Several large fires have broken out in the Calais refugee camp on the third day of the operation to clear it. A plume of dark grey smoke could be seen billowing over the sprawling camp in northern France. Overnight, fire crews tackled multiple blazes that burned from 1am until they were extinguished three hours later, police said. Riot police had cordoned off the demolition area while aid workers and government officials checked the dwellings were empty. The overnight fires spread hours after workers moved in on Tuesday to begin dismantling the camp, which has been home to an estimated 6,000-8,000 migrants and refugees, many of whom hoped to reach Britain.

Source: The Guardian October 26, 2016 10:44 UTC