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Fire in Mennonite settlement in Chihuahua destroys three RVs

03.07.2026 05:08 3 min 6 sources
puentelibre.mx SPA + 5 more
Fire in Mennonite settlement in Chihuahua destroys three RVs
Original source: puentelibre.mx

In Brief

A strong fire in the Mennonite settlement 2A near Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua, destroyed three RVs and damaged a pickup truck on Wednesday. No injuries were reported; damages estimated at 1.3 million pesos.

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, a severe fire broke out in the Mennonite settlement 2A near Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua, Mexico, destroying several RVs. Flames spread rapidly, with smoke columns visible for kilometers.

According to local authorities, the fire destroyed at least three RVs and damaged a pickup truck. The incident occurred around noon on Manitoba Street. Firefighters and civil protection services were unable to save the vehicles due to the rapid spread of the fire; extinguishing efforts took over an hour.

Owners stated that the burned RVs belonged to a buy-and-sell business. Material damage is estimated at 1.3 million pesos. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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Fire in Mennonite community destroys motorhomes

06.05.2026 puentelibre.mx SPA Original source

Fire destroys several motorhomes in Mennonite settlement 2A

06.05.2026 arnoticias.com.mx SPA Original source

Fire destroys motorhomes in Cuauhtémoc, causing millions in losses

06.05.2026 OEM SPA Original source

Fire in Mennonite settlement destroys motorhomes

06.05.2026 tiempo.com.mx SPA Original source

Fire Destroys Three Motorhomes in Mennonite Settlement of Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua

06.05.2026 N+ SPA Original source

Strong fire consumes motorhomes in Mennonite field

06.05.2026 Al Contacto SPA Original source

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