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Motorhome Fire in Baienfurt: Damage Reaches Half a Million Euros

24.04.2026 09:36 2 min 4 sources РУС
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Motorhome Fire in Baienfurt: Damage Reaches Half a Million Euros
Original source: stern.de

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A motorhome caught fire in Baienfurt (Ravensburg district), spreading to a canopy and neighboring houses. Two women, aged 98 and 63, suffered minor smoke inhalation. Damage is estimated at around 500,000 euros.

In Baienfurt (Ravensburg district, Baden-Württemberg), a motorhome caught fire. The flames spread to a canopy and damaged neighboring houses, as well as a parked car. Preliminary reports suggest a technical defect caused the fire, after which gas cylinders exploded, accelerating the spread.

Two women, aged 98 and 63, sustained minor smoke inhalation. Total damage is estimated at approximately 500,000 euros. Police are continuing their investigation.

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