Jalopnik: Fire

Firefighters Save Classic Cars From Blaze

Raphael Orlove — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:30:00 EST

A fire at a box and supply store in Ohio last night quickly spread to a car collision repair shop next door that also stores vintage automobiles. Firefighters and workers at the garage rushed to save the cars from the intense fire. More »

Watch an amazing fiery burnout from down under

Tom Joslin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:30:00 EST

It's no secret they take their burnouts pretty seriously down under and the results are usually pretty amazing to watch. Luckily for us this burnout is no exception—it has all the smoke and supercharger whine you could hope for, plus the unexpected but welcome addition of fire. More »

Are electric cars safe?

Wes Siler — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:00:00 EST

After a Chevy Volt caught fire in a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) junkyard three weeks after it was crash tested, the agency's now investigating the safety of Lithium-Ion batteries in all electric cars. Is an environmentally-safe vehicle safe for your family? In a word, yes. More »

Gas tanker explosion creates terrifying, gigantic fireball

Lauri Apple — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:15:00 EST

This glowing fireball is not the coming of Harold Camping's apocalypse but the aftermath of a collision between a tanker carrying 8,500 gallons of gas and a minivan, which took place on the New Jersey Turnpike last night. Citizen journalist @MelissaJoann was there and filmed what she saw; this image is a still from her crazy-looking video. More »

$300,000 Ferrari FF catches fire during test drive

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:00:00 EDT

There's been some debate as to whether the three-door, AWD Ferrari FF hatchback was a proper Ferrari. The debate is over. One of the $300,000 cars caught fire and burned to the ground during a test drive. Yup, it's definitely a real Ferrari! UPDATE! More »

How did a Ford GT driver survive this fiery crash?

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:30:00 EDT

The driver of this $140,000 Ford GT was traveling through Norton Shores, Mich., when he swerved to avoid a car heading into a driveway. The GT lost control and was split-in-half and roasted by a utility pole like a giant, V8-powered sunflower seed. The passenger and the driver somehow survived the crash, though the extent of their injuries are unknown. More »

Our ideal fire-free Ferrari 458 Spider driving experience

Tom Joslin — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:00:00 EDT

Ferrari debuted the 458 Spider at this past week's Frankfurt Motor Show, making it the current topless super car to beat. To officially introduce the folding aluminum roof equipped Ferrari and make us commoners want one even more they also created this promotional video. More »

Watch a Formula One car explode in flames

Mike Spinelli — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:30:00 EDT

A pitting mishap apparently caused Nick Heidfeld's Renault to burst into flames on lap 24 of the Hungarian Grand Prix this past weekend. A fire extinguisher-wielding track marshal was slightly injured when one of the car's side pods exploded. More »

Watch protesters lose control of a fiery battering ram

Mike Spinelli — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:30:00 EDT

Police footage released today shows rioters in Northern Ireland attacking police with a car they'd set on fire. As it exploded into a fireball, the car rolled back downhill toward the protesters, narrowly missing the throng that gathered in the street. More »

Watch flames shoot from a jetliner's engines mid-flight

Justin Hyde — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:30:00 EDT

A Boeing 737 taking off from Ibiza, Spain heading to Manchester, England, with 186 souls had to divert last week after a minor engine problem, namely fire belching from an engine, recreating for witnesses the opening scenes of "Lost." More »

Goodyear blimp in fiery crash, pilot dies saving three (Video)

Justin Hyde — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:30:00 EDT

The pilot of a Goodyear blimp died in Germany on Sunday when his airship caught fire while landing. Before he died, the heroic pilot was able to save three passengers by ordering them to jump. More »

Watch a lunatic chase cops around an airport in a stolen fire truck

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 27 May 2011 09:30:00 EDT

These police officers at the Cork Airport in Ireland have it all wrong. First they let 37-year-old Edmond Stapleton steal their SUV at knife-point, and then they let him chase them around the airport. Quick, someone cue up the Benny Hill Music. More »

Truck fire burns new patch of Monaco F1 track

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 25 May 2011 10:45:00 EDT

A pickup fire scorched part of the Monaco circuit ahead of the big F1 race this weekend, according to Martin Brundle. Crews are repairing the tarmac, which is at the turn in point to the track's first corner. (H/T Quattro-LUVR!) More »

Military tanker plane loaded with 158,000 pounds of fuel crashes in California

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 18 May 2011 21:14:00 EDT

A civilian Boeing 707 tanker aircraft contracted by the Navy and loaded with 158,000 pounds of fuel crashed on takeoff at Point Mugu Wednesday, destroying the aircraft. All three crewmembers survived with only minor injuries. The NTSB is investigating. More »

Koenigsegg CCX spits flames and sounds awesome on the dyno

Tom Joslin — Sat, 07 May 2011 15:00:00 EDT

Watching ordinary cars make dyno runs isn't always the most entertaining thing on the planet, but as this video quickly reminds us the Koenigsegg CCX is anything but an ordinary car. The run may be short, but hearing this CCX's engine revving and seeing it's exhaust flaming is undeniably sweet. More »

Watch a nitrous backfire turn a motorcycle rider into a human torch

Tom Joslin — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 12:45:00 EDT

This nitrous backfire may have only lasted a few tenths of a second, but we imagine that was far too long for the unfortunate Harley owner shown in this video. More »

Reflection on a Ferrari 458

Tom Joslin — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:30:00 EDT

Pictured under the sun of Miami, FL, this Ferrari 458 Italia looks pretty appealing reflecting the skyline off of its subtle gray paint. Adding to this particular car's appeal is the fact it isn't on fire. More »

New Dodge Charger police cruiser gets a permanent flame job

Justin Hyde — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:30:00 EDT

A rural Oregon sheriff's deputy had some explaining to do after his 2010 Dodge Charger cruiser with less than 6,000 miles caught fire Sunday while on duty. The fire reportedly started in a passenger-side rear wheel well. H/T Larry! More »

Watch this Turkish badass save a neighborhood from a burning tanker truck

Mike Spinelli — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:30:00 EDT

When a gasoline tanker catches fire at a gas station in Turkey's Izmir province, badass Engin Koçak jumps in and moves it away from the storage tanks to prevent a major explosion. Get this guy an agent. More »

Trucker Casually Gives Interview As His Rig Burns Behind Him

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:30:00 EST

Give credit to trucker Larry Armstrong, he seems to be taking the slow incineration of his 18-wheeler on a Dallas freeway yesterday in stride. Perhaps it was because the truck was empty, or maybe this just happens to him often. More »

Neil Young Looks in on Early Stages of LincVolt Rebuild

Tom Joslin — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 11:00:00 EST

Last month we told you Neil Young's 1959 Lincoln turbine-charged electric hybrid was damaged in a fire it may have started. Determined to rebuild the LincVolt, we saw Young on webcam this week visiting the remains of his charred dream. More »

Fiery Honda Civic Burnout FAIL

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:00:00 EST

What's the difference between an epic fiery burnout and a failure of a fiery burnout? Having someone around with a fire extinguisher instead of a can of Four Loko. More »

The Hennessey Venom GT Farts Fire

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:30:00 EST

It's not uncommon to see high-power vehicles throw a little flame out the rear while dyno testing. When the 1,200-hp Hennessey Venom GT gets on the dyno, it's not uncommon to see an afterburner. More »

Peter Fonda's Easy Rider Harley Survives Arson, Mostly

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:45:00 EST

Peter Fonda's Easy Rider Harley was only smoke damaged in warehouse fire now classified as arson. [KXAN] More »

Before It Burned, Peter Fonda Rode Captain America at Goodwood

Peter Orosz — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:15:00 EST

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One of the highlights of the 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed was Peter Fonda making his first appearance at the event, riding his now-destroyed Harley to Born to Be Wild blaring from the speakers. We were there. More »

Peter Fonda's Easy Rider Harley Destroyed By Fire

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:45:00 EST

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The only remaining original "Captain America" Harley Davidson driven by Peter Fonda in Easy Rider was destroyed today along with other bikes and classic cars in a fire at a collector's warehouse in Austin, Texas. More »

Neil Young's LincVolt Damaged In Fire Started By... LincVolt?

Justin Hyde — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:30:00 EST

Rocker Neil Young has spent years converting a 1959 Lincoln Continental into a turbine-charged electric hybrid, even releasing a green-car song album. Last week, a fire at his California warehouse severely damaged the LincVolt. The apparent cause? The LincVolt's charger. More »

Florida Classic Car Dealership Burns To Ground

Tom Joslin — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:00:00 EST

Witnesses captured footage of a classic car dealership on fire in Fort Pierce, Florida. Although the building is a total loss, the owner said he lost only four of his 70-car inventory. (Hat Tip to $kaycog!) [Youtube] More »

GM Recalls 4,000 2010 Cadillac SRXs Over Power Steering Leak

Justin Hyde — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:45:00 EDT

GM says a fluid leak triggered a Cadillac SRX fire and a 4,000-vehicle recall. [GM] More »

Electrical Wiring FAIL

Rob Krider — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:30:00 EDT

Gasoline, hot exhaust, intense racing conditions is that why this car burned to the ground. Nope. Bad relay under the dash. Why would you put a British relay in a Japanese car? More »

Ferrari 458 Italia Burns To Ground In China

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:30:00 EDT

The Ferrari 458 Italia's on fire. Literally. It's burned in Paris, in London, in the U.S., and now in China. It's an intercontinental Ferrari Car-B-Que! More »

Skater Kurt Browning Sets Home Ablaze Drying Porsche Seats With Leaf Blower

Justin Hyde — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:40:00 EDT

Canadian figure skating champion Kurt Browning had a wet Porsche convertible, a leaf blower and time to spare Wednesday. He now has a gutted Toronto mansion following a three-alarm fire. Here's how not to dry a Porsche. More »

Ferrari 458 Burns In Paris, Still Hot Like Love

Sam Smith — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:30:00 EDT

A Ferrari 458 Italia caught fire in Paris earlier this month. Is anyone else noticing a pattern? Note to self: When winning lotto, shell out for flameproof pants. It just seems prudent. [Autogespot via TCL] More »

Storybook Ending Eludes Datsun 280ZX-Engined Firebird

Murilee Martin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:45:00 EDT

We were hoping— without much basis in anything resembling reality— that the L28ET-powered 3rd-gen Firebird would utterly dominate this weekend's LeMons race. Sadly, a roaring engine fire ended the aptly named FireKats' run at a major trophy. More »

IndyCar: Crews, Equipment Failed In Botched Rescue

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:30:00 EDT

An investigation into the 39-second rescue of IndyCar rookie Simona De Silvestro following a crash and subsequent fire at Texas Motor Speedway found the safety crew's actions and equipment at fault. The root problem? Complacence. More »

Lamborghini Recalls Murcielago Due To Fuel Leak, Fires

Wes Siler — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:30:00 EDT

Know how Lamborghinis keep going up in flames? Looks like a fuel leak could be the cause. Apparently, "Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in... fire." Certain Murcielagos are being recalled. More details here. More »

Your GM Pickup Could Explode And Kill You

Myron Levin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:20:00 EDT

Over nine million General Motors pickup trucks built in the '70s and '80s have a tendency to explode in otherwise non-fatal accidents. This is FairWarning.org's detailed look at how an added "feature" made those trucks deadly. —Ed. More »

VIDEO: When New York Manholes Explode

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:30:00 EDT

Flames shot up from manholes yesterday afternoon just north of Times Square when underground cables started a three-alarm fire under Manhattan streets. Here's video. More »

Detroit Auto Show Evacuated After Fire Erupts In Audi Display

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST

The are numerous reports on the web of a serious fire breaking out in the Audi display inside Cobo Hall where the 2010 Detroit Auto Show is being held. There's no indication yet of any injuries or the extent of the damage but the photo from Twitter user @KristynBurtt shows a lot of smoke around the Land Rover display a few booths away. The entire hall has been evacuated. More »

Amatoya: A Fire-Fighting Ford Warthog Concept

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST

The Amatoya may be just a concept Warthog-inspired reconnaissance and fire-suppression vehicle, but with Apache-like seating and robotic water cannons it makes us want to see it douse some fires. More »