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Woman injured in camper van fire in Assen © NoorderNieuws - NoorderNieuws, voor het laatste nieuws uit Groningen, Fryslân en Drenthe. Blijf altijd op de hoogte 24 uur per dag en 7 dagen in de week.
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Woman injured in camper van fire in Assen

A camper van caught fire in Assen during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday. A woman was injured and taken to hospital by ambulance, while a man was also taken for a check-up. The cause of the fire and the exact circumstances are under investigation.

Motorhome stolen in Rome with cat inside © Canale Dieci
Incidents IT Italy 2 days ago 4

Motorhome stolen in Rome with cat inside

A motorhome was stolen in Rome's Pigneto district on Sunday, February 1st. The vehicle contained the owner's cat, Martufella, wearing a pink collar. The owner, Lorenzo M., is appealing for information and can be contacted at 3298868850.

RV Fire Closes Oceanside Boulevard © ONSCENE.TV
Incidents US United States Today

RV Fire Closes Oceanside Boulevard

An RV was fully engulfed in flames at an intersection in Oceanside, California. The owner escaped unharmed, and the cause is under investigation. A section of Oceanside Boulevard was closed to traffic.

Camper van with wood stove triggers fire brigade call-out in Tyrol © heute.at
Incidents AT Austria 2 days ago

Camper van with wood stove triggers fire brigade call-out in Tyrol

Firefighters were called to the Austrian municipality of Schwendau due to a camper van equipped with a wood stove. The incident occurred on February 1st when the stove in a British tourist's vehicle began smoking and caught fire. The fire was quickly extinguished with a powder extinguisher, and the stove was removed as a safety precaution.

Gas station attendant extinguishes motorhome fire on highway © La Voz del Pueblo | Diario digital con noticias de Tres Arroyos, la región y el país. Información actualizada, periodismo local y cobertura de temas sociales, políticos, deportivos y culturales.
Incidents PY Paraguay Yesterday

Gas station attendant extinguishes motorhome fire on highway

A motorhome caught fire on February 3, 2026, at the intersection of Route 228 and Monteagudo Avenue. An attendant from the Axion service station was first on the scene with a fire extinguisher, followed by volunteer firefighters who performed cooling operations. The incident resulted in no injuries, with damage limited to the vehicle's electrical system and the driver and passenger seats.

Fully engulfed motorhome extinguished in Winchester © Valley News
Incidents US United States Yesterday

Fully engulfed motorhome extinguished in Winchester

Firefighters responded to a fully engulfed motorhome on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the intersection of Simpson and Dawn in Winchester. The fire was extinguished within 25 minutes, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the blaze remains undetermined.

Man killed in Millbrook camper fire © WAKA 8
Incidents US United States 6 days ago

Man killed in Millbrook camper fire

Millbrook firefighters are investigating a camper fire that claimed a man's life. The incident occurred on January 28 at the K and K Campground. The fire, caused by an electric fireplace in one camper, spread to a nearby unit due to high winds, where 64-year-old Keith Alan Wilbanks was found.

Motorhome rescued from Argentina's Route 40 © Señal Calafate
Incidents AR Argentina 1 days ago

Motorhome rescued from Argentina's Route 40

A motorhome became stuck on a section of Argentina's National Route 40, known as the '73 Cursed'. Provincial road services used a motor grader to rescue the vehicle and restore the road. The stretch between Tres Lagos and Gobernador Gregores was closed to all traffic due to water and mud accumulation following heavy rains.

Motorhome driver avoids head-on collision with wrong-way driver in Hesse © ntv.de
Incidents DE Germany 3 days ago

Motorhome driver avoids head-on collision with wrong-way driver in Hesse

In Hesse, a motorhome driver performed an emergency stop to avoid a collision with a car driving the wrong way. The incident occurred on Saturday morning on a slip road to the A66 motorway. Police located the wrong-way driver, confiscated his license, and initiated an investigation for endangering road traffic.

Storm lifts caravans into the air at Portuguese campsite © Notícias de Coimbra
Incidents PT Portugal 4 days ago

Storm lifts caravans into the air at Portuguese campsite

Storm Kristin caused significant damage to the Praia do Pedrógão campsite in the Pedrógão Grande municipality. Strong winds, exceeding 200 km/h in some areas, lifted and displaced caravans, rendering the area unsafe. Authorities have closed the campsite to visitors until normal conditions are restored.

Motorhome detaches from pickup truck and collides head-on with truck on Route 51 © En Linea Noticias
Incidents AR Argentina 2 days ago 6

Motorhome detaches from pickup truck and collides head-on with truck on Route 51

The accident occurred on Saturday afternoon at kilometer 685 of Route 51 near Bahía Blanca. A motorhome being towed by a Toyota Hilux detached, crossed into the oncoming lane, and collided head-on with a Mercedes truck. The truck driver was injured, and traffic was disrupted for approximately one hour.

Investigators warn about fire safety after fatal RV blaze © KPEL 96.5
Incidents US United States 6 days ago

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.

Incidents US United States 3 days ago

RV explosion in Safeway parking lot in Port Angeles

An RV explosion occurred in the parking lot of a Safeway supermarket in Port Angeles on the morning of January 23. Witnesses reported multiple explosions, falling debris, and the rescue of black puppies. Firefighters recovered several propane tanks, and one woman sustained a minor burn on her hand.

Citroen motorhome stolen in Viersen © Viersen - Am gestrigen Mittwoch wurde der Polizei der Diebstahl eines Wohnmobils angezeigt.
Incidents DE Germany 5 days ago

Citroen motorhome stolen in Viersen

Police in Viersen are investigating the theft of a motorhome. The Citroen-brand vehicle with license plate VIE-EM 920 was stolen from a private parking lot on Heiligenstraße between January 8 and 28, 2026. The motorhome is equipped with an awning on the passenger side and a tow bar at the rear.

Caravan burglar arrested for stealing headlamp © ijarocin.pl
Incidents PL Poland 6 days ago

Caravan burglar arrested for stealing headlamp

Police arrested a man who broke into a caravan to steal a headlamp. The incident occurred on January 25 in Roszkowo, Poland. The 56-year-old suspect was identified through CCTV footage. He faces up to 10 years in prison.

Man dies after explosion and fire in motorhome in California © KSDY Canal 50 San Diego
Incidents US United States 4 days ago

Man dies after explosion and fire in motorhome in California

A man died following an explosion and subsequent fire in a motorhome in San Ysidro, California. Firefighters extinguished the blaze in a residential area and located the victim inside the recreational vehicle. Specialized personnel are investigating the cause of the explosion, with no additional risks to nearby residents reported.

Man found dead in camper after power loss during winter storm © Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS | Lake Cumberland's Best Country
Incidents US United States 4 days ago

Man found dead in camper after power loss during winter storm

A man was found dead inside a camper trailer in Pulaski County, Illinois, after the vehicle lost power during a winter storm. The interior temperature was recorded at 9°F (-13°C). State officials have linked 10 deaths across Illinois to the severe weather conditions.

Motorhome completely burned down in Mogyoród © Zsaruhírek
Incidents HU Hungary 28.01.2026

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 28.01.2026

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.

Man found dead in camper trailer after ice storm power outage © LEX 18 News - Lexington, KY (WLEX)
Incidents US United States 5 days ago

Man found dead in camper trailer after ice storm power outage

A 62-year-old man died in Pulaski County, Kentucky, after losing power during a winter ice storm. He was found dead on Tuesday morning in his camper trailer, where the interior temperature had dropped to nine degrees Fahrenheit. The storm caused widespread power outages across the region by bringing down trees and power lines.

Incidents US United States 6 days ago 5

Police identify victim in fatal Sharon camper fire

Vermont State Police have released the identity of a man who died in a camper fire. The incident occurred Sunday morning on Route 14 in Sharon. Investigators believe the fire was caused by improper disposal of smoking materials.

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