Incendiary Vehicle Fires: Recognizing the Signs Guide

Vehicle fires present a unique set of challenges, with multiple potential ignition sources and materials that may burn differently than those in building fires. Incendiary fires, incidents intentionally ignited in an area or under circumstances where and when there shouldn’t be a fire, may have similar indicators in a vehicle as a building but present themselves differently.  

While investigators are no longer required to classify fires as incendiary, the 2024 edition of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 921 outlines key indicators that may point to a vehicle fire with incendiary origins. This one-page guide outlines the seven potential signs adjusters should be familiar with.  

Download the guide to: 

• Learn more about incendiary vehicle fires 
• Recognize the potential indicators of incendiary vehicle fires in origin and cause reports 
• Understand when further investigation by the appropriate authorities may be warranted 

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