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Motorhome fire at Vuren campsite with gas cylinder explosions

01.05.2026 19:07 2 min 4 sources
Hamar Arbeiderblad DAN + 3 more
Motorhome fire at Vuren campsite with gas cylinder explosions
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Incident at De Lievelinge Campsite

On March 8, 2026, a fire erupted in a motorhome at the De Lievelinge campsite in Vuren. Firefighters suggest the blaze may have started due to a gas heater, leading to explosions of gas cylinders. A 500-meter safety zone was established.

Authorities managed to prevent the fire from spreading to a nearby container with oily products. No injuries were reported.

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Fire at campsite. Significant material damage

24.04.2026 Hamar Arbeiderblad DAN

Motorhome fire at campsite in Vuren

08.03.2026 gld.nl NLD

Camper van destroyed by major fire at Vuren campsite, gas cylinders exploded

08.03.2026 SRC NLD

Fire at campsite destroys motorhome

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