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Romanian farmworker dies in caravan fire in Italy

12.05.2026 19:20 5 min 10 sources
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Romanian farmworker dies in caravan fire in Italy
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A tragic incident occurred near Poggio Imperiale in the province of Foggia. In the early hours of May 12, 2026, a caravan was completely destroyed by fire. Inside, the body of a Romanian agricultural worker was found.

The victim, a resident of Torremaggiore, was using the caravan as temporary accommodation during the harvest season. Sources give his age as between 42 and 53.

The fire is believed to have started accidentally. Possible causes include a malfunctioning stove or heater, or an electrical short circuit. The flames spread rapidly, destroying the caravan. Firefighters, carabinieri, and forensic experts are investigating the scene.

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Romanian farmworker dies in caravan fire in Foggia countryside

12.05.2026 l'Immediato ITA

Fire in Caravan Kills Farmworker

12.05.2026 quotidianodipuglia.it ITA

Farmworker found dead in burned-out caravan in Italy

12.05.2026 Antenna Sud ITA

Tragedy in Poggio Imperiale: Worker dies in caravan fire

12.05.2026 la Repubblica ITA

Tragedy in Foggia: caravan fire kills farmworker

12.05.2026 Borderline24.com ITA

Caravan fire kills Romanian worker

12.05.2026 Telenorba ITA

Poggio Imperiale: Farmworker Dies in Caravan Fire

12.05.2026 Foggia Reporter ITA

Tragedy in Poggio Imperiale: Romanian Farmworker Dies in Caravan Fire

12.05.2026 Stato Quotidiano ITA

Tragedy in Foggia: Farmworker Dies in Burnt Caravan

12.05.2026 lagazzettadelmezzogiorno.it ITA

Tragedy in Foggia: Farmworker Dies in Caravan Fire

12.05.2026 giornaledipuglia.com ITA

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