A violent fire broke out shortly before 2 a.m. this Tuesday, December 17, at Cour Monbruno, in Vieux-Bourg Abymes. Three houses and a bar were completely destroyed by the flames. No casualties have been reported.
Yasmina Yacou
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Published on December 17, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.,
updated December 17, 2024 at 7:02 a.m.
In the early morning, this Tuesday, December 17, some neighbors came to see the considerable damage. During the night, it was at 1:41 a.m. that the firefighters were alerted for a fire in individual homes, impasse Titane, at Cour Monbruno, in Vieux-Bourg, in Les Abymes.
Arriving on site, emergency services intervened on 9 homes and a bar made of wood and sheet metal. In total, a floor space of approximately 400 m².
In total, 3 houses and a bar were completely destroyed and 5 others were partially impacted. 9 people have lost everything and need to be rehoused.
Although the fire was contained, it took a little longer to be completely extinguished, firefighters said.
The intervention required the assistance of 29 firefighters on the ground. Law enforcement and EDF agents were also present.
The director of the CCAS was notified in order to rehouse the victims.
An investigation should determine the circumstances of this fire.
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