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A fire at the Kossuth County Fairgrounds in Algona, Iowa, destroyed a 2005 Holiday Rambler motor home and killed a family cat on Thursday evening. The owners, Timothy and Kerissa Hall of Des Moines, escaped injury and saved their dog before the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire is believed to have started in the rear bedroom, possibly from a roof air conditioner. The interior was a total loss.

The Seattle City Council has proposed limiting street parking for motorhomes and travel trailers without a permit to two hours and banning overnight parking from midnight to 6 a.m. The rules would take effect in 2027, with enforcement starting by July 31 of that year; violators could be towed without prior notice. The Vehicle Resident Assistance Program (VRAP), introduced by Councilmember Dan Strauss, allocates $5 million for outreach, safe parking lots, and vehicle storage. Permits would be limited to individuals identified in a one-time street survey and would allow parking in designated industrial areas for up to 72 hours. The first hearing is scheduled for the 11th, with a vote expected in mid-September.

Happier Camper has introduced the HC1 Venture, a modular caravan inspired by classic American models from the 1960s. It features the Adaptiv system, allowing interior blocks to be rearranged, and weighs 499 kg. Prices start at €38,000.

A McLennan County judge ruled in favor of the Woodway Board of Adjustment and resident Keven Vranich in a dispute with the Woodway City Council over the legality of an oversized RV carport on Sante Fe Drive. The court found that the board did not abuse its discretion in determining the structure complies with city requirements. The city had ordered Vranich to bring the property into compliance, but the board voted 5-0 that the carport is not an accessory building. The city has not decided whether to appeal.

One person died and eight others were injured after a motorhome crashed on Interstate 40 in Carroll County, Tennessee, on Thursday. The Henderson County Fire Department responded to the scene near mile marker 119 at about 11:15 a.m. The motorhome, carrying nine people, left the roadway and crashed. The deceased was identified as Andrienne Langley, 37, of Texas, who was found trapped beneath the vehicle. The driver, two adult passengers, and five juveniles were injured; one adult and one juvenile were flown to trauma centers. No charges are pending.

Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss proposed a package of legislation that would limit RV and travel trailer parking on city streets to two hours without a permit, with overnight parking banned from midnight to 6 a.m. The rules, effective in 2027, are part of the Vehicle Resident Assistance Program, which includes $5 million for outreach and a permit system for vehicle residents. Permits would be limited to those identified in a census, and violations could lead to impoundment without notice.