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They were told to park outside. Then their cars burst into flames. - The Washington Post

Published by The Washington Post By Todd C. Frankel · 17 August 2026 at 15:26
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They were told to park outside. Then their cars burst into flames. - The Washington Post
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Modern vehicles don’t need to be moving — or even turned on — to catch fire. That’s fueling lots of safety recalls and tough choices.

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