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Ford F-150 Fire Under Investigation After Early-Morning Blaze
Dallas, Texas — Fire investigators are examining the cause of a sudden vehicle fire that destroyed a Ford F-150 early Monday morning in a residential neighborhood.

According to the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department, the pickup truck ignited shortly after 5 a.m. while parked in the driveway of a home on Meadow Ridge Drive. Neighbors reported hearing a loud pop before flames engulfed the front end of the vehicle.

Fire crews arrived within minutes and contained the blaze before it spread to the home. No injuries were reported, but the truck was declared a total loss.

Officials say it is too early to determine whether the fire originated from an electrical fault, a fuel-system issue, or an aftermarket accessory. The F-150, one of the best-selling vehicles in the country, has been the subject of several recalls over the years involving potential fire risks, though investigators have not yet linked this incident to any known defect.

The homeowner told reporters the truck had been operating normally the previous day. “It was fine when I parked it,” he said. “I just heard a boom and saw flames.”

The investigation remains ongoing.