External combustion: Five automotive bonfires

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Perhaps Guy Fawkes started out a little too ambitious with the Houses of Parliament - it was a big ask, getting a big medieval palace to take light like that.

He might have considered trying a nice petrol-filled car - we've collected a series of unfortunate clips (well, five) that show how easily it can be done...without even intending to, in fact. Click below to have a watch.

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