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A fire occurred in the Italian town of Assemini, completely destroying a motorhome. The incident also caused damage to a parked car nearby.
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A fire occurred in the Italian town of Assemini, completely destroying a motorhome. The incident also caused damage to a parked car nearby.
A fire occurred in the Italian town of Assemini, completely destroying a motorhome. The incident also caused damage to a parked car nearby.
Updated: 20.06.2026
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