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Fire inferno in Passau: caravan completely destroyed, 60,000 euros in damage!
On December 1, 2025, a caravan in Edt (Rottal-Inn) burned down due to a technical defect, the resident and dogs remained uninjured.
Fire inferno in Passau: caravan completely destroyed, 60,000 euros in damage!
On the night of Monday, December 1st, 2025, a significant fire broke out in the Passau district, which completely destroyed a converted circus wagon in Edt. As the PNP According to reports, no one was injured in the fire, but the estimated damage is around 60,000 euros. The fire, which broke out around 3:30 a.m., was probably caused by a technical defect in the caravan's kitchen. Fortunately, the resident and her two dogs were able to be brought to safety in time.
Several fire departments, including Schwertling, Bad Birnbach, Egglham, Wolfakirchen and Haarbach, were deployed to extinguish the flames and clear out the badly damaged caravan. Such incidents are not uncommon, as other cases of fire damage in the region show. For example, on August 28, 2025, there was a fire at a campsite in Otterstadt that affected seven caravans. A technical defect also turned out to be the cause, which the police confirmed in their investigation, without finding any evidence of arson. The damage caused was around 50,000 euros, and fortunately there were no injuries here either.
Causes of fire and precautionary measures
Technical defects can often lead to devastating fires. According to that Fire protection headquarters Fire-hazardous work is one of the most common causes of fire. This work, such as welding or soldering, usually takes place in a professional environment, but can also quickly become dangerous in a hobby area. Particularly in the private sector, it is important to have such activities carried out by trained staff. Carelessness when handling devices such as hot glue guns or soldering equipment can quickly become a fire hazard.
The recent incidents in Bavaria underline the need to be aware of potential dangers in the home and during leisure activities. The fire brigade and police appeal to all citizens to be careful with technical devices and to act quickly in the event of a fire.