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Caravan Fire on Orchard Farm: Cause Unknown, Investigation Underway

04.05.2026 11:41 1 min 1 source

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On April 30 at around 5:30 PM, a parked caravan on an orchard farm in Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen was completely destroyed by fire. The flames spread to an adjacent wood storage, but firefighters prevented further damage. The cause and damage amount are under investigation.

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Caravan Fire on Orchard Farm: Cause Unknown, Investigation Underway

On April 30 at around 5:30 PM, a parked caravan on an orchard farm in Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen was completely destroyed by fire. The flames spread to ...

04.05.2026 Wochenblatt Reporter DEU

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