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Caravan catches fire in Hamburg, technical defect possible

16.01.2026 03:21 1 min 1 source
DIE WELT DEU

A caravan burned out completely in Hamburg-Eilbek in the morning. One person was hospitalized with smoke inhalation, and police are considering a technical defect as a possible cause of the fire.

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🇩🇪 Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 05.04.2026

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€2.34 · £2.04/l

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pricier than 90% of countries

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pricier than 91% of countries

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€1.14 · £1.00/l

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