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Camper fire in Trieste: stove may have been the cause, sources differ

16.05.2026 22:36 3 min 6 sources
Il Piccolo ITA + 5 more
Camper fire in Trieste: stove may have been the cause, sources differ
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In Brief

On the morning of May 16, 2026, a parked camper van was completely destroyed by fire on Via Puccini in Trieste. Several nearby cars were damaged. No injuries reported. One source cites a stove left on as the cause.

A fire broke out on the morning of May 16, 2026, on Via Puccini in Trieste, completely destroying a parked camper van. According to most sources, the fire started around 6:45 AM. The flames spread to several nearby parked cars, causing significant damage.

Firefighters arrived quickly and extinguished the blaze, preventing it from reaching residential buildings. No injuries have been reported, but the material damage is substantial.

Cause

While most sources state the cause is under investigation, one source reports that the fire was caused by a stove left on inside the camper. Other sources do not confirm this detail.

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