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Three RV and caravan fires in Germany within a month

30.06.2026 13:41 2 min 5 sources
sueddeutsche.de DEU + 4 more
Three RV and caravan fires in Germany within a month
Original source: sueddeutsche.de

In Brief

In the past month, three mobile home fires occurred in Germany: a homemade camper in Gröbenzell, a caravan in Adelsheim, and a Concord motorhome in Frankenheim. No injuries were reported; causes vary.

Fires in mobile homes in Germany

Three incidents of mobile home fires have been reported in Germany over the past month. No injuries occurred in any case.

Gröbenzell (Bavaria) — On June 29, 2026, around 3:20 PM, a homemade camper parked on Alpenstraße caught fire, completely destroying the interior. Residents nearly extinguished the flames before firefighters arrived; they then fully extinguished the fire and removed batteries. Damage is estimated at tens of thousands of euros. Police in Olching suspect a technical defect.

Adelsheim (Baden-Württemberg) — On June 17, 2026, around 5:20 AM, the owner of a caravan left overnight on Siegsteige smelled smoke and discovered the fire. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames. The cause is believed to be a technical defect in the heater. Damage is being assessed.

Frankenheim (Saxony) — On the night of May 25–26, 2026, a Concord motorhome in Markranstädt was completely destroyed by fire. Police have launched an investigation on suspicion of arson. Damage is being determined.

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Motorhome burns out in Gröbenzell

30.06.2026 sueddeutsche.de DEU Original source

Caravan fire in Adelsheim

17.06.2026 Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung DEU Original source

Caravan catches fire in Adelsheim

17.06.2026 fnweb.de DEU Original source

Police report: robbery, caravan fire and traffic accident

17.06.2026 News.de DEU Original source

Motorhome completely burned out in Frankenheim

26.05.2026 Die Sachsen News DEU Original source

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