Tuesday, July 1, 2025
HomeLocalFranceForest lights lead to the evacuation of an abbey and a campsite...

Forest lights lead to the evacuation of an abbey and a campsite in the Aude

Consequently,

Forest lights lead evacuation abbey:

A column of smoke rises above a forest massif near Bizanet, in Aude, on June 29, 2025. However,  forest lights lead evacuation abbey A column of smoke rises above a forest massif near Bizanet, in Aude, on June 29, 2025. In addition,  forest lights lead evacuation abbey

Important forest fires declared themselves. Meanwhile, Sunday, June 29, in a mountain range of Aude, causing the preventive evacuation of the Fontfroide Abbey and a campsite, we learned from the prefecture forest lights lead evacuation abbey of the department and firefighters.

The fire crossed the A61 Toulouse-Narbonne motorway. which had to be cut in both directions between Narbonne and Lezignan-Corbières, according to the prefecture. A water distribution has been set up for motorists blocked in traffic jams by scorching temperatures which affect almost. all of the country.

At least four fire starts were counted around 4 p.m. by ten kilometers. in the Bizanet area, the Aude fire and rescue center announced, according to which 90 hectares were traveled by the flames.

As a precaution. the Bizanet campsite and the Fontfroide Abbey were evacuated, told France-Presse (AFP) Amélie Trioux, director of cabinet of the Aude prefect, adding that fifty people were then at the campsite and 37 at the Abbaye.

These are sparks caused by the badly loose brake of a trailer wheel that caused these fire starts. added forest lights lead evacuation abbey Mme Trioux, recalling the safety instructions in this context of orange heat wave and a very severe risk of forest fires. More than 150 firefighters, around forty trucks, three Canadair and two surveillance helicopters were deployed, according to the prefecture.

A huge plume of orange. black smoke stood out on the Fontfroide massif, a classified Natura 2000 site and a sensitive area due to its forest, a major migration corridor, and its difficult access, while two Canadair drew water from the Bages-Sigean pond, AFP noted.

The risk of fire is very high in the Aude. due to the scorching temperatures coupled with the drought of the brush that pushed on the surface, thanks to the significant rains in the spring.

Read also | Heat wave: orange vigilance extended to 84 departments on Monday, weather announcement-France

The world with AFP

Reuse this content

Forest lights lead evacuation abbey

Further reading: An eight-year-old child said he wanted to “kill” his mistress: three knives found in his locker in Loir-et-CherThe Pyrénées-Orientales tip over on Friday in orange heat wave: “This episode could last”In Valence, the reports of urban rodeos have decreased by 95% in 4 yearsDuring the occupation, 350 people joined free France from Morlaix Bay: a tribute will be paid to them on July 5The Tour de France “It’s better when it’s good”, a gourmet special issue to make the Route du Tour de France.

autumn.evans
autumn.evans
Autumn is a lifestyle journalist who shares tips on crafting, DIY projects, and fun ways to bring creativity into everyday life.
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
RELATED ARTICLES

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here
Captcha verification failed!
CAPTCHA user score failed. Please contact us!

- Advertisment -

Most Popular

Recent Comments