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A caravan was completely destroyed by fire in the Passau district in the early hours of Monday. A technical defect in the kitchen is suspected as the cause. The occupant and two dogs escaped unharmed. The damage is estimated at 60,000 euros.
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A caravan was completely destroyed by fire in the Passau district in the early hours of Monday. A technical defect in the kitchen is suspected as the ...
A caravan was completely destroyed by fire in the Passau district in the early hours of Monday. A technical defect in the kitchen is suspected as the cause. The occupant and two dogs escaped unharmed. The damage is estimated at 60,000 euros.
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