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Motorhome completely burned down in Mogyoród © Zsaruhírek
Incidents HU Hungary Today

Motorhome completely burned down in Mogyoród

A motorhome was completely destroyed by fire in the yard of a family home in Mogyoród. The fire also threatened a nearby residential building, but professional firefighters from Gödöllő contained and extinguished the blaze.

Caravan park evacuated in Dorset due to Storm Chandra flooding © The Independent
Incidents GB United Kingdom Today

Caravan park evacuated in Dorset due to Storm Chandra flooding

Storm Chandra has caused extensive flooding across the UK. Authorities evacuated 80 residents from a caravan park in Dorset under a severe danger-to-life warning and declared a major incident in Somerset, where around 50 properties were affected. Hundreds of flood warnings remain in place nationwide, with further rain expected.

Motorhome stolen in Melle-Gesmold © noz.de
Incidents DE Germany Yesterday

Motorhome stolen in Melle-Gesmold

A motorhome was stolen in the Melle-Gesmold area during the night to Tuesday. Police are asking for witnesses and any information regarding the missing Citroën vehicle.

Court in Weiden hears case on Bundeswehr car and motorhome collision © oberpfalzecho.de
Incidents DE Germany Yesterday

Court in Weiden hears case on Bundeswehr car and motorhome collision

A court in Weiden is hearing a case regarding a May 2024 crash on the A93 motorway. The motorhome owner's insurer refused to fully cover the 9,000 euros in damage to a Bundeswehr civilian vehicle, paying only half. The parties dispute whether the indicator was used and the speed involved. The court's decision will be announced on February 10.

Incidents NZ New Zealand 6 days ago

Landslides in New Zealand kill at least two, destroy caravans at holiday park

Landslides in New Zealand have killed at least two people, with several children reported missing. The incident occurred on January 22 at the popular Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park on the North Island, where caravans and facilities were destroyed. Emergency services are conducting search and rescue operations amid conditions caused by record rainfall.

Investigators warn about fire safety after fatal RV blaze © KPEL 96.5
Incidents US United States Today

Investigators warn about fire safety after fatal RV blaze

In Louisiana, investigators are probing a deadly RV fire that occurred at 10 a.m. Monday in the town of Reserve. A lithium battery is being considered as a potential cause, and the RV lacked a working smoke alarm. This marks the seventh fire-related fatality in the state within a week.

Regional District of Nanaimo revisits rules for full-time RV living © Yahoo News
Incidents CA Canada Yesterday 4

Regional District of Nanaimo revisits rules for full-time RV living

The Regional District of Nanaimo is again addressing the regulation of full-time recreational vehicle living amid the housing crisis. The board will consider staff recommendations to rescind a temporary enforcement suspension and to develop a rural housing policy and guidelines for temporary use permits. The permit costs $800 and can last up to three years.

Incidents CL Chile Yesterday

Motorhomes occupy Ike-Ike beach in Chile

The Ike-Ike beach, located 115 km from Iquique, has been occupied by motorhomes rented out for tourism. The local community is demanding an explanation from the authorities. The incident has gained national attention.

80 People Rescued from Flooded RV Park in Washington © Woodall's Campground Magazine - Daily News & Information for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry
Incidents US United States 2 days ago

80 People Rescued from Flooded RV Park in Washington

First responders rescued approximately 80 people from the flooded Bowman Hilton RV Park in Puyallup, Washington. The Pierce County Department of Emergency Management issued a Level 3 'Go Now' evacuation order specifically for the park. Those rescued included vulnerable individuals and pets.

Incidents KR South Korea 2 days ago

Camper van fire at Songpyeong Beach: one injured

A fire broke out in a camper van at Songpyeong Beach in Hwasan County on January 20. A man in his 60s suffered facial burns. The blaze was extinguished by a team of 25 firefighters and police officers, and the cause is under investigation.

Warehouse fire destroys motorhome workshop in Lichtenstein-Honau © SWR Aktuell
Incidents DE Germany 6 days ago

Warehouse fire destroys motorhome workshop in Lichtenstein-Honau

A warehouse burned down completely in Lichtenstein-Honau (Reutlingen district) on Thursday night. Firefighters narrowly protected two adjacent residential houses; there were no injuries. The damage is estimated at half a million euros, and the cause of the fire at the warehouse, which was used as a workshop for motorhomes, is under investigation.

Six people missing after landslide at Mount Maunganui campground © newstalkzb.co.nz
Incidents NZ New Zealand 4 days ago 2

Six people missing after landslide at Mount Maunganui campground

Six people are unaccounted for following a landslide at the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park in New Zealand. A Rotorua grandmother and a 15-year-old Italian girl are believed to be among the missing. The operation has shifted from rescue to recovery.

Camper van loses roof under low railway bridge in New Zealand © 위클리코리아
Incidents NZ New Zealand 5 days ago

Camper van loses roof under low railway bridge in New Zealand

Another collision occurred at a low railway bridge in Tinwald, New Zealand, where a camper van had its roof sheared off. The bridge, with a clearance of 2.39 meters, is officially classified as the most struck in the country and had reopened just a month prior after repairs. Local authorities plan to add more warning signs and road markings, while social media debates a full road closure.

Mount Maunganui landslide rescue operation could take days © newstalkzb.co.nz
Incidents NZ New Zealand 5 days ago

Mount Maunganui landslide rescue operation could take days

The rescue operation at the Mount Maunganui campground hit by a landslide could take days to complete. The landslide, which occurred around 9:30 AM on Thursday, destroyed the site's toilet and shower block and crushed campervans. Police report multiple people missing, with the exact number still being determined.

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