A migrant camp inhabited by 1,500 people burned down in northern France Monday night, and while about 500 residents were evacuated to nearby gymnasiums, most other residents are unaccounted for, officials said.The fire at the camp in the Dunkirk suburb of Grande-Synthe reportedly followed a fight between as many as 150 Afghan and Kurdish residents. About 20 people were reported hurt in the fight and fire.A regional official said it was unlikely the camp could be rebuilt.
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