Fire in the engine compartment while parked?

Tiny
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET ASTRO
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 192,000 MILES
My friend has the van listed above. A fire started in the engine compartment while it was sitting in the driveway. If it was electrical what would cause that?
Friday, November 17th, 2023 AT 1:50 PM

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Tiny
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Faulty wiring (power touching ground) is the main cause of an engine fire, if the engine was not running then gas should not be the cause of the fire. I would say a positive battery cable, or a shorted alternator can cause it. Can you see where the fire originated from? Please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
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Friday, November 17th, 2023 AT 5:42 PM

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