A fire has been reported in the town of Pigna (2B).
For your own safety, please avoid the area and ensure that the emergency services can gain access.
02:00 - Between 250 and 300 hectares have been burnt, according to the latest figures. The Haute-Corse department was subject to a ‘strong wind’ yellow alert.
00:15 - The two separate wildfires in Pigna and Santa-Reparata-Di-Balagna have merged to form a single fire. The situation remains serious.
00:05 - A new update puts the total at 50 hectares burnt in an hour and a half!
11.40 pm - The Corbara convent has been evacuated and the local school has been opened to accommodate six evacuated families and the priests from the convent.
11.30 pm - The situation is unfavourable; reinforcements from Corte and Bastia are on their way.
11.00 pm - 10 hectares are reportedly on fire, with 60 firefighters from SIS 2B at the scene.
10.45 pm - Strong winds in the area.