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Arson in Norfolk and caravan blaze in Tasmania leave two injured

27.04.2026 02:02 1 min 3 sources
Great Yarmouth Mercury ENG + 2 more
Arson in Norfolk and caravan blaze in Tasmania leave two injured
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In the UK, a 34-year-old man admitted to arson of his own caravan, damaging a neighbour's fence. In Tasmania, two people suffered burns and smoke inhalation in a caravan park fire.

United Kingdom

34-year-old Harry Newby from Caister, Norfolk, pleaded guilty to arson of his own caravan on 10 August 2025 at Jubilee Farm near Great Yarmouth. The fire damaged neighbouring fence panels. On the same day he attempted to destroy a fire extinguisher belonging to Windmill Care Home in Rollesby. The court imposed a six-month conditional discharge, ordering him to pay £400 compensation to the fence owner, £75 to the care home and a £26 surcharge.

Tasmania

A fire broke out at Penguin Caravan Park in Penguin, north-west Tasmania, leaving two people with minor burns and smoke inhalation. One caravan was completely destroyed, another was damaged. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Fire crews from three towns attended the scene.

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Arsonist admits caravan blaze which damaged neighbouring fence

23.04.2026 Great Yarmouth Mercury ENG

Two treated for burns after blaze at caravan park

12.04.2026 Pulse Tasmania ENG

Caravan fire at North-West Tasmania tourist park

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