The fire, which resulted in a fatality, was most likely caused by a loose connection in an electrical portable outlet device (commonly known as a multi board or portable power board). The portable outlet device was in close proximity to a large quantity of combustible material within a caravan awning. The reason for the loose connection could not be determined, as only the metal contact rails remains where still present after the fire which indicated electrical arcing damage to one of the contacts. Because of the large amount of combustible material in the awning surrounding the portable outlet device, the fire would have expanded very quickly and, due to a strong wind that day, the fire would have blocked the only possible escape route from the only exit door in the caravan.