A vegetation fire threatens a logistics warehouse near Roquemaure: massive intervention of the ongoing rescue
A vegetation fire broke out this Tuesday afternoon in the Roquemaure sector (Gard), in the immediate vicinity of the A9 motorway. The firefighters and the gendarmerie forces are on the scene. The fire is under progress and threatens a logistics warehouse of the GLS company.
A fire between Tavel, Rochefort-du-Gard and Roquemaure
The claim would have arisen at the rifle roundabout, a strategic point at the crossroads between Tavel, Rochefort-du-Gard and Roquemaure. Attisated by drought, fire spreads quickly in a sensitive sector, characterized by mixed areas of vegetation and industrial activities, noted a LGV line. Access to the site is strongly disrupted, avoid the sector so as not to hinder the rescue operations.
Milan 76, an overview fire fighting plane
Faced with the claim, significant airlines have been deployed, including a plane Dash 8 civil security which is currently in action. In parallel, an airplane for firefighters from the Gard flies over the area.
A threatened logistics warehouse
The fire, always active, directly threatens GLS logistics warehouse, more information to follow …
