Child dies in burned motorhome in Golfo Aranci; father faces trial

Two motorhomes parked on Via Togliatti in the Italian town of Sestu were completely destroyed by fire overnight. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and the Carabinieri are investigating the incident by reviewing CCTV footage to determine the cause of the fire.

The second part of a television report follows a couple traveling through Tuscany in a motorhome. Petra and Rüdiger Erbslöh explore the region for three weeks, visiting cities such as Florence, Montepulciano, and San Gimignano. The program aired on March 14, 2026, on the WDR channel.

A second equipped motorhome area will open in Porto Sant'Elpidio by summer. The new zone on Via Milano will be granted under a three-year concession, with a maximum stay of 72 hours and fees ranging from 12 to 43 euros. The project is part of a 5-million-euro urban regeneration plan.

A private entrepreneur has proposed creating a camper parking area at the "Lavello" restaurant parking lot in Calolziocorte. The local opposition group has raised concerns about potential conflicts with residents and increased workload for municipal offices.

A court in Tempio Pausania has ordered the father to stand trial for the death of his 11-year-old son. The child died in August 2023 in Gallura after a gas cylinder from a camping stove exploded next to the family's motorhome. The father suffered burns on 40% of his body while attempting to rescue his son. The trial will begin on June 18.

The publication is a guide for preparing a motorhome for first trips after winter storage. In Italy in 2025, registrations of such vehicles increased by 10.56%, with over 44 thousand new and used units purchased.