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Two motorhomes set on fire in Freiburg: police suspect arson

03.06.2026 18:02 3 min 6 sources
Badische Zeitung DEU + 5 more
Two motorhomes set on fire in Freiburg: police suspect arson
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In Brief

In the early hours of June 3, 2026, two motorhomes were completely burned out in Freiburg-Rieselfeld. Damage is estimated at €140,000; three nearby cars and the road surface were also damaged. Police are investigating arson.

In the night of June 3, 2026, two motorhomes were completely destroyed by fire in the Rieselfeld district of Freiburg im Breisgau (Baden-Württemberg). The fire was reported at around 1:45 a.m. Firefighters arriving at the scene found the vehicles on Cornelius-Schlosser-Allee and Maxim-Gorki-Strasse fully engulfed in flames.

Damage and consequences

According to police, the total damage amounts to approximately €140,000. The intense heat also damaged at least three parked cars (estimated damage €3,000–5,000) and the road surface.

Investigation

Freiburg's criminal police suspect arson and have launched an investigation. Authorities are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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Unknown persons set fire to two motorhomes in Freiburg-Rieselfeld

03.06.2026 Badische Zeitung DEU

Two motorhomes burn in Freiburg: police suspect arson

03.06.2026 Wochenblatt Reporter DEU

Two motorhomes burned in Baden-Württemberg, police suspect arson

03.06.2026 ntv.de DEU

Two motorhomes burned in Freiburg, police suspect arson

03.06.2026 stern.de DEU

Freiburg-Rieselfeld: Two motorhomes burned, damage estimated at €140,000

03.06.2026 regiotrends.de DEU

Freiburg-Rieselfeld: Two motorhomes burned out, police suspect arson

03.06.2026 BreisgauLIVE | Kurznews & Radio für Freiburg & Breisgau DEU

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