It appears this motorhome fire began in the rear diesel engine. Watch for a big explosion at the 30-second mark. The RV is almost totally engulfed in flames when a small pumper fire truck arrives. That’s where the video stops, but you really wonder if the little truck could do much to extinguish the fire.
Stiff wind fuels fire. Small pumper truck arrives late
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