A fire outbreak is reported in Saint-André (66), near Argelès-sur-Mer

A major vegetation fire is reported in the town of Saint-André, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department. For your safety, avoid the sector and facilitate access to the emergency services which go to the scene.

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8:20 p.m. – 1 Spanish Canadair would be in transit to help contain this major fire which broke out around 6:00 p.m. on Monday.

8:10 p.m. – According to our information, 3 campsites have been evacuated as a precaution.

8:00 p.m. – As indicated below, the columns coming from Aude and Hérault are on the spot.

7:20 p.m. – 50 hectares have been devastated according to the latest information. Nearly 300 firefighters engaged, reinforcements are being prepared in Aude and Hérault. In the area, the wind is particularly strong, with gusts of up to 70 km/h and high temperatures, favoring the spread of fire.

7:00 p.m. – More than 230 firefighters are currently engaged. A home and vehicles were engulfed in flames. Damage is to be deplored.

6:50 p.m. – Evacuations are underway. Several explosions are heard according to witnesses at Forest firesit would be gas cylinders exploding.

If you are near the disaster, you must comply with the recommendations of the local authorities. Don’t panic, stay confined unless otherwise advised. Follow the social networks of the Prefecture of Pyrénées-Orientales, as well as the firefighters of SDIS 66.

6:45 p.m. – The fire is virulent. According to an elected official, 20 hectares have been devastated and the fire threatens several sensitive points. Residents are asked to comply with the recommendations of the authorities. A campsite would be located near the fire.

6:00 p.m. – A major fire outbreak was reported at the end of the afternoon in the town of Saint-André (66). Many means of SDIS 66 are on the scene supported by 2 Milan Civil Security.