I wish they provided more information on what caused the fire since this happened last year. Remember there is at least 250 gasoline car fires a day in comparison
here is the source https://cleantechnica.com/2019/06/03/500-gas-car-fires-per-d...
here is the source https://cleantechnica.com/2019/06/03/500-gas-car-fires-per-d...
https://abcnews.go.com/US/mysterious-bmw-fires-continue-call...
Citation please
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https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/statistics/v19i2.pdf
"Each year, from 2014 to 2016, an estimated 171,500 highway vehicle fires occurred in the United States, resulting in an annual average of 345 deaths; 1,300 injuries; and $1.1 billion in property loss"
That's 469 per day just on highway, given the date range probably 99% of them on fossil fuel cars.
>Failure to have the switch disconnected could lead to a vehicle fire at any time, whether or not the key is in the ignition, and whether or not owners use the cruise control system. The safety agency said the fire danger is present regardless of the age of the vehicle, and could even occur while the vehicle is parked and unattended. Several dwelling fires have been attributed to the problem.
It can happen. That one was particularly bone headed design, but yeah. (I am in no way arguing that an old recall could have been responsible for the GP's claim of 250/day, just that spontaneous ICE vehicle fires have and do happen)