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id: 6646c63d38
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-11 12:57 EST
updated: 2026-11-11 12:57 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Pasco County vehicle fire leaves car a total loss

Pasco County Fire Rescue said unsecured jumper cables and exposed battery terminals sparked a Monday night trunk fire that totaled a vehicle.

Section: [Public Safety](/tampa-bay/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Pasco County Fire Rescue](/tampa-bay/wiki/pasco-county-fire-rescue.md)

## Coverage

- [FOX 13 Tampa Bay](https://www.fox13news.com/news/pasco-county-vehicle-fire-jumper-cables-battery-terminals-flames-officials), 2026-11-11 12:57 EST: Pasco County vehicle fire: Officials say jumper cables, battery terminals sparked blaze: 'A total loss'

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