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Camper Fire Near French Water Park Injures One, Forces Evacuation

23.08.2026 19:06 1 min 2 sources РУС
France 3 Occitanie FRA + 1 more
Camper Fire Near French Water Park Injures One, Forces Evacuation
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In Brief

On August 23, a camper fire near Aqualand in Port-Leucate spread to a fence and attractions. Over 200 visitors evacuated, one person injured.

On August 23, 2026, at around 4:00 PM, a camper caught fire near the Aqualand water park in Port-Leucate (Aude). The fire destroyed the vehicle and spread to a wooden fence, affecting a slide and an attraction. One person was injured in a gas cylinder explosion and was taken to a hospital in Perpignan.

More than 200 visitors were evacuated. The fire was extinguished by 5:00 PM. The park reopened later in the day, but the damaged attractions remained closed.

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Camper fire near water park in France injures one

23.08.2026 France 3 Occitanie FRA Original source

Motorhome fire forces evacuation of over 200 people from water park in Aude

23.08.2026 lindependant.fr FRA Original source

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