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Romanian farmworker dies in caravan fire in Italy

30.06.2026 00:09 7 min 15 sources
Sbircia la Notizia Magazine ITA + 14 more
Romanian farmworker dies in caravan fire in Italy
Original source: Sbircia la Notizia Magazine

In Brief

A Romanian agricultural worker was found dead in a burnt caravan near Poggio Imperiale, Foggia province, on the morning of May 12, 2026. The fire is believed to have been accidental.

On the morning of May 12, 2026, the body of an agricultural worker was discovered inside a burnt caravan in the Fucciccia area near Poggio Imperiale, in the province of Foggia. According to reports, the victim was a Romanian citizen who resided in Torremaggiore but often slept in the caravan near the fields due to long working hours.

The age of the deceased varies between 42 and 56 across different sources. The fire is believed to have started during the night and quickly destroyed the caravan. Possible causes under investigation include an accident, a heater or stove malfunction, or a short circuit. Firefighters, carabinieri, and forensic experts were at the scene.

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