A fire is currently taking place in the town of Assas near Montpellier in the department of theHérault (34). For your own safety, please avoid the area and ensure that the emergency services can gain access.
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8.00 pm - The fire has been brought under control; it had spread across 15 hectares.
7.45 pm - Around 50 houses were saved from the flames by the firefighters on the ground, supported by aerial resources.
6.15 pm - According to the latest report from SDIS 34, 20 hectares have been ravaged. 250 firefighters and 80 vehicles are deployed on the ground, with aerial support from four Canadair aircraft, one Dash, one Puma and three Thrushs. The images are striking.
🔴 Live from#Assas north of #Montpellier where nearly 100 firefighters and three Canadair aircraft are battling the flames 🔥 #fire #fire #Hérault @FeuxdeForet_FR pic.twitter.com/qG5jEzfl9f
— InfOccitanie (@infoccitanie) 6 August 2023
#Hérault Major forest fire in the commune of Assas, north of Montpellier. Eight firefighting teams from the @34Firefighters, water bombers, including a Dash from the @SecCivileFrance and a Puma helicopter have been deployed on the road to Teyran; a strong tramontane is blowing in the area pic.twitter.com/LRDrMMwCWy
— MÉTROPOLITAIN (@myMetropolitain) 6 August 2023
🔥 A fire broke out in the commune of Assas in the Hérault this Sunday. Ground and air resources have been deployed to tackle the blaze. (© Brice Bouakira) pic.twitter.com/ZGKPFoVhvF
— Météo Express (@MeteoExpress) 6 August 2023
🔥 [ HÉRAULT ] 🔥
— Alexandre (@alex_le_bars) 6 August 2023
A major fire is currently burning in Assas, north of Montpellier
(6 August 2023 📹 InfOccitanie)pic.twitter.com/IMK7uPB1y1
5.45 pm - Evacuations in the Bas de la Chicane neighbourhood and along Chemin de Peret.
4.55 pm - It is reported that 3 hectares are on fire.
4.45 pm - We are receiving numerous alerts via our Forest Fires app. A fierce pine forest fire is burning, with protective measures in place around key areas in the path of the fire. Milan 73 and numerous units from SDIS 34 are on the scene.