A fire broke out this Tuesday, November 5, 2024 in a home located at 118 Chaussée d'Hocquet in Abbeville.
The firefighters were called around 4:40 p.m. for a fire which broke out on the first and second floors, under the attic. Equipped with two hoses, they quickly brought the fire under control and prevented it from spreading to the two adjoining homes.
Police and firefighters called several times
The accommodation, empty for two years according to neighbors following the death of the owner, is regularly squatted.
« This is not the first time we have called the police and firefighters. The squatters go to the back of the housetestifies a local resident. Luckily this fire broke out at this time. Imagine in the middle of the night with cars parked in the street! »
Chaussée d'Hocquet is closed to traffic on this portion while emergency services intervene.
The fire mobilized eighteen firefighters from Abbeville and Rue.
