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A parked motorhome caught fire in Nödinge, with flames spreading to a nearby house. Due to a gas cylinder on board, rescue services cordoned off the area and closed Bräckans väg. Cooling of the gas cylinder is underway to prevent an explosion.
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A parked motorhome caught fire in Nödinge, with flames spreading to a nearby house. Due to a gas cylinder on board, rescue services cordoned off the a...
A parked motorhome caught fire in Nödinge, with flames spreading to a nearby house. Due to a gas cylinder on board, rescue services cordoned off the area and closed Bräckans väg. Cooling of the gas cylinder is underway to prevent an explosion.
Updated: 29.06.2026
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