On the night of Friday May 3 to Saturday May 4, a fire of rare intensity broke out on rue de Blois in Lagord, in the La Rochelle metropolitan area, devastating two houses of approximately 90 m² each. The damage is considerable, leaving behind a landscape of destruction marked by ashes and rubble.
According to Sud-Ouest, alerted by the scale of the disaster, twenty-four firefighters, equipped with two vans and a large ladder, quickly went to the scene to control the flames and prevent them from spreading. any further. Their intervention was crucial in containing the fire, which was brought under control around 11 a.m.
Successful evacuations
Despite the urgency of the situation, all the occupants of the two houses managed to leave the premises in time, thus avoiding any human casualties. A family of four, one of whose members is severely disabled, was rescued at number 4 rue de Blois. Likewise, an 81-year-old resident living at number 2 was brought to safety.
Support from local authorities
Faced with this disaster, local authorities mobilized to take care of the affected families. Bruno Martin, first deputy mayor of Lagord, and mayor Antoine Grau went to the site to provide support to those affected. Bruno Martin declared: “We will quickly find solutions to house the victims and provide psychological assistance.”
No injuries to report
Despite the extent of the shock and emotion, no injuries were reported, offering relief in the midst of this tragedy. The efforts of the emergency services and the support of the authorities made it possible to limit the consequences of the fire and ensure the safety of the inhabitants of Lagord.
