Guérande
the fire is extinguished

Feu éteint à Guérande (Loire-Atlantique). Un incendie s’est déclaré cet après-midi dans un champ près de Guérande, mobilisant jusqu’à 120 pompiers et un hélicoptère. Deux mille personnes, dont les occupants d’un camping, ont été évacuées avant que le feu ne soit fixé puis éteint deux jours plus tard.

The fire is out.

Update at 8:45 p.m. (copy of the press release from the city of Guérande): The fire broke out this afternoon in the Clos Joly area of Guérande. Firefighters have been mobilized to contain the fire and secure the various areas. Farmers are also assisting emergency responders with their farm equipment. The sub-prefect of Loire-Atlantique, Éric de Wispelaere, stated that the fire is now under control, although several areas are still active. In particular, heavy smoke is still present in the woods. Near the go-kart track, the fire has been extinguished. Near the Leveno campground, operations are continuing to completely extinguish the fire. At this time, there are no reported civilian casualties. Evacuations Remain in Effect as a Precaution Due to the heavy smoke and to avoid the risk of smoke inhalation, evacuations remain in effect for the time being. The City of Guérande is sheltering evacuees at the Jean Ménager sports complex. Approximately 2,000 people have been taken in there. Local elected officials are on site to welcome and assist the evacuees. Refreshments and snacks are being provided to meet the needs of those being sheltered. Traffic and Guidelines The Clos Joly area is currently cordoned off to allow emergency responders to operate under the best possible conditions. Traffic disruptions are expected. The City of Guérande asks everyone to: avoid going to the area where the fire is occurring; obey roadblocks and traffic restrictions; not interfere with emergency response efforts; follow the instructions provided by the authorities and emergency services. As the situation is still ongoing, this information is subject to change. The City of Guérande remains fully mobilized and in close contact with emergency services to ensure the safety of residents and anyone present in the area.

Feu fixé à Guérande (Loire-Atlantique). Partagez vos informations, photos et vidéos pour tenir informée la communauté feuxdeforet.fr.

A fire has been brought under control, according to the subprefect of Saint-Nazaire. 2,000 people at a campground in Guérande were evacuated.

2,000 people were evacuated.

A fire has burned 5 hectares. 120 firefighters have been mobilized. 1 helicopter has been deployed.

A fire broke out in a field at the entrance to Saint-Lyphard, on the Guérande Peninsula (Loire-Atlantique), on Thursday, August 13, 2026. A farm and several homes were evacuated. As of 4:00 p.m., firefighters were still battling the flames.

The Leveno Estate campground has been evacuated. Evacuees are gathering at the Jean Ménager Hall.

The location of the fire shown on the map is incorrect. The fire is burning at Clos Joly, 1 km from the Villejames industrial park.

Fire Underway in Loire-Atlantique; Campground Being Evacuated A fire broke out in Guérande, in the Loire-Atlantique department, this afternoon. 85 firefighters have been deployed with 34 fire trucks, and a campground is being evacuated.

The evacuation of the Leveno campground is underway.

Feu en attaque à Guérande (Loire-Atlantique). Partagez vos informations, photos et vidéos pour tenir informée la communauté feuxdeforet.fr.