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On the evening of May 16, 2026, a motorhome caught fire on Dortmunder Landstrasse in Herdecke, Germany. Firefighters arrived within minutes, but the vehicle was already fully engulfed. During extinguishing, a propane gas leak caused a powerful flash. The motorhome was completely destroyed; no injuries were reported. Police are investigating the cause.
On the evening of May 16, 2026, a motorhome was completely destroyed by fire on Dortmunder Landstrasse in Herdecke, Germany. The fire department received the call at 10:27 PM. Upon arrival, firefighters found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames.
The cause of the fire is still unknown. Criminal police are investigating.
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Updated: 11.07.2026
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