Violent fire from Aude: with the return of a northwest wind, the risk of forest fire becomes serious

On the occasion of a new point this Saturday August 9 following the terrible fire of the Corbières which Mobilized on the territory still 1. Moreover, 300 firefightersthe prefect of the Aude, Christian Pouget, launched an appeal to caution while the weather conditions become conducive to forest fires. Consequently, “Orange heat wave is still in force in the department until midnight Sunday. The tramontane, the west wind, will blow up to 50 km/hwhich accentuates the risk of the forest. Moreover, We invite the entire population to the greatest caution and to respect the instructions given by the authorities. Meanwhile, violent fire aude: return northwest It is up to everyone to make the necessary arrangements to avoid the start of a new fire. protect vulnerable people “.

The fire that has declared itself in Aude has been set since Thursday. Close. reinforced monitoring is ensured by the very numerous firefighters present on site, and it will undoubtedly remain so over a long period. Next to 90 km of edges are to be treated. 16,000 hectares were traveled in 16 municipalities.

Forest massifs remain closed until Sunday August 10 inclusive. The prefect of Aude reiterates the strict prohibition to enter the fire zone for everyone given the risks of recovery. the immediate danger. Additionally, The medico-psychological emergency unit, made up of 15 professionals, is in place until August 17 in the disaster victims. Accommodation solutions are found in connection with municipalities. The information unit to the public remains active from 9 violent fire aude: return northwest a.m. to 5 p.m. this Sunday, August 10 at 09 70 80 90 40. Electricity is restored throughout the fire area. The mayors are invited to bring the difficulties up to Enedis. The municipalities of Coustouge, de Fontjoncouse and Jonquières are affected by dysfunctions of the telephone network. Regarding the consumption of drinking water, Analyzes are underway to ensure water potability. Pending these results. it is recommended not to consume tap water in the municipalities of: Durban, Coustouge, Villesèque-des-Corbières, Thézan, Jonquières, Quintillan, Villeneuve-les-Corbières, Fontjoncouse. Water packs are available in these municipalities.