A fire has been reported in the commune of Nissan-lez-Enserune, in the Hérault department (34).
Significant resources from the Hérault and Aude fire services are on their way
For your own safety, please avoid the area and ensure that the emergency services can gain access.
FOLLOW-UP:
MONDAY 19 AUGUST
08:00: 220 firefighters are on the scene to contain part of the fire. The fire is continuing to spread along the right flank, which is difficult to access. Around 60 hectares of vegetation have been burnt
00:10 - According to the latest update from the Hérault Prefecture, 40 hectares have been affected by the fire, around 200 firefighters have been deployed, and evacuations are under way.
SUNDAY 18 AUGUST
11.30 pm - The fire is spreading. In fact, the total area burnt now stands at 50 hectares.
11.00 pm - According to initial reports, at least 15 hectares are believed to have gone up in smoke.
10.45 pm - A major fire is currently raging in the Hérault department. We are receiving numerous alerts via our app Forest Fires.