Fire on Rolvsøy
A motorhome caught fire on a residential plot on Rolvsøy on Wednesday evening. Firefighters feared the flames would spread to a neighboring house but quickly gained control; bangs were likely caused by exploding gas cylinders.
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Updated: 19.04.2026
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A motorhome caught fire on a residential plot on Rolvsøy on Wednesday evening. Firefighters feared the flames would spread to a neighboring house but quickly gained control; bangs were likely caused by exploding gas cylinders.
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