It was not an easy decision to make, but the organizers of the Belvès air show decided on Tuesday evening. There will be no air show this Sunday August 14 in Belvès because of the risk of fire. The risk is too great because of Drought currently in the department.
Too much risk for the public and for the forest
It has already been 40 degrees during the 2013 edition of the event but it has never been so dry. Hundreds of cars park around the flying club because the event attracts an average of 4,000 spectators each year and all it takes is a spark or a stray cigarette butt to start a fire on the plateau where the runway is located. is surrounded by woods. The organizers do not want to run any risk to the public and the Bessède massif located just next door.
Several preparatory meetings with the sub-prefecture
They have been trying to find solutions and arrangements for several days. There are firefighters on pre-alert and water supplies on site. There are several working meetings with the sub-prefecture of Sarlat but it’s a puzzle. Especially since the fire breaks, these roads which facilitate traffic are closed to cars and a fire ravaged 25 hectares on Tuesday between Saint-Avit-Sénieur and Molières.