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Pas-de-Calais: Fire in dunes prompts evacuation of a campsite

A fire is spreading near the Cristal d'Opale campsite in Camiers, forcing the evacuation of 1,200 holidaymakers.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A fire broke out in the dunes along the coast in Pas-de-Calais, leading to the evacuation of 1,200 people from a campsite in Camiers. According to the Cristal d'Opale campsite, holidaymakers were alerted by evacuation messages due to the proximity of the flames.

Reinforcements have arrived to combat the fire, while homes in the area have also been destroyed. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and manage the evacuation.

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