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Restoration work at caravan park to begin this month after major blaze

03.08.2026 10:29 1 min 1 source
Herts Advertiser ENG
Restoration work at caravan park to begin this month after major blaze
Original source: Herts Advertiser

Hertfordshire County Council has confirmed that reconstruction of Ver Meadows caravan park in Redbourn, damaged by a major fire on July 12, 2025, will begin in mid-August 2026. The fire affected 15 of the 18 pitches. The cause remains undetermined, but investigators ruled out technical faults and suggested a human act. Construction is expected to take about 23 weeks, after which residents can return.

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