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In the night of June 10, a motorhome caught fire in Céroux-Mousty, Belgium. The blaze destroyed it and a nearby car, damaged three other vehicles and two houses. Cause under investigation.
Between 3:45 and 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, a motorhome fire broke out on Rue des Tulipes in Céroux-Mousty (Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium). According to some sources, the fire started in the motorhome and spread; according to the owner, it began between two vehicles, then ignited the car's petrol tank and spread to the motorhome. The explosion was intensified by a partially full gas cylinder inside the motorhome.
The motorhome and a nearby car (described as electric by one source, petrol by another) were completely destroyed. Three other cars and two houses were damaged, with windows blown out in neighbouring buildings. Several residents were evacuated; no injuries were reported. The cause is being investigated.
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In Céroux-Mousty, Belgium, a motorhome caught fire on Rue des Tulipes around 3:45 AM. The blaze destroyed the motorhome and a nearby car, damaging thr...
In Céroux-Mousty, Belgium, a motorhome caught fire on Rue des Tulipes around 3:45 AM. The blaze destroyed the motorhome and a nearby car, damaging three other vehicles and two houses. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Around 4 a.m. on Wednesday night, a gas cylinder inside a motorhome exploded in Céroux-Mousty (Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve). Firefighters extinguished ...
Around 4 a.m. on Wednesday night, a gas cylinder inside a motorhome exploded in Céroux-Mousty (Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve). Firefighters extinguished the blaze; several residents were evacuated. Irritating smoke affected everyone on site. The motorhome and a nearby electric car were destroyed, and windows of nearby houses were shattered.
In the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, an explosion involving a motorhome and a gasoline car occurred in Céroux-Mousty (Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve). ...
In the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, an explosion involving a motorhome and a gasoline car occurred in Céroux-Mousty (Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve). Firefighters contained the fire, and several residents were evacuated. The cause is under investigation; the owner reported that the fire started between the two vehicles, ignited the car's fuel tank, and spread to the motorhome. The explosion was intensified by a partially empty gas cylinder inside the motorhome.
Early on January 4 in Céroux-Mousty (Louvain-la-Neuve), a motorhome exploded due to a gas cylinder inside. Two vehicles were completely burned out, an...
Early on January 4 in Céroux-Mousty (Louvain-la-Neuve), a motorhome exploded due to a gas cylinder inside. Two vehicles were completely burned out, and windows of nearby houses were blown out. No injuries were reported; an investigation is underway.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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