A Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's hot exhaust is being blamed for a wildfire that burned more than 20 acres of the Ocala National Forest near Paisley Road on April 11.
U.S. Forest Service crews and Lake County Fire Rescue fought the blaze overnight; photos shared by officials show the Jeep and extensive vegetation were consumed and authorities said no injuries were reported.
Officials said the JK Wrangler Unlimited became bogged in tall, dry grass and its hot exhaust ignited vegetation. A catalytic converter on a 4×4 can exceed 1,500°F when the vehicle is working hard at low speed—roughly twice the heat needed to ignite grass—and it was not clear whether the Jeep was on a sanctioned off-highway vehicle trail.
This article is based on reporting from The Drive.
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