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A fire destroyed a motorhome and a passenger car in a supermarket parking lot in Bessan. The incident occurred on March 25, possibly due to a gas cylinder explosion. There were no casualties, both vehicles were completely burned.
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A fire destroyed a motorhome and a passenger car in a supermarket parking lot in Bessan. The incident occurred on March 25, possibly due to a gas cyli...
A fire destroyed a motorhome and a passenger car in a supermarket parking lot in Bessan. The incident occurred on March 25, possibly due to a gas cylinder explosion. There were no casualties, both vehicles were completely burned.
Updated: 18.07.2026
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