Campsite Evacuated After House Fire Near Royan

House Fire Near Royan Leads to Campsite Evacuation A house fire in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, near Royan, France, prompted the evacuation of 18 people from the nearby Le Repos campsite early Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 4 am on May 31, 2025. The fire, which engulfed a 500-square-meter house, spread to a mobile home in the adjacent campsite. Fifty firefighters from Charente-Maritime were deployed to tackle the blaze. "We arrived to find the house fully ablaze," said one firefighter on the scene. "The flames were spreading quickly, so we prioritized evacuating the campsite." Thankfully, no injuries were reported. The quick response from the firefighters prevented the fire from causing further damage and ensured the safety of all those involved. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.