To attack even the fire that underway in the Massif de la Double, in Saint-Vallier, the firefighters …
To attack the fire which underway in the Double massif, in Saint-Vallier, firefighters have just strengthened their human and air resources. 24 vehicles and 70 fire men are now on the ground. To fight against the flames, they are now supported by 2 Dash, 4 Canadians and a Puma helicopter.
The prefect of Charente, Jérôme Harnois, calls “to the greatest caution and asks the population to follow the instructions of the firefighters and the police”.
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The situation is unfavorable, between drought and wind. The firefighters have just triggered the big means to attack a forest fire which declared itself around 4:40 pm at a place called at Goureau, at the limit of Saint-Vallier and Brossac. 52 firefighters, 16 vehicles, two Canadians and a water bomber helicopter are committed to preventing the flames from spreading in the forest.
A very important plume of smoke has been visible for several kilometers.
In addition, two fire starts are also underway near Mouthiers. They took in fields.
More information later. Avoid the sector for caution.
