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PinnedFIRE IN COUCHEY – UPDATE AT 11:00 P.M.The fire has spread across 125 hectares, of which 50 to 70 hectares have actually burned so far.
🚒 151 firefighters and 78 vehicles have been mobilized. Reinforcements from the fire departments of Yonne, Nièvre, and Meurthe-et-Moselle are also on their way.
🚁 The two water-bombing helicopters have made 50 drops to support the teams on the ground. Their operations have now been suspended due to nightfall.
As of now, there have been no injuries and no homes have been affected.
⚠️ The prefecture’s recommendations remain in effect:
▪️ In Couchey, where traffic remains prohibited, residents are advised to stay at home.
▪️ In areas affected by smoke, limit travel, time spent outdoors, and outdoor physical activities.
▪️ Keep doors and windows closed.
▪️ Ventilate only when conditions permit.
▪️ Turn off controlled mechanical ventilation systems.
▪️ Closely monitor the most vulnerable individuals.
Follow the authorities’ instructions and do not go near the fire.
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📍 Location: Couchey (Côte-d'Or), forest fire currently being tackled
🌍 Area affected: 50 hectares
🔥 Fire status: actively spreading, with dense black smoke
🚒 Resources deployed: 211 firefighters, vehicles from SDIS 21, SDIS 25, Pompiers71, SDIS 70, Haute-Marne, and Meurthe-et-Moselle, plus 2 water-bombing helicopters
🛠️ Situation on the ground: traffic blocked in Couchey, preventive evacuations, health recommendations (keep doors and windows closed, turn off ventilation systems)
🌤️ Weather conditions: 31°C, clear skies, wind at 15 km/h (gusts), humidity 19%, moderate
risk Source: Côte d'Or Prefecture
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