Fire brought under control at the Puget-Théniers slaughterhouses: rapid intervention by firefighters and ongoing investigation into the causes of the incident.
Puget-Théniers fire / Illustrative image – CREDIT: SDIS06
A fire broke out yesterday evening, shortly before 9:30 p.m., at 1st floor of the former Puget-Théniers slaughterhouseslocated at 44 avenue Alexandre Bottin. The rapid intervention of the firefighters made it possible to limit the damage and prevent the fire from spreading to the entire building.
An effective intervention
Mobilizing 12 machines et 29 firefightersthe operation made it possible to quickly contain the fire. Thanks to their effectiveness, the damage was limited to an area of approximately 50 m². Crews then continued their efforts to extinguish the remaining hot spots throughout the night, ensuring the safety of the scene.
Monitoring to prevent any risk
This morning, a round is planned to check that the fire has not started again. There national gendarmeriealso present on the scene, secured the perimeter and opened an investigation to determine the causes of this fire.
No injuries to report
Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The firefighters stressed the importance of the responsiveness of their team, which played a key role in controlling this fire.
This event highlights the importance of the human and material resources implemented to protect residents and limit the impacts of disasters. An investigation will further investigate the exact circumstances of this incident.
