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RV Fires in the US: Fatalities and Arson

08.06.2026 05:10 3 min 7 sources
Channel 13 Las Vegas News KTNV ISL + 6 more
RV Fires in the US: Fatalities and Arson
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In Brief

Multiple RV fires have occurred in the US: two people died in Salida, one in Henderson, and an arson of several RVs is under investigation in Benton County. A previous fatal fire in Louisiana raised safety concerns.

Fatal Fires

On the night of April 18, 2026, in an RV park near Salida, Colorado, firefighters arrived at 1:45 a.m. to find an RV fully engulfed in flames. Two people died, and one person managed to escape.

Later that evening, around 9:20 p.m., in Henderson, Nevada, on Ballerina Drive near Lake Mead Parkway and Warm Springs Road, another RV caught fire. Firefighters found it fully engulfed; one person died, and no other injuries were reported.

Arson in Arkansas

On April 16, 2026, in Benton County, Arkansas, at the Scotty's RV consignment lot at the intersection of Beaver Shores Road and Arkansas 12, several RVs were set on fire. Damage is estimated at $50,000–$70,000. Benton County Sheriff's detectives are investigating and seeking information from the public.

Safety Warning

Earlier, in January 2026, a fatal RV fire occurred in Reserve, Louisiana. A lithium battery ignition is suspected, and the smoke alarm was found to be non-functional. It was the seventh fire death in the state that week.

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One person killed in RV fire in Henderson

19.04.2026 Channel 13 Las Vegas News KTNV ISL

Two killed in RV fire near Salida

19.04.2026 AOL.com ISL

Fatal RV Fire in Henderson

19.04.2026 https://www.fox5vegas.com HRV

Multiple RVs set on fire in Benton County

16.04.2026 5newsonline.com ISL

Investigation into RV arson in Benton County

16.04.2026 arkansasonline.com ISL

Benton County Sheriff's Office Investigating Arson of RVs and Motorhomes

16.04.2026 nwaonline.com ENG

Investigators warn about fire safety after fatal RV blaze

28.01.2026 KPEL 96.5 ISL

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