Fire in Mennonite Field 2A destroys three motorhomes

Tommas Davoust from Moheda, Sweden, first attended a FIFA World Cup in 2006, painting his caravan blue and yellow and driving to Germany. Since then, he has attended every European and World Championship featuring the Swedish men's national team. In 2026, he is again traveling to support the team in their match against Tunisia in Mexico.

Authorities from three levels of government are coordinating to receive a caravan of nationals as part of the Paisano Program. The caravan of about 290 vehicles is scheduled to arrive in Laredo, Texas, on June 15 and cross into Mexico on June 16 at 5:00 a.m. Participants can register at the Arena in Laredo or via a digital app. Civil Protection will deploy medical units, ambulances, fire engines, and tow trucks to provide safety and assistance to travelers.

A fire at the Circo Chino de Pekín in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, destroyed a motorhome and damaged two vehicles. The incident occurred in the parking lot of the Víctor Manuel Reyna stadium, where dressing rooms and mobile units were located. The cause of the fire has not been disclosed.

In Chiapas, Mexico, a motorhome belonging to a circus caught fire in the parking lot near the Víctor Manuel Reyna stadium. Firefighters prevented an explosion by removing two 20-kg propane tanks. The fire damaged two nearby vehicles, and two people suffered smoke inhalation.

In the Mexican city of Guasave (Sinaloa), a fire destroyed a motorhome and trailer on the night of June 4. The flames spread to a fuel truck, prompting the evacuation of several families. No injuries were reported; the cause is under investigation.

On Saturday at around 18:15 on the Pátzcuaro-Copandaro highway in Michoacán, a trailer from Transportes Refrigerados Galván (license plate 41-UM-6V) struck a Toyota van carrying nine passengers, including a minor, while overtaking at excessive speed. The driver fled; tourists sought help at a toll booth, and police provided assistance.