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In Leek (Netherlands), a camper burned, likely due to a battery. In Assen, two people were injured by a short circuit. In France, a fire destroyed a motorhome and a barn, leaving a woman with burns.
Leek, 13 July 2026 — On Monday evening, a parked camper caught fire at the JasiCamp company on Branderij. The report came in around 18:15. Due to dense parking, firefighters from Leek, Groningen and Roden prevented the fire from spreading to neighbouring vehicles, raising the alarm to medium level. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire started from a battery under the seat. Firefighters removed gas cylinders and flammable liquids, dismantled part of the camper, extracted the battery and seat, and fully extinguished the fire. The camper sustained serious damage.
Assen, 4 February 2026 — On Wednesday night, a camper fire broke out on Schakelhof due to a short circuit. Two people (a man and a woman) inhaled smoke and were taken to hospital for examination. Emergency services arrived promptly and secured the vehicle.
Béon (Yonne), 28 April 2026 — A fire destroyed a motorhome and an outbuilding. Three people were injured; a 68-year-old woman suffered burns to her face and hands and was hospitalised. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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A camper parked at JasiCamp on Branderij in Leek caught fire Monday evening around 18:15. Firefighters from Leek, Groningen and Roden prevented the bl...
A camper parked at JasiCamp on Branderij in Leek caught fire Monday evening around 18:15. Firefighters from Leek, Groningen and Roden prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby campers. The fire is believed to have started from a battery under a seat. The camper was heavily damaged.
In Leek, Netherlands, a parked camper van was severely damaged by a large fire on Monday. The battery under the seat caught fire for an unknown reason...
In Leek, Netherlands, a parked camper van was severely damaged by a large fire on Monday. The battery under the seat caught fire for an unknown reason, igniting the seat. Firefighters removed gas cylinders and flammable liquids, dismantled parts of the van, extracted the battery and seat, then fully extinguished the fire. The camper van sustained heavy damage.
On Monday evening around 18:15, a fire broke out in a camper at a camper dealership on Branderij in Leek. To prevent the fire from spreading to other ...
On Monday evening around 18:15, a fire broke out in a camper at a camper dealership on Branderij in Leek. To prevent the fire from spreading to other vehicles, the fire brigade escalated to a medium-sized fire. The cause is believed to be a battery under a seat. The camper was severely damaged.
On April 28 in Béon (Yonne), a fire broke out, destroying a motorhome and a barn. Three people were involved, with a 68-year-old woman suffering burns...
On April 28 in Béon (Yonne), a fire broke out, destroying a motorhome and a barn. Three people were involved, with a 68-year-old woman suffering burns to her face and arms and being taken to hospital.
A fire in the commune of Béon (Yonne department) destroyed a motorhome and an outbuilding. A woman sustained facial burns in the incident. The cause o...
A fire in the commune of Béon (Yonne department) destroyed a motorhome and an outbuilding. A woman sustained facial burns in the incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Two people were injured in a fire in a camper van in Assen caused by a short circuit. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday on Schakel...
Two people were injured in a fire in a camper van in Assen caused by a short circuit. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday on Schakelhof street. A man and a woman inhaled smoke and were taken to hospital for further examination.
A fire broke out in a camper van in Assen, Netherlands, early Wednesday night due to a short circuit. Two occupants inhaled smoke and were taken to th...
A fire broke out in a camper van in Assen, Netherlands, early Wednesday night due to a short circuit. Two occupants inhaled smoke and were taken to the hospital for treatment. Emergency services responded promptly and secured the vehicle.
A camper van caught fire in Assen during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday. A woman was injured and taken to hospital by ambulance, while a man was ...
A camper van caught fire in Assen during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday. A woman was injured and taken to hospital by ambulance, while a man was also taken for a check-up. The cause of the fire and the exact circumstances are under investigation.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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