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On June 10, 2026, a motorhome burned down in a parking lot in Saint-Vit (Doubs). Preliminary reports suggest a propane cylinder explosion. No injuries.
On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at around 1:45 p.m., a fire broke out in a parking lot in Saint-Vit (Doubs department), completely destroying a motorhome. According to preliminary information, the fire was caused by the explosion of a propane cylinder. The driver managed to stop and leave the vehicle; no injuries were reported.
Ten firefighters from Besançon and Saint-Vit, as well as gendarmes and municipal technical services, were on the scene. The motorhome was completely destroyed.
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On June 10, 2026, a motorhome caught fire in a parking lot in Saint-Vit (Doubs). The fire may have been caused by a propane cylinder explosion. The dr...
On June 10, 2026, a motorhome caught fire in a parking lot in Saint-Vit (Doubs). The fire may have been caused by a propane cylinder explosion. The driver stopped and exited the vehicle in time; no injuries were reported. The motorhome was completely destroyed.
On Wednesday, June 10, around 1:45 p.m., a motorhome parked in Saint-Vit (Doubs department) was completely destroyed by fire. Preliminary reports indi...
On Wednesday, June 10, around 1:45 p.m., a motorhome parked in Saint-Vit (Doubs department) was completely destroyed by fire. Preliminary reports indicate the blaze was caused by a propane cylinder explosion. No injuries were reported. Ten firefighters from Besançon and Saint-Vit, along with gendarmes and municipal technical services, responded to the incident.
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Updated: 15.08.2026
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$2.35 /l
€2.03 · £1.74/l
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4 of 6
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