Fire Devastates Bayon Château, Leaving Only Walls

A severe fire destroyed most of the historic château in Bayon on November 10–11. Over sixty firefighters and twenty-five vehicles were deployed to combat flames that engulfed the building around 3:15 AM. The roof collapsed along with two small towers, though about two-thirds of the façade remains standing. Firefighters focused primarily on preventing spread to a nearby school rather than entering the structure due to collapse risks. While the blaze was extinguished by mid-morning, firefighters remain on site for several hours as authorities investigate the cause.