the fire is about to be stabilized

Sunday April 16, at 5 p.m., nearly 700 hectares have already been ravaged by a fire in the Pyrénées-Orientales. “The night promises to be long for the firefighters, but the tension was lowered a notch a few minutes ago”explains Laura-Laure Galy, Sunday evening, in Cerbère (Pyrénées-Orientales). “The battle is not won, but the fire is on the way to being stabilized. The firefighters are currently hoping to fix the fire by this evening in order to allow the approximately 300 people evacuated in Cerbère to return to their homes. residence”continues the journalist.

Gusts at 80 km/h

“If the wind has weakened slightly since noon, the north wind remains strong with gusts at 80km / h, which complicates operations. The four Canadairs, who arrived this noon, had to turn around after only a few drops. was too dangerous for them”says Laura-Laure Galy. “Firefighters can currently only rely on the support of two heavier and more stable Dashes”concludes the journalist.