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Multiple car and vehicle fire incidents reported in the first weeks of 2026

In just the first few weeks of 2026, there have been multiple cases of cars or other vehicles catching fire while driving.

Ford recalls around 119,000 vehicles over engine block heater fire risk: NHTSA

The recall includes some Explorer, Focus and Escape models, the agency said.

Ford's Recall Nightmare Spills Into 2026 as the Company Recalls 116,672 Cars That May Catch Fire

A subset of Ford and Lincoln models equipped with the brand's 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine are at risk for the problem.

Ford recalls more than 100k vehicles for fire risk. See impacted models

According to two notices reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Jan. 15, the recalls cover ...
WTHR

Suspected drunk driver strikes Carmel police car, fire engine

CARMEL, Ind. — No one was injured Saturday night when a suspected drunk driver crashed into a Carmel police car and fire engine. According to a Facebook post from the Carmel Fire Department, in the ...
Oxford Mail

Three fire engines attend as car bursts into flames on M40

Three fire engines attended the M40 in Oxfordshire after a car burst into flames. The incident occurred earlier this morning (Wednesday, January 21), on the northbound side of the motorway, off the ...