http://fox28media.com/news/local/bluffton-fire-tears-through-home-trailer-and-vehicle

2017-05-08 - Vehicles and rubbish go up in flames at business in Sharpham, Glastonbury (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=40385&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2017-05-08 - Semi tractor repair shop heavily damaged by fire before 6:24 AM near Allen (Nebraska):
http://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/local-news/fire-breaks-out-overnight-near-allen-nebraska/709228652

Quote: "A fire breaking out overnight near Allen, Nebraska. The fire broke out in a workshop used to work on semis. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time, but significant damage can be seen."

2017-05-08 - Trucks and historic barn go up in flames at the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs (Connecticut):
http://www.wfsb.com/story/35377159/fire-destroys-barn-on-uconn-campus
http://wtnh.com/2017/05/09/uconn-barn-collapses-after-overnight-fire/
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Multiple-Departments-Responding-to-Fire-on-UConn-Campus-421693773.html
http://www.hickoryrecord.com/news/us/ap/fire-destroys-historic-barn-at-uconn-s-main-campus/article_eefcf9eb-991b-5d04-95f9-3b184a5a914b.html

Quote: "Scorzelli told Eyewitness News that the university just bought several brand new trucks that were stored in the area of the fire. He said most of them still appear to be OK. 'I noticed a few aren't doing too well,' he said."

Quote: "The cost of the damage has not been determined yet, but several vehicles and a street sweeper were destroyed."

2017-05-08 - Barn destroyed by explosion and fire at home in Stafford (New Hampshire):
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20170508/NEWS07/170509347

Quote: "A storage barn burned to the ground in Strafford Monday afternoon, after one of the owners heard an explosion coming from the structure. Belinda Thorne was asleep in her home on Ricky Nelson Road when she heard a loud noise at about 1:25 p.m. She ran outside to see the barn in flames."

2017-05-08 - Barn destroyed by fire at 1:40 AM on Swamp Road in Pompey (New York), 40 animals killed:
http://cnycentral.com/news/local/several-animals-dead-in-barn-fire
http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/05/several_goats_chickens_rabbits_dead_after_large_barn_fire_in_pompey.html

2017-05-08 - Barn destroyed by fire at 4:30 AM in Salem (Oregon):
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2017/05/08/early-morning-fire-destroys-barn-northwest-salem/101435092/

2017-05-08 - Barn damaged by fire in Radner (Ohio):
http://myfox28columbus.com/news/local/barn-fire-shuts-down-delaware-county-road

2017-05-08 - Brush fire causes evacuations in Flagler Estates (Florida), near the coast:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/home-evacuated-due-to-fire-in-flagler-estates-in-st-johns-county/437842221

2017-05-08 - Around 80 tons of garden waste goes up in flames at quarry on Old Coach Road in Chester (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/quarry-fire-in-chester

2017-05-08 - Large muck heap fire breaks out on Findlow Hill Lane in Over Alderley (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/ongoing-large-muck-heap-fire-in-over-alderley

2017-05-08 - Around 40 tons of logs go up in flames on Little Warley Hall Lane in Little Warley (Britain):
http://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/incidents/i6633/

2017-05-08 - Around 1000 tires go up in flames at vacant used tire business in Greenville County (South Carolina):
http://wspa.com/2017/05/08/crews-respond-to-tire-fire-in-southern-greenville-co/
http://www.wyff4.com/article/tire-fire-on-augusta-road/9619223
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/wyffnews4/861575217855905793
http://www.facebook.com/foxcarolinanews/videos/10155288673919166/
http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/35367837/fire-department-tire-fire-creating-thick-black-smoke-in-southern-greenville-co

Quote: "Crews are investigating a fire that sent black smoke billowing into the sky Monday morning. Firefighters say about 1,000 tires caught fire at the site of a former used tire business Monday morning."

2017-05-08 - Storage shed bursts into flame at 6:52 AM at home, fire spreads to home(s), in coastal Virginia Beach (Virginia):
http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/mycity/virginia-beach/shed-fire-causes-heavy-damage-to-homes-in-virginia-beach/437722947
http://wtkr.com/2017/05/08/fire-destroys-storage-shed-behind-virginia-beach-home/

2017-05-08 - Garage damaged by fire in Vernon Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.goerie.com/news/20170508/fire-damages-crawford-county-garage

2017-05-08 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in Lowell (Massachusetts):
http://www.lowellsun.com/breakingnews/ci_30973874/no-one-injured-lowell-garage-fire

2017-05-08 - Home damaged by garage fire in Moorhead (Minnesota), 1100 feet east of the Red River:
http://www.inforum.com/news/4263627-four-escape-attached-garage-fire-without-injury
http://www.valleynewslive.com/content/news/Moorhead-Fire-Department-dealing-with-garage-fire-421683303.html

2017-05-08 - Home heavily damaged by garage fire just before 1 AM in coastal Corpus Crispy...er, Christi (Texas):
http://www.kristv.com/story/35366329/6-people-homeless-after-overnight-fire
http://www.kztv10.com/story/35366925/6-people-safe-after-overnight-fire-tears-through-home

2017-05-08 - Home heavily damaged by garage fire at 2 AM in Red Wing (Minnesota):
http://www.kare11.com/news/local/red-wing-fire-department-puts-out-fire-saves-cat/437377134

2017-05-08 - Home heavily damaged by fire at midnight in coastal South Yarmouth (Massachusetts):
http://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20170508/2-escape-fire-at-south-yarmouth-home

2017-05-08 - Home destroyed by fire before 2:45 AM in Pala (California):
http://fox5sandiego.com/2017/05/08/pala-home-destroyed-by-fire-family-displaced/

2017-05-08 - Two homes destroyed by fire along the banks of the St. Joseph River in the Riverland Isles area in Elkhart County (Indiana):
http://wsbt.com/news/local/two-homes-destroyed-in-elkhart-county-fire

2017-05-08 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in New Prague (Minnesota):
http://www.kare11.com/news/crews-battle-new-prague-apartment-fire/437866250
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2017/05/08/new-prague-apartment-building-fire/

2017-05-08 - Deadly fire burns home at 11:30 PM in Monett (Missouri), 1 killed:
http://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/man-found-dead-in-monett-house-fire/710207706
http://www.ky3.com/content/news/Body-found-inside-burned-home-in-Monett-421758213.html

2017-05-08 - Deadly fire burns home at 4:40 AM in Hudson (Texas), 1 killed:
http://lufkindailynews.com/news/community/article_3117df58-33fe-11e7-bf14-e35232c89291.html
http://www.ktre.com/story/35370223/mans-body-found-after-house-fire-in-hudson-area

2017-05-08 - Deadly fire burns apartment building in the wee hours, 21 motorcycles burn too, in coastal Chennai (India), 4 killed:
http://zeenews.india.com/tamil-nadu/tn-massive-fire-in-chennai-apartment-four-charred-to-death-cm-palaniswami-announces-compensation-2003297.html
http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/fire-chennai-apartment-complex-chokes-four-death-61667
http://www.firstpost.com/india/four-including-two-children-die-of-suffocation-in-chennai-apartment-fire-3430034.html
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/610444/four-persons-suffocated-death-fire.html

Quote: "As many as 21 two-wheelers parked in the complex were gutted in the fire."

2017-05-08 - Vacant building destroyed by fire in Lexington (South Carolina):
http://www.wistv.com/story/35366161/vacant-building-damaged-by-fire-in-lexington

2017-05-08 - Vacant home burns on Gulpha Street in Hot Springs (Arkansas):
http://www.hotsr.com/news/2017/may/08/firefighters-contain-gulpha-street-fire/

2017-05-08 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 3:45 AM in Fort Wayne (Indiana):
http://wane.com/2017/05/08/fire-damages-home-near-kreager-park/
http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local/vacant_home_total_loss_after_fire_20170508

2017-05-08 - Vacant gas station destroyed by fire shortly before 3 AM in Nesconset (New York), near the coast:
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Fire-Chews-Through-Gas-Station-Nesconset-Long-Island-421590284.html
http://newsnyork.com/raging-fire-chews-through-gas-station-on-long-island/

2017-05-08 - Vacant school burns in Oldham (Britain):
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/live-updates-huge-plumes-smoke-12999617

2017-05-09 - Two mobile homes destroyed by explosion and fire at 12:10 AM, 2 more damaged, in coastal Myrtle Beach (South Carolina), 2 killed, 1 injured:
http://myfox8.com/2017/05/09/mom-son-killed-in-explosion-fire-at-myrtle-beach-campground-identified/
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/2-dead-after-explosion-fire-at-myrtle-beach-campground/520761194
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/breaking-news/2-dead-after-explosion-fire-at-myrtle-beach-campground_/520781042
http://www.wftv.com/news/breaking-news/2-dead-after-explosion-fire-at-myrtle-beach-campground/520780021
http://www.wfmynews2.com/news/local/two-die-in-fire-in-myrtle-beach-campground/438058068
http://abcnews4.com/news/local/crews-respond-to-fire-at-campground-in-myrtle-beach
http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/35377139/man-woman-killed-in-fire-at-apache-family-campground-1-male-victim-hurt
http://wbtw.com/2017/05/09/two-killed-in-overnig-fire-in-myrtle-beach/
http://www.wral.com/2-killed-in-myrtle-beach-campground-fire/16690758/
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/article149591509.html
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article149431444.html

Quote: "Two people were killed and one seriously injured in an explosion at a Myrtle Beach campground overnight Monday, WSOC reports. A photo from a Myrtle Beach visitor shows a giant fireball coming from a trailer. The explosion and fire were reported around midnight at the Apache Campground on Kings Road, just a few blocks from the pier."

Quote: "Melissa Dewett from Huntersville has been staying at the campground since Easter. She spoke to Channel 9 over the phone and said she heard it start. 'All of a sudden this loud explosion happened,' Dewett said. 'This massive flame. I was like, "Oh my God."'""

Note: About 3000 feet from the ocean. Here's a Google Maps link of the area. Also see the small plane that crashed into the ocean off the coast of Myrtle Beach on this day. This is the 153rd residential explosion in 2017...

2017-05-09 - 40 cars go up in flames before 6:16 AM at auto shop in coastal Barrow-in-Furness (Britain):
http://www.cumbriacrack.com/2017/05/09/five-fire-engines-tackle-large-blaze-barrow/
http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/barrow/BREAKING-Black-smoke-fills-skies-over-Barrow-as-blaze-breaks-out-5e5d5331-45bb-4e58-a726-54c6ae12552d-ds

Quote: "Big fire at Salthouse Mill. Around 40 stock cars are believed to be on fire..."

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

2017-05-09 - Car yard hit by large tire fire in Ngatea (New Zealand), 5 miles from the coast:
http://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/multiple-crews-battling-car-yard-blaze-in-ngatea

Quote: "Seven appliances are at the scene after being alerted to the blaze on Kohunui Street in Ngatea just before 9.30pm. Northern fire communications spokesman Jarron Phillips told 1 News the fire is 'quite big'. 'Tyres are on fire inside and outside the 50 by 20 square metre warehouse,' he says."

2017-05-09 - More than 30 wildfires break out in Ireland:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20170509-58142-IRL
http://www.sott.net/article/350529-Huge-Galway-blaze-among-30-wildfires-raging-across-Ireland

2017-05-09 - Two SUVs go up in flames while parked at home, home scorched too, in coastal Waldport (Oregon):
http://www.newslincolncounty.com/archives/180549

Note: Around 800 feet from the ocean. Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2017-05-09 - Boat bursts into flame on the Housatonic River in coastal Stratford (Connecticut):
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Boat-Catches-Fire-in-Housatonic-River-421779313.html
http://www.wfsb.com/story/35384731/boat-containing-200-gallons-of-gas-catches-fire-in-stratford
http://connecticut.cbslocal.com/2017/05/09/man-rescued-from-burning-boat-in-stratford/
http://www.sheltonherald.com/100250/explosion-destroys-boat-on-housatonic-river/
http://wtnh.com/2017/05/09/multiple-fire-crews-respond-to-boat-fire-in-stratford/
http://patch.com/connecticut/stratford/boat-fire-extinguished-housatonic-river-stratford
http://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-stratford-boat-fire-0510-20170509-story.html
http://www.doingitlocal.com/2017/05/stratford-news-boat-fire/

Note: This is the 363rd boat/ship to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-09 - School bus bursts into flame at 7 AM on Highway 290 near Byrnes High School in Duncan (South Carolina):
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/south-carolina-56-students-escape-school-bus-fire-47311332
http://www.mynbc5.com/article/school-bus-catches-fire-no-one-injured-school-district-says/9625238
http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/35378672/firefighters-respond-to-school-bus-fire-in-spartanburg-co
http://myfox8.com/2017/05/09/sc-bus-driver-evacuates-56-students-in-less-than-a-minute-after-massive-fire/
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/56-students-escape-south-carolina-school-bus-fire-unhurt/521011988
http://www.wtae.com/article/school-bus-catches-fire-no-one-injured-school-district-says/9625238
http://www.wyff4.com/article/school-bus-catches-fire-no-one-injured-school-district-says/9624875
http://www.mystatesman.com/news/south-carolina-students-escape-school-bus-fire-unhurt/TRDDfxpfu2usUeuUMz7vwL/
http://www.hickoryrecord.com/entertainment/south-carolina-students-escape-school-bus-fire-unhurt/article_77515316-eaf2-5551-b3e8-391498d9b47c.html

2017-05-09 - School bus bursts into flame while parked in parking lot on Seminary Street in Rockford (Illinois), near the Rock River:
http://www.mystateline.com/news/school-bus-fire-at-rps-205-bus-yard/710424293
http://www.facebook.com/23WIFR/photos/a.328379571185.164334.53942761185/10154502184811186/?type=1&theater

Quote: "Fire crews are on the scene of the Rockford Public School's Bus Yard on Seminary Street after a school bus caught fire."

Note: These are the 88th and 89th school buses to burn in 2017, and these are the 358th and 359th buses to burn in 2017...

2017-05-09 - Tanker truck explodes and burns at factory in coastal Takoradi (Ghana), 80+ injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20170510-58153-GHA
http://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/explosion-at-takoradi-leaves-several-injured.html
http://3news.com/explosion-at-oil-depot-leaves-several-injured-in-sekonditakoradi/
http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Over-150-hospitalised-due-to-Sekondi-Takoradi-explosion-536310
http://www.wbt.com/articles/ap-news/gas-explosion-ghana-factory-injures-least-80-people
http://ban.jo/News/Africa/20170509/Gas-Explosion-Near-Sekondi-Road-Rocks-Takoradi-Ghana-Shama-Ahanta-East/
http://www.dailyjournal.net/2017/05/09/af-ghana-explosion/

Quote: "Ghana's state news agency says an explosion at a factory in the Western Regional capital of Takoradi has injured at least 80 people. Assistant Divisional Officer of the Ghana National Fire Services Emmanuel Bonney told state news that a tanker was discharging liquefied petroleum gas at the Ghana Household Utilities Manufacturing Company factory when the explosion occurred early Tuesday."

2017-05-09 - Tanker truck bursts into flame on Dauphin Street near I-65 in coastal Mobile (Alabama):
http://wkrg.com/2017/05/09/breaking-news-truck-on-fire-on-dauphin-street/
http://www.firehouse.com/video/12332889/tire-explodes-feet-from-firefighter-during-mobile-al-truck-fire-firefighter-video-news
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Iaaj28fkJg

2017-05-09 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-80 near Lincoln (Nebraska):
http://www.1011now.com/content/news/Semi-catches-fire-on-Interstate-80-421808733.html
http://www.nbcneb.com/video/?vid=421828013&vid=421828013

2017-05-09 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-91 in Hartford (Connecticut):
http://www.wfsb.com/story/35381740/tractor-trailer-fired-delays-traffic-on-i-91-northbound-in-hartford

2017-05-09 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on West Los Angeles Avenue near El Rio (California):
http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/oxnard/2017/05/09/semi-catches-fire-spills-fuel-north-el-rio/101488124/
http://www.facebook.com/safetyforcitizens/posts/1022713477859560:0

2017-05-09 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-70 in Montgomery County near Preble County (Ohio):
http://wdtn.com/2017/05/09/semi-fire-shuts-down-parts-of-eb-i-70/
http://www.whio.com/news/semi-fire-shuts-down-east-under-preble-county-line/7jBMjsUpav4u4Q8Ag8QduJ/
http://www.navbug.com/article252292722/officials_no_damage_to_i_70_overpass_following_semi_fire.htm

2017-05-09 - Tractor trailer, barn and equipment destroyed by fire near Navasota (Texas):
http://www.navasotaexaminer.com/news/article_615e960c-34fd-11e7-8f21-17a827fd9927.html

Quote: "The fire also scorched a couple of tractor-trailers that were backed up to the building and one other tractor-trailer that was a complete loss."

2017-05-09 - Semi tractor bursts into flame on East Main Street in Griffith (Indiana):
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/news/ct-ptb-girffith-semitrailer-fire-st-0510-20170509-story.html

2017-05-09 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the A1 near Catterick (Britain):
http://www.northyorksfire.gov.uk/news-events/breaking-news/north_yorks_fire_summary_9_may
http://www.richmondshiretoday.co.uk/hgv-fire-causes-delays-a1-near-catterick/

2017-05-09 - Tractor bursts into flame in Lythwood, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/53317

Note: These are the 789th through 798th tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-09 - Box truck bursts into flame on the Golden Glades Interchange in coastal Miami (Florida):
http://wsvn.com/news/local/box-truck-catches-fire-on-golden-glades/

2017-05-09 - Ambulance bursts into flame in Varanasi (India):
http://news.biharprabha.com/2017/05/watch-ambulance-reduces-to-ash-after-catching-fire/
http://malayalam.samayam.com/video-gallery/news/ambulance-reduces-to-ash-after-catching-fire-in-varanasi/videoshow/58590862.cms
http://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/ambulance-reduces-to-ash-after-catching-fire-in-varanasi/
http://newstrack.com/live-track/varanasi-fire-broke-ambulance-due-short-circuit

2017-05-09 - RV bursts into flame while parked at home in Eugene (Oregon):
http://nbc16.com/news/local/firefighters-respond-to-motor-home-fire-in-northwest-eugene
http://kval.com/news/local/lane-fire-authority-contains-motor-home-fire-in-eugene

2017-05-09 - RV bursts into flame at Skinny Lane layby in Horton Kirby (Britain):
http://www.gravesendreporter.co.uk/news/caravan-ablaze-in-horton-kirby-lay-by-is-destroyed-by-fire-1-5010197
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/caravan-destroyed-by-fire-125372/

Note: These are the 189th and 190th RVs to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-09 - SUV bursts into flame on the Pacific Highway in coastal Coffs Harbour (Australia):
http://www.triplem.com.au/news/coffs-coast/car-fire-on-highway-in-coffs-harbour?station=adelaide

2017-05-09 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at 12:58 AM while parked at home on Fowler Lake Road in Ghent (New York):
http://www.registerstar.com/news/article_3c659732-35d0-11e7-87aa-d351e97d2dbb.html

2017-05-09 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on Hatchville Road in coastal East Falmouth (Massachusetts):
http://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20170509/fire-destroys-pickup-truck-in-east-falmouth
http://capecoddaily.com/news/233098/

2017-05-09 - Pickup truck bursts into flame at school in Murfreesboro (Tennessee):
http://www.wgnsradio.com/fire-destroys-maintenance-truck-at-northfield-elementary-cms-39344

2017-05-09 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at bank in West Kelowna (Canada):
http://www.castanet.net/news/West-Kelowna/196651/Truck-up-in-flames

2017-05-09 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked inside garage at home in Port Colborne (Canada), near Lake Erie:
http://www.wellandtribune.ca/2017/05/09/photo-port-firefighters-extinguish-truck-fire

Quote: "The homeowner pushed the vehicle out of his garage after noticing it was on fire."

2017-05-09 - Car bursts into flame in parking lot, fire spreads to six more cars, in Independence Township (MI):
http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2017/05/overheated_vehicle_fire_spread.html

2017-05-09 - Car bursts into flame at 2 AM on the Eastex Freeway in Houston (Texas):
http://www.click2houston.com/news/car-destroyed-by-fire-on-eastex-freeway

2017-05-09 - Car bursts into flame on Highway 60 near Sheldon (Iowa):
http://kiwaradio.com/local-news/passing-motorist-extinguishes-car-fire/

2017-05-09 - Car bursts into flame on Auburn Way South in Auburn (Washington):
http://www.auburn-reporter.com/news/family-escapes-burning-vehicle-in-south-auburn/

2017-05-09 - Car bursts into flame on I-77 in Summit County (Ohio):
http://fox8.com/2017/05/09/traffic-alert-portion-of-i-77n-in-summit-county-closed-due-to-car-fire/
http://www.ohio.com/news/local/interstate-77-northbound-near-ohio-turnpike-reopened-after-car-fire-1.765707

2017-05-09 - Car bursts into flame on I-85 in Spartanburg County (South Carolina):
http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/35388007/firefighters-work-to-put-out-car-fire-on-i-85-n-in-spartanburg-co

2017-05-09 - Car bursts into flame on I-44 in Tulsa (Oklahoma):
http://www.fox23.com/news/car-burns-on-i-44/520904580

2017-05-09 - Car bursts into flame at 11:30 PM while parked at estate in coastal Dublin (Ireland):
http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/garda-investigating-late-night-car-fire-in-dublin-housing-estate-35694862.html

2017-05-09 - Car bursts into flame at 3:10 AM on the B3159 near Goulds Hill (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/fire-vehicle-small-weymouth-2/

2017-05-09 - Car bursts into flame in Waterloo, Machen (Britain):
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/15276094.Crews_attend_to_car_on_fire/

2017-05-09 - Car bursts into flame on the A47 near Wisbech (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/car-fire-a47-3862.aspx

2017-05-09 - Motorcycle bursts into flame at 5:59 AM on the A357 in Lydlinch (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/fire-vehicle-small-lydlinch/

2017-05-09 - Motorcycle bursts into flame on Lindengate Avenue in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Lindengate Avenue, Hull. Tue 9 May 2017 21:12 (No:10194) Motorcycle on fire. One hose reel in use."

2017-05-09 - Landscaping trailer bursts into flame while being towed, on Route 208 in Fair Lawn (New Jersey):
http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/fair-lawn/2017/05/09/landscaping-trailer-catches-fire/314060001/

2017-05-09 - Three or four semi trailers go up in flames while parked in Lower Wadden, Southleigh (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=40398&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41
http://www.midweekherald.co.uk/news/east-devon-crews-called-to-lorry-fire-1-5010190
http://www.devonlive.com/east-devon-fire-crews-tackling-lorry-blaze/story-30322204-detail/story.html
http://www.newsdump.co.uk/news/east-devon-crews-called-to-lorry-fire
http://www.viewnews.co.uk/lorry-trailers-fire-near-colyton/

2017-05-09 - Two minivans, car and home destroyed by fire in Shannon (Mississippi):
http://djournal.com/news/fire-destroys-shannon-home-vehicles/article_48263805-37ec-5c41-b2ef-c7b42c20f34b.html

Quote: "No one was injured in a Tuesday afternoon fire that destroyed a manufactured home, two minivans and a car."

2017-05-09 - Two vehicles and garage destroyed by fire at 11:45 PM, home damaged, in coastal Norwalk (Connecticut):
http://www.auburn-reporter.com/news/family-escapes-burning-vehicle-in-south-auburn/
http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Eight-residents-dog-escape-overnight-fire-in-11131793.php
http://www.wfsb.com/story/35378018/8-people-escape-norwalk-garage-fire
http://www.topix.com/city/norwalk-ct/2017/05/garage-catches-fire-overnight-in-norwalk-leaving-8-without-a-home-no-injuries-reported

Quote: "Two vehicles on the outside were destroyed."

2017-05-09 - Car and carport destroyed by fire at home in Tucson (Arizona):
http://tucson.com/news/local/fire-destroys-car-carport-at-house-on-tucson-s-northwest/article_e24fbfb0-3517-11e7-ad37-47a372940e5d.html

2017-05-09 - Car and garage go up in flames at home in Campbell (Ohio):
http://wkbn.com/2017/05/09/fire-forces-campbell-family-out-of-home/

Quote: "A historic car in the garage was damaged."

2017-05-09 - Barn destroyed by fire at midnight in Moody (Texas), 30+ animals killed:
http://www.kwtx.com/content/news/Overnight-barn-fire-kills-livestock-421710543.html

2017-05-09 - Wildfire destroys homes in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture (Japan), evacuations ensue:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=WF-20170508-58133-JPN

2017-05-09 - Garbage bursts into flame at 7:30 AM inside garbage truck near train station in coastal Cottesloe (Australia):
http://www.mandurahmail.com.au/story/4649376/cottesloe-rubbish-truck-on-fire-near-train-station/
http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/cottesloe-rubbish-truck-on-fire-near-train-station-20170509-gw0kue.html

2017-05-09 - Garbage chute fire breaks out at dorm building in Milwaukee (Wisconsin), near Lake Michigan:
http://www.cbs58.com/story/35388247/uwmfiregarbage

2017-05-09 - Pile of railroad ties goes up in flames in coastal Edgewater (Florida), near New Smyrna Beach:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-edgewater-railroad-ties-fire-20170509-story.html
http://www.wesh.com/article/massive-fire-breaks-out-near-new-smyrna-beach/9626562
http://cbs12.com/news/local/fire-in-new-smyrna-beach

2017-05-09 - Large number of tires go up in flames at 12:12 AM, fire spreads to trees, on Street Lane in Adlington, Macclesfield (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/ongoing-tyre-fire-in-macclesfield_09-05-2017_8-14-27

2017-05-09 - Solar panel bursts into flame on home, fire spreads, 50 homes destroyed, in coastal Biñan (Philippine Islands), 4 injured:
http://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/national/fire-destroys-at-least-50-houses-injures-4-in-bi%C3%B1an-laguna/ar-BBAXppH

2017-05-09 - Lumber manufacturing plant heavily damaged by huge fire in Mancos (Colorado):
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2017/05/09/western-excelsior-mancos-fire/

2017-05-09 - Farm association building destroyed by massive blaze in Clark (Missouri):
http://krcgtv.com/news/local/overnight-fire-continues-to-burn-in-clark-county
http://krcgtv.com/news/local/clark-landmark-fire-saddens-community

2017-05-09 - Storage building heavily damaged by fire just before 1 AM in coastal Tacoma (Washington):
http://komonews.com/news/local/fire-guts-roof-of-tacoma-building

2017-05-09 - Finishing and coating busines heavily damaged by fire in Grand Haven (Michigan):
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2017/05/fire_heavily_damages_grand_hav.html
http://www.wzzm13.com/news/local/grand-haven/grand-haven-area-crews-battle-industrial-fire-at-seaver-finishing/438217260

2017-05-09 - Construction yard erupts in flame, fire gets big, in Fairbanks (Alaska):
http://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/industrial-fire-closes-roads-in-south-fairbanks/article_4e89ec0e-3528-11e7-abc8-17a353332853.html

2017-05-09 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in Chesapeake (Virginia):
http://wavy.com/2017/05/09/detached-garage-goes-up-in-flames-in-chesapeake/
http://www.dailypress.com/news/southside/dp-nws-chesapeake-tuesday-afternoon-20170509-story.html

2017-05-09 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in Richmond (Virginia):
http://www.nbc12.com/story/35388613/crews-respond-to-fully-involved-garage-fire-in-chesterfield

2017-05-09 - Garage destroyed by fire at home on Gratiot Avenue in Roseville (Michigan):
http://www.candgnews.com/news/detached-garage-catches-fire-roseville-101237
http://ban.jo/News/US-Canada/20170509/Garage-Catches-Fire-In-Roseville-MI-Roseville/

2017-05-09 - Home damaged by fire at 6:06 AM in coastal Bradenton (Florida):
http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/article149490089.html

2017-05-09 - Home damaged by fire at 6 AM in coastal Pensacola (Florida):
http://weartv.com/news/local/residents-displaced-after-fire

2017-05-09 - Home heavily damaged by fire just before 1 AM on Water Thrush Road in the River Hills subdivision of Lake Wylie (South Carolina):
http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/community/fort-mill-times/article149499584.html
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/emergency-crews-battle-large-house-fire-in-lake-wylie/520774414
http://www.wbtv.com/story/35381547/two-adults-two-children-escape-lake-wylie-house-fire
http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/article149468069.html

Quote: "The fire started just before 7:30 a.m. at a home on Water Thrush Road in the River Hills subdivision. Medic told Channel 9 that firefighters from Steele Creek Volunteer Fire Department were being sent to help fight the fire, and the Charlotte Fire Department said they have sent personnel to the scene as well, including a fire boat."

2017-05-09 - Home heavily damaged by fire shortly after midnight in Earle (Arkansas):
http://www.kait8.com/story/35377723/crews-battle-overnight-house-fire-in-earle

2017-05-09 - Home/office destroyed by fire in coastal Kennebunkport (Maine), 2200 feet from the ocean:
http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20170509/kennebunkport-home-destroyed-by-fire-cat-revived
http://www.pressherald.com/2017/05/09/fire-damages-building-at-kennebunkport-business/
http://www.centralmaine.com/2017/05/09/fire-damages-building-at-kennebunkport-business/

2017-05-09 - Apartment building damaged by underground fire and explosion in coastal Santa Monica (California):
http://mynewsla.com/crime/2017/05/09/120-santa-monica-residents-homeless-fire-races-upscale-apartment-building/
http://mynewsla.com/crime/2017/05/08/120-people-left-homeless-fire-rips-santa-monica-apartment-building/
http://smdp.com/more-than-100-residents-evacuated-due-to-apartment-fire/160878
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2017/May-2017/05_09_2017_Santa_Monica_Fire_Displaces_120_Tenants_Five_Businesses.html

Quote: "According to the Santa Monica Fire Department, firefighters responded to a fire at 1447 Lincoln Blvd. at about 6:20 p.m. and found smoke coming from the underground garage of the five story mixed use building. While on firefighters were on scene, there was an explosion from below street level creating additional smoke and fire in the garage. Firefighters called for a second alarm response due to the complexity of fighting the fire below ground."

Quote: "Firefighters responding to a fire alarm triggered at the five-story building at 1447 Lincoln Boulevard found smoke coming from the subterranean garage, followed by a 'loud, powerful explosion below street level,' officials said."

2017-05-09 - Condo building heavily damaged by fire just after 2 AM in Brandon (Florida), 7 miles from the coast:
http://wfla.com/2017/05/09/fire-destroys-8-condos-in-brandon/
http://patch.com/florida/brandon/8-condos-damaged-2-alarm-brandon-fire
http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/overnight-fire-destroys-8-condos/438030230
http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/pt/2017/05/2-alarm-fire-damages-brandon-fl-condos.html
http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/fire/fire-damages-eight-units-at-brandon-condo-complex/2323223
http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-east-hillsborough/brandon/eight-condominiums-in-brandon-damaged-in-2-alarm-fire
http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/news/article.html/content/news/articles/bn9/2017/5/9/no_injuries_as_2_ala.html
http://www.wtsp.com/home/8-condos-damaged-after-fire/438033490

2017-05-09 - Hotel damaged by fire in coastal North Charleston (South Carolina):
http://abcnews4.com/news/local/fire-reported-at-north-charleston-hotel
http://counton2.com/2017/05/09/crews-respond-to-reported-structure-fire-at-north-charleston-hotel/

2017-05-09 - Vacant home burns on Carson Street in Idaho Falls (Idaho):
http://www.localnews8.com/news/fire-causes-an-estimated-60000-in-damages-cause-unkown/491091858
http://www.localnews8.com/news/breaking-news/idaho-falls-firefighters-battle-structure-fire/490742376

2017-05-09 - Vacant home burns in coastal Port Arthur (Texas):
http://www.12newsnow.com/news/local/vacant-house-fire-contained-on-11th-street-no-injuries/437979337

2017-05-09 - Vacant home burns at 1 AM in Austin (Texas):
http://keyetv.com/news/local/photos-overnight-fire-damages-vacant-home-in-south-austin
http://kxan.com/2017/05/09/roof-collapses-during-fire-at-vacant-south-austin-home/

2017-05-09 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Temple (Texas):
http://www.kwtx.com/content/news/Temple--421710843.html

2017-05-10 - The mystery of the burning BMWs - at least 42 parked BMWs have burst into flame:
http://abc7news.com/automotive/experts-struggle-to-find-cause-of-non-crash-car-fires/1981453/
http://abc7ny.com/automotive/exclusive-bmws-mysteriously-bursting-into-flames/1977009/
http://abc11.com/automotive/bmw-mystery-some-owners-claim-parked-car-caught-fire/1976576/
http://abc7chicago.com/automotive/cars-erupting-in-flames-bmw-mystery/1978209/
http://consumerist.com/2017/05/11/bmw-owners-say-their-parked-cars-are-going-up-in-flames/
http://6abc.com/automotive/troubleshooters-bmw-owners-furious-after-cars-go-up-in-flames/1981203/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4496830/Spate-BMW-car-fires-raising-fear-anger-owners.html

Quote: "BMW is recognized as one of the most reputable car manufactures in the world, with cars known for reliable engineering and safety. But in a joint-investigation with ABC News, 7 On Your Side Investigates has discovered dozens of cases of parked BMWs bursting into flames."

Quote: "Vehicle owners and fire departments across the country are asking BMW to explain how some parked cars could suddenly burst into flames. An ABC News investigation airing today on Good Morning America, World News Tonight with David Muir and Nightline discovered dozens of incidents in which the luxury cars caught fire even though owners reported they had parked their cars and turned them off."

Note: Solved this mystery more than five years ago, before these BMW fires and this mystery even began. They might wanna wake up or they're gonna end up being mystified from a permanently reclining position in a cemetery...

2017-05-10 - Auto salvage yard hit by fire, two vehicles and tires burn, in Sunnyside (street) in Newhall (Britain):
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/watch-firefighters-tackling-large-scale-blaze-in-newhall/story-30325447-detail/story.html
http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/8203-scrapyard-blaze-sends-up-plumes-of-black-smoke-that-can-be-seen-for-miles/story-30325470-detail/story.html

2017-05-10 - Radioactive landfill continues burning in Bridgeton (Missouri), elevated levels of radioactive stuff found in nearby homes:
http://robinwestenra.blogspot.com/2017/05/an-emergency-that-wont-go-way.html

2017-05-10 - Sheep starts smoldering at 4:45 AM in paddock in Trowbridge (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/smell-of-burning-trowbridge/

Quote: "Trowbridge were called to a smell of burning which was caused by one sheep smouldering in a paddock. No firefighting action was carried out by Fire and Rescue Service."

Note: There have been quite a few animals found severely burned, almost always blamed on humans. While I have no doubt that some of those fires were caused by humans, I'm also sure that some of those animals simply burst into flame - or rather their fur did, just like the several instances of humans having their hair (or in one case a wig) burst into flame, and the many instances of humans having their clothes burst into flame. This is one of those things where once we see it happen once, we're highly likely to see it happen again and again...

2017-05-10 - RV bursts into flame at 2:06 AM at the Charleston Boat Basin in coastal Coos Bay (Oregon), 1 injured:
http://kcby.com/news/local/sheriff-man-suffers-burns-as-rv-goes-up-in-flames
http://nbc16.com/news/sworegon/sheriff-man-suffers-burns-as-rv-goes-up-in-flames-in-coos-county
http://kdcq.com/man-hospitalized-after-rv-fire-in-charleston/

Quote: "A man suffered smoke inhalation and minor burns to his face and hands after trying to fight a fire in his RV with cups of water, the Coos County Sheriff's Office said. Coos County Sheriff’s Deputies and Charleston Fire Department responded to the fire at the end of Alaska Packers Road in the Charleston Boat Basin at 2:06 a.m. Wednesday."

Note: Also see the unoccupied home that went up in flames in Coos Bay on this day...

2017-05-10 - RV bursts into flame while parked in the Town of Koshkonong (Wisconsin), dog killed:
http://www.dailyunion.com/news/article_25874b9c-365b-11e7-8fb4-a35579e41c41.html

Note: These are the 191st and 192nd RVs to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-10 - Van bursts into flame while parked at Home Depot in coastal Riverhead (New York):
http://riverheadlocal.com/2017/05/10/firefighters-put-smoky-vehicle-fire-outside-home-depot/

2017-05-10 - Garage explodes into flames, fire damages three nearby homes, in Pekin (Illinois):
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170510/pekin-garage-fire-damages-three-homes

Quote: "Intense flames damaged three homes Wednesday after they virtually exploded from a south side backyard garage shortly before noon. No one was injured. 'We haven’t even begun to investigate' the cause of the blaze at 1319 Howard Court, fire department Assistant Chief Dan Heisel said after every firefighter on duty in the city knocked it down. 'I heard a boom, came outside onto the porch and heard another boom,' said a neighbor, who asked not to be named. 'There were 10-foot flames.'"

Note: This is the 154th residential explosion in 2017...

2017-05-10 - Spate of car fires breaks out near the coast in the East Bay area (California):
http://www.ktvu.com/news/253962956-story
http://abc7news.com/news/investigation-continues-into-string-of-suspicious-car-fires-in-east-bay/1980506/
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Series-of-East-Bay-Car-Fires-Worry-Investigators-421861623.html
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2017/05/10/string-of-suspicious-car-fires-in-the-east-bay-under-investigation/
http://abc7news.com/news/police-investigating-string-of-suspicious-car-fires-in-east-bay/1975483/

Quote: "Firefighters haven't made any arrests and don't have any leads."

Quote: "'It could be a weird coincidence, but it's unlikely' neighbor Michael Samuel said."

Note: Might not be anybody TO arrest, nor any leads to be had, just some vehicles bursting into flame near the coast here...

2017-05-10 - Algerian Navy ship 'Soummam' rocked by explosion and fire in coastal Béjaïa (Algeria), 2 killed, 4 injured:
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2017/18163/explosion-and-fire-killed-2-and-injured-4-algerian/

2017-05-10 - Paddlewheel river ship destroyed by fire in the wee hours while docked on the Red River in Selkirk (Canada):
http://globalnews.ca/news/3442481/paddlewheel-princess-destroyed-in-massive-blaze-in-selkirk-manitoba/
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-selkirk-paddlewheel-princess-fire-1.4109432

Quote: "Selkirk Fire Chief Craig Fiebelkorn said the fire was suspicious and took crews two hours to put out from the safety of the shore. 'Well, at the time, there was nothing other than a malicious act could start the boat on fire. There was no electricity going to it, there was no lightning storm that night or nothing,' Fiebelkorn said. 'It's just a process of deduction, someone probably fooling around.'"

Note: Anything flammable and adsorbent on the boat? Like the wood it's made from? Anything rusty on it? I'm sure there was. Nothing wrong with deductive logic, but he's starting with assumptions that were true in the past but are no longer true, because he's unaware of what's going on with this planet now. That leads to erroneous conclusions. Maybe it WAS arson, but he hasn't eliminated accidental causes; he just THINKS he has. The fire commissioner he's called in doesn't know what's going on either, so his conclusions won't be any more reliable...

2017-05-10 - Yacht bursts into flame while docked near marina in coastal Belhaven (North Carolina), 1 injured:
http://www.witn.com/content/news/Man-injured-after-54-foot-boat-catches-fire-in-Belhaven-422008793.html
http://www.wect.com/story/35405865/man-injured-after-54-foot-boat-catches-fire-at-nc-marina
http://www.thewashingtondailynews.com/2017/05/11/couple-safe-after-boat-fire-in-belhaven/
http://www.wcti12.com/news/local-news/beaufort/man-hospitalized-for-burns-after-marina-fire/493206777
http://www.facebook.com/WECTNews/photos/a.164938693128.116518.110795228128/10154664632393129/?type=3&theater
http://wnct.com/2017/05/11/man-injured-in-boat-fire-in-belhaven/

2017-05-10 - Boat bursts into flame on trailer while parked at home in Sandusky (Ohio), near Lake Erie:
http://srweb.libercus.net/Fire-and-EMS/2017/05/11/Boat-catches-on-fire.html

Quote: "A fire investigation did not reveal anything substantial. There was no noted heat or ignition source found. The boat had been stored in front of this barn for several years and was believed to have dead batteries. Bystanders did not notice anything or anyone suspicious in the area during the time period surrounding the fire. The fire is undetermined at this time."

Note: These are the 364th, 365th, 366th and 367th boats/ships to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-10 - Passenger bus bursts into flame on Highfield Road in Wakefield (Britain):
http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/updated-passengers-evacuated-before-bus-destroyed-in-blaze-in-west-yorkshire-1-8534961
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2017-05-09/roads-closed-after-bus-catches-fire-in-horbury-wakefield/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/BBCLookNorth/862237778393825283

Quote: "Everyone on board a single-decker bus which caught fire in Wakefield last night escaped unhurt, according to West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service."

Note: This is the 360th bus to burn in 2017...

2017-05-10 - Tanker truck bursts into flame before 1 AM on I-24 in Marion County (Tennessee):
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/35389216/tanker-fire-shuts-down-i-24-eb-in-marion-county
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/breakingnews/story/2017/may/10/cargo-fire-closes-both-lanes-interstate-24-between-kimball-monteagle/427325/
http://www.navbug.com/article252305230/update_i_24_lanes_reopened_in_marion_county_after_vehicle_cargo_fire.htm
http://www.navbug.com/article252268686/tanker_fire_shuts_down_i_24_eb_in_marion_county.htm

2017-05-10 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Route 3 in Rutherford (New Jersey):
http://patch.com/new-jersey/wayne/tractor-trailer-fire-closes-all-route-3-west-lanes
http://rutherford.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/photos-sausagecheese-truck-fire-closes-route-3-for-hours/710302/
http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/rutherford/2017/05/10/truck-fire-down-wires-cause-commuting-delays/317007001/
http://www.nj.com/traffic/index.ssf/2017/05/traffic_nightmare_engulfs_route_3_as_truck_fire_closes_westbound_lanes.html
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Tractor-Fire-Route-3-Rutherford-New-Jersey-Traffic-Trouble-421902633.html
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/on-air/as-seen-on/Truck-Fire-Halts-Traffic-on-Route-3_New-York-421913903.html
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Tractor-Fire-Route-3-Rutherford-New-Jersey-Traffic-Trouble-421902633.html
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/NBCNewYork/862382700396785664
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/05/10/route-3-truck-fire/

Quote: "A tractor trailer caught fire west on Route 3 Wednesday afternoon and downed wires on Route 46 near Route 3 merge caused heavy delays during the evening commute, authorities said."

2017-05-10 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame, chain reaction crash ensues, on State Route 52 in Tierrasanta (California):
http://fox5sandiego.com/2017/05/10/flames-engulf-semi-truck-on-sr-52/
http://www.cbs8.com/story/35396415/semi-truck-fire-leads-to-chain-reaction-crash-on-sr-52
http://www.cbs8.com/clip/13316709/semi-fire-leads-to-chain-reaction-crash-on-sr-52
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Semi-Truck-on-Fire-on-Westbound-State-Route-52-in-Miramar-421832483.html
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/california/Semi-Truck-on-Fire-on-Westbound-State-Route-52-in-Miramar-421832483.html
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/sd-me-flaming-semi-20170510-story.html
http://www.10news.com/news/semi-engulfed-in-flames-on-sr-52

2017-05-10 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-40 in Albuquerque (New Mexico):
http://www.koat.com/article/breaking-news-i-40-westbound-closed-at-98th-street/9635943
http://www.abqjournal.com/1001859/i-40-closed-at-98th-after-truck-catches-fire.html

Quote: "Lanes of I-40 westbound are back open at 98th street after a semi caught fire. It happened late Wednesday night."

2017-05-10 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on Cascade Avenue in River Falls (Wisconsin):
http://www.riverfallsjournal.com/news/region/4265237-river-falls-firefighters-called-semi-blaze

2017-05-10 - Tractor bursts into flame along Lancaster Road in Claughton-on-Brock (Britain):
http://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/crews-called-to-tractor-fire-1-8536418

Note: These are the 799th, 800th, 801st, 802nd, 803rd and 804th tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-10 - Box truck bursts into flame at 6:30 AM on I-95 in coastal Groton (Connecticut):
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/I-95-South-Closed-in-Groton-421846943.html
http://www.wfsb.com/story/35390769/truck-fire-temporarily-closes-i-95-in-groton
http://www.theday.com/policefirecourts/20170510/truck-fire-tangles-traffic-sends-one-person-to-hospital
http://www.ctscoop.com/2017/05/10/lane-closures-on-i-95-south-in-groton-due-to-truck-fire/
http://www.thewesterlysun.com/news/stonington/10315731-154/one-injured-in-wednesday-produce-truck-fire-truck-contents-condemned.html

2017-05-10 - Heavy truck bursts into flame on the M1 near Tallebudgera Creek (Australia):
http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/traffic-reports/little-pink-truck-catches-fire-on-m1-gold-coast/news-story/f31ac7bd0e18a436e5fc6ea5bf1dce23

2017-05-10 - Van bursts into flame at 12:19 AM on Northwest Louisiana Avenue in Chehalis (Washington), near the Chehalis River:
http://www.chronline.com/news/one-injured-after-van-catches-fire-in-chehalis/article_ee3b8452-35bd-11e7-a423-3fd1a5527a9c.html
http://newsofseattle.com/2017/05/10/chehalis-homeless-family-chased-from-van-by-fire/
http://www.lewiscountysirens.com/?p=40645

2017-05-10 - Van bursts into flame at 4:14 AM on the M5 near Cullompton (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=40403&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2017-05-10 - Van bursts into flame on the A338 near Springbourne (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/van-fire-hurn/

2017-05-10 - Minivan bursts into flame just before midnight while parked at home, fire spreads to car and home, in Knightdale (North Carolina):
http://abc11.com/news/van-catches-fire-spreads-to-2nd-car-home-in-knightdale/1975386/
http://wncn.com/2017/05/10/5-adults-1-baby-displaced-in-knightdale-after-car-fire-spreads-to-house/

Quote: "Anderson's 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan caught fire in their driveway just before midnight -- while he and his wife were sleeping."

2017-05-10 - SUV bursts into flame on Sepulveda Boulevard near LAX in coastal Los Angeles (California):
http://patch.com/california/los-angeles/major-vehicle-fire-closes-sepulveda-lax

2017-05-10 - SUV bursts into flame on Clay Lane in Haslington (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/vehicle-on-fire-in-haslington_10-05-2017_16-27-32

2017-05-10 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Monroe (Georgia):
http://www.waltontribune.com/article_a9057d7e-3578-11e7-add7-6f2a38ff55f0.html

2017-05-10 - Police car bursts into flame on Atomic Road in Aiken County (South Carolina):
http://www.wrdw.com/content/news/Aiken-County-Sheriffs-deputys-car-catches-fire-421946524.html
http://www.aikenstandard.com/news/aiken-county-sheriff-s-office-patrol-car-catches-fire-in/article_a8842c24-3668-11e7-a530-d72e997632c1.html
http://wjbf.com/2017/05/11/aiken-county-deputys-car-catches-fire/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/WRDW_WAGT/862516376287793152
http://www.facebook.com/wrdwtv/posts/10155226449168446

2017-05-10 - Car bursts into flame while parked at Kev’s Auto Sales off of Rice Lake Road in Duluth (Minnesota):
http://www.fox21online.com/2017/05/10/high-fire-danger-place-prompts-dnr-car-fire/

2017-05-10 - Car bursts into flame at office building in Bardstown (Kentucky):
http://nelsoncountygazette.com/?p=32227

2017-05-10 - Car bursts into flame at bank in Franklin (Tennessee):
http://www.williamsonherald.com/news/article_a7d75104-35a3-11e7-8391-2f9b80e7f6a4.html

2017-05-10 - Car bursts into flame on I-70 in Columbia (Missouri):
http://www.abc17news.com/news/car-catches-fire-on-i-70-and-stadium/491622134

2017-05-10 - Car bursts into flame on I-74 near Brimfield (Illinois):
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170510/one-lane-of-eastbound-i-74-closed-near-brimfield-due-to-car-fire

2017-05-10 - Car bursts into flame on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair (New Jersey):
http://baristanet.com/2017/05/car-fire-glenridge-bloomfield-aves-montclair/

2017-05-10 - Car bursts into flame at 3:38 AM on Prichard Circuit in Richardson (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-richardson-act-331485.traffic

2017-05-10 - Car bursts into flame on the M7 near Kildare Town (Ireland):
http://www.kildarenow.com/news/vehicle-fire-busy-m7-caused-tailbacks/161762

2017-05-10 - Car bursts into flame at 4 AM while parked at home on Stanlaw Road in coastal Ellesmere Port (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-on-fire-in-ellesmere-port_10-05-2017_8-56-59

2017-05-10 - Car bursts into flame on the A48 between Carmarthen and Nantycaws (Britain):
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/car-fire-outside-carmarthen-closes-13013091
http://www.globereport.info/fireservice/20170510/Car-fire-outside-Carmarthen-closes-dual-carriageway-411226

2017-05-10 - Car bursts into flame at Royston Gardens in Redbridge (Britain):
http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/news/redbridge-car-explosion-driver-escapes-seconds-before-toyota-blows-up-into-flames-as-high-as-a-lorry-1-5010934

2017-05-10 - Car bursts into flame on the A1050 in Willingham (Britain):
http://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/news-and-incidents/car-fire-willingham-3865.aspx

2017-05-10 - Car bursts into flame on York Road in Escrick (Britain):
https://www.northyorksfire.gov.uk/news-events/breaking-news/incident_summary_wednesday_10th_may_day_shift_2017

Quote: "13:22 York Road, Escrick. Crews from Selby attended a car on fire. Crews extinguished using two breathing apparatus and two hose reels. The car was completely destroyed by fire. The cause is believed to be an electrical fault."

2017-05-10 - Car bursts into flame on Burwell Drive in coastal Grimsby (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Burwell Drive, Winchester Avenue, Grimsby. Wed 10 May 2017 21:51 (No:10276) Car fire. Two hose reels and one BA in use."

2017-05-10 - Vehicle bursts into flame at 2:19 AM on Boulevard Avenue in coastal Grimsby (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Boulevard Avenue, Newhaven Terrace, Grimsby. Wed 10 May 2017 02:19 (No:10207) One vehicle involved in fire. One hose reel in use."

Note: I think Boulevard Avenue is near the Office of Redundancy Office...

2017-05-10 - Motorcycle bursts into flame on Westbourne Avenue in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Westbourne Avenue, Marlborough Avenue, Princes Avenue, Hull. Wed 10 May 2017 18:36 (No:10256) One motorcycle involved in fire. One hose reel in use."

2017-05-10 - Horse trailer bursts into flame on the M180 in Humberside (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "M180. Wed 10 May 2017 16:42 (No:10239) Horse box involved in fire. Two hose reels and two BA in use."

2017-05-10 - Vehicle and garage go up in flames at home at Spruce Creek South in Summerfield (Florida):
http://www.villages-news.com/firefighters-scene-blaze-spruce-creek-south/

Quote: "The fire started in the garage near a vehicle. The garage and the vehicle both sustained major damage."

2017-05-10 - Barn destroyed by fire near Parks (Louisiana):
http://www.katc.com/story/35390667/firefighters-battles-barn-fire-on-hwy-31-down-to-one-lane

2017-05-10 - Barn and 200 bales of hay destroyed by fire near Melton (Britain):
http://www.meltontimes.co.uk/news/melton-firefighters-tackle-blazing-barn-with-200-bales-of-hay-inside-1-7953874
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/firefighters-tackle-barn-fire-near-melton/story-30322740-detail/story.html
http://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/leicester/davidwowen-published-firefighters-tackle-barn-fire-near-melton/
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/firefighters-tackle-barn-fire-near-melton-4984770.html

2017-05-10 - Brush fire closes I-75 in coastal Punta Gorda (Florida):
http://www.nbc-2.com/story/35399046/brush-fire-closes-i-75-in-punta-gorda
http://www.news-press.com/story/news/local/2017/05/10/-75-closed-due-fire-charlotte-co/101530464/

2017-05-10 - Muck heap fire breaks out in Hoath (Britain):
http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/news/incidents/?entryid2=12232

2017-05-10 - Garbage chute fire breaks out at building near the Portland State University campus in Portland (Oregon):
http://katu.com/news/local/fire-reported-in-trash-chute-on-psu-campus

2017-05-10 - Trash bin bursts into flame, fire spreads to car, on Ashbourne Road in Boroughbridge (Britain):
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/15279330.Car_fire_caused_by_bin__spontaneously_combusting_/

2017-05-10 - Around 100 trash bins go up in flames at 4:25 AM near pier in coastal Southwold (Britain):
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/more-than-100-wheelie-bins-on-fire-near-southwold-pier-1-5010975

Quote: "Police are investigating after more than 100 wheelie bins were found ablaze in a car park near Southwold Pier in the early hours of this morning."

2017-05-10 - AC unit bursts into flame at 11:30 PM at home, fire spreads, home heavily damaged, in Huntsville (Alabama):
http://whnt.com/2017/05/11/late-night-house-fire-damages-part-of-huntsville-home/

Quote: "Homeowners said their air conditioner was on fire and quickly spreading to the home."

2017-05-10 - Electric sign bursts into flame just before 6 AM outside auto shop in DeKalb County (Georgia):
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/auto-parts-store-on-fire-in-dekalb-county/521133298

2017-05-10 - Construction business warehouse heavily damaged by fire in Pontoon Beach (Illinois), nobody there:
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article149850274.html
http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2017/05/10/fire-strikes-metro-east-business/

2017-05-10 - Building destroyed by fire in coastal Bronx (New York):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20170511-58167-USA
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx/firefighters-injured-battling-bronx-blaze-article-1.3154069

2017-05-10 - Courthouse damaged by fire in coastal Brooklyn (New York), 8+ lightly injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20170511-58179-USA
http://abc7ny.com/news/courthouse-in-brooklyn-catches-fire-10-minor-injuries/1978071/
http://nypost.com/2017/05/10/fire-at-brooklyn-court-injures-8-officers/

2017-05-10 - Home damaged by fire in coastal Warwick (Rhode Island), nobody there:
http://wpri.com/2017/05/10/fire-crews-respond-to-late-night-fire-in-warwick/

2017-05-10 - Home heavily damaged by fire in coastal Coos Bay (Oregon), nobody there:
http://kcby.com/news/local/crews-knock-out-house-fire-on-red-dike-rd-in-coos-bay

2017-05-10 - Home destroyed by fire, two adjacent homes damaged, in St. Louis (Missouri), near the Mississippi River:
http://www.kmov.com/story/35396154/three-homes-sustain-extensive-damage-following-house-fire-in-south-city

2017-05-10 - Multi-family home heavily damaged by fire in Hyde Park area in coastal Boston (Massachusetts):
http://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/Heavy-Fire-Tears-Through-Multi-Family-Boston-Home-421899353.html
http://whdh.com/news/7-displaced-after-fire-rips-through-hyde-park-home/

2017-05-10 - Condo complex damaged by fire in Hamden (Connecticut):
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Crews-Battle-Fire-at-Hamden-Condo-Complex-421928503.html
http://www.wfsb.com/story/35398586/fire-breaks-out-at-hamden-townhouse-complex

2017-05-10 - Condo complex heavily damaged by fire on Lake Drive in coastal Virginia Beach (Virginia), 1100 feet from the ocean:
http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/mycity/virginia-beach/two-alarm-fire-breaks-out-at-virginia-beach-condo-complex/436752480

2017-05-10 - Deadly fire burns home in Decatur (Illinois), 1 killed:
http://www.wandtv.com/story/35389929/one-dead-after-decatur-fire-identity-released
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/decatur-fire-responds-to-fatal-house-fire

2017-05-10 - Deadly fire burns home in coastal Bronx (New York), 2 killed:
http://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/new-york/articles/2017-05-11/2-men-found-dead-after-bronx-fire
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/11/2-men-found-dead-after-bronx-fire/
http://www.nydailynews.com/newswires/new-york/2-men-found-dead-bronx-fire-article-1.3155158
http://abc7ny.com/news/2-men-dead-after-hunts-point-fire/1979240/
http://www.tribtown.com/2017/05/11/ny-bronx-fire-two-dead/

2017-05-10 - Deadly fire burns apartment building in Manitowoc (Wisconsin), 1 killed:
http://fox11online.com/news/local/lakeshore/crews-battle-apartment-fire-in-manitowoc
http://www.channel3000.com/news/1-killed-in-manitowoc-apartment-fire/492972643
http://www.htrnews.com/story/news/2017/05/11/manitowoc-fire-death-parkview-haven-apartments-may-10-eighth-street/101531780/

2017-05-10 - Vacant building destroyed by fire shortly after 3:30 AM, another vacant building damaged, in Chicago (Illinois):
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/05/10/back-of-the-yards-extra-alarm-fire-vacant-buildings/
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/firefighters-battle-extra-alarm-blaze-in-back-of-the-yards/

2017-05-10 - Vacant home burns in Blytheville (Arkansas):
http://www.kait8.com/story/35388861/blytheville-firefighters-battle-vacant-house-fire

2017-05-10 - Vacant home destroyed by fire shortly after 2:30 AM in Omaha (Nebraska):
http://www.ketv.com/article/fire-destroys-vacant-home-near-16th-street-and-ames-avenue/9630912

2017-05-11 - Deadly explosion and fire kills man, 64, and destroys 20 golf carts at golf course in Elkin (North Carolina):
http://myfox8.com/2017/05/11/man-dies-in-fire-at-wilkes-county-golf-course/
http://www.wxii12.com/article/employee-dies-in-fire-at-wilkes-co-golf-course/9638725
http://www.wfmynews2.com/news/local/man-killed-after-explosion-at-wilkes-co-golf-course/438936748
http://www.hickoryrecord.com/entertainment/man-dies-in-fire-at-north-carolina-golf-course/article_15c6423a-8af6-5e60-8f99-ab182f5adf43.html
http://www.journalnow.com/news/state_region/man-who-died-in-fire-at-wilkes-county-golf-course/article_e5bdcbcf-18fb-5f96-a1d2-a7144a138858.html
http://www.journalpatriot.com/news/wilkes-man-dies-in-structure-fire-at-austin-golf-course/article_89fa5da8-3665-11e7-b993-3722db73780f.html

Quote: "At least 20 carts were destroyed. Foul play is not suspected."

2017-05-11 - Business(es) damaged by explosion and fire in coastal Weston-super-Mare (Britain):
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristol-fire-crews-scrambled-weston-53782
http://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/casualty-taken-hospital-large-emergency-54076

Quote: "The industrial estate is home to various businesses including garages, a salon, electrical wholesalers and Fedex UK."

2017-05-11 - Scrap metal business erupts in flame at 3:18 AM in Atherton (Britain):
http://www.wishfm.net/news/local/road-closures-and-smoke-warning-following-atherton-blaze/
http://www.wigantoday.net/news/large-blaze-at-scrap-metal-recycling-plant-1-8537286
http://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/wigan/large-blaze-at-scrap-metal-recycling-plant-wigan-today-wigan-today/

Quote: "It's because of smoke from a fire at a scrap metal merchants on Coal Pit Lane. Firefighters have been tackling it through the night. At 3.18am on Thursday, May 11, eight crews from Atherton, Hindley, Leigh, Bolton, Hyde, Rochdale, Horwich and Stockport and the technical response unit, major rescue unit were called to a fire at an industrial unit off Coal Pit Lane, Atherton."

2017-05-11 - Underground electrical explosion and fire at 11:30 PM hit coastal Brooklyn (New York):
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/05/11/park-slope-brooklyn-manhole-explosion/
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Manhole-Explosion-Smoking-Park-Slope-Brooklyn-Caught-on-Video-421962743.html

Quote: "No word yet on what caused the explosion, but some residents tweeted they heard multiple blasts and could feel the shock waves from inside their apartments."

2017-05-11 - Transformer explodes at Lake Wateree Hydro Plant in Ridgeway (South Carolina):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20170512-58180-USA
http://www.wistv.com/story/35409402/fire-crews-attend-emergency-at-wateree-hydro-station

2017-05-11 - Recycling center hit by fire, seven tons of waste burn, in coastal Portsmouth (Britain):
http://www.hantsfire.gov.uk/incidents-news-and-events/incidents/?entryid1=23063

2017-05-11 - Wildfire grows to 140,000+ acres in Okefenokee Swamp (Florida/Georgia), 500 structures threatened:
http://www.fox25boston.com/news/west-mims-fire-threatens-500-structures-in-florida-georgia/521689347
http://jacksonville.com/slideshow/slideshows/slides-photos/2017-05-11/photos-west-mims-fire#slide-1
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2017/05/11/Georgia-Floridas-West-Mims-fire-grows-to-143000-acres/5281494509328/
http://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Wildfire-spreads-in-southern-Georgia-forces-evacuations--421551363.html
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/behind-the-fire-lines-of-the-west-mims-fire/439004968

Quote: "Officials held a briefing early Thursday morning in St. George, Georgia, updating current conditions on the West Mims fire, stating the latest acreage total was now at 144,073 and containment still remained at 12 percent."

2017-05-11 - Fire truck bursts into flame near Porters Lake on West Porters Lake Road in coastal Halifax (Canada):
http://www.news957.com/local/2017/05/11/no-one-hurt-halifax-fire-truck-catches-fire-near-porters-lake/
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/fire-truck-engine-fire-in-west-porters-lake-under-investigation-1.2512247
http://lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/558413/fire-truck-catches-fire-en-route-call-theres-degree-irony-yes
http://globalnews.ca/news/3444581/halifax-fire-crew-forced-to-put-out-fire-in-their-own-truck/
http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/fire-truck-catches-fire-en-route-to-call-there-s-a-degree-of-irony-yes-1.3409674
http://www.sudbury.com/local-news/fire-truck-catches-fire-en-route-to-call-theres-a-degree-of-irony-yes-614176

2017-05-11 - Home destroyed by explosion and fire at 6 AM in Simms (Texas), 2 injured:
http://www.ksla.com/story/35395220/2-injured-after-explosion-levels-east-texas-home
http://www.ktbs.com/story/35397091/east-texas-couple-burned-in-house-explosion

2017-05-11 - Home destroyed by explosion and fire at 3:01 AM in Marion (Ohio):
http://www.marionstar.com/story/news/local/2017/05/12/good-samaritans-rescue-marion-couple-house-fire/101593490/

Quote: "The men work third shift at Wyandot and were on break and standing outside the building when they heard an explosion and saw the house on fire."

Note: These are the 155th and 156th residential explosions in 2017...

2017-05-11 - Fishing ship 'Jupiter' erupts in flame in coastal Nantucket Sound (Massachusetts):
http://wpri.com/2017/05/11/newport-coast-guard-crew-fights-fishing-boat-fire-off-nantucket/
http://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20170511/fishing-boat-off-hyannis-damaged-by-fire
http://www.capecod.com/cape-wide-news/developing-hyannis-firefighters-called-to-school-street-docks-for-boat-fire/
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/news/fishing_industry_news/coast-guard-helps-fishing-crew-battle-boat-fire/article_621fec48-9ffd-56aa-bba0-f3b8064ff294.html
http://www.capecodtoday.com/article/2017/05/11/232122-Sheriffs-Boat-Responded-FV-Jupiter-Fire
http://patch.com/massachusetts/marthasvineyard/coast-guard-saves-2-fisherman-cape-cod
http://capecoddaily.com/news/233305/

2017-05-11 - Boat bursts into flame at business in coastal Milbridge (Maine):
http://wabi.tv/2017/05/11/boat-damaged-by-fire-in-milbridge/

Note: These are the 368th and 369th boats/ships to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-11 - School bus bursts into flame on Arums Lane in Lexington Park (Maryland):
http://www.thebaynet.com/articles/0517/school-bus-accident-fire-reported.html

Note: No accident, just another school bus bursting into flame. This is the 90th school bus to burn in 2017, and this is the 361st bus to burn in 2017...

2017-05-11 - Transit bus bursts into flame on street in the Richmond District in coastal San Francisco (California):
http://www.sfexaminer.com/muni-bus-catches-fire-richmond-district/

Note: This is the 362nd bus to burn in 2017...

2017-05-11 - Car-hauler bursts into flame just after 7 AM on State Route 30 near Logan (Utah):
http://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/local/article_d0045ed0-3655-11e7-ad6e-ffe5ac7dec62.html

Quote: "The truck was a vehicle transport but was not carrying any cars."

Note: This is the 27th car-hauler to burn in 2017...

2017-05-11 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-81 near Hampden Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.pennlive.com/news/2017/05/tractor-trailer_fire_slowing_t_1.html
http://abc27.com/2017/05/11/truck-fire-slowing-i-81-south-traffic-at-wertzville-road/
http://fox43.com/2017/05/11/tractor-trailer-fire-backs-up-traffic-for-5-miles-on-i-81-thursday-morning/
http://local21news.com/news/local/tractor-trailer-fire-causing-traffic-delays-in-i-81-in-cumberland-county
http://cumberlink.com/news/local/tractor-trailer-fire-temporarily-closed-i--thursday-morning/article_a07ea170-3655-11e7-8085-b7a1054307f6.html
http://www.wgal.com/article/tractor-trailer-brings-i-81-traffic-to-standstill/9636449
http://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/pennsylvania/i-81-reopened-on-west-shore-after-truck-fire/

2017-05-11 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 6:10 AM on I-75 in Cincinnati (Ohio), some crashes too:
http://www.fox19.com/story/35401929/semi-fire-blocks-left-lane-nb-i-75-downtown-open-the-app-to-see-the-latest-traffic-conditions
http://www.navbug.com/article252514304/semi_fire_slows_nb_i_75_near_linn_street.htm
http://twitter.com/FOX19/status/862614999096856576/photo/1

Quote: "A semi tractor-trailer briefly caught on fire about 6:10 a.m., Cincinnati police confirm."

2017-05-11 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-10 near the Gila River Bridge near Chandler (Arizona):
http://www.12news.com/traffic/truck-hauling-mothers-day-flowers-catches-fire-on-i-10-near-gila-river-bridge/439087272
http://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/chandler/semi-truck-hauling-mothers-day-flowers-catches-fire-on-interstate-10-causes-traffic-delays
http://www.pinalcentral.com/casa_grande_dispatch/area_news/semi-truck-hauling-flowers-on-i--consumed-by-fire/article_c71e6a9b-57c4-5b51-933f-22382ff7dd8c.html
http://www.12news.com/news/local/arizona/semi-truck-transporting-mother-s-day-flowers-catches-fire-on-i-10/439089824
http://www.westernfreepress.com/2017/05/11/dps-truck-catches-fire-on-i-10-near-chandler/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/ArizonaDOT/862839600053534720
http://www.facebook.com/ABC15/videos/10154764228331359

Quote: "A semi truck hauling Mother's Day flowers and caught fire near the Gila River Bridge on westbound Interstate 10 Thursday evening."

2017-05-11 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on the Great Northern Highway south of Mount Magnet (Australia):
http://thewest.com.au/news/geraldton-guardian/driver-unscathed-as-truck-catches-fire-ng-b88473391z

Note: These are the 805th, 806th, 807th, 808th and 809th tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-11 - Garbage truck bursts into flame on the A47 near Norwich (Britain):
http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/update/2017-05-11/lorry-fire-halts-traffic-on-a47-in-norfolk/
http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/bin-lorry-bursts-into-flames-on-the-a47-1-5012716
http://www.dissmercury.co.uk/news/bin-lorry-bursts-into-flames-on-the-a47-1-5012716
http://www.newsdump.co.uk/news/watch-near-misses-as-impatient-drivers-swerve-around-a47-bin-lorry-fire
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cixHEFFv3Q4

2017-05-11 - In separate incidents, truck bursts into flame and passenger falls onto train tracks, in coastal Queens (New York):
http://sunnysidepost.com/7-train-riders-experienced-delays-this-morning-following-truck-fire-and-passenger-falling-on-tracks
http://www.timesledger.com/stories/2017/20/truckfire_2017_05_19_q.html

Quote: "Riders of the 7 train experienced delays for about an hour this morning following a truck fire that broke out near the tracks by the 33rd Street/Rawson station and then, separately, a passenger falling on the tracks at the 40th Street Lowery station. The truck fire broke out about 11:15 am, according to the MTA, and the trains were halted as a precaution. The fire was extinguished and service resumed. However, shortly afterward, a rider fell on the tracks at 40th Station. The rider was assisted back to the platform, although EMS is on the scene."

2017-05-11 - Truck bursts into flame on the M60 near Eccles, Greater Manchester (Britain):
http://glossop.online/trafficincident/?id=10586283
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/live-manchester-breaking-news-thursday-13018082

2017-05-11 - RV bursts into flame at Hylton Road Industrial Estate in Worcester (Britain):
http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/15279411.VIDEO__Small_electrical_fire_in_camper_van/
http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/regional/worcestershire/worcester/15279411.VIDEO__Small_electrical_fire_in_camper_van/
http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/regional/worcestershire/15279411.VIDEO__Small_electrical_fire_in_camper_van/
http://www.halesowennews.co.uk/news/regional/15279411.VIDEO__Small_electrical_fire_in_camper_van/

Note: This is the 193rd RV to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-11 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on Highway 26 in Portland (Oregon):
http://www.kptv.com/story/35406814/truck-fire-shuts-down-eastbound-hwy-26-near-sylvan-exit
http://www.kgw.com/news/truck-cab-catches-fire-on-highway-26/438914539

2017-05-11 - Pickup truck bursts into flame on the R102 between Mtunzini and Gingindlovu (South Africa):
http://zululandobserver.co.za/142870/watch-theres-car-fire-now-r102-mtunzini-gingindlovu/

2017-05-11 - Car bursts into flame in the wee hours while parked on Denison Avenue in coastal New London (Connecticut):
http://www.wfsb.com/story/35402154/firefighters-battle-overnight-car-fire-in-new-london
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Crews-Battle-Car-Fire-in-New-London-421986853.html

2017-05-11 - Car bursts into flame on the New Jersey Turnpike in coastal Newark (New Jersey):
http://pix11.com/2017/05/11/vehicle-fire-temporarily-closes-new-jersey-turnpikes-newark-bay-extension/
http://www.follownews.com/vehicle-fire-temporarily-closes-new-jersey-turnpikes-newark-bay-extension-2ygey

2017-05-11 - Car bursts into flame on I-495 in Chelmsford (Massachusetts):
http://whdh.com/news/traffic-backed-up-on-i-495-due-to-car-fire-in-chelmsford/

2017-05-11 - Car bursts into flame on I-93 in Woburn (Massachusetts):
http://patch.com/massachusetts/woburn/i-93-traffic-car-fire-woburn-lanes-closed
http://www.nbcboston.com/multimedia/WEB-Woburn-Car-Fire-51117_NECN-421988203.html
http://www.necn.com/news/new-england/Flames-Engulf-Car--421987633.html

2017-05-11 - Car bursts into flame on Highway 41 near O'Neals (California):
http://sierranewsonline.com/vehicle-fire-causes-delays-on-highway-41/
http://www.sierrastar.com/news/local/article150006007.html
http://www.facebook.com/SierraNewsOnline/posts/1529598413737115

2017-05-11 - Car bursts into flame at gas station on Veterans Memorial Drive in Kosciusko (Mississippi):
http://www.breezynews.com/local/vehicle-fire-at-kangaroo-crossing-video

2017-05-11 - Car bursts into flame in the wee hours while parked on Nootka Street in coastal Vancouver (Canada):
http://globalnews.ca/news/3443647/car-bursts-into-flames-on-vancouver-street/

2017-05-11 - Car bursts into flame on the Western Ring Road in Victoria (Australia):
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/traffic-chaos-on-western-ring-road-after-car-fire-20170511-gw2xap.html
http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/4656844/major-traffic-delays-on-western-ring-road-after-car-fire/

2017-05-11 - Two cars destroyed by fire at 3 AM while parked on Estias Street in coastal Limassol on the island of Cyprus (Greece):
http://cyprus-mail.com/2017/05/11/fire-destroys-two-cars-limassol/

2017-05-11 - Car bursts into flame in parking lot at shopping center in coastal Isa Town (Bahrain):
http://www.gdnonline.com/Details/204304/Car-caught-fire-due-to-a-short-circuit-in-Isa-Town

2017-05-11 - Car bursts into flame on street in Mohali (India):
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/car-catches-fire-in-mohali/405911.html

2017-05-11 - Car explodes into flame at 3:17 AM while parked on Norman Street in Ilkeston (Britain):
http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/loud-bang-in-ilkeston-as-car-on-fire-explodes-and-sounds-like-a-gun-shot/story-30326130-detail/story.html

2017-05-11 - Car bursts into flame at 3:28 AM on Bolham Road in Tiverton (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=40413&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2017-05-11 - Car bursts into flame at 4:59 AM on Ombersley Road in Worcester (Britain):
http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/15279376.Firefighters_tackle_car_fire/
http://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/regional/15279376.Firefighters_tackle_car_fire/
http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/regional/15279376.UPDATE__Firefighters_tackle_car_fire/

2017-05-11 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-64 near Institute (West Virginia), near the Kanawha River:
http://www.tristateupdate.com/story/35410761/vehicle-fire-shuts-down-lanes-of-interstate-64
http://www.wvillustrated.com/story/35410761/vehicle-fire-shuts-down-lanes-of-interstate-64

2017-05-11 - Several semi trailers and cold storage facility destroyed by fire in Hammonton (New Jersey):
http://nj1015.com/fire-destroys-south-jersey-farming-warehouse/
http://abc7ny.com/news/firefighters-battle-blaze-in-hammonton/1983806/
http://6abc.com/news/massive-blaze-destroys-packaging-facility-in-hammonton/1982502/
http://www.nj.com/atlantic/index.ssf/2017/05/crews_fight_raging_blaze_in_atlantic_county.html
http://www.thedailyjournal.com/story/news/2017/05/12/new-jersey-hammonton-cold-storage-site-burning/319209001/
http://www.dailyprogress.com/firefighters-battle-large-warehouse-fire-in-hammonton/article_bb259df2-2b8f-57bb-8414-bc2d908e44ef.html
http://6abc.com/news/firefighters-battle-massive-blaze-in-hammonton/1982502/
http://www.islandpacket.com/news/business/article150108302.html
http://www.fox29.com/news/254140841-story

2017-05-11 - Auto shop heavily damaged by fire in the Town of Seneca (Wisconsin):
http://www.waow.com/story/35410889/2017/05/11/firefighters-fight-wood-county-blaze-for-7-hours
http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/story/news/2017/05/11/firefighters-scene-tjs-auto-sales/101561906/
http://wtaq.com/news/articles/2017/may/12/auto-shop-sets-ablaze-near-wisconsin-rapids/

2017-05-11 - Auto business damaged by fire in Calhoun (Georgia):
http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/calhoun_times/cfd-has-busy-wednesday-evening-continues-to-investigate-cause-of/article_976c5dde-370e-11e7-b615-9bdcc8e1eb41.html

2017-05-11 - Barn and garage destroyed by fire near Courtland (Canada):
http://www.simcoereformer.ca/2017/05/10/barn-fire-near-courtland

2017-05-11 - Barn destroyed by fire near Milverton (Canada):
http://blackburnnews.com/midwestern-ontario/midwestern-ontario-news/2017/05/10/barn-fire-near-milverton/
http://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/2017/05/10/barn-fire-south-of-milverton-closes-portion-of-perth-line-55
http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/milverton-area-barn-destroyed-by-fire-1.3407850

2017-05-11 - Huge moorland fire erupts near Walkerwood Reservoir in Millbrook (Britain):
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/dozens-firefighers-fighting-huge-blaze-13023557
http://tamesidereporter.com/2017/05/fire-crews-battle-moorland-fire/
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/MENnewsdesk/862782116425330688

2017-05-11 - Large dung heap fire breaks out on Sandhill Lane in Withycombe (Britain), 2 miles from the coast:
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=40419&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2017-05-11 - Rubbish fire breaks out on the banks of the River Clyde in coastal Glasgow (Scotland):
http://stv.tv/news/west-central/1388274-firefighters-tackle-rubbish-blaze-near-queen-mary-ship/

2017-05-11 - Sports bar damaged by fire at 1 AM in coastal Providence (Rhode Island):
http://wpri.com/2017/05/11/fire-breaks-out-at-providence-sports-bar-overnight/
http://turnto10.com/news/local/fire-temporarily-closes-providence-bar

2017-05-11 - Home heavily damaged by fire in coastal Stuart (Florida):
http://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/martin-county/2017/05/11/city-county-fire-crews-extinguish-fire-in-stuart/101562220/

2017-05-11 - Home heavily damaged by fire in coastal Manasquan (New Jersey):
http://www.app.com/story/news/local/emergencies/2017/05/11/fire-guts-manasquan-home/318871001/
http://newjersey.news12.com/news/firetruck-hits-parked-car-into-woman-who-escaped-fire-in-manasquan-1.13615476
http://patch.com/new-jersey/manasquan/fire-rips-through-manasquan-home

2017-05-11 - Home under renovation heavily damaged by fire in Columbia (South Carolina), nobody there:
http://www.wistv.com/story/35410849/cfd-hits-2-story-fire-175k-in-damage
http://wach.com/news/local/columbia-fire-department-battles-house-fire-thursday-night

2017-05-11 - Home destroyed by basement fire just before midnight in coastal Vancouver (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/east-van-fire-1.4109758
http://www.news1130.com/2017/05/11/massive-fire-east-vancouver-guts-home/
http://twitter.com/IAFF18/status/862692641548390400

2017-05-11 - Two homes destroyed by fire in Garretson (South Dakota):
http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2017/05/11/multiple-crews-battling-structure-fire-garretson/318934001/
http://www.argusleader.com/videos/news/crime/2017/05/11/two-homes-destroyed-fire/101575518/
http://mix97-3.com/two-families-displaced-after-fire-destroys-two-homes-in-garrestson-sd/
http://www.keloland.com/news/article/news/fire-destroys-two-garretson-homes

2017-05-11 - Four homes go up in flames in Easton (Pennsylvania):
http://6abc.com/news/fire-forces-12-people-from-their-homes-in-northampton-co/1981325/

2017-05-11 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire at 12:30 AM in Houston (Texas):
http://abc13.com/news/families-rush-to-escape-fast-spreading-apartment-fire-/1979247/

2017-05-11 - Deadly fire burns home just after 4 AM in Mason (Ohio), 1 killed:
http://www.fox19.com/story/35402391/coroner-1-dead-in-mason-house-fire
http://www.wlwt.com/article/coroner-77-year-old-man-dead-in-mason-house-fire/9641558
http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/pt/2017/05/house-fire-kills-one-in-mason-oh.html
http://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/warren-county/mason/house-fire-kills-1-in-mason-fire-department-says
http://local12.com/news/local/at-least-one-dead-in-mason-house-fire

2017-05-11 - Deadly fire burns home on Parsonage Road in Nathalie (Virginia), 1 killed:
http://wset.com/news/local/sheriffs-office-identifies-man-killed-in-nathalie-fire
http://www.yourgv.com/news/local_news/body-found-in-burning-home-on-parsonage-road-in-nathalie/article_888c4d9c-3691-11e7-b6f9-eb6b9e54deba.html

2017-05-11 - Deadly fire burns home in Saline County (Arkansas), 1 killed:
http://katv.com/news/local/body-found-during-saline-co-fire-death-investigation-underway

2017-05-11 - Vacant home burns shortly before 2 AM in the Lake Forest neighborhood in Fort Wayne (Indiana):
http://wane.com/2017/05/11/firefighters-battle-flames-at-vacant-home-in-lake-forest-neighborhood/

2017-05-11 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 2:36 AM in Omaha (Nebraska):
http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/firefighters-quickly-put-out-blaze-in-vacant-house/article_729728e4-3570-11e7-b9d3-1b2de27a6a26.html

2017-05-11 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 3 AM in Houston (Texas):
http://abc13.com/news/massive-house-fire-keeps-firefighters-busy-overnight/1979454/

2017-05-11 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 12:10 AM in Beech Island (South Carolina):
http://www.wfxg.com/story/35401764/early-morning-house-fire-leaves-home-in-total-loss
http://www.wrdw.com/content/news/421954614.html

2017-05-12 - Passenger plane hit by smoke, plane makes emergency landing in Atlanta (Georgia):
http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-tampa/southwest-flight-from-tampa-makes-emergency-landing-in-atlanta-after-engine-trouble-

Quote: "'Something I hope I never have to go through again,' says 99.5 WQKY Radio Host 'Cadillac Jack', who says halfway through the flight everyone started smelling smoke and water started leaking from the air vents. 'The captain came on the air said we are smelling smoke and have big electrical problems. We are going to Atlanta,' he says."

Note: This is the 39th aircraft to smoke/burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-12 - Transformer explodes and burns, ignites brush fire, in Poinciana (Florida):
http://www.theledger.com/news/20170512/brush-fire-spreads-in-northeast-polk
http://www.wftv.com/news/local/crews-battle-brush-fire-in-poinciana-that-has-left-thousands-without-power/522096481
http://wfla.com/2017/05/12/fire-crews-responding-to-brush-fire-in-poinciana/
http://www.wesh.com/article/crews-battle-brush-fire-near-poinciana/9646507

Quote: "A transformer exploded on Cypress Parkway, according to Polk County Fire Rescue, starting the fire that came close to the Poinciana Medical Center, Volterra Assisted Living and Solvita neighborhoods. The fire also was approaching Koa Elementary School."

2017-05-12 - Bench with tin roof destroyed by fire at Phipps Ocean Park in coastal Palm Beach (Florida):
http://cbs12.com/news/local/viewer-catches-massive-fireball-at-phipps-park

Quote: "A CBS 12 viewer sent in a photo of a massive fire ball at Phipps Park in Lake Worth Witnesses say a tin roof over a bench somehow caught on fire, resulting in a massive fire ball."

Note: The story says Lake Worth, but the address of the park is officially in Palm Beach. Here's a Google Maps link of the area...

2017-05-12 - Street sweeper bursts into flame then rolls into Franklin Pierce Lake in Hillsborough County (New Hampshire):
http://www.wmur.com/article/watch-street-sweeper-in-hillsboro-catches-fire-and-rolls-into-lake/9648423

2017-05-12 - Flatbed truck bursts into flame at 2:30 AM while parked at home on Winton Street East in Dalby (Australia):
http://www.chinchillanews.com.au/news/truck-in-flames-at-dalby-home/3177009/

2017-05-12 - Cruise ship 'Leisure World' bursts into flame near coastal George Town (Malaysia):
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2017/18171/cruise-ship-leizure-world-fire-engine-room/
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Leisure-World-6921828.html
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/05/12/passengers-stay-cool-as-ship-crew-put-out-fire/
http://malaysia.shafaqna.com/EN/MY/2139910/Passengers-stay-cool-as-ship-crew-put-out-fire/index.html
http://malaysiaupdates.com/2017/05/12/passengers-stay-cool-as-ship-crew-put-out-fire-nation/
http://seafarertimes.com/2015-16/node/4249

2017-05-12 - Boat, car and two garages destroyed by fire at 3:09 AM at home(s) in Peoria Heights (Illinois), near Peoria Lake:
http://www.google.com/maps/place/Peoria+Heights,+IL/@40.7465263,-89.6584457,12z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x880a5a42d981b5f9:0x76005af70296b15d!8m2!3d40.7472594!4d-89.5739845
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170512/peoria-heights-fire-destroys-two-garages-damages-home-and-third-garage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn71JYCgJ1Y

Quote: "The two engulfed garages were destroyed, as were the cars inside. The three-stall garage also had a boat that was destroyed. Walters estimated the total damage was about $240,000, which includes the vehicles, structures and the damage to the other buildings that weren’t a complete loss."

2017-05-12 - Boat, car, furniture and appliances destroyed by fire outside home in Homestead (Florida), 4 miles from the ocean:
http://wsvn.com/news/local/appliances-furniture-catch-fire-outside-homestead-home-no-injuries/

Quote: "A 7News viewer captured massive flames shooting out of some old furniture and appliances near the residence. The blaze quickly spread next to a boat and a car parked in front of the home before rescuers were able to put it out."

Note: These are the 370th, 371st and 372nd boats/ships to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-12 - Double-decker bus bursts into flame at Hospital Hill in Aldershot (Britain):
http://www.hantsfire.gov.uk/incidents-news-and-events/incidents/?entryid1=23088
https://www.964eagle.co.uk/news/local-news/2287893/double-decker-bus-up-in-flames-in-aldershot/

Quote: "Crews from Rushmoor were called to double decker bus on fire on Hospital Hill, Aldershot at 15:42."

Note: This is the 363rd bus to burn in 2017...

2017-05-12 - Crane truck bursts into flame on Route 74 near White Street in West Manchester Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/local/2017/05/12/vehicle-fire-closes-carlisle-road-delco-plaza/101599322/
http://www.ydr.com/story/news/2017/05/12/large-vehicle-catches-fire-rt-74/101606598/

2017-05-12 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-84 near Burley (Idaho):
http://magicvalley.com/news/local/fire-delays-traffic-on-interstate/article_93dcc8ce-986e-5093-8f30-821ddf921211.html
http://www.kmvt.com/content/news/Semi-truck-on-fire-delays-eastbound-traffic-east-of-Burley--422108243.html
http://newsradio1310.com/semi-fire-hinders-traffic-west-of-burley/

2017-05-12 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-75 in coastal Sarasota (Florida):
http://www.mysuncoast.com/news/local/semi-truck-catches-fire-on-i--southbound-lanes-blocked/article_99151bd4-370f-11e7-8a46-af203bec184a.html

2017-05-12 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 4:30 AM on the Trans-Canada Highway near Portage la Prairie (Canada):
http://www.portageonline.com/local/early-morning-semi-fire-on-highway-1

Quote: "Portage la Prairie fire deparment firefighters extinguished a transport truck fire on the Trans-Canada Highway early this morning. A fire department spokesperson says a call came in around 4:30 a.m. of a semi truck's flat deck up in flames on the eastbound lanes of Highway 1, just west of Highway 16."

2017-05-12 - Tractor bursts into flame, fire spreads to horse-carrier truck and horse shed, in Tandragee (Ireland):
http://armaghi.com/news/tandragee-news/extensive-damage-as-tractor-fire-spread-to-lorry-and-horse-shed-in-tandragee/50664
http://armaghi.com/news/tandragee-news/emergency-services-dealing-with-huge-fire-in-tandragee/50630

Quote: "The fire began in a tractor which then spread to a horse lorry. This also spread to a horse shed on the property."

Note: These are the 810th, 811th, 812th, 813th and 814th tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-12 - RV and car destroyed by fire while parked on Morongo Valley (California):
http://z1077fm.com/motorhome-fire-in-morongo-valley-thursday-night/

Quote: "A motor home and small sedan are a total loss after a fire in Morongo Valley Thursday night. About 9:30 p.m., Morongo Valley firefighters, with assistance from water tenders from Yucca Mesa and Desert Hot Springs, were called to the 50700 block of Palo Verde Road where they found the motor home fully involved in flames, and a small Chevy car also burning."

Note: This is the 194th RV to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-12 - Van bursts into flame on Liverpool Road in Chester (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/van-on-fire-in-chester_12-05-2017_12-57-38

2017-05-12 - Van bursts into flame at 11:07 PM on Sherburn Street in coastal Hull (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Sherburn Street, Hull. Fri 12 May 2017 23:07 (No:10411) Fire in drivers compartment of mercedes van. Hose reel."

2017-05-12 - Minivan bursts into flame on Laurel Road in Oakley (California):
http://eastcountytoday.net/oakley-vehicle-fire-on-laurel-road-shuts-down-on-ramp-to-highway-4/

2017-05-12 - Car bursts into flame in the wee hours while parked in garage at home, fire spreads to garage, in Portland (Connecticut):
http://www.wfsb.com/story/35412817/2-hurt-in-portland-garage-fire
http://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-portland-fire-0513-20170512-story.html
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Couple-Checked-for-Smoke-Inhalation-After-Fire-in-Portland-422084593.html

Quote: "They said it started with a car inside the garage."

2017-05-12 - Car bursts into flame just before 3:30 AM while parked in garage at home in coastal Mobile (Alabama):
http://local15tv.com/news/local/mobile-family-facing-damages-after-house-fire

Quote: "Mobile Fire Rescue were called out just before 3:30 this morning. Officials on scene say there was a car fire inside of a garage."

2017-05-12 - Car bursts into flame near 10th Street and Cottage Avenue in Columbus (Indiana):
http://www.therepublic.com/2017/05/12/firefighters-called-to-engine-fire-in-abandoned-vehicle/

2017-05-12 - Car bursts into flame at 6:33 AM on Gozzard Street in Gungahlin (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-gungahlin-act-331732.traffic

2017-05-12 - Car bursts into flame while parked at home, fire spreads to home, in Little Kimble (Britain):
http://www.mix96.co.uk/news/local/2287953/fire-destroys-car-and-spreads-to-house/

2017-05-12 - Car bursts into flame at the Kingsbury Community Centre on Pear Tree Avenue in Kingsbury (Britain):
http://news.warwickshire.gov.uk/fireincidents/2017/05/12/car-fire-kingsbury-n-warwickshire/

2017-05-12 - Vehicle bursts into flame on 8th Street in Derby (Connecticut):
http://www.doingitlocal.com/2017/05/tonights-vehicle-fire-44/

2017-05-12 - Vehicles and auto shop destroyed by fire at 3:13 AM in Ivanhoe (Minnesota):
http://www.marshallindependent.com/news/local-news/2017/05/fire-destroys-auto-business-in-ivanhoe/

2017-05-12 - SUV and vacant home destroyed by fire in Jackson (Mississippi):
http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/35412958/home-on-bailey-ave-completely-engulfed-in-flames
http://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/memphis/massive-fire-engulfs-home-suv-on-corner-of-bailey-ave/

2017-05-12 - Multiple cars, barn and shed go up in flames in coastal Savannah (Georgia):
http://www.wtoc.com/story/35409343/fire-crews-on-scene-of-fire-in-bethesda-wildlife-ferguson-ave-blocked
http://wsav.com/2017/05/12/breaking-crews-respond-to-southside-fire/

Quote: "According to Southside Fire, they responded to the call of a shed, barn and multiple cars burning around 5 p.m. on Thursday. Those flames started to spread and that's when reinforcements responded for backup."

2017-05-12 - Car and garage destroyed by fire at home in Wheeling (Illinois):
http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/2017/05/working-fire-in-wheeling-5-12-17/

Quote: "The garage and one car parked inside were destroyed while radiant heat caused minor damage to the exterior of the home."

2017-05-12 - Two semi trailers full of fireworks destroyed by fire and explosions while parked in Union Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.berksmontnews.com/general-news/20170513/fireworks-inside-trailers-explode-in-union-township

2017-05-12 - Barn destroyed by huge fire in Mattawan (Michigan), nobody there:
http://fox17online.com/2017/05/12/no-injuries-reported-in-large-van-buren-county-barn-fire/
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2017/05/mattawan_fire_damages_three_bu.html
http://woodtv.com/2017/05/13/businesses-badly-damaged-in-fire-near-mattawan/
http://wwmt.com/news/local/crews-on-scene-of-fire-in-mattawan

2017-05-12 - Stable destroyed by fire at 5 AM in Alton (Britain):
http://www.hantsfire.gov.uk/incidents-news-and-events/incidents/?entryid1=23079

2017-05-12 - Brush fire burns east of Lake Buchanan near Burnet (Texas):
http://kxan.com/2017/05/12/numerous-agencies-fighting-brush-fire-off-highway-29-in-burnet-county/

2017-05-12 - Brush fire breaks out at 5:15 AM in Lake Isabella (California):
http://www.kerngoldenempire.com/news/breaking-news/grass-fire-burns-several-acres-in-lake-isabella/712445393

2017-05-12 - Pallet fire breaks out along Terrace Road in coastal Widnes (Britain), 250 feet from the ocean:
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/pallet-fire-in-widnes

2017-05-12 - Storage facility heavily damaged by fire shortly after 5 AM in Compton (California):
http://abc7.com/news/dramatic-fire-erupts-at-pods-storage-facility-in-compton/1984064/
http://www.presstelegram.com/general-news/20170512/firefighters-knock-down-compton-warehouse-blaze

2017-05-12 - Large metal shop destroyed by fire in Kalispell (Montana):
http://www.kpax.com/story/35415642/crews-battling-flathead-county-blaze
http://www.navbug.com/article252793542/flathead_co_metal_shop_consumed_by_flames_in_morning_fire.htm

2017-05-12 - Olympic Park building damaged by fire in coastal Sydney (Australia):
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11854912
http://www.skynews.com.au/news/local/sydney/nsw/2017/05/12/large-fire-at-sydney-s-olympic-park.html
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/parramatta/fire-breaks-out-at-sydney-olympic-park/news-story/32461243a5db052176f0196abb9e9251
http://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/news/sydney-olympic-park-fire-we-dont-know-if-anyone-is-trapped-inside/news-story/4ceb53cac8790e5c6d64fe4ae9e5fdaf
http://www.onenewspage.com/video/20170512/7485670/Black-Smoke-Billows-From-Sydney-Stadium-Fire.htm

2017-05-12 - Garage goes up in flames at 2:45 AM at home in Sioux Falls (South Dakota):
http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2017/05/12/fire-damages-garage-central-sioux-falls/319477001/
http://www.ksfy.com/content/news/No-one-hurt-in-Sioux-Falls-garage-fire-422075073.html
http://www.kdlt.com/2017/05/12/no-injuries-reported-overnight-garage-fire/
http://www.topix.com/city/sioux-falls-sd/2017/05/no-injuries-reported-in-overnight-garage-fire

2017-05-12 - Mobile home destroyed by fire at 3:45 AM near Edmund (South Carolina), 3 injured:
http://www.thestate.com/news/local/article150127027.html
http://www.wistv.com/story/35413053/child-injured-in-lexington-co-fire

2017-05-12 - Home damaged by garage fire on Montana Lane in Claremont (California), 1 injured:
http://www.dailybulletin.com/general-news/20170512/1-injured-during-claremont-house-fire

2017-05-12 - Home heavily damaged by garage fire in Laredo (Texas), 1 injured:
http://www.kgns.tv/content/news/f-422102893.html

2017-05-12 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 7:35 AM in Henrico County (Virginia):
http://wric.com/2017/05/12/henrico-fire-crews-at-scene-of-3-story-house-fire/
http://www.nbc12.com/story/35413432/fire-causes-major-damage-to-3-story-henrico-home
http://wtvr.com/2017/05/12/family-safely-escapes-fire-at-three-story-west-end-home/

2017-05-12 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 11 PM in coastal Pawtucket (Rhode Island):
http://wpri.com/2017/05/12/family-displaced-after-fire-in-pawtucket/

2017-05-12 - Home destroyed by fire at 2:30 AM near Little River (South Carolina), 2 miles from the ocean:
http://wpde.com/news/local/home-declared-total-loss-after-fire-near-little-river
http://wbtw.com/2017/05/12/two-people-ok-after-overnight-fire-in-little-river/

2017-05-12 - Home destroyed by fire at 1:42 AM in Lorton (Virginia):
http://wjla.com/news/local/fairfax-co-fire-lorton-townhouse-is-a-total-loss-after-2-alarm-fire

2017-05-12 - Home destroyed by fire just after 2 AM in Springfield (Illinois):
http://www.wandtv.com/story/35416317/6-displaced-in-early-morning-fire

2017-05-12 - Home destroyed by fire at 5:30 AM in Bristol (Virginia):
http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/bristol-virginia-crews-put-out-early-morning-fire/article_f8ab5ae6-370e-11e7-b2bf-ab1578e3cab6.html

2017-05-12 - Home destroyed by fire at 11:30 PM in Sherwood Park (Canada):
http://globalnews.ca/news/3447003/sherwood-park-home-destroyed-by-fire-damages-pegged-at-1m/
http://www.newstalk770.com/syn/110/177493/sherwood-park-home-destroyed-by-fire-damages-pegged-at-1m

2017-05-12 - Apartment building destroyed by massive blaze at 10:55 PM in coastal St. Petersburg (Florida):
http://www.tbo.com/news/publicsafety/fire/fire-at-st-petersburg-apartment-complex-destroys-building-displaces/2323683
http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-south-pinellas/st-petersburg/overnight-fire-destroys-eight-units-in-one-building-at-the-enclave-apartments-in-st-Petersburg

2017-05-12 - Apartment building destroyed by fire at 1:30 AM in Clarkston (Georgia):
http://www.11alive.com/news/local/fire-erupts-at-clarkston-apartment-complex/439096485

2017-05-12 - Motel heavily damaged by fire shortly after 5 AM in Missoula (Montana):
http://missoulian.com/news/local/friday-morning-fire-torches-missoula-motel/article_e51dfdd7-4a96-5c05-bd8b-9259aa3a842a.html

2017-05-12 - Deadly fire burns home in Kayjay (Kentucky), 1 killed:
http://www.wymt.com/content/news/Man-found-dead-in-Knox-County-home-during-fire-422109153.html
http://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Man-found-dead-inside-burning-house-in-Knox-County-422107484.html

2017-05-12 - Deadly fire burns home just after 4 AM in Westlake (Ohio), 2 killed:
http://www.cleveland.com/westlake/index.ssf/2017/05/two_dead_in_early_morning_hous.html

2017-05-12 - Deadly fire destroys home at 4 AM near Conroe (Texas), 3 killed, 6 injured:
http://www.wdtimes.com/news/national/article_a7d1834f-8249-5a1d-9ca9-c6c079047f5e.html
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-house-fire-kills-children-critically-injures-relatives/
http://www.statesman.com/news/state--regional/house-fire-kills-children-injures-other-people/o03b4PPD6m7BscrblBVcjK/
http://www.khou.com/news/local/firefighters-battling-3-alarm-fire-in-conroe/439111711
http://abc13.com/news/three-homes-erupt-in-flames-injuring-at-least-6/1983662/
http://www.star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article150129182.html
http://abc13.com/news/3-children-killed-in-montgomery-co-fire/1983662/

2017-05-12 - Vacant home burns at 6:02 AM in Paterson (New Jersey):
http://patersontimes.com/2017/05/12/paterson-fire-chars-abandoned-house-damages-building-next-door/
http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/passaic/paterson/2017/05/12/firefighters-knock-down-blaze-abandoned-building/319383001/

2017-05-12 - Vacant home burns in Saskatoon (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/firefighters-basement-fire-vacant-avenue-1.4113967
http://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/firefighters-and-police-respond-to-a-house-fire-on-avenue-v-south
http://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/no-injuries-after-fire-department-battled-stubborn-house-fire-1.3412070
http://article.wn.com/view/2017/05/13/Firefighters_put_out_basement_fire_in_vacant_house_on_Avenue/

2017-05-12 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Peterburg (Virginia):
http://wric.com/2017/05/12/crews-battle-house-fire-in-petersburg/

2017-05-12 - Vacant home destroyed by fire shortly after 5 AM in Bristol (Virginia):
http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/vacant-home-engulfed-in-flames-in-bristol-virginia/article_02478de1-e588-527e-a802-6e7a7ad99101.html

2017-05-13 - Passenger bus bursts into flame and kills 3+ people, injures 23+ people, in Rampura Phul (India):
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/three-dead-23-injured-when-bus-catches-catches-fire-in-rampura/406545.html
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/three-charred-to-death-as-running-bus-catches-fire/articleshow/58662739.cms
http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/watch-bus-catches-fire-near-bathinda-3-charred-to-death/story-LGqorP7RPYrKlvd6nni3tO.html
http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2017/may/13/3-charred-to-death-as-bus-catches-fire-in-punjab-5-others-critical-1604511.html
http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/ht-punjab-news-digest-bus-on-fire-chitta-s-high-rates-defunct-airports-and-board-exam-results/story-ltXOC5uxRn7pcYrPbcYlcK.html
http://www.eenaduindia.com/states/north/punjab/2017/05/13220222/3-charred-to-death-as-bus-catches-fire-5-others-critical.vpf
http://punjabnewsexpress.com/punjab/news/five-passengers-burnt-alive-22-seriously-injured-in-ac-bus-fire-in-punjab-60358.aspx
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/3-charred-to-death-as-bus-catches-fire-in-punjab/article18450146.ece
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/three-dead-23-injured-when-bus-catches-catches-fire-in-rampura/406545.html
http://www.india.com/news/agencies/3-burnt-alive-as-private-bus-catches-fire-in-punjab-2129705/
http://www.punjabupdate.com/2017/05/13/3-burnt-alive-as-private-bus-catches-fire-in-punjab
http://www.thepeoplepost.com/news/national/3-burnt-alive-private-bus-catches-fire-punjab

Quote: "Three people died and 23 suffered burns in a fire that broke out in a luxury bus late on Saturday evening at Rampura in the district, a policeman said. Rayia Transport Company’s (RTC) bus was on its way to Ludhiana when it caught fire on the Bathinda-Barnala Road. Ten passengers of the 23 are in serious condition, SSP Bathinda Naveen Singla said."

Note: This is the 364th bus to burn in 2017...

2017-05-13 - Tanker ship 'Ebrahim 1' explodes and burns at 5:29 AM, breaks into two pieces, in coastal Sharjah (UAE), 1+ killed, 4 injured:
http://www.gdnonline.com/Details/204642/Ship-loaded-with-diesel-catches-fire,-two-killed
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2017/18183/tanker-broke-two-burned-out-after-explosion/
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Mt-Rojean-9019339.html
http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/emergencies/ship-loaded-with-petroleum-substances-catches-fire-in-sharjah-one-killed-1.2026442
http://www.maritimeherald.com/2017/one-dead-four-injured-explosion-product-tanker-ebrahim-1-al-hamriyah-port/
http://www.gdnonline.com/Details/204642/Ship-loaded-with-diesel-caught-fire-in-Sharjah
http://www.qatarday.com/news/international/ship-loaded-with-petroleum-substances-catches-fire-in/49875
http://article.wn.com/view/2017/05/13/Fire_broke_out_on_ship_at_Sharjah_port_One_killed_and_four_i/
http://article.wn.com/view/2017/05/13/Ship_loaded_with_diesel_caught_fire_in_Sharjah/
http://zeenews.india.com/asia/fire-on-ship-at-sharjah-port-kills-1-2004888.html
http://www.thenational.ae/uae/sailor-killed-in-fire-on-ship-at-sharjah-port
http://article.wn.com/view/2017/05/14/Fire_on_ship_at_Sharjah_port_kills_1/
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/worker-killed-in-early-morning-sharjah-fire
http://www.pressreader.com/uae/gulf-news/20170514/283167198485902
http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=451785
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-05/13/c_136279777.htm

Quote: "One crew member was killed and four others suffered burns after a fire broke out on a vessel transporting a petroleum product at Al Hamriyah port on Saturday morning, Sharjah Civil Defence said. A massive explosion started the fire and the vessel broke into two."

Note: This is the 373rd boat/ship to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-13 - Scrap metal fire erupts, fire gets big, in coastal Tamuning on the island of Guam:
http://www.postguam.com/news/local/explosions-heard-at-harmon-industrial-park-fire/article_8f559980-37b3-11e7-954a-27a722e35c66.html
http://www.kuam.com/story/35422448/2017/05/13/smoke-advisory-from-harmon-fire-extended-until-10am-sunday
http://www.kuam.com/story/35420591/2017/05/13/construction-materials-vegetation-reportedly-cause-harmon-indistrial-park-fire
http://www.guampdn.com/story/news/2017/05/14/cause-of-harmon-industrial-fire-and-damage-costs-under-investigation/321564001/
http://www.kuam.com/story/35423775/2017/05/Sunday/state-of-emergency-declared-for-harmon-industrial-park-fire
https://www.postguam.com/news/local/junkyard-fire-contained-not-extinguished/article_21df7d3a-3867-11e7-bb68-efa536156118.html

Quote: "A fire that began in an undeveloped area around 4 p.m. continued hours later, and has spread further near trash recycling compounds that process aluminum, metal and junk cars, household appliances and electronic items for shipment off island."

Quote: "Acting Governor Ray Tenorio has signed an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency for the fire that ignited in the Harmon Industrial Park on Saturday."

2017-05-13 - Underground electrical explosion shuts down A&E’s 'Live PD' in coastal Manhattan (New York):
http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/live-pd-power-outage-ae-rerun-1202426181/
http://deadline.com/2017/05/live-pd-knocked-off-air-power-outage-1202093030/
http://www.thewrap.com/ae-live-pd-went-dead-transformer-explosion/
http://sg.style.yahoo.com/e-live-pd-died-saturday-night-following-underground-003514631.html

Quote: "A&E’s 'Live PD' abruptly went dark during Saturday night’s live show when a power outage triggered the explosion of an underground transformer outside its New York City studio."

2017-05-13 - Transformer explodes and burns on pole, ignites grass fire, in Lacy Lakeview (Texas):
http://www.kwtx.com/content/news/Lacey-Lakeview-Electrical-power-line-fire-causes-mass-outages--422180104.html
http://www.mycentx.com/news/local/electrical-transformer-explodes-in-lacy-lakeview/713269096

2017-05-13 - Transformer explodes and burns in Tral (India), 3 injured:
http://www.kashmirlife.net/explosion-in-tral-three-civilians-injured-one-critical-140392/
http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/kashmir/three-civilians-injured-in-explosion-at-syed-abad-village-in-tral/249312.html

2017-05-13 - Waste oil recycling plant devastated by inferno and explosions at 3:40 AM in Kirkby (Britain):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20170513-58205-GBR
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-39894948
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/60-firefighters-battle-major-fire-13023859
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/dramatic-pictures-inside-waste-oil-13024073

2017-05-13 - Recycling center erupts in flame in Scunthorpe (Britain):
http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/fire-crews-on-scene-at-recycling-plant-fire-in-scunthorpe/story-30330739-detail/story.html
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/fire-crews-on-scene-at-recycling-plant-blaze-in-scunthorpe-4995882.html

2017-05-13 - After numerous East Bay car fires, man arrested at 1 AM in Benicia (California):
http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Man-arrested-in-connection-with-rash-of-East-Bay-11143987.php
http://kron4.com/2017/05/13/suspect-arrested-in-string-of-east-bay-car-fires/
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2017/05/13/suspected-serial-arsonist-arrested-in-east-bay-early-morning-car-fires/

Quote: "'We’re relieved,' Robert Marshall, fire marshal of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, said at a news conference in Concord. 'We’re hoping the fires will stop, at least in this regard.'"

Note: Problem solved!

2017-05-13 - Car bursts into flame at 2 AM while parked on street in Concord (California), near the coast:
http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2017/05/13/car-fire-reported-in-concord-after-arrest-made-in-series-of-vehicle-fires/

Note: Whoops, nope, arresting that guy didn't stop the car fires - this car went up in flames an hour after he was arrested. I'm sure his lawyer will be mentioning that. Could be that no matter who they arrest, the car fires won't stop. If that's not the case already, it will be soon enough. Law enforcement, meet unstoppable planetary extinction event. Unstoppable planetary extinction event, meet law enforcement. Also see the apartment building under construction that was destroyed by a massive fire at 4:58 AM in nearby coastal Emeryville on this day, about 20 miles from this car fire...

2017-05-13 - Home explodes and collapses in Karur (India), 1 killed:
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/man-dies-in-explosion/1/953014.html
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/man-dies-in-explosion-117051300485_1.html

Note: This is the 155th residential explosion in 2017...

2017-05-13 - Cargo ship hauling livestock goes up in flames in coastal Tripoli (Libya):
http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/79190/Tripoli-Port-fire-presumed-to-have-erupted-on-livestock-boat

Quote: "The fire which expanded in Tripoli Port has erupted on a livestock boat, the NNA correspondent reported."

2017-05-13 - Tour boat bursts into flame near coastal Hurghada (Egypt):
http://www.egyptindependent.com/news/23-tourists-rescued-fire-boat-hurghada-armed-forces
http://www.cairoscene.com/Buzz/Egyptian-Navy-Rescues-31-People-From-a-Tourist-Boat-Fire
http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/268757/Egypt/Politics-/Egypts-navy-rescues--tourists-from-boat-in-Red-Sea.aspx

Quote: "Egypt's naval forces rescued 23 tourists from a blaze that erupted on a boat in Hurghada on Saturday, according to a statement from the Armed Forces' official spokesperson."

2017-05-13 - Boat bursts into flame while docked at marina on Lake Champlain in Colchester (Vermont), nobody aboard:
http://www.wcax.com/story/35423015/boat-fire-at-champlain-marina
http://www.mynbc5.com/article/boat-fire-reported-on-malletts-bay/9650046
http://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/boat-fire-closes-busy-road-in-colchseter/713318648
http://www.mynbc5.com/article/firefighters-respond-to-boat-fire-at-malletts-bay-marina/9650413
http://www.mynbc5.com/article/photos-police-post-pictures-of-malletts-bay-boat-fire-to-facebook/9650114
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/MyNBC5/863582158333652992
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/MyNBC5/863687861694066689
http://www.facebook.com/MyNBC5/posts/10158741652230464

Note: These are the 374th, 375th, and 376th boats/ships to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-13 - Passenger bus bursts into flame while parked in residential area in Ranchi (India):
http://dailyworld.in/bus-catches-fire-in-ranchi/

Note: This is the 365th bus to burn in 2017...

2017-05-13 - Two tanker trucks destroyed by fire at 3:09 AM while parked at business in Chester (Pennsylvania):
http://www.delcotimes.com/article/DC/20170513/NEWS/170519871
http://www.delcotimes.com/general-news/20170513/fire-hits-tanker-trucks-in-chester-business-overnight
http://www.robinspost.com/news/business-news/daily-business-news/535532-business-news-fire-hits-tanker-trucks-in-chester-business-overnight.html
http://www.yc.news/2017/05/13/dump-trucks-fire-chester/
http://www.fox29.com/news/254446400-story

Quote: "Fire roared through a couple of tanker trucks overnight at a city business. One firefighter was treated for an unknown injury. No other injuries were reported. Fire crews were first dispatched to West Front Street and Palmer Street in the city at 3:09 a.m. A second alarm was quickly sounded."

2017-05-13 - Tanker truck bursts into flame on Route 23 in Upper Leacock Township (Pennsylvania):
http://local21news.com/news/local/tanker-truck-fire-closes-route-23-lancaster-county
http://fox43.com/2017/05/13/gas-tanker-fire-shuts-down-route-23-in-lancaster-county/
http://www.wgal.com/article/tanker-truck-fire-closes-route-23-in-lancaster-county/9648829
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/WGAL/863507916023791618
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/WGAL/863439969377021953
http://www.facebook.com/fox43news/posts/10155369241918331

2017-05-13 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame on I-70 near the Wabash River in Vigo County (Indiana), fiery crash follows, 4 killed:
http://www.wthr.com/article/four-die-in-fiery-crash-on-i-70-near-wabash-river
http://fox59.com/2017/05/14/three-vehicle-crash-kills-four-people/
http://ktar.com/story/1571898/4-dead-after-tractor-trailer-crash-in-western-indiana/
http://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/indiana/articles/2017-05-13/4-dead-after-tractor-trailer-crashes-in-western-indiana
http://www.wpta21.com/story/35423271/4-dead-after-tractor-trailer-crashes-in-western-indiana
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2017/05/13/us/ap-us-fatal-crash-indiana.html
http://www.sunherald.com/news/nation-world/article150450042.html

Quote: "According to the preliminary investigation, fire department units and tow recovery units were working on a small tractor-trailer brake fire on the eastbound should of I-70. As a result, traffic was slow, for the units working on the scene when suddenly an semi going eastbound failed to slow down and struck a car, forcing the car into the back of another semi. During the initial crash, the car burst into flames. The occupants were deceased at the scene. The semi driver who failed to slow down was also pronounced dead at the scene from his injuries."

Note: I wonder if the driver of the semi that slammed into traffic there was unconscious or already dead, or maybe his brakes failed. You definitely can't count on your brakes working when you need them to anymore, which is a big problem all by itself. Can't ask the driver, seein' as he's dead and all...

2017-05-13 - Semi tractor bursts into flame on 143rd Street in Plainfield (Illinois), two other fires too:
http://patch.com/illinois/plainfield/fire-shuts-down-chicago-bridge-iron-plainfield

Quote: "During the CB&I blaze, Plainfield firefighters also responded to a report of a semi-truck on fire on 143rd Street."

2017-05-13 - Tractor bursts into flame at 12:30 AM in garage at home, fire spreads, garage destroyed, in Marne (Michigan):
http://fox17online.com/2017/05/13/overheating-tractor-causes-garage-fire/

2017-05-13 - Tractor and planter destroyed by fire at welding business, business destroyed too, in Cumberland (Iowa), nobody there:
http://965ksom.com/cumberland-business-destroyed-by-fire/

Quote: "Chief South says the business and its contents are considered a total loss. He says a tractor and planter parked inside the building was also destroyed."

2017-05-13 - Tractors, RV and storage building destroyed by fire near Innerkip (Canada):
http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/firefighters-battle-blaze-at-oxford-county-farm-1.3412524

Quote: "Firefighters say everything inside a storage shed on an Oxford County farm has been destroyed. Fire departments from Hickson, Innerkip and Tavistock were called to the property on Line 16, north of Innerkip, Saturday afternoon. The fire started in an RV that was parked inside the steel structure. It quickly spread to tractors and some lawn and garden equipment that was also being stored inside."

Note: These are the 815th through 823rd tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2017, and this is the 195th RV to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-13 - Flatbed truck bursts into flame on Witherington Road in Downton (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/lorry-fire-alderbury/

2017-05-13 - Heavy truck bursts into flame at 4:30 AM on road near Karimugal (India):
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/truck-catches-fire-near-karimugal/article18450632.ece

2017-05-13 - RV bursts into flame at 4:23 AM on street in Urbana (Illinois), 1 injured:
http://www.wandtv.com/story/35421352/1-injured-in-urbana-rv-fire
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/rv-catches-fire/713137504
http://newschannel20.com/news/local/rv-caught-in-flames-in-urbana
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-05-13/camper-explosion-seriously-burns-homeless-man.html
http://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/chicago/1-injured-in-urbana-rv-fire/

2017-05-13 - RV, 11 vehicles and an outbuilding destroyed by fire near Madera (California):
http://kmph-kfre.com/news/local/firefighters-battle-flames-high-winds-in-madera-county-fire

Quote: "The fire burned 30 acres. It destroyed one motor home, 11 vehicles, and one outbuilding."

Note: These are the 196th and 197th RVs to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-13 - Van bursts into flame on Bridport Way in Braintree (Britain):
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/firefighters-called-to-van-blaze-at-braintree-1-5016575

2017-05-13 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at hotel in High Point (North Carolina):
http://myfox8.com/2017/05/13/vehicle-catches-fire-in-hotel-parking-lot-in-high-point/

2017-05-13 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while parked at home on Brickyard Road in Carleton Corner (Canada), near the Annapolis River:
http://www.annapoliscountyspectator.ca/news/local/2017/5/14/fire-destroys-pickup-truck-on-brickyard-road.html

Quote: "Brickyard Road is south of Bridgetown across the Annapolis River."

2017-05-13 - Car bursts into flame at midnight while parked at car dealership in Edmond (Oklahoma):
http://www.news9.com/story/35420755/crews-put-out-car-fire-at-edmond-dealership

2017-05-13 - Car bursts into flame at 2:30 AM while parked at apartments in Lansing (Michigan), 1800 feet from the Grand River:
http://www.wilx.com/content/news/Early-morning-car-fire-under-investigation--422161504.html

2017-05-13 - Car bursts into flame on I-90 near Canandaigua (New York):
http://13wham.com/news/local/no-injuries-reported-following-thruway-car-fire
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/13WHAM/863494897810239490
http://fingerlakesdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=16&id=243910
http://www.navbug.com/article253138325/vehicle_fire_shuts_down_i_90_east_near_orange_street_exit.htm

2017-05-13 - Car bursts into flame at home in coastal Everett (Washington), fire spreads to home:
http://myeverettnews.com/2017/05/13/everett-fire-crews-stop-basement-garage-fire-from-spreading-through-house/

2017-05-13 - Car bursts into flame at 2:46 AM on Perry Drive in Chapman (Australia):
http://www.ewn.com.au/traffic/caution-car-fire-chapman-act-331883.traffic

2017-05-13 - Car bursts into flame on Harvey Road in Guildford (Britain):
http://www.964eagle.co.uk/news/local-news/2288236/watch-huge-car-fire-in-guildford/

2017-05-13 - Car bursts into flame on the M25 near Brentwood (Britain):
http://www.essexlive.news/m25-car-fire-near-brentwood-leading-to-lengthy-delays/story-30330552-detail/story.html

2017-05-13 - Car bursts into flame at 12:12 AM in Scunthorpe (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Scunthorpe. Sat 13 May 2017 00:12 (No:10416) Car fire, 1 hose reel and 1 BA."

2017-05-13 - Car and two garages destroyed by fire in the wee hours, four more garages damaged, in Milwaukee (Wisconsin):
http://fox6now.com/2017/05/13/garage-fire-leads-to-damage-of-several-others-on-milwaukees-south-side/
http://www.wisn.com/article/multiple-garages-destroyed-by-fire-on-milwaukee-s-southside/9648869
http://www.cbs58.com/story/35421027/southsidegarages
http://www.facebook.com/fox6news/posts/10154743440636523

Quote: "Officials say the fire started in a garage but quickly spread to a neighboring garage. The owner of the property says the entire structure was destroyed along with a car and the contents inside. Crews battled the fire attempting to contain it as quickly as possible. Fire officials say two garages were completely consumed and damage was caused to four others and the siding of two homes melted."

2017-05-13 - Vehicle and garage destroyed by fire at home in Evanston (Illinois):
http://evanstonnow.com/breaking/public-safety/bill-smith/2017-05-13/77634/fire-destroys-garage-on-pitner

Quote: "A fire that broke out around 12:30 this afternoon destroyed the garage behind a home at 1105 Pitner Ave. in Evanston. A vehicle inside the one-car garage also appeared to be destroyed."

2017-05-13 - Vehicle and garage go up in flames at home on Hambledon Road in coastal Bournemouth (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/garage-fire-bournemouth-4/
http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/15284464.Firefighters_tackle_garage_blaze_in_Bournemouth/

2017-05-13 - Motorcycles and auto showroom go up in flames in Delhi (India), restaurant burns separately:
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-restaurant-automobile-showroom-gutted-in-delhi-fire-2436661

2017-05-13 - Barn destroyed by fire near Longville (Louisiana):
http://www.kplctv.com/story/35422988/barn-fire-off-us-171-saturday-afternoon-no-injuries-reported
http://www.telemundoamarillo.com/story/35422988/barn-fire-off-us-171-saturday-afternoon-no-injuries-reported

2017-05-13 - Barn damaged by fire in Lancaster County (Pennsylvania):
http://abc27.com/2017/05/13/fire-crews-battling-barn-fire-in-lancaster/

2017-05-13 - Brush fire rages through 3200+ acres near I-75 in North Port (Florida):
http://www.wtsp.com/news/brush-fire-closes-i-75-in-north-port/439458528
http://www.nbc-2.com/story/35421564/brush-fire-shuts-down-portion-of-i-75-in-charlotte-county
http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20170513/brush-fire-burns-in-north-port-spreads-to-3200-acres
http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/wildfire-smoke-closes-9-mile-stretch-of-interstate-75-near-north-port
http://www.news-press.com/story/news/2017/05/13/brush-fire-closes-i-75-port-charlotte-north-port-area-interstate-75/101637700/
http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/article150376417.html

Quote: "A large brush fire that quickly has grown to about 3,200 acres has closed a section of Interstate 75 in North Port on Saturday afternoon. The fire is 30 percent contained."

2017-05-13 - Machine shed destroyed by huge blaze just after 3 AM in Colfax (Iowa):
http://whotv.com/2017/05/13/several-crews-work-to-put-out-colfax-machine-shed-fire/

2017-05-13 - Furniture store destroyed by fire in Temple City (California):
http://abc7.com/news/massive-fire-extinguished-after-engulfing-furniture-store-in-temple-city/1990766/
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2017/05/13/fire-engulfs-el-monte-building/
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Two-Alarm-Fire-Engulfs-Furniture-Store-in-Temple-City_Los-Angeles-422192893.html

2017-05-13 - Clubhouse destroyed by huge fire at country club in coastal Brownsville (Texas):
http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/news/local/article_9ee1a80a-3824-11e7-8fa5-93bee857c669.html

2017-05-13 - Fish and pet store heavily damaged by fire in coastal Miami (Florida):
https://www.local10.com/news/florida/miami-dade/fire-kills-tropical-fish-at-neighborhood-fish-farm-in-miami-dade

2017-05-13 - Office building heavily damaged by fire in Falcon (Colorado), nobody there:
http://gazette.com/unoccupied-falcon-office-building-heavily-damaged-by-fire/article/1603079

2017-05-13 - ATM kiosk bursts into flame at Mysore Palace in Mysore (India):
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/video/mysuru-palace-atm-fire-karnataka/1/952747.html
http://www.msn.com/en-in/video/news/massive-fire-at-mysuru-palace-entrance-completely-gutted/vp-BBB49rH

2017-05-13 - Garage destroyed by fire at 4:30 AM at home on Ingomar Drive in Greece (New York), nobody there:
http://www.whec.com/news/firefighters-battle-garage-fire-ingomar-drive/4482312/
http://13wham.com/news/local/greece-garage-heavily-damaged-after-fire-on-ingomar-drive
http://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/rochester/firefighters-battle-garage-fire-on-ingomar-drive/

2017-05-13 - Garage destroyed by fire at 11:10 PM at home in coastal Virginia Beach (Virginia):
http://wavy.com/2017/05/13/fire-crews-respond-to-detached-garage-fire-in-va-beach/

2017-05-13 - Mobile home destroyed by fire at 7 AM in Loris (South Carolina):
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/article150368852.html

2017-05-13 - Home damaged by fire in Cynthiana (Kentucky):
http://www.lex18.com/story/35422191/crews-battle-house-fire-in-cynthiana

2017-05-13 - Home under construction heavily damaged by fire at 5 AM near Walnut Grove (Missouri), nobody there:
http://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/fire-engulfs-almost-finished-home-roof-destroyed/713187768

Quote: "An early morning fire severely damaged an almost finished home near Walnut Grove on Saturday. According to Willard Fire Protection District, the fire was reported by a passerby around 5AM for the residence at 9938 West Farm Road 60."

2017-05-13 - Home heavily damaged by garage fire in East Norriton (Pennsylvania), 1 injured:
http://www.fox29.com/news/254473966-story
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/FOX29philly/863501707153731585
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/video/3666102-man-severely-burned-in-east-norriton-house-fire/

2017-05-13 - Home heavily damaged by fire at 11 PM on Southeast Whitmore Drive in coastal Port St. Lucie (Florida), dog killed:
http://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/st-lucie-county/2017/05/13/port-st-lucie-house-fire-displaces-3-people-and-their-pets-late-friday/101632610/
http://cbs12.com/news/local/dog-killed-in-late-night-house-fire

2017-05-13 - Home heavily damaged by fire shortly before 3:30 AM near Bear (Delaware), 4 injured:
http://6abc.com/news/4-injured-after-house-fire-in-bear-delaware/1988268/
http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2017/05/13/four-rushed-hospital-after-home-fire-near-bear/101633774/
http://www.wdel.com/news/wellington-woods-house-fire-injures-critically/article_cc882668-37fb-11e7-adbf-1b4638483165.html

2017-05-13 - Home destroyed by garage fire on Bridlebrook Drive in Mapleton (Illinois):
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170513/blaze-destroys-home-in-mapleton-residents-safe

2017-05-13 - Home destroyed by fire in Cahokia (Illinois), nobody there:
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article150427907.html
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article150432347.html
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article150427622.html

2017-05-13 - Two homes destroyed by fire in the Town of Liberty (Wisconsin):
http://fox11online.com/news/local/fox-cities/fire-displaces-two-families-in-outagamie-county

2017-05-13 - Apartment building under construction destroyed by massive fire at 4:58 AM in coastal Emeryville (California):
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=FR-20170513-58202-USA
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Fire-destroys-Oakland-structure-11143615.php
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2017/05/13/firefighters-battle-major-blaze-in-oakland/
http://www.firehouse.com/news/12334485/five-alarm-fire-destroys-east-bay-ca-retail-apartment-complex-for-second-time
http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2017/05/13/emeryville-apartment-complex-under-construction-destroyed-by-fire-for-second-time/
http://www.richmond.com/news/ap/fire-destroys-bay-area-construction-site-for-nd-time/article_7ff6759e-68ca-5946-82bd-2e341c6ae8b7.html
http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Firefighters-extinguish-secure-remnants-of-big-11145236.php
http://okcfox.com/news/videos/california-early-morning-5-alarm-fire-burns-in-oakland
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2017/05/14/melted-crane-removed-from-5-alarm-fire-wreckage/
http://abc7.com/news/dramatic-5-alarm-fire-erupts-in-oakland-building/1988430/
http://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/article150365572.html
http://www.ktvu.com/news/254438294-story

Quote: "It's the second time the five-story complex under construction has burned in less than a year."

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

2017-05-13 - Deadly fire burns home in Grandview (Missouri), 1 killed:
http://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/elderly-man-found-dead-after-house-fire-in-grandview

2017-05-13 - Vacant home burns before 4:30 AM in Windsor (Canada):
http://windsor.ctvnews.ca/crews-battle-vacant-house-fire-on-marentette-ave-1.3412389
http://blackburnnews.com/windsor/windsor-news/2017/05/13/fire-causes-80k-damages/

2017-05-13 - Vacant home destroyed by fire at 2:39 AM in Hazle Township (Pennsylvania):
http://standardspeaker.com/news/flames-destroy-hazle-twp-home-1.2192456

2017-05-13 - Vacant warehouse destroyed by huge fire in Hartsville (Tennessee):
http://www.newschannel5.com/news/local-news/massive-fire-burns-at-hartsville-warehouse
http://www.hartsvillevidette.com/featured-news/fire-destroys-tobacco-warehouse-white-oak/

2017-05-13 - Vacant mill burns in Wigan (Britain):
http://www.wigantoday.net/news/updated-former-mill-fire-sends-smoke-plumes-seen-across-the-borough-1-8541884
http://www.briefreport.co.uk/news/former-mill-fire-sends-smoke-plumes-seen-across-the-borough-4995138.html

2017-05-14 - Salvage yard hit by fire, tires and car parts burn, in Afzal Gunj, Hyderabad (India) near the River Musi:
http://www.pressreader.com/india/deccan-chronicle/20170514/281706909605420

2017-05-14 - Landfill erupts in flame in Iowa City (Iowa):
http://www.kwwl.com/story/35425562/2017/05/14/firefighters-called-to-iowa-city-landfill

2017-05-14 - Sewer pipe business hit by fire, yard full of plastic stuff goes up in flames, in St. Clair Township (Ohio):
http://www.wlwt.com/article/huge-commercial-fire-in-st-clair-township/9651424
http://wdtn.com/2017/05/14/huge-commercial-fire-in-st-clair-township/
http://abc22now.com/news/local/st-clair-township-plumbing-company-catches-fire
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/large-fire-business-near-hamilton-leaves-one-big-glob-plastic/xdPHVOeoU7EstJf1DmMLgN/
http://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/butler-county/st-clair-township/large-fire-reported-at-butler-county-pipe-maker
http://www.whio.com/news/local/large-fire-business-near-hamilton-leaves-one-big-glob-plastic/xdPHVOeoU7EstJf1DmMLgN/
http://local12.com/news/local/st-clair-township-plumbing-company-catches-fire

Quote: "A massive fire that created a towering column of heavy black smoke that could be seen for miles started next to a Butler County company that makes drainage pipes for sewage systems. Fire crews in St. Clair Twp. were called to Advanced Drainage Systems, 2650 Hamilton Eaton Road, around 1:45 p.m. Sunday after a fire broke out in a supply yard containing 'some type of plastic products that are used for drainage piping,' St. Clair Twp. Fire Chief Larry Anglin said.

Quote: "'We may never know what started the fire,' Anglin said. 'Right now, we’re dealing with basically one big glob of plastic back in there, approximately probably an acre-and-a-half of burnt plastic.'"

Note: Those plastic pieces or parts or whatever they are were stacked on pallets...

2017-05-14 - Pallets and trash bins go up in flames at 1:06 AM on Grove Way in Wilmslow (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/pallet-fire-in-wilmslow

2017-05-14 - Fire truck bursts into flame at 12:45 AM while parked inside fire station in Springfield (Virginia):
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Virginia-Fire-Station-Catches-Fire-Second-Alarm-Called-422194453.html
http://wjla.com/news/local/fire-starts-at-fairfax-county-fire-station-around-55-firefighters-on-called-to-the-scene
http://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2017/05/fairfax-co-firetruck-catches-fire-in-station/
http://article.wn.com/view/2017/05/14/Virginia_Fire_Station_Catches_Fire_Second_Alarm_Called/
http://northernvirginiasmallbusinessmarketing.wordpress.com/2017/05/14/fairfax-co-firetruck-catches-fire-in-station/
http://www.richmond.com/news/ap/officials-blaze-starts-at-fire-station-in-virginia/article_c60e0ee2-a096-5886-9cb0-913d5cb99ad0.html
http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/virginia/crews-respond-to-fire-at-va-fire-station/439597557

2017-05-14 - Ferry ship 'Giuseppe SA' hit by cardeck fire at 5 AM, tractor trailer burns, near coastal Sardinia (Italy):
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2017/18191/ferry-giuseppe-sa-fire-sardinia/
http://foto.leggo.it/cronaca/incendio_traghetto_moby_olbia-2439471.html?idArticolo=2439355
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Giuseppe-Sa-7382378.html
http://www.controradio.it/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/incendio-traghetto.jpg
http://www.maritime-executive.com/article/video-roro-crew-extinguishes-truck-fire
http://www.quinewsvaldicornia.it/olbia-incendio-sul-traghetto-corto.htm
http://ciociariareport24.it/2017/05/14/incendio-a-bordo-del-cargo-moby-in-fiamme-camion-frigo/
http://www.ansa.it/sardegna/notizie/2017/05/14/incendio-a-bordo-cargo-moby-a-olbia_66c75680-e13b-4a5b-ac03-67e375fe80c1.html
http://www.toscanamedianews.it/olbia-tir-in-fiamme-sul-cargo-moby-passeggeri-evacuati.htm

Quote: "Fire erupted on a cargo deck of ferry GIUSEPPE SA at around 0500 LT May 14, when vessel was some 50 nm off Olbia, Sardinia, with 113 passengers and vehicles on board. One of the trucks burst into flames or suffered an explosion, details not clear."

2017-05-14 - Boat, motorcycle, RV trailer, golf cart, garage and several sheds destroyed by fire at home near Arlington (South Dakota):
http://www.brookingsradio.com/2017/05/15/several-structures-lost-in-fire-near-arlington/

Quote: "A garage and several sheds were on fire. They were a total loss. Among the items lost were a camper, boat, motorcycle and a golf cart."

2017-05-14 - Boat bursts into flame on Tims Ford Lake (Tennessee), 1 injured:
http://www.heraldchronicle.com/boy-burned-in-boat-fire-during-fishing-tournament/

2017-05-14 - Boat bursts into flame at 6:40 AM near Preddy's Wharf in coastal Moruya (Australia):
http://www.beagleweekly.com.au/single-post/2017/05/14/Boat-Fire-at-Preddys-Wharf-Moruya

Quote: "FRNSW attended a boat fire this morning at 6:40am adjacent to Preddy's Wharf, Moruya. The fire was fuelled by 80 litres of petrol. The fire was swiftly and effectively extinguished using foam and dry powder extinguisher. P384, 384S and SES Moruya also attended the fire and a kind member of the public assisted in towing the boat to the boat ramp."

Note: These are the 377th, 378th, 379th and 380th boats/ships to burn/explode in 2017 and the 824th tractor/tanker/semi to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-14 - Double-decker bus bursts into flame on the Cuesta Grade between Los Angeles and Sacramento (California):
http://www.ksby.com/story/35425019/double-decker-bus-engine-catches-fire-on-cuesta-grade
http://www.kvoa.com/story/35426062/flames-destroy-double-decker-bus-snarls-traffic-on-cuesta-grade
http://calcoastnews.com/2017/05/double-decker-bus-ignites-cuesta-grade/

2017-05-14 - Double-decker bus bursts into flame ouside Sainsbury's in Reading (Britain):
http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2017-05-14/bus-fire-causes-disruption-outside-reading-supermarket/
http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/news/news/21394/bus-catches-fire-at-sainsbury-s-calcot.html

Note: These are the 366th and 367th buses to burn in 2017...

2017-05-14 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame just before midnight at I-55 weigh station in Maryville (Illinois):
http://www.kmov.com/story/35424857/truck-fire-breaks-out-overnight-on-i-55-near-maryville
http://www.navbug.com/article253191466/truck_fire_breaks_out_overnight_on_i_55_near_maryville.htm
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/KMOV/863802984832126977

Quote: "Fire crews in Illinois spent part of the night putting out a truck fire along Interstate 55 in Maryville. Viewer photos show smoke coming from a semi truck at a weigh station. People in the area reported hearing a loud explosion just before midnight."

2017-05-14 - Tractor bursts into flame on Landacre Lane in Withypool, Devon (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=40442&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

Note: These are the 825th and 826th tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-14 - Heavy truck bursts into flame on street in Xiaoshan District in coastal Hangzhou (China):
http://ban.jo/News/Asia/20170514/Truck-Catches-Fire-In-Xiaoshan-China-Xiaoshan/

2017-05-14 - In multiple incidents, two trucks and ten cars go up in flames in Montreal North and Saint-Michel (Canada):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/cars-damage-fire-montreal-police-1.4114627
http://globalnews.ca/news/3450308/police-investigating-after-13-vehicles-torched-in-montreal/

2017-05-14 - Six trucks/cars destroyed by fire in the wee hours while parked in parking lot in Morabad (India):
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/news/up-massive-fire-breaks-out-in-parking-area-vehicles-go-up-in-flames/videoshow/58668339.cms
http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/videos/news/up-massive-fire-breaks-out-in-parking-area-vehicles-go-up-in-flames/videoshow/58668339.cms
http://www.onenewspage.com/video/20170514/7499755/Massive-fire-breaks-out-in-parking-area-vehicles.htm
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/ANINewsUP/863604930770116609
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sBU6m4eLig

Quote: "A major fire broke out at a parking area in Moradabad’s Kundarki area on wee hours of Sunday morning. At least six cars and trucks gutted into fire."

2017-05-14 - RV bursts into flame at 11:10 PM on Mettler Street in coastal Los Angeles (California):
http://onscenevideo.tv/green-meadows-rv-fire/

2017-05-14 - RV, SUV and generator destroyed by fire in Wonder Valley (California):
http://z1077fm.com/fire-destroys-motorhome-and-vehicle-in-wonder-valley/

Note: These are the 198th and 199th RVs to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-14 - Van bursts into flame on Commercial Road in coastal Lowestoft (Britain):
http://www.lowestoftjournal.co.uk/news/van-fire-tackled-in-lowestoft-1-5018227

2017-05-14 - Pickup truck bursts into flame while towing horse trailer on I-40 near Knoxville (Tennessee):
http://www.wfmynews2.com/news/weird/truck-pulling-horse-trailer-catches-fire-in-tennessee/439642117
http://www.wbir.com/news/local/kfd-tractor-trailer-carrying-horses-catches-fire-on-i-40/439616272
http://www.local8now.com/content/news/Traffic-stopped-on-i40-West-after-a-horse-trailer-fire-422204123.html
http://wjhl.com/2017/05/14/trailer-carrying-horses-catches-fire-on-i-40-east-near-knoxville/
http://www.local8now.com/content/news/Traffic-stopped-on-i40-West-after-a-horse-trailer-fire-422204123.html
http://wate.com/2017/05/14/trailer-carrying-horses-catches-fire-on-i-40-east-blocks-roadway/

Note: Also see the SUV and home that went up in flames in Knoxville on this day...

2017-05-14 - Two cars destroyed by fire while parked inside auto shop in Poughkeepsie (New York):
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/2017/05/15/no-injuries-poughkeepsie-auto-repair-shop-fire/322199001/
http://southwestdutchess.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/fire-at-poughkeepsie-auto-body-shop-destroys-two-cars/710634/

2017-05-14 - Car bursts into flame at 11:05 PM while parked in garage, fire spreads, home destroyed, in Mazomanie (Wisconsin):
http://www.channel3000.com/news/mazomanie-house-total-loss-after-fire/498129977
http://www.kttc.com/story/35424041/2017/05/Sunday/mazomanie-home-destroyed-in-fire
http://www.nbc15.com/content/news/Family-loses-home-two-cars-after-late-night-fire-422199303.html
http://www.wqow.com/story/35424041/2017/05/Sunday/mazomanie-home-destroyed-in-fire

2017-05-14 - Car bursts into flame on I-75 in coastal Naples (Florida):
http://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/traffic/2017/05/15/naples-man-escapes-injury-car-fire-75/321963001/

2017-05-14 - Car bursts into flame on road near Grimes (Iowa):
http://whotv.com/2017/05/14/father-escapes-with-son-and-dog-after-car-catches-on-fire/

2017-05-14 - Car bursts into flame on West Street in Wareham (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/fire-vehicle-small-swanage/

2017-05-14 - Car bursts into flame on the M42 between Redditch and Bromsgrove (Britain):
http://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/15285419.Fire_crews_called_to_motorway_car_blaze/
http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/15285419.Fire_crews_called_to_motorway_car_blaze/

2017-05-14 - Car bursts into flame at gas station on the A556 in Rudheath, Northwich (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-fire-in-rudheath

2017-05-14 - Car bursts into flame on the M6 near Warrington (Britain):
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/news-events/incidents/car-fire-on-m6-northbound-near-warrington

2017-05-14 - Motorcycle bursts into flame on Clarence Street in Ulverston (Britain):
http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/cumbriafire/recent-incidents/

Quote: "Motorbike fire in Ulverston(South Lakeland) 14 May 2017 At 13:22 firefighters were called to a motorbike fire on Clarence Street, Ulverston. Two hose reel jets were used to put out the fire. The motorbike was completely destroyed."

2017-05-14 - Scooter bursts into flame at 5:08 AM on Burringham Road in Scunthorpe (Britain), 10 miles from the coast:
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Burringham Road, Scunthorpe. Sun 14 May 2017 05:08 (No:10511) Scooter fire. Scotty Back Pack in use."

2017-05-14 - Car and garage go up in flames at 2:30 AM at home in San Antonio (Texas):
http://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/vintage-volkswagen-car-damaged-in-overnight-house-fire
http://www.kens5.com/news/local/fire-causes-substantial-damage-to-northeast-side-home/439585783

2017-05-14 - SUV and home go up in flames in Knoxville (Tennessee), nobody there:
http://wate.com/2017/05/14/kfd-battling-north-knoxville-house-fire/

2017-05-14 - Car and garage destroyed by fire at home in La Quinta (California):
http://www.kesq.com/news/top-stories/one-injured-in-garage-fire/498603590

2017-05-14 - Barn and hay go up in flames on Walshaw Lane in Walshaw (Britain):
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/firefighters-tackle-barn-fire-farm-13032148
http://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/firefighters-tackle-barn-fire-at-farm/

2017-05-14 - Brush fire breaks out in coastal Palm Bay (Florida):
http://www.floridatoday.com/videos/news/2017/05/14/brush-fire-rages-palm-bay/101692658/
http://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2017/05/14/brush-fires-reported-palm-bay/101690424/

2017-05-14 - Brush fire breaks out in West Melbourne (Florida), near the coast:
http://www.floridatoday.com/videos/news/2017/05/14/brush-fire-carriage-gate-area-west-melbourne/101693436/
http://www.wesh.com/article/crews-battling-brush-fire-in-west-melbourne/9651859

2017-05-14 - Large mulch fire breaks out at business near Sykesville (Maryland):
http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/large-mulch-fire-reported-in-sykesville-area-of-howard-county

2017-05-14 - Warehouse destroyed by huge fire just before 4 AM in Lawrenceburg (Tennessee):
http://www.newschannel5.com/news/local-news/large-fire-consumes-warehouse-in-lawrenceburg
http://www.wsmv.com/story/35426063/historic-lawrenceburg-building-destroyed-in-fire

2017-05-14 - Produce warehouse destroyed by massive blaze near downtown Dallas (Texas):
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Smoke-Seen-for-Miles-from-Fire-near-Downtown-Dallas-422199263.html
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2017/05/14/crews-battling-warehouse-fire-in-dallas/
http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/dallas-county/four-alarm-fire-rips-through-produce-warehouse-in-dallas/439606958

2017-05-14 - RV business building destroyed by fire in Elkhart (Indiana), nobody there:
http://wsbt.com/news/local/crews-battle-large-commercial-fire-in-elkhart
http://www.abc57.com/story/35425510/vacant-building-destroyed-by-fire-in-elkhart
http://www.goshennews.com/news/local_news/fire-destroys-vacant-forest-river-inc-building/article_182e7615-43d3-5495-bf6e-f8fbd8f92935.html
http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/business/fire-causes-in-damage-to-elkhart-rv-facility/article_f79235fd-ea73-5bfb-bf45-969cac22d185.html
http://www.wopular.com/fire-causes-279000-damage-elkhart-rv-facility

Quote: "'There was rumors and reports of some possible small explosions, but the building was empty so we're not sure what they're talking about,' Carey said."

2017-05-14 - Market hit by fire before 6 AM, 60 shops destroyed, in Managua (Nicaragua):
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-39917930

2017-05-14 - Massive scrap fire erupts in Delhi (India):
http://newsnow.live/heaps-of-scrap-goes-up-in-flames/
http://newsvideo.su/video/6674625
http://www.millenniumpost.in/delhi/delhi-241971

2017-05-14 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in Webster (New York):
http://13wham.com/news/local/two-story-garage-destroyed-in-fire
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/13WHAM/863964663956025344

2017-05-14 - Garage destroyed by fire at home in Cadiz (Kentucky):
http://www.wkdzradio.com/pages/23075226.php

2017-05-14 - Two garages go up in flames at 11 PM at homes in Benton (Kansas):
http://www.kfdi.com/news/two-garages-damaged-in-fire
http://www.kwch.com/content/news/Fire-burns-2-detached-garages-422196483.html

2017-05-14 - Home damaged by basement fire at 2:37 AM in Magna (Utah), 2 injured:
http://www.good4utah.com/news/top-stories/two-children-hospitalized-after-magna-house-fire/713517389
http://kutv.com/news/local/two-children-hospitalized-after-early-morning-house-fire-in-magna
http://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/utah/articles/2017-05-14/2-toddlers-in-serious-condition-after-utah-house-fire

2017-05-14 - Two homes damaged by garage fire in Spencer (Iowa):
http://kicdam.com/news/170071-two-spencer-homes-damaged-in-fire/

2017-05-14 - Home heavily damaged by fire in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania):
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2017/05/14/carrington-street-fire/

2017-05-14 - Home heavily damaged by basement fire in Iowa City (Iowa):
http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/public-safety/linn-county/fire-causes-250000-damage-to-iowa-city-home-no-one-hurt-20170514

2017-05-14 - Home heavily damaged by fire in Saanich (Canada), near the coast, nobody there:
http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/fire-at-unoccupied-house-in-saanich-causes-extensive-smoke-damage-1.19869948
http://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/saanich-house-fire-causes-300k-in-damage-1.3413330

2017-05-14 - Home destroyed by fire in coastal Crownsville (Maryland), 600 feet from the coast:
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2017/05/15/crownsville-fire/

2017-05-14 - Home destroyed by fire shortly after 4 AM in coastal East Falmouth (Massachusetts), nobody there:
http://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20170514/east-falmouth-home-destroyed-in-fire
http://whdh.com/news/house-catches-fire-in-falmouth/

2017-05-14 - Home destroyed by fire on Forest Lake Drive in Hinesville (Georgia), nobody there:
http://fox28media.com/news/local/hinesville-fire-destroys-home-kills-several-animals

2017-05-14 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in Sacramento (California):
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2017/05/14/28-people-homeless-after-fire-on-bowles-street/

2017-05-14 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in Las Vegas (Nevada):
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/14-adults-and-13-children-displace-in-apartment-fire/713588027
http://news3lv.com/news/local/more-than-two-dozen-displace-in-north-las-vegas-apartment-complex-fire

2017-05-14 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire in Brookhaven (Georgia):
http://www.11alive.com/news/local/eight-units-damaged-in-saturday-night-brookhaven-apartment-fire/439583282
http://www.11alive.com/news/local/man-arrested-after-driving-over-fire-hoses-during-brookhaven-apartment-blaze/439619792
http://www.cbs46.com/story/35423345/2-alarm-apartment-fire-in-dekalb-county

2017-05-14 - Apartment building heavily damaged by fire at 11 PM in Dallas (Texas):
http://www.fox4news.com/news/254542569-story

2017-05-14 - Deadly fire destroys mobile home at 3 AM in Clinton (North Carolina), 2 killed:
http://wncn.com/2017/05/15/2-dead-in-clinton-mobile-home-fire/
http://www.wral.com/woman-man-die-in-sampson-county-fire/16702494/
http://abc11.com/news/two-die-in-sampson-county-home-fire/1994993/
http://wccg1045fm.com/2017/05/15/two-die-in-sampson-county-home-fire/

2017-05-14 - Deadly fire burns home at 5:30 AM in Sussex County (Virginia), 1 killed:
http://www.nbc12.com/story/35424425/deadly-fire-investigation-underway-in-sussex-county

2017-05-14 - Vacant home destroyed by fire in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma):
http://www.koco.com/article/crews-battling-house-fire-in-southwest-oklahoma-city/9651798

2017-05-14 - Vacant commercial building burns shortly after 4 AM in Strawberry Mansion area in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania):
http://6abc.com/news/fire-damages-strawberry-mansion-building/1991279/

2017-05-14 - Vacant buildings burn in Marina area in coastal Cork (Ireland):
http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/latest-fire-at-old-showgrounds-buildings-in-cork-marina-brought-under-control-789583.html
http://ie.shafaqna.com/EN/IE/107475

2017-05-15 - RV trailer destroyed by explosion and fire shortly after 3 AM near Lexington (Alabama), 1 killed:
http://www.al.com/news/huntsville/index.ssf/2017/05/cause_of_fatal_north_alabama_t.html

Quote: "The cause of the fire was not yet been determined however, authorities say there was a report of a loud explosion before the fire was reported."

2017-05-15 - Home damaged by garage explosion in San Antonio (Texas):
http://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/homeowner-heard-loud-boom-before-fire-broke-out-inside-garage
http://foxsanantonio.com/news/local/homeowner-heard-loud-boom-before-fire-broke-out-inside-garage
http://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/TX/2017/May/15/Homeowner.heard.loud.boom.before.fire.broke.out.inside.San.Antonio.garage.aspx
http://www.scoopnest.com/user/News4SA/864138960217485313

Note: These are the 156th and 157th residential explosions in 2017...

2017-05-15 - New electric transit bus bursts into flame on street in Columbia (Missouri):
http://www.abc17news.com/news/bus-fire-on-william-street-in-columbia/500060859
http://krcgtv.com/news/local/city-reviewing-maintenance-after-bus-fire
http://939theeagle.com/columbia-city-bus-catches-fire/
http://www.abc17news.com/news/new-city-bus-catches-fire-on-william-street-in-columbia/501891763

Quote: "The Columbia Fire Department is investigating what caused a fire to ignite on a new electric city bus Monday. Division Chief Jerry Jenkins with the Columbia Fire Department said the fire marshal will work to determine a cause. The department got the call about the fire around 5:07 p.m. from the bus driver on William Street and Richardson."

2017-05-15 - Transit bus bursts into flame on street in Belgorod (Russia):
http://ban.jo/News/Europe/20170515/Bus-Fire-Halts-Traffic-In-Belgorod-Russia-Belgorod/

Note: These are the 368th and 369th buses to burn in 2017...

2017-05-15 - Tanker truck bursts into flame at trading center in Kasungu (Malawi):
http://fireaviation.com/2017/05/17/tanker-131-on-the-puma-fire/
http://www.facebook.com/Malawinewsalert/posts/1375794749146723:0

Quote: "Puma fuel tanker on fire in Kasungu trading Centre. Police are securing the place..."

2017-05-15 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame while parked at loading dock at distribution center in Phoenix (Arizona):
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2017/05/16/semitruck-fire-phoenix-damages-shamrock-farms-distribution-center/324026001/
http://article.wn.com/view/2017/05/16/Semitruck_fire_in_Phoenix_damages_Shamrock_Farms_distributio/
http://www.facebook.com/12news/videos/10155477719859015/

Quote: "Phoenix Fire Department crews arrived at 2228 N. Black Canyon Highway when they discovered the semitruck on fire at the loading dock."

2017-05-15 - Tractor trailer bursts into flame at 6:57 AM on Victoria Street in Ellesmere (Britain):
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/53508

Note: These are the 827th, 828th and 829th tractors/tankers/semis to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-15 - Truck bursts into flame on A13 slip road near Lakeside Shopping Centre in coastal Grays (Britain):
http://www.essexlive.news/a13-delays-expected-due-to-vehicle-fire-on-slip-road-near-lakeside-shopping-centre/story-30332810-detail/story.html

2017-05-15 - Truck destroyed by fire while parked on road in Phagwara (India):
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jalandhar/parked-truck-catches-fire/407845.html

2017-05-15 - Ambulance bursts into flame on I-464 in Chesapeake (Virginia):
http://wavy.com/2017/05/15/i-464-n-chesapeake-vehicle-fire/

Quote: "A vehicle fire closed some northbound lanes of Interstate 464 in Chesapeake Monday evening. Several WAVY viewers said the vehicle was an ambulance."

2017-05-15 - RV bursts into flame on US 101 near Simdars Road near Sequim (Washington):
http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/rv-destroyed-after-catching-fire-on-highway-101-near-sequim/
http://konp.com/the_full_story.php?news_id=12515
http://www.facebook.com/PenDailyNews/posts/10154587198542338

2017-05-15 - RV and shed destroyed by fire on Canberra Drive near Walla Walla (Washington):
http://www.union-bulletin.com/photos_video/photos/fire-on-canberra-drive-destroys-buildings/image_84a3e89c-3a5c-11e7-a53a-7742234ee4cb.html

2017-05-15 - RV bursts into flame while parked at business on Peardonville Road in Abbotsford (Canada):
http://www.abbynews.com/news/crews-quickly-extinguish-rv-fire-in-abbotsford/
http://blackpress.tv/video.php?id=22332
http://www.facebook.com/myabbynews/posts/1568429643181658

Note: These are the 202nd, 203rd and 204th RVs to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-15 - SUV bursts into flame on Route 879 near Lawrence Township (Pennsylvania):
http://www.theprogressnews.com/progress_news/lawrence-twp-firefighters-respond-to-car-fire/image_999b229d-2953-5253-8f87-9a37540f8163.html

2017-05-15 - SUV bursts into flame while parked at home in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire (Britain):
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/805222/nissan-pathfinder-fire-car-mum-watched-son-escape-flames

2017-05-15 - Four cars go up in flames in the wee hours while parked inside buildings in Toledo (Ohio):
http://www.13abc.com/content/news/Toledo-firefighters-battling-warehouse-fire-422251894.html

Quote: "The Toledo Fire and Rescue Department was called out to a working fire on Castle and Maplewood, near I-75 early this morning. When firefighters arrived there was thick black smoke coming out of two warehouse buildings. A Battalion Chief tells 13abc in total 4 cars were on fire inside of two separate buildings."

2017-05-15 - Car bursts into flame while parked at business, car reignites 2 hours later, in Peru (Illinois):
http://www.newstrib.com/free/car-fire-rekindles-north-of-i--in-peru/article_5d4cc04c-39d1-11e7-b9b7-533a97db9b3e.html

2017-05-15 - Car bursts into flame while parked at Walmart in Leland (North Carolina):
http://www.wect.com/story/35429977/video-car-catches-fire-in-leland-walmart

2017-05-15 - Car bursts into flame on Fisherville Road in Caln (Pennsylvania):
http://www.dailylocal.com/general-news/20170516/thorndale-firefighters-battle-vehicle-fire-on-route-30-bypass
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeDXDgQQ4Ls

2017-05-15 - Car bursts into flame on I-40 near Morrisville (North Carolina):
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article150564512.html
http://article.wn.com/view/2017/05/15/Car_fire_stalls_traffic_on_I40/

2017-05-15 - Car bursts into flame at 7:15 AM on I-35 in Lenexa (Kansas):
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article150548742.html

2017-05-15 - Car bursts into flame on Alta Monte Avenue in Valencia area in Santa Clarita (California):
http://signalscv.com/2017/05/15/valencia-car-fire-knocked-30-minutes/
http://www.pressreader.com/usa/the-signal/20170516/281590945492883

2017-05-15 - Car bursts into flame on the Southwest Freeway near Beltway 8 in Houston (Texas):
http://www.click2houston.com/news/all-northbound-sw-freeway-lanes-blocked-near-bw-8-due-to-vehicle-fire

2017-05-15 - Car bursts into flame near Silver Lake Road in Argentine Township (Michigan):
http://www.wnem.com/story/35428457/driver-escapes-car-fire-in-genesee-county

2017-05-15 - Car bursts into flame on Highway 169 ramp in Bloomington (Minnesota):
http://kstp.com/traffic/vehicle-fire-highway-169-westbound-interstate-494-bloomington/4483424/

2017-05-15 - Car bursts into flame on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Bedford (New York):
http://mtkisco.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/vehicle-fire-results-in-saw-mill-river-parkway-closure-near-kisco-avenue/710655/
http://pleasantville.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/vehicle-fire-results-in-saw-mill-river-parkway-closure-near-kisco-avenue/710655/

2017-05-15 - Car bursts into flame near condos in coastal Singapore, another fire too:
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/2-separate-fires-at-paya-lebar-bakery-and-car-outside-boon-lay-condo-no-injuries-scdf

2017-05-15 - Car bursts into flame while parked in carpark at The Range on Babbacombe Road in coastal Torquay (Britain):
http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/News/Newsdesk/IncidentDetail.cfm?IncidentID=40449&siteCategoryId=3&T1ID=26&T2ID=41

2017-05-15 - Car bursts into flame on the M6 near Wednesbury (Britain):
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/car-fire-m6-adds-rush-13039384

2017-05-15 - Car bursts into flame on the M20 near Maidstone (Britain):
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/car-fire-causes-lane-closure-125719/

2017-05-15 - Car bursts into flame on Barlestone Road in Bagworth (Britain):
http://www.hinckleytimes.net/news/local-news/car-fire-in-bagworth-13038750

2017-05-15 - Car bursts into flame at 3:51 AM on Rosemary Way in Beverley (Britain):
http://www.humbersidefire.gov.uk/newsroom/incidents

Quote: "Rosemary Way, Beverley Parklands, Beverley. Mon 15 May 2017 03:51 (No:10568) Car fire. Vehicle 100% fire damaged and radiated heat damage to adjacent vehicle. 2 BA, 2 hose reels and Thermal Image Camera in use."

2017-05-15 - Vehicle bursts into flame on I-77 in Wythe County (Virginia):
http://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Vehicle-fire-causing-backups-on-Interstate-77N-in-Wythe-County-422365393.html

2017-05-15 - Motorcycle bursts into flame while parked at apartments on Queenstown Road in Battersea area in coastal London (Britain):
http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/LatestIncidentsContainer_battersea15may17.asp

2017-05-15 - Van, SUV, car and garage destroyed by fire, home damaged, near Lake Zurich (Illinois):
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170515/no-one-injured-in-house-fire-near-lake-zurich
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-zurich/news/ct-lzc-lake-zurich-fire-tl-0518-20170515-story.html

2017-05-15 - Car and garage destroyed by fire just after 2 AM at home in Tulsa (Oklahoma):
http://www.newson6.com/story/35429320/tfd-investigating-cause-of-house-fire
http://www.news9.com/story/35429320/tfd-investigating-cause-of-house-fire

Quote: "Firefighters said the fire started just after 2 a.m. and destroyed the garage and a car inside."

2017-05-15 - Car and two homes go up in flames in Salt Lake City (Utah):
http://kutv.com/news/local/two-alarm-fire-near-downtown-salt-lake-city
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865680018/Crews-battle-fire-at-2-Salt-Lake-City-homes.html
http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/crews-responding-fully-involved-structure-fire-in-salt-lake-city/714301458
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=44258268&nid=148&title=2-homes-burn-in-large-salt-lake-city-fire

Quote: "The fire started in one home and spread to another according to fire officials. It also burned at least one car."

2017-05-15 - Motorcycle, riding mower and garage destroyed by fire at home in White Hall (Maryland), nobody there:
http://patch.com/maryland/belair/harford-garage-blaze-caused-40k-damage-fire-marshal

Quote: "There was $25,000 in structural damage, and $15,000 worth of items inside were lost, officials said, noting that the structure housed a motorcycle, riding lawn mower and canoe."

2017-05-15 - Barn destroyed by fire in York Township (Michigan), some pigs and calves killed:
http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2017/05/pigs_calves_killed_in_york_tow.html

2017-05-15 - Barn and machinery destroyed by fire just before 4 AM in Gorran (Britain), 1 mile from the ocean:
http://www.piratefm.co.uk/news/latest-news/2289029/update-fire-rips-through-barn-in-cornwall/

2017-05-15 - Wildfire breaks out at coastal Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (Florida):
http://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2017/05/15/new-fire-reported-merritt-island-refuge-site/101720858/

2017-05-15 - Wildfire erupts near Grangerland (Texas):
http://www.khou.com/news/local/crews-battle-large-wildfire-in-montgomery-co/439960309

2017-05-15 - Wildfire burns near Peña Blanca Lake west of Nogales (Arizona):
http://tucson.com/news/local/wildfire-burning-south-of-pe-a-blanca-lake/article_2ef98372-39d8-11e7-a9b3-1748a467e6d6.html
http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/35435795/pena-fire-burning-south-of-pena-blanca-lake
http://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/wildfire-burning-near-nogales-150-acres

2017-05-15 - Truck wheel business damaged by fire in Battle Creek (Michigan), nobody there:
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/story/news/local/2017/05/16/fire-damages-truck-wheel-business/324143001/
http://wincountry.com/news/articles/2017/may/16/battle-creek-auto-repair-shop-catches-fire/

2017-05-15 - Poultry business warehouse destroyed by fire in Frankford (Delaware):
http://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/delaware/2017/05/15/chicken-warehouse-fire/323828001/
http://www.delmarvanow.com/videos/news/local/delaware/2017/05/15/watch-fire-engulfs-chicken-supply-warehouse/101729854/

2017-05-15 - Restaurant heavily damaged by fire at 11 PM in coastal Kent (Washington):
http://komonews.com/news/local/crew-battling-fire-in-downtown-kent

2017-05-15 - Beachside toilet block goes up in flames on The Esplanade in coastal Weymouth (Britain):
http://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/fire-building-weymouth/

2017-05-15 - Garage damaged by fire at home in St. Agatha (Maine), near Long Lake:
http://fiddleheadfocus.com/2017/05/15/news/firefighters-douse-garage-fire-in-st-agatha/

2017-05-15 - Garage damaged by fire at home in Wappinger (New York):
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/2017/05/15/wappinger-garage-fire/323745001/

2017-05-15 - Mobile home damaged by fire in Springfield (Illinois), nobody there:
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/fire-crews-respond-to-house-fire-in-springfield

2017-05-15 - Home damaged by fire shortly after 5 AM in coastal Baltimore (Maryland), 2 injured:
http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/two-people-injured-in-early-morning-fire-in-east-baltimore

2017-05-15 - Home damaged by fire shortly before 7 AM in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), 2 injured:
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2017/05/15/holmesburg-house-fire/
http://6abc.com/news/man-woman-hurt-in-mayfair-house-fire/1994746/

2017-05-15 - Home heavily damaged by fire just before 2 AM in Prior Lake (Minnesota):
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2017/05/15/2-people-ok-after-prior-lake-townhouse-fire/
http://kstp.com/news/twin-home-fire-franklin-trail-prior-lake/4483241/

2017-05-15 - Home destroyed by fire, adjacent homes damaged, in Millersville (Tennessee), nobody there:
http://wkrn.com/2017/05/15/crews-battle-fire-in-millersville-3-homes-damaged/

2017-05-15 - Home destroyed by fire at midnight in Fort Washington (Maryland):
http://wjla.com/news/local/fire-department-investigating-house-fire-in-prince-georges-county

2017-05-15 - Duplex heavily damaged by fire in coastal Norfolk (Virginia):
http://wtkr.com/2017/05/15/fire-damages-two-story-duplex-in-norfolk-leaving-7-residents-without-a-home/

2017-05-15 - Apartment building damaged by fire at 4:43 AM in Las Vegas (Nevada), 2 injured:
http://news3lv.com/news/local/two-hospitalized-after-apartment-fire-in-east-las-vegas-one-in-critical-condition

2017-05-15 - Deadly fire heavily damages high-rise apartment building just after 3 AM in Pittburgh (Pennsylvania), 1 killed:
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/12300584-74/fire-at-pittsburgh-apartment-building
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/05/15/high-rise-apartment-fire-in-pittsburgh-leaves-1-woman-dead.html
http://local21news.com/news/local/high-rise-apartment-fire-in-pittsburgh-leaves-1-woman-dead
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2017/05/15/fire-in-midtown-towers-in-downtown-pittsburgh/
http://www.wtae.com/article/fire-breaks-out-inside-of-downtown-pittsburgh-building/9652726
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2017/05/15/injured-firefighters-7-alarm-fire-Downtown-pittsburgh-midtown-towers-high-rise/stories/201705150088
http://www.wpxi.com/video?videoId=522746728&videoVersion=1.0
http://www.wpxi.com/video?videoId=522751297&videoVersion=1.0

2017-05-15 - Restaurant ship destroyed by fire on river in Nanjing (China):
http://www.top-news.top/news-12934487.html

2017-05-15 - Boats, RVs, cars and moving business warehouse destroyed by massive fire along the Willamette River in Portland (Oregon):
http://koin.com/2017/05/14/2-alarm-fire-breaks-out-at-portland-warehouse/
http://katu.com/news/local/crews-putting-out-fire-near-rail-yard-under-fremont-bridge
http://www.kgw.com/news/local/fire-shuts-fremont-bridge-destroys-warehouse/439751241
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2017/05/prtland_firefighters_on_scene.html
http://ban.jo/Enterprise/Customer-Support/20170515/Fire-Erupts-Near-Fremont-Bridge-In-Seattle-WA-Seattle/

Quote: "Portland fire officials confirmed the structure belonged to Metro Moving Company, a Portland pack-and-load moving outfit based at least partly at the location of the fire. The extent of the damage was unclear early Monday."

Quote: "Firefighters said their biggest challenge was related to the contents of the warehouse, including things like carpet pads and other synthetic products that burned easily. There were also cars, RVs and boats inside the building."

Quote: "'It's a city block that's built on pier pilings, or poles, basically. And half of it is over the water,' said Lt. Tommy Schroeder."

Note: Here's a Google Maps link of the area. These are the 381st, 382nd, 383rd and 384th boats/ships to burn/explode in 2017, and these are the 200th and 201st RVs to burn/explode in 2017...

2017-05-15 - Florida wildfire update:
http://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article150727647.html

Quote: "State officials say 170,000 acres in Florida have burned from wildfires since the start of the year. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said that more than 127 active fires were burning in Florida as of Monday. Since the start of 2017, there have been more than 2,100 wildfires in Florida."

2017-05-15 - Motor parts factory damaged by explosion and fire in Eltmann (Germany), 13 injured:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EX-20170515-58228-DEU
http://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3563703/several-injured-after-schaeffler-factory-explosion-in-eltmann-in-germany/
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-schaeffler-blast-idUSKCN18B1DL

2017-05-15 - Chemical factory devastated by huge blaze at midnight in Ghaziabad (India):
http://www.ndtv.com/ghaziabad-news/massive-fire-breaks-out-at-ghaziabad-chemical-factory-1693520
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/massive-fire-breaks-out-at-ghaziabad-chemical-factory/407386.html
http://www.india.com/news/agencies/massive-fire-breaks-out-at-ghaziabad-chemical-factory-2132692/
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/massive-fire-breaks-out-at-ghaziabad-chemical-factory/article18455389.ece