A fire that burned a car beyond repair is being blamed on a defective block heater, and Manitoba Public Insurance is now suing the automaker and the Winnipeg auto dealership involved. A 2016 Lexus ...

Manitoba Public Insurance is suing Ford Motor Co. of Canada after block-heater fires broke out in vehicles insured by the Crown corporation. *Special offer only available to new subscribers or ...

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Faulty extension cord or corroded block heater plugs are the culprit for several dozen vehicle fires each winter in Manitoba, according to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) fire experts. A cracked ...