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Uber Minibus Catches Fire En Route to JFK, No Injuries

4/2/2026

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Story summary

A Lake Arrowhead woman riding an Uber Technologies, Inc. minibus-style ride to John F. Kennedy International Airport reported the vehicle caught fire after smoke appeared beneath it, with the cause remaining unknown.
The driver pulled over and passengers evacuated as interior smoke filled the cabin.
Moments later, the Uber erupted in flames and the scene was captured on video.
No injuries were reported.
Uber has not commented.

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Story summary

A Lake Arrowhead woman riding an Uber Technologies, Inc. minibus-style ride to John F. Kennedy International Airport reported the vehicle caught fire after smoke appeared beneath it, with the cause remaining unknown.
The driver pulled over and passengers evacuated as interior smoke filled the cabin.
Moments later, the Uber erupted in flames and the scene was captured on video.
No injuries were reported.
Uber has not commented.