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Motorhome family thanks Burnham-On-Sea residents after fire destroys their Rapido

26.05.2026 03:03 1 min 2 sources
Burnham-On-Sea.com ENG + 1 more
Motorhome family thanks Burnham-On-Sea residents after fire destroys their Rapido
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In Brief

A family lost everything when their Rapido motorhome was completely destroyed by fire in Burnham-On-Sea on Bank Holiday Monday. No injuries were reported. Locals provided water, shoes, and a dog lead; the family expressed gratitude.

On Bank Holiday Monday, 26 May 2025, a Rapido motorhome was completely destroyed by fire in Burnham-On-Sea, UK. The blaze broke out around 10:40 AM near the Tesco roundabout on Love Lane, close to the A305. The family inside escaped unharmed but lost all their belongings.

Firefighting response

Two fire crews attended the scene, using water jets and removing a gas cylinder due to explosion risk. Several trees were scorched, but the fire was contained. Love Lane and the roundabout were temporarily closed; police and passers-by redirected traffic.

Community support

Local residents helped the family with water, shoes, and a dog lead. The family thanked them, calling the support "amazing."

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Motorhome family thanks Burnham-On-Sea residents for support after Bank Holiday blaze

25.05.2026 Burnham-On-Sea.com ENG

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