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Two RV fires in the US: one dead in Kansas and one in Kentucky

06.07.2026 02:09 2 min 4 sources
Hays Post ENG + 3 more
Two RV fires in the US: one dead in Kansas and one in Kentucky

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Two separate RV fires in the US have resulted in one fatality each: one in Sedgwick County, Kansas, and one in Hardin County, Kentucky. Investigations are ongoing.

Kansas fire

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., a camper fire occurred in the 3600 block of East 71st Street South, west of Derby, Kansas. Firefighters arrived to find the RV fully engulfed. After extinguishing the blaze, a body was found inside. The fire also threatened a nearby house but was contained. Authorities are investigating the cause, including possible lightning activity.

Kentucky fire

On January 31, 2026, a camper fire was reported in Upton, Hardin County, Kentucky. Firefighters arrived at 8:50 a.m. to find the camper fully involved. After the fire was extinguished, a body was discovered inside. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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One dead in RV fire at Kansas home

18.06.2026 Hays Post ENG Original source

One dead after camper fire west of Derby, Kansas

18.06.2026 https://www.kwch.com HRV Original source

One person found dead after camper fire in Upton

03.02.2026 LEX 18 News - Lexington, KY (WLEX) HRV Original source

Person killed in camper fire in Hardin County

03.02.2026 https://www.wave3.com HRV Original source
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