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Fire in Collombey-Muraz: gas cylinder explosion destroys camper van and bus

13.07.2026 12:30 2 min 4 sources РУС
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Fire in Collombey-Muraz: gas cylinder explosion destroys camper van and bus
Original source: latele.ch

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On the morning of July 13, 2026, a parked camper van caught fire in Collombey-Muraz (Valais, Switzerland), and flames spread to a bus. A gas cylinder explosion intensified the blaze, which was contained by 11:15. No injuries, garage undamaged. The Public Prosecutor's Office of Lower Valais has opened an investigation.

On the morning of July 13, 2026, a fire broke out on the parking lot of the Ecœur garage in Collombey-Muraz (Valais canton, Switzerland). According to sources, a parked camper van ignited, and the flames spread to a nearby bus (described as a bus by some sources and a minibus by others). A gas cylinder exploded in one of the vehicles, intensifying the fire.

The fire was contained by 11:15. No injuries were reported, and the garage building was not damaged. The cause of the fire is not yet known. The Public Prosecutor's Office of Lower Valais has opened an investigation.

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