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Caravan catches fire — firefighters prevent flames from spreading to forest

25.03.2026 10:35 1 min 1 source
rheinpfalz.de DEU
Caravan catches fire — firefighters prevent flames from spreading to forest
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A caravan caught fire on Tuesday afternoon on the edge of a forest in Contwig. Firefighters contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to the woodland; property damage is estimated at a four-figure sum in euros.

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