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07.02.2008

Crane fire in Reykjavik

A mobile crane caught fire yesterday when its engine exploded at a construction site in Borgartún in central Reykjavík. The driver managed to escape from the cab just in time as the crane was engulfed in flames in a matter of seconds.
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The crane fire was caused by the engine exploding



A police car, an ambulance and a fire truck rushed to the scene. Firefighters were quick to extinguish the fire despite heavy snowfall and poor visibility.

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The driver escaped unhurt



No one was injured.

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