A spectacular fire broke out on Saturday December 14, 2024 in Saint-Étienne-de-Brillouet, in Vendée. The alert was given at 9:22 p.m. when flames were spotted on rue du Cimetière. The 300 m² outbuilding, used as a garage and storage space, was quickly engulfed by fire, requiring significant resources to bring the situation under control.
A massive intervention by firefighters
According to Actu.fr, no less than 32 firefighters were mobilized, supported by 16 intervention vehicles. Their main mission was to contain the flames and prevent them from spreading to the neighboring home. According to the Departmental Fire and Rescue Service (Sdis) of Vendée, “the fire was contained thanks to the use of four fire hoses. »
The hydraulic device deployed made it possible to protect the adjoining house, thus avoiding a more serious disaster.
Authorities mobilized on site
The deputy mayor, teams from the gendarmerie and Enedis were also on site to secure the area and manage possible power outages.
Despite the intensity of the fire, the two occupants of the neighboring home were not injured. They will be able to return to their homes once the extinguishing operations have been completely completed, Sdis said.
An impressive but contained disaster
This fire reminds us of the importance of the responsiveness of emergency services in emergency situations. Thanks to their rapid and coordinated intervention, additional damage was avoided, thus limiting the impact of this spectacular incident.
