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Camping fire in Eschenbach: one dead, several caravans destroyed

31.07.2026 11:07 8 min 17 sources РУС
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Camping fire in Eschenbach: one dead, several caravans destroyed
Original source: n-tv.de

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A fire broke out overnight on July 7 at a campsite in Großkotzenreuth (Eschenbach). One person died, five to seven caravans were destroyed. Cause under investigation.

In the night of July 7, 2026, a major fire broke out at a campsite on Lake Rußweiher in Großkotzenreuth (Eschenbach, Neustadt an der Waldnaab district). According to eyewitnesses, gas cylinders exploded, causing loud bangs. Fire crews arrived around 4:40 a.m., but the fire had already engulfed several vehicles.

During debris removal, firefighters found charred human remains. Police reported that four pitches were completely burned, two were damaged, and at least five caravans were destroyed. Firefighters removed and cooled gas cylinders; no explosion occurred.

The criminal police in Weiden are investigating, with fire experts and specialists from the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office involved. The cause and extent of damage are still being determined.

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