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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Car catches fire after collision with truck on Castello Branco Highway

A car caught fire after colliding head-on with a truck on Castello Branco Highway in Itu, Brazil, resulting in minor injuries to the car's driver.

Feb 28 • 12:21 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Fire broke out in a car in Eyjafjörður

A fire occurred in a vehicle in Eyjafjörður, Iceland.

Feb 27 • 14:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police officer and wife injured after car collides head-on with truck and catches fire on MG-050

A police officer and his wife were seriously injured in a head-on collision with a truck on MG-050 in Formiga, Brazil, which resulted in their vehicle catching fire.

Feb 26 • 21:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Unknown arsonist set fire to a car belonging to a local representative in Hluboká nad Vltavou. The motivation could have been political.

An unknown arsonist set fire to the car of a local council member in Hluboká nad Vltavou, potentially motivated by political reasons.

Feb 26 • 18:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Car firm boss admits fire risk 'scary' as 10,500 EVs in UK recalled

Volvo recalls 10,500 electric vehicles in the UK due to a fire risk, urging owners to limit charging until a solution is established.

Feb 26 • 15:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

"I will not be intimidated." An opposition representative and critic of the town hall in Hluboká had his car set on fire

An opposition representative in Hluboká, Czech Republic, had his car set on fire as a form of intimidation for his criticism of the local government.

Feb 26 • 14:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Frantic Pursuit: Ran Over a Cyclist, Crashed into a House, and the Car Burned Completely

A 25-year-old man fleeing from the police in Argentina ran over a cyclist and crashed into a house, resulting in a fire that destroyed the vehicle.

Feb 26 • 12:54 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Alice Springs police fire shots after man allegedly drives car at officers

In Alice Springs, police fired shots at a vehicle after a man allegedly drove his car at officers, ramming a parked police car without causing injuries.

Feb 25 • 23:59 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Alice Springs police fire shots after man allegedly drives car at officers

Northern Territory Police fired shots at a vehicle after a man allegedly drove his car at officers in Alice Springs, resulting in no injuries but a precautionary assessment of the alleged offender and the involved officer.

Feb 25 • 23:59 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Alice Springs police fire shots after man allegedly drives car at officers

In Alice Springs, police fired three shots at a man who allegedly drove a vehicle towards them, while no injuries were reported and investigations are ongoing.

Feb 25 • 23:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire destroys three school buses, a car, and a water truck in Ipubi

A fire in Ipubi, Pernambuco, destroyed three school buses, a car, and a water truck, but no injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Feb 25 • 20:55 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Charges Against Men for Setting Fire to a Police Officer's Car for the Second Time

Two men have been charged for the second time for allegedly setting fire to a police officer's vehicle in Iceland.

Feb 25 • 11:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Car and a rag burned in Tartu

A car caught fire while driving on Siili Street in Tartu, Estonia, but the driver was unharmed and firefighters extinguished the blaze in about half an hour.

Feb 25 • 10:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A car caught fire on the Turku–Helsinki motorway

A personal vehicle caught fire during a drive on the Turku–Helsinki motorway in Salo on Wednesday morning, prompting traffic control and ongoing firefighting efforts.

Feb 25 • 09:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Crushed and on fire: a car burned after invading the Metrobús lane and its occupants fled desperately

A serious car accident involving a Renault 9 occurred on Avenida Juan Manuel de Rosas when the car suddenly entered the Metrobús lane and was struck by a bus, leaving two passengers critically injured and leading to the arrest of the driver.

Feb 24 • 17:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ F1 car caught fire in downtown San Francisco

A Formula 1 car driven by Yuki Tsunoda caught fire during a promotional event by the Red Bull F1 team in San Francisco.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ A car burned next to Olerex station on Laagna road in Tallinn

A car caught fire near the Olerex gas station on Laagna Road in Tallinn on the morning of February 24, prompting a response from emergency and patrol units.

Feb 24 • 09:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver suffers 50% burns after gas tank explosion inside car in Ubá

A driver was severely burned after a gas tank explosion in his car at a shopping mall parking lot in Ubá, Brazil.

Feb 23 • 21:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

This Weekend, Besides a Car and Waste Bins, a Sauna, Vacuum Cleaner, Outdoor Toilet, and Sculpture Burned

This weekend in Southern Estonia, firefighters dealt with multiple blazes, including a car and refuse building in Tartu, as well as an outdoor sauna and various other items.

Feb 23 • 12:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

M56 traffic LIVE: Car fire leaves two lanes closed as motorists face long delays

A car fire on the M56 motorway caused significant delays for motorists, with two lanes initially closed but later reopening.

Feb 23 • 10:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Violence in Rosario: a Newell's player’s car was set on fire, and a flag with a threat was left

A Newell's Old Boys player had his car set on fire, accompanied by a death threat against the entire team, highlighting escalating violence in Rosario.

Feb 22 • 19:28 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

"Get out of there, Yuki": the tense moment when Tsunoda's Red Bull caught fire during an exhibition and scared everyone

At a Red Bull Racing exhibition in San Francisco, Yuki Tsunoda's car caught fire with him inside, leading to panic and the abrupt end of the event.

Feb 22 • 17:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Red Bull car catches fire at F1 fan event as worried crowd warn driver

A Red Bull F1 car caught fire during a fan event in San Francisco, prompting reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda to make a hasty escape as the crowd expressed concern.

Feb 22 • 13:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The incident of Yuki Tsunoda: his car caught fire during an exhibition

Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda had to abandon his car during a Red Bull exhibition in San Francisco after it unexpectedly caught fire.

Feb 22 • 13:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Merchant suffered over R$ 100,000 loss after bar, home, and car were set on fire by man demanding alcohol

A merchant in Carnaubal, Brazil, suffered significant losses after a man he refused to serve alcohol set fire to his bar, house, and car, totaling over R$ 100,000 in damages.

Feb 22 • 11:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Firefighters in Česká Lípa responded to a car fire at a car dealership

Firefighters intervened in a car fire at a dealership in Česká Lípa, Czech Republic.

Feb 22 • 09:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS ⟩ "Very scary and so dangerous!" A car that caught fire in the parking lot of the shopping center frightened the residents of Tartu

A car caught fire in the parking garage of Eedeni shopping center in Tartu during a family day event, alarming visitors.

Feb 21 • 15:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man sets fire to bar, house, and car after owner refuses to give alcoholic beverage in Ceará

A man was arrested after allegedly setting fire to a house and a small grocery store in Ceará following a dispute over alcohol sales.

Feb 21 • 12:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A car caught fire in the parking garage of the Eedeni shopping center in Tartu

On Saturday afternoon, a car caught fire in the parking garage of the Eedeni shopping center in Tartu, Estonia, and firefighters are investigating the cause of the blaze.

Feb 21 • 11:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows the moment a tank truck tips over and crushes a car in Sacomã, in the South Zone of SP

A tank truck tipped over in Sacomã, São Paulo, crushing a car; thankfully, no injuries were reported despite a significant fuel leak.

Feb 20 • 22:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire destroys car on BR-381, near shopping center in Ipatinga

A car was completely destroyed by fire on the BR-381 highway near a shopping center in Ipatinga, Brazil, but the driver escaped unharmed.

Feb 20 • 22:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Car catches fire on Mário Covas Avenue in Santos; VIDEO

A car caught fire on Mário Covas Avenue in Santos, Brazil, causing traffic disruptions but no injuries.

Feb 20 • 21:18 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A moving car in Noida became a fireball

A car caught fire while in motion in Noida, leading to a shooting incident related to a money dispute over alcohol.

Feb 20 • 15:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

There was a car - only charred remains left: specialists reveal when this happens

In Lithuania, seven vehicle fires were reported in a single day, marking the highest number recorded both this year and last, with no casualties.

Feb 20 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

VIDEO: A moving car in Noida turned into a fireball, a woman jumped to save her life

A woman in Noida narrowly escaped a potentially fatal incident when her moving car suddenly caught fire, but she managed to jump out in time.

Feb 20 • 14:52 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ "That's our car!" A family in Mežciems loses their vehicle to fire

A family's cherished car was destroyed in a fire in Mežciems, Riga, after remote activation of its autonomous heating system.

Feb 20 • 10:35 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Car fire in Lørenskog

A car fire occurred in Lørenskog, Norway, overnight, damaging an adjacent vehicle, with the cause of the fire still unknown.

Feb 20 • 01:50 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Shots were fired during a car fire in Grimstad

Shots fired during a car fire in Grimstad did not injure anyone, according to police reports.

Feb 19 • 19:36 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Shots Fired During Car Fire in Grimstad – Police Secure the Scene

A car fire in Grimstad led to shots being fired from ammunition stored in the vehicle, although no injuries were reported, and police are securing the area while investigating the incident.

Feb 19 • 19:36 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Car with ammunition burns in Grimstad – police secure the scene

A car containing ammunition caught fire in Grimstad, Norway, leading to police securing the area while fire services extinguished the blaze; thankfully, no injuries from gunfire occurred despite the presence of a weapon in the vehicle.

Feb 19 • 19:36 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Shots Fired in Car Fire

A shot was fired during a car fire, but no one was injured; the driver was taken to the hospital due to burns.

Feb 19 • 19:23 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Fire in Car – Shots have been Fired

A car fire in Grimstad, Norway, escalated as shots were fired from the vehicle, injuring the driver.

Feb 19 • 19:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Car with family catches fire after police chase and shooting in Uberaba

A police chase in Uberaba resulted in a family car catching fire after crashing into a tree, injuring three adults and endangering a child.

Feb 19 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire hits abandoned car shell and mobilizes firefighters in Três Marias; VIDEO

Firefighters responded to a fire involving an abandoned car shell in Santa Catarina, Três Marias, triggered by an arson attempt on nearby vegetation.

Feb 19 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A car caught fire in Jonava

A car in Jonava caught fire due to an electrical fault, resulting in damage to the dashboard and ceiling of the vehicle.

Feb 19 • 10:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

In Tartu, a car burned, and in Tabivere, a small child was locked home alone

A car caught fire in Tartu, Estonia, although the flames were extinguished before the firefighters arrived; meanwhile, a child was locked home alone in Tabivere.

Feb 19 • 08:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Student trapped in burning car that caught fire as he was driving

A UK nursing student survived a horrific car fire that left him with severe burns and has since undergone numerous surgeries to recover.

Feb 19 • 07:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Birmingham shooting as gunshots unleashed at car before crash – gunman on loose

A gunman opened fire on a vehicle in Rednal, Birmingham, leading to a crash, with police investigating the incident.

Feb 18 • 14:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Car catches fire on avenue in Boa Vista and flames are contained by firefighters

A car caught fire in the morning in Boa Vista, Brazil, but the flames were quickly controlled by firefighters, with no injuries reported.

Feb 18 • 13:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Driver of a car got into an unusual predicament

A driver in Helsinki became trapped when their foot got caught in the car door after an incident involving a collision with a heated pole.

Feb 18 • 13:13 UTC

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