A fire has been reported in the commune of Salles in the Gironde department.
For your own safety, please avoid the area.
The Gironde Fire Brigade is on the scene, supported by Civil Protection air assets.
18:59: The first Milan 75 water bomber arrives at the scene; other aerial resources are on their way
6.39 pm: The fire is still spreading; 50 hectares of vegetation have now been burnt
5.30 pm: The fire, which is still burning, has spread across 15 hectares
17.09: Civil protection air assets have been called in as reinforcements
4.47 pm: 6 hectares of vegetation destroyed by the flames
Photo: Véronique Ferrando