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Two motorhome fires caused by gas cylinder explosions in France

14.07.2026 00:14 1 min 2 sources
estrepublicain.fr FRA + 1 more
Two motorhome fires caused by gas cylinder explosions in France
Original source: estrepublicain.fr

In Brief

On June 10 in Saint-Vit and May 5 on the A9 highway, motorhomes caught fire due to gas cylinder explosions. No injuries were reported in either incident.

Two separate motorhome fires linked to gas cylinder explosions have occurred in France.

June 10, Saint-Vit (Doubs) Around 1:45 p.m. on a parking lot in Saint-Vit, a fire completely destroyed a motorhome. Preliminary reports indicate a propane cylinder explosion as the cause. No injuries were reported. Ten firefighters from Besançon and Saint-Vit, along with gendarmes and municipal technical services, responded.

May 5, A9 highway (Gard) Around 2:30 p.m. on the A9 near Fournès, a motorhome heading toward Nîmes caught fire. By the time rescuers arrived, the vehicle was fully engulfed; gas cylinders exploded, scattering debris onto the central lane. Two occupants escaped unharmed. Fourteen firefighters and four vehicles were deployed, and traffic was quickly restored.

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Gas cylinder explosion destroys motorhome in Saint-Vit

10.06.2026 estrepublicain.fr FRA Original source

Gas bottles explode in a motorhome fire on the A9 highway

05.05.2026 ledauphine.com FRA Original source

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