The day after the fatal fire in Dijon city center, rue du Bourg, firefighters intervened again this Sunday after a slight resumption of fire quickly brought under control. In addition, a collection made it possible to collect many clothes for the victims.
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A slight resumption of fire was reported this Sunday, January 3, 2021 in the building on rue du Bourg in Dijon where a violent fire occurred the day before which left one dead, one seriously injured and ten lighter injuries.
Sixteen firefighters quickly returned to the scene to bring the situation under control with two fire trucks and a large ladder. “Some residents of the street reported to us around 5.30 p.m. a slight resumption of fire in the damaged building. It turns out that this resumption is particularly difficult to access because it is located in a partially collapsed area”, said Lieutenant-Colonel Olivier Roy.
According to the findings of the firefighters, “The fire is smoldering in plaster with lath which burns slowly. So it generates a little smoke that you see from the street.”
The fire troopers made regular rounds all day this Sunday. “It turns out that unfortunately, the round which was scheduled for 5:00 p.m. when we were informed of the incident had been shifted a bit in time, since we had fairly sustained operational activity this afternoon. why people reminded us. Otherwise we would have undoubtedly detected this recovery. “, added Olivier Roy.
Solidarity for disaster victims
The disaster sparked a vast outpouring of solidarity. At the beginning of the afternoon this Sunday, an uninterrupted flow of Dijon people poured in with their arms laden with clothes to equip the victims of the 48 rue du Bourg.
Marine is one of those who lost everything in the fire. The 23-year-old just had time to put on pants and a pair of shoes before being rescued. A situation that moved the director of the makeup school where she studies. It is she who has launched this call for donations on social networks, an initiative that has been heard.
“I’m so embarrassed. I don’t know how to say thank you, I don’t have the words, Marine told us. It’s huge to see all these people who have mobilized for us from the start. Police officers, firefighters, emergencies, families, friends… It is heartwarming to think that we are not alone. “
Classes resume on Monday at this school. The Red Cross offered its support to store these donations before they are redistributed.
Dijon: after the fatal fire, the solidarity of residents at the rendezvous
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