four forest fires in progress, 160 firefighters mobilized

The most worrying fire at this stage is that of Voguë in southern Ardèche. Five hectares of vegetation burned. Homes and a campsite could be threatened. 40 firefighters are engaged, supported by 4 Canadairs.

Large resources are also committed to Freyssenet in the Coiron. 80 firefighters, one DASH aircraft. The fire has already covered 10 hectares.

Two other fires were brought under control more quickly in the afternoon. A harvest fire in Saint-Vincent-de-Barrès, and a fire in Chauzon, again in southern Ardèche.


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