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Battery in motorhome catches fire on Emmakade in Amsterdamse Bos

17.04.2026 09:51 1 min 1 source
1Amstelveen.nl NLD
Battery in motorhome catches fire on Emmakade in Amsterdamse Bos
Original source: 1Amstelveen.nl

On Thursday evening, firefighters responded to a motorhome fire caused by a battery explosion. The blaze was quickly brought under control with no reported injuries. The damaged vehicle was towed away after the incident.

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Battery in motorhome catches fire on Emmakade in Amsterdamse Bos

17.04.2026 1Amstelveen.nl NLD Original source

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