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Fire in Fideris: Burning motorhome destroys three sheds

13.07.2026 19:50 1 min 3 sources
polizeiticker DEU + 2 more
Fire in Fideris: Burning motorhome destroys three sheds
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On Sunday, July 12, 2026, a burning motorhome sparked a major fire in Fideris (Graubünden). The blaze destroyed three sheds with vehicles and materials; no injuries were reported.

On Sunday, July 12, 2026, a major fire broke out in Fideris (canton of Graubünden), triggered by a burning motorhome, according to sources. The fire completely destroyed three sheds measuring approximately 70 by 30 meters, which contained several motorhomes, construction machinery, building materials, a truck, and a wood storage. The flames also damaged a neighboring barn with a single-family home, spreading to the roof.

About 100 firefighters from Mittelprättigau, Klosters, and Davos fought the blaze, preventing it from spreading to the forest. The fire was brought under control and extinguished after about five hours. Several firefighters suffered circulatory problems due to heat and exertion and were treated on site. According to the cantonal police, no one was injured. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the cantonal police and the public prosecutor's office.

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13.07.2026 polizeiticker DEU Original source

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