Man dies in camper explosion in Leefdaal

A large grass fire broke out along the E34 motorway between Oud-Turnhout and Arendonk on Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews took about two hours to extinguish the blaze, which spread over roughly 100 metres of verge. The fire is believed to have been sparked by a blowout on a caravan travelling on the highway. The right lane towards the Netherlands was closed during the operation.

At the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, Formula 1 teams displayed their largest motorhomes in the Spa-Francorchamps paddock, returning for European rounds after overseas races. The article compares the size and design of these mobile headquarters, noting the paddock's narrow layout gives it a 'small village' feel. It also updates the championship standings: Mercedes-AMG leads the Constructors' Championship by 78 points over Ferrari, and Kimi Antonelli holds a 45-point lead over George Russell in the Drivers' standings.

The Silly tourist office is launching a new accommodation option for the Théâtre au Vert festival. From 11 to 16 August, four restored caravans from the 1960s–1980s will be placed near the venue, each sleeping two people. The rate is €95 per night, with bookings required by 15 July. Bicycle rental, local breakfasts, and pitches for tents, campervans and motorhomes are also available.

On Sunday, a barrier crashed into the side window of a camper on a canal bridge in Humbeek (Grimbergen), halting shipping for several hours. No injuries reported.

Two thieves attempted to steal a caravan in Vlamertinge overnight. The owner caught them in the act and blocked the driveway with his car, causing a collision. The caravan crashed into a building, resulting in significant damage. The suspects fled on foot and remain at large.

Project author Philippe Debor plans to build a holiday park with 62 chalets on the 4-hectare former Hertogenwald campsite. The project is backed by international operator Prism, with 25 chalets to be sold to investors. Total cost is estimated at €7–8 million. Following flood risk criticism, the number of chalets was reduced from 80 to 62; they will be raised on one-meter stilts, with retention basins and permeable paving. Debor awaits approval from the city of Eupen and hopes to have the first chalets ready for rent by Carnival 2026.