What fire / burn damage means at auction
Fire-damaged vehicles sustained burn damage to the body, interior, or engine bay. Heat and smoke damage to wiring and structure is often unsafe and expensive to repair correctly.
Auction cars are often sold as-is with limited disclosure, so the VIN history is your best protection. Before you bid, run the VIN to check for a matching title brand, prior salvage, theft, lien, and odometer records — the details a listing photo will not show you.