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In Switzerland, a field fire spread to a forest, destroying two caravans. The incident occurred in the canton of Bern, exact date not specified. Fire services contained the blaze, no injuries reported.

On Wednesday afternoon in Bernex (canton of Geneva), a field fire jumped more than 300 meters into the forest due to wind. Two caravans were destroyed; no injuries reported.

Petra Huber-Neff, 52, from Aargau plans to move into a tiny house of about 50 sq m by 2029. She is looking for a plot on a building lease within 15 km of Muri and financing, as the project costs between 300,000 and 500,000 Swiss francs. Huber-Neff, who previously served as the first female usher in the Swiss Federal Council, wants to downsize after her adult children move out.

A caravan on a campsite in Möhlin, Aargau, was completely destroyed by fire. The blaze was reported shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Firefighters from Möhlin and Rheinfelden brought the fire under control quickly, but the caravan was a total loss. A neighbouring caravan sustained minor damage. All occupants evacuated safely and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

On the night of July 28, a caravan was completely destroyed by fire at a campsite in Möhlin, canton Aargau. A neighboring caravan sustained minor damage. No injuries were reported; the cause is under investigation.

Swiss publication 20 Minuten collected reader stories about emergencies during camping trips. Incidents include a gas explosion in a tent, theft of an entire motorhome, a caravan emptied by a fake insurance agent, a bear encounter in the Carpathians, and a chassis failure of a camper in Mexico. Camping expert Olivier Lucy provided safety tips, including advice on theft prevention and gas equipment handling.