A fire has been reported following the collapse of a high-voltage power line in the commune of Beynac-et-Cazenac in the Dordogne department.
The Sapeurs are at the scene.
8.15 pm: Lights off
3.15 pm: The fire has already spread across 5 hectares of vegetation, with strong, swirling winds in the area.
Firefighters from SDIS24 are on the scene, and additional personnel are currently being deployed.
2.45 pm: A fire has been reported following the collapse of a high-voltage power line in the commune of Beynac-et-Cazenac. The area is classified as being at ‘severe’ risk of forest fires.