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A motorhome caught fire on Sunday afternoon at Alexander Kiellands plass in Oslo. The fire started around 16:38 and was extinguished after about 45 minutes. A similar incident occurred earlier near Kleverland bridge, where the vehicle was completely destroyed.
On Sunday, April 19, 2026, at approximately 16:38, a motorhome caught fire at Alexander Kiellands plass in Oslo. The fire started while the vehicle was in motion. Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze in about 45 minutes. The incident caused temporary traffic restrictions in the area.
Earlier, in November 2025, police opened an investigation into a motorhome fire near Kleverland bridge. The vehicle was completely burned out. Details about the causes of the fire and any possible connection between the two incidents have not been disclosed.
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A motorhome caught fire while driving on Sunday afternoon at Alexander Kiellands plass in Oslo. The fire started around 16:38 and was extinguished app...
A motorhome caught fire while driving on Sunday afternoon at Alexander Kiellands plass in Oslo. The fire started around 16:38 and was extinguished approximately 45 minutes later. The incident caused temporary traffic restrictions in the area.
A motorhome was completely destroyed by fire near Kleveland bridge, prompting police to open a case. The vehicle was reported as fully burnt out. Auth...
A motorhome was completely destroyed by fire near Kleveland bridge, prompting police to open a case. The vehicle was reported as fully burnt out. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Updated: 13.06.2026
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