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The fire progresses in Gironde, the Bayonne-Bordeaux motorway is closed

10:39

The fire is also progressing in the Drôme

The forest and vegetation fire that broke out in Drôme on Friday evening August 5, 2022 progressed overnight from Tuesday August 9 to Wednesday August 10. The burned area is now 286 hectares, firefighters announced on Wednesday morning.

10:38

In addition to the fire in Gironde, Maine-et-Loire was also affected

The Beaulieu-sur-Layon fire is under control and the firefighters have the situation under control. In Baugé-en-Anjou, 1,240 hectares burned, 22 points remain sensitive. Here is the update on this fire.

10:30 a.m

“The situation remains critical. We have unfavorable weather conditions”

Mars Vermeulun, general controller of SDIS 33

10h24

A press conference by the authorities on the Gironde fire has just taken place, here is the information to remember:

> 6,000 hectares burned

> 6,000 people were evacuated

> There are also fires in the Landes department

> The A63 Bayonne Bordeaux motorway will be closed in both directions

> The weather this Wednesday is very unfavorable

10:21

Here is the latest information

The Landiras fire in Gironde resumed on Tuesday. While the number of hectares burned continues to be revised upwards, 6,000 evacuations have already taken place and others are in progress. The Bayonne Bordeaux motorway has been closed. And the weather does not encourage optimism.

10h16

Hello and welcome to this directive dedicated to the climatic hazards of this Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Heat wave, fires… We will follow this together.

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