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Camper fire in Rome: vehicle burns in front of traffic police office

26.05.2026 20:08 1 min 2 sources
RomaToday ITA + 1 more
Camper fire in Rome: vehicle burns in front of traffic police office
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In Brief

On May 26, 2026, a parked camper van was completely destroyed by fire on Via Alessandro Magnasco in Rome's Tor Sapienza district, right in front of the traffic police headquarters. No injuries were reported; the cause is under investigation.

On May 26, 2026, a fire broke out in Rome's Tor Sapienza district on Via Alessandro Magnasco. A parked camper van caught fire directly in front of the traffic police building.

The flames completely destroyed the vehicle. A column of black smoke rose over the area, visible for several kilometers according to one source. Firefighters arrived promptly and extinguished the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby cars and buildings.

No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still being determined.

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Fire in Tor Sapienza: motorhome burns in front of highway police office

26.05.2026 RomaToday ITA

Motorhome catches fire in front of Traffic Police in Rome

26.05.2026 ABITARE A ROMA ITA

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