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Two fires destroy motorhomes used as homes in New Zealand

15.01.2026 17:17 1 min 1 source РУС
NZ Herald ENG

A motorhome was completely destroyed by fire on State Highway 5 near Tumunui. Fire crews arrived to find the vehicle fully involved and extinguished the blaze.

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Motorhome catches fire on SH5 near Rotorua

15.01.2026 NZ Herald ENG Original source

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