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Several fires in motorhomes and caravans have occurred in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in recent months. Incidents took place in Ellwangen, Freiberg, Bremen and Speyer. Causes are mostly under investigation, damages range from €18,000 to €70,000.
Several fires in motorhomes and caravans have been reported in Germany, Austria and Switzerland over the past months. Key incidents are listed below.
A motorhome caught fire while driving. The driver noticed smoke from the ventilation, pulled over and found flames under the hood. Firefighters arrived with 31 personnel but could not save the vehicle. Damage estimated at €18,000.
On the night of Sunday, a motorhome fire occurred in the Zug district of Freiberg. The fire was registered by police around 01:15 after a report from the Chemnitz rescue control centre.
On the night of 14 April, a motorhome was completely destroyed by fire in Bremen. High temperatures damaged windows of two houses, another vehicle and garbage bins. Police are investigating the cause; damage is in the five-figure range.
A caravan fire broke out at the Mondsee lake campsite in Speyer. Preliminary fire department estimates put damage at around €70,000; a neighbouring caravan was also damaged. No injuries reported; cause under investigation.
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A motorhome caught fire while driving on a country road near Ellwangen. The driver noticed smoke from the vents, pulled over, and found open flames un...
A motorhome caught fire while driving on a country road near Ellwangen. The driver noticed smoke from the vents, pulled over, and found open flames under the hood. Firefighters arrived with 31 personnel but could not save the vehicle, with damage estimated at 18,000 euros.
A motorhome caught fire in the Zug district of Freiberg during the night leading into Sunday. The police registered the fire at approximately 01:15 af...
A motorhome caught fire in the Zug district of Freiberg during the night leading into Sunday. The police registered the fire at approximately 01:15 after a report from the rescue coordination center in Chemnitz.
On the night of April 14, a motorhome was completely destroyed by fire in Bremen. The intense heat damaged windows on two houses, another vehicle, and...
On the night of April 14, a motorhome was completely destroyed by fire in Bremen. The intense heat damaged windows on two houses, another vehicle, and trash bins. Police are investigating the cause, with damage estimated in the five-figure range.
A caravan caught fire at a campsite by Lake Mondsee in Speyer. According to initial fire service estimates, the damage amounts to approximately 70,000...
A caravan caught fire at a campsite by Lake Mondsee in Speyer. According to initial fire service estimates, the damage amounts to approximately 70,000 euros, and a neighboring caravan was also damaged by the heat. No one was injured, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Updated: 13.06.2026
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