The fire caused significant damage in the city centre of Valençay. Following the fire that occurred on Monday, July 1st, which caused a gas cylinder explosion, several buildings have been weakened. The buildings located from No. 31 to No. 34 rue de la République, and from No. 2 to No. 4 rue du Marché threaten to collapseindicates the town hall in a decree taken in the wake.
Businesses and homes affected
Four individual homes were affected by the fire, and two businesses were destroyed (the mini-market and a kebab shop). The fire having approached the bakery, it is currently closed.We are waiting for the experts’ verdict to know if we can reopen the bakery under normal conditions.” says the mayor, Claude Doucet.
Several streets closed to traffic and parking
In his decree, the mayor of Valençay prohibits the circulation and parking of motor vehicles and bicycles until July 14 in part of rue du Marché, rue de la République, rue Traversière, and rue ancienne des Bouchers. Pedestrian traffic is also prohibited, except for local residents, in part of Rue de la République and Rue du Marché.
The mayor is considering a danger order, because there are doubts regarding some of the buildings which could potentially collapse due to wind or rain, says Claude Doucet.
