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Fire destroys caravan and 200 chickens in Östervåla

08.07.2026 16:00 1 min 1 source
Sala Allehanda SWE
Fire destroys caravan and 200 chickens in Östervåla
© TT/Utryckning Uppsala

A family in Östervåla was preparing for a caravan holiday when the caravan caught fire early Wednesday morning. The flames consumed the caravan, several farm buildings, and about 200 chickens. The farm owner said the caravan was fully engulfed when they discovered the fire.

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Fire destroys caravan and 200 chickens in Östervåla

08.07.2026 Sala Allehanda SWE Original source

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