A fire has been reported at a place known as Les Bochières in the commune of Saint-Privat in the Ardèche department.
The fire service deployed a large number of resources.
17.16: A third GIFF has been requested as backup
4.30 pm: The fire is still burning and has already spread across 4 hectares. The fire brigade can count on the support of four Canadair aircraft from the Civil Protection Agency.
15.14: A second GIFF has been requested, along with air support.
15:08: A fire has been reported in the commune of Saint-Privat. The fire brigade is heading to the scene with one fire engine; houses are reportedly under threat from the fire.