An important fire broke out at around 11.45 am on Wednesday 5 July, near the Grand Narbonne private hospital in Montredon-des-Corbières. Reinforcements dispatched from the Pyrénées-Orientales and Hérault departments are expected to arrive at the scene.
Reports suggest that the fire is situated between Narbonne and Bizanet, along the D613, and that it has spread to an area that had already been affected by a fire several years ago. At least 84 hectares have been ravaged, according to a new update released by the SDIS of theAude at 4 pm.
🔥 Fire currently burning in #Montredon (11)
In support of our colleagues @SDIS11OFFICIEL, the GIFF Nord 1🚒 – comprising the CCFs from Saillagouse, Salses, Millas, Ribéral andAgly, together with the CCGC from Ille/Têt under the command of Adc Boucheron, has just set off to provide reinforcements in the#Aude. pic.twitter.com/mnLUwWObEF— SDIS 66 (@SDIS66) 5 July 2023
What caused the fire in Montredon-des-Corbières (Aude)?
The suspected cause of the fire is believed to be tree-pruning carried out beneath a high-voltage power line, which is thought to have caused sparks.
Firefighters are currently at the scene attempting to bring the fire under control, with the help of several fire engines and around 260 firefighters. The police are also at the scene.
🔥 #Fire ongoing between #Narbonne and #Bizanet on the D613. Firefighters and police are at the scene @lindependant pic.twitter.com/ZLNhiefhPQ
— L’Indep Narbonne (@Narbonne_lindep) 5 July 2023