Camper fire leaves woman and bystander who went in to rescue her with injuries

Camper fire leaves woman and bystander who went in to rescue her with injuries
August 26, 2026

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Camper fire leaves woman and bystander who went in to rescue her with injuries

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Around 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Police Department (LPD) and Lincoln Fire and Rescue (LFR) were dispatched to South 8th Street in regards to a camper fire.

LFR reported a bystander went inside the camper to rescue a woman.

Both the bystander and woman were taken to the hospital for treatment. According to LPD, the woman’s injuries are considered life-threatening.

LFR Information Officer MJ Lierman reported an e-bike being inside of the camper at the time of the fire and asked people to stay away due to the e-bike and smoke.

The investigation is ongoing.

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