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Fire destroys motorhomes and workshop on Norway's Karmøy island

11.03.2026 13:53 3 min 7 sources РУС
Dagbladet NOR + 6 more
Fire destroys motorhomes and workshop on Norway's Karmøy island
Original source: radioh.no

In Brief

A fire in Kopervik, Karmøy, destroyed several motorhomes and an industrial building overnight. No injuries reported; cause under investigation.

A fire broke out in Kopervik on the island of Karmøy overnight Wednesday, destroying several motorhomes and an industrial building. According to reports, the blaze started in a motorhome parked near the building and spread to other vehicles and the structure, which was used as a workshop for motorhome repairs.

The alarm was raised at 00:54. Firefighters had the situation under control by 01:40, but according to Nettavisen, a re-ignition occurred a few hours later, threatening a neighboring structure. No injuries were reported. The cause is not yet known, and police are investigating.

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Karmøy: Fire in Several Motorhomes

11.03.2026 Dagbladet NOR Original source

Motorhome fire spread to workshop building

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Fire in motorhome spreads to industrial building

11.03.2026 Haugesunds Avis NOR Original source

Fire in Several Motorhomes on Karmøy

11.03.2026 NRK NOR Original source

Fire in Several Motorhomes in Karmøy

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Fire in Several Motorhomes in Karmøy

11.03.2026 Nettavisen NOR Original source

Fire in motorhome spreads to industrial building in Kopervik

11.03.2026 radioh.no NOR Original source

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