A record total of 270 car fires raged during New Year’s Eve and early on New Year’s Day, beating the previous record of 249. The recent total beat last year’s figure of 230, and broke the previous record of 249 set five years ago. New Year’s car fires dropped off during the coronavirus pandemic to 221 to kick off 2021, …
'Rocket-like' infernos caused by electric vehicle batteries are forcing fire brigades to double the crews sent to blazes involving the technology. But fire chiefs are now sending two units for electric vehicles or hybrids that have lithium-ion batteries. But fire chiefs are now sending two units for electric vehicles or hybrids that have lithium-ion batteries Experts warn the 'dash for …
NASCAR is investigating a spate of car fires that left one championship contender fuming after his Ford erupted into an inferno during the opening playoff race. Kevin Harvick lashed out at NASCAR and the new Next Gen car after his inexplicably caught fire at Darlington Raceway. We didn’t touch a car and here we are in the pits with a …
A person has been killed and an unknown number of homes have been destroyed in fires burning throughout South Australia. Key points: CFS responded to 200 blazes throughout the state A driver died when a car hit a tree near one of the fires Four firefighters are being treated for burns and smoke inhalation By Saturday morning, there was only …