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Fires in French campsites destroy caravan and motorhome

29.05.2026 07:45 1 min 2 sources РУС
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Fires in French campsites destroy caravan and motorhome
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Two fires in France: a caravan burned in a Grau-du-Roi campsite, and a car and motorhome were destroyed on a station car park in Ax-les-Thermes. No injuries; an investigation has been opened for the second incident.

Fire in Grau-du-Roi campsite

On the morning of 29 May, a fire broke out at the Espiguette campsite in Grau-du-Roi (Gard department). The blaze started around 6 a.m. in a caravan of about 15 sq m, which was completely destroyed. Six firefighters with one fire engine arrived and quickly contained the fire, preventing its spread. No injuries were reported.

Fire on station car park in Ariège

On the evening of 22 May, a fire on the car park of Ax-les-Thermes railway station (Ariège department) destroyed a car and a motorhome. The flames spread to a parked motorhome. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, but its cause remains unknown. The public prosecutor's office opened a criminal investigation, which continued on 23 May.

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Fire at Grau-du-Roi campsite destroys caravan

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