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VIDEO: RV explodes in Doraville gas station parking lot
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Scott Flynn , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the incident can be found through Channel 2 Action News, which is continuing to investigate and provide updates as more details become available.
An incident occurred at a Quik Trip gas station in Doraville, where an RV caught fire. The fire happened on Monday night on Pleasantdale Road. A video shows the RV engulfed in flames, with witnesses reporting an explosion at the back of the vehicle.
Details of the incident are still being investigated, including the cause of the fire. It is not yet known if anyone was injured in the explosion. Further information about the incident can be found through Channel 2 Action News, which is continuing to investigate and provide updates as more details become available.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? An incident occurred at a Quik Trip gas station in Doraville, where an RV caught fire. The fire happened on Monday night on Pleasantdale Road. A video shows the RV engulfed in flames, with witnesses…
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