2024 Mail Truck Fires | Mail Truck Fires

New Jersey Postal Truck fire

January 11, 2026December 9, 2025

A firefighter spraying water at a van engulfed in flames and thick smoke on a residential street, with houses in the background.

Upon arrival, Engines 3, 4, and 5 discovered a fully involved postal truck. Crews went to work extinguishing the fire and had it under control in minutes.

Mail truck fire – Torrington, CT

December 30, 2024

A scene of a fire with smoke rising from a mail truck on a street. Emergency vehicles with flashing lights are visible nearby, and a person stands on the sidewalk observing the situation.

Another mail truck fire, this one in CT. Happened on this past Sunday and no injuries to the carrier

North Carolina Mail Truck Fire

December 17, 2024

A fire burning in a residential area, with thick smoke billowing into the air. The flames are visible near the base of a wall, surrounded by grass. A sign is partially visible in the background.

And another one again. This one in North Carolina

Mail truck fire, Stephensville Michigan

December 17, 2024

A postal truck engulfed in flames with smoke rising in the background. The front of the vehicle is heavily damaged, and intense flames are visible from the inside. The scene captures the fire's impact on the truck's structure.

Another mail truck fire. This one in Michigan

Yuma AZ mail truck fire

December 17, 2024

Graphic depicting the text 'MAIL TRUCK FIRES' in bold white letters against a blue and red background. Below, there are cartoonish illustrations of five mail trucks, some with flames, and a central truck surrounded by fire. A website link 'mailtruckfires.com' is centered in the graphic.

And another one. This one in Yuma AZ

California Postal Truck Fire

December 9, 2024

Firefighters inspecting a burnt delivery truck on the side of the road. The vehicle has significant fire damage to the front, and emergency response vehicles are visible in the background.

Another postal truck fire, this one in California

Biohazard Letter Sent Out By Mistake After Postal Truck Fire: USPS

November 26, 2024

A close-up image of flames with vibrant orange and yellow hues, creating an abstract display of fire. The texture of the flames appears dynamic and fluid.

After a postal delivery vehicle caught fire in St. Petersburg earlier this month, a letter was mistakenly sent to some residents about the mail being exposed to biohazardous material, a United States Post Office representative said..

Mail truck fire – Location unknown

January 20, 2026October 31, 2024

A postal service delivery truck engulfed in flames, producing thick smoke, parked on a street with trees in the background. The fire appears to be intense and the situation looks severe.

I can’t figure out where this happened but it has been added to the list

Mendon, MA Postal truck fire

October 17, 2024

A fire truck and emergency vehicles on a rural road, with smoke visible coming from a vehicle on the side. Surrounding trees display autumn foliage under a clear blue sky.

Earlier today, a company recall(on duty and on-call members) was dispatched to a mail truck on fire, reportedly fully involved on Hartford Ave West near Mowry St. Car -1, Squad 44, and L5 (off-duty Lieutenant) responded swiftly.

USPS truck catches fire in Hermon, Maine

October 2, 2024

A burnt USPS delivery truck with visible smoke coming from the damage, parked next to a utility pole in a grassy area.

HERMON, Maine (WABI) – Hermon Fire and the U.S. Air Force Fire Department responded to an interesting event at Morgan Hill Event center Tuesday morning

New York mail truck fire

January 13, 2026September 19, 2024

A white delivery van surrounded by smoke on a street, partly obscured by a tree. The van appears to be experiencing a mechanical issue, with smoke billowing from the front. The pavement is lined with fallen leaves.

Another mail truck fire.. This one in New York.

Pennsylvania Mail Truck Fire

January 13, 2026August 29, 2024

Firefighters extinguishing flames from a burning vehicle on the road. Smoke and fire are visible, with some fire crew members in uniform working nearby.

Around 11:30 today Station 21 and Engine 26 Narberth Fire Company were dispatched to Lancaster Avenue in the area of Remington Road for a vehicle fire, reported to be a mail truck on fire