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Two motorhome fires cause over €135,000 in damages

11.06.2026 00:18 1 min 2 sources
dubisthalle.de DEU + 1 more
Two motorhome fires cause over €135,000 in damages
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In Brief

Motorhomes caught fire in Halle-Neustadt and Ulm. Total damage exceeds €135,000. Causes: technical defect and battery malfunction. No injuries reported.

Fire in Halle-Neustadt

On the evening of April 30, a motorhome caught fire on Zscherbener Landstrasse in Halle (Saale). Police estimate the damage at €65,000. The preliminary cause is a technical defect. No one was injured.

Fire in Ulm

In Ulm, a new motorhome based on a Citroen Jumper was destroyed by fire. Damage is estimated at €70,000. The fire started due to a battery under the driver's seat. To prevent re-ignition, firefighters removed the battery and placed it in a special steel container with sand.

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€65,000 Damage: Motorhome Burned Down in Halle-Neustadt

30.04.2026 dubisthalle.de DEU Original source

Fire destroys new motorhome in Ulm, damage around 70,000 euros

18.02.2026 augsburger-allgemeine DEU Original source

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