Night caravan fire in Kerinov Grm extinguished, no injuries reported
In the night of May 5, 2026, a caravan caught fire in Kerinov Grm, Slovenia. Firefighters from PGE Krško quickly extinguished the blaze; no injuries were reported.
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In the night of May 5, 2026, a caravan caught fire in Kerinov Grm, Slovenia. Firefighters from PGE Krško quickly extinguished the blaze; no injuries were reported.
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Dutch company VanTrack has introduced the LightCamp modular kit to convert the electric Kia PV5 van into a camper. The system features a removable kitchen module with an induction hob, a spacious cargo area, and integrated roof access with a tent. The base package costs approximately €10,000.
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