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Fire in Aneby destroys caravan, likely caused by gas cylinder explosion

28.05.2026 09:52 1 min 2 sources
SVT Nyheter SWE + 1 more
Fire in Aneby destroys caravan, likely caused by gas cylinder explosion
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A caravan was completely destroyed by fire in Aneby early Thursday morning. The blaze was preceded by an explosion, likely from a gas cylinder. No injuries were reported; police are investigating the incident as negligence.

A caravan was completely destroyed by a fire in the Aneby area (Jönköping County) early Thursday morning, May 28. Initial reports of an industrial fire were incorrect; the fire occurred in a wooded area.

Witnesses reported hearing an explosion, believed to be from a gas cylinder, before the fire started. Firefighters managed to prevent the flames from spreading. No injuries were reported.

The Jönköping police are treating the incident as negligence. A case has been opened, but no suspects have been identified yet.

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Fire in Aneby destroys caravan

28.05.2026 SVT Nyheter SWE

Caravan fire in Aneby

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