A man was arrested in Aude Monday, July 28, on the sidelines of a fire that burned four hectares between Bizanet, Ornaisons and Villedaigne. The suspect was placed in police custody.
A fire broke out on Monday around 8 p.m. Monday in the Bouquignan forest massif, located between Bizanet, Ornaisons and Névian (Aude), mobilizing significant rescue means. According to our colleague, the independent, who quotes the prefecture of the Aude, two separate households traveled approximately four hectares of garrigue before being quickly mastered.
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The alert was given by a reservist patrol engaged within the framework of the summer protection of populations. The latter spotted smoke at the end of ornaments, at the foot of the wind turbines on the departmental 24, before discovering an individual trying to flee the area as they approach. According to the authorities, the man was immediately arrested, then placed in police custody. An investigation was opened under the direction of the Narbonne prosecution to determine the precise circumstances of the fire.
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Thanks to rapid and massive intervention, the flames were contained. According to the prefecture, some 250 firefighters have been deployed, supported by four Canadair planes, two dash, two water bomber helicopters and fifty ground equipment.
On the morning of Tuesday, July 29, the situation was deemed “favorable” by state services. Thirty firefighters remained mobilized to monitor any recovery. The departmental 24, cut during the intervention, was reopened to traffic in the morning.
