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Parked caravan fire in Menteşe spreads to nearby Skoda Fabia, third car saved

17.06.2026 10:39 2 min 4 sources
Muğla Gazetesi TUR + 3 more
Parked caravan fire in Menteşe spreads to nearby Skoda Fabia, third car saved
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In Brief

A parked Fiat Ducato caravan was completely destroyed by fire in the Kötekli district of Menteşe, Muğla, Turkey. The flames spread to a nearby Skoda Fabia, which also burned out. Firefighters prevented the fire from reaching a third vehicle, a Volkswagen Polo. No casualties reported; the cause is under investigation.

In the Kötekli district of Menteşe, Muğla province, Turkey, a parked Fiat Ducato caravan was completely destroyed by fire. The flames spread to an adjacent Skoda Fabia, which was also burned out. Firefighters arrived promptly and prevented the fire from reaching a third vehicle, a Volkswagen Polo.

No injuries or fatalities were reported. The caravan and the Skoda Fabia were completely destroyed. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Parked Caravan Destroyed by Fire in Menteşe

17.06.2026 Muğla Gazetesi TUR Original source

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