A forest fire broke out this Monday, August 8 in the evening in Boisbreteau in the South Charente, in this area particularly at risk at the moment. According to the prefecture, the firefighters fought all night. 220 of them are still there. By 8 a.m., 150 hectares had been destroyed.
The fires are linked in this sector at risk, straddling Charente-Maritime and Charente. The one who declared himself this Monday, August 8 in the evening is of size. Firefighters fought all night in the town of Boisbreteau, in the south of Charente. The prefecture informs this Tuesday morning, in a situation update at 8 a.m., that 150 hectares are destroyed, 220 firefighters are still on site. For the moment, the fire is still not fixed and is still developing. Thirty people were evacuated as a precaution in the village hall of the town.
Air reinforcements expected in the morning
Charentais firefighters are supported by their colleagues from other departments of New Aquitaine as well as Pays-de-la-Loire. “Aerial means – water bomber helicopter and canadairs – are expected this morning to reinforce ground resources”, specifies the prefecture. Who activated the departmental operational center at 7 a.m. this morning. The prefecture also calls “to the greatest caution and asks the population to follow the instructions of the firefighters and the police.”
Enedis also cut the electricity to two high voltage lines, 200 homes are affected.