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Woman and dog survive camper fire in Minnesota, motor home a total loss

17.06.2026 11:02 1 min 2 sources РУС
Daily Dispatch ISL + 1 more
Woman and dog survive camper fire in Minnesota, motor home a total loss
Original source: Daily Dispatch

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A motor home was completely destroyed by fire Tuesday morning in McDavitt Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota. A woman and her dog inside escaped unharmed. The fire started in the engine compartment after mechanical trouble.

A motor home was completely destroyed by fire Tuesday morning in McDavitt Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota. The woman and her dog who were inside at the time escaped without injury.

According to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, the fire began in the engine compartment after the motor home experienced engine trouble. The blaze was contained, but the vehicle was declared a total loss. The camper was parked along Highway 7.

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Woman and dog survive camper fire that leaves motor home a total loss in McDavitt Township

17.06.2026 Daily Dispatch ISL Original source

Woman and dog survive camper fire that leaves motor home a total loss

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