Châteauroux: a major fire in the shopping center of the Saint-Jean district

A burning smell floating in the air and impressive flames. A fire is underway in the Saint-Jean district of Châteauroux. The fire broke out during the night of Monday December 16 to Tuesday December 17. It touches the shopping center located on rue Eugène Delacroix. According to our information, the criminal origin of the fire is favored.

The Sitis supermarket, as well as three nearby businesses, were devastated by the flames. Around fifty firefighters were engaged at the height of the fire. During the last assessment at 8 a.m., there were still around twenty of them, and the intervention will take time. Around fifteen machines are involved. Avoid the area if you can. There are still braziers under the sheet metal, firefighters will remain on site throughout the day to monitor the fire.

No evacuations in the neighborhood

A firefighter was injured during the interventionvictim of discomfort. He was transported to Châteauroux hospital. There were no evacuations in the neighborhood, but there will be an impact on businesses ravaged by the fire. Around ten people could find themselves unemployed.