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On July 12, 2026, two major fires broke out in France: in Cluny (Saône-et-Loire) 5,000 m², two caravans and a car burned; in Port-Bail-sur-Mer (Manche) 21 hectares, 13 motorhomes, 7 cars and 2 caravans were destroyed.
On Sunday, July 12, 2026, two major fires occurred in France, affecting camping and automotive vehicles.
In Cluny (Saône-et-Loire department), on a private plot, flames destroyed 5,000 m² of vegetation, two caravans and one car. According to sources, a shelter was saved. About 20 firefighters, gendarmes and two agents of the National Forestry Office were involved. No casualties were reported. The department has been on high fire alert since July 6 due to drought and heat.
In Port-Bail-sur-Mer (Manche department), in the miell area of the Ailes coast, a larger fire broke out. It destroyed 21 hectares, 13 motorhomes, seven cars and two caravans. About 80 firefighters were deployed to fight the blaze.
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On Sunday 12 July, a fire broke out on private land in Cluny, Saône-et-Loire. It destroyed two caravans, one car and about 5,000 m² of vegetation. No ...
On Sunday 12 July, a fire broke out on private land in Cluny, Saône-et-Loire. It destroyed two caravans, one car and about 5,000 m² of vegetation. No injuries were reported. The department has been under severe wildfire risk since 6 July due to drought and heat.
A large fire broke out on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in the afternoon in the mielles area on the Côte des Isles in Port-Bail-sur-Mer (Manche). The blaze d...
A large fire broke out on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in the afternoon in the mielles area on the Côte des Isles in Port-Bail-sur-Mer (Manche). The blaze destroyed 21 hectares, 13 motorhomes, seven vehicles and two caravans. About 80 firefighters were mobilised to stop the flames.
On Sunday afternoon, firefighters responded to a blaze on a private plot in Cluny, Saône-et-Loire. The fire destroyed 5,000 m² of low vegetation, two ...
On Sunday afternoon, firefighters responded to a blaze on a private plot in Cluny, Saône-et-Loire. The fire destroyed 5,000 m² of low vegetation, two caravans and one car. A lean-to was saved. About 20 firefighters were deployed; gendarmes and two ONF agents were also present.
Updated: 11.07.2026
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