CALAIS: French authorities say they have cleared the Calais migrant camp known as "the jungle," days earlier than planned.
A local official in the region. Fabienne Buccio, said Wednesday that their mission has been accomplished. Thousands fleeing war and poverty have lived in squalor at the camp as they waited for a chance to sneak into Britain.
"There are no more migrants in the camp. Our mission has been fulfilled," said Buccio.
Authorities moved fast after migrants set fire to shelters and tents in the camp in northern France before being forced to leave.