Camper fire claims one life, damages two vehicles

A motorhome caught fire yesterday evening while driving in the Thousand Palms area. Bystanders extinguished the flames before firefighters arrived, but one woman sustained burn injuries and was transported to a hospital.

Residents voiced strong opposition to a proposed RV ordinance during a Gering City Council meeting. The discussion highlighted tensions between local regulations and the rights of recreational vehicle owners regarding parking and habitation.

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.

RVshare has introduced three new services to simplify RV rentals. The offerings include one-way rentals, curated national park trip packages, and a free rental advisor team. The company's data shows 71% of travelers prefer one-way rentals, and 87% would choose an RV for a national park visit.

Squirrel Power unveiled its first product, the Evotrex-PG5 range-extender towable RV, at CES 2026, with a starting price of $120,000. The founder, a former Anker executive, targets younger users seeking extended off-grid capabilities, citing a shift in the market away from traditional campground-dependent models.

Orange County Commissioners approved plans for two new RV parks along Highway 62. One park south of Interstate 10 will have 119 spaces, while a second in Mauriceville will feature 24 spaces. The projects met all county regulations, including drainage plans and road width requirements for emergency vehicle access.