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Forest fires: French firefighters set up a rapid-response unit
Fifteen volunteers have set up the Forest Fire Response Unit (DIFF). All of them are firefighters who have completed the FDF training programme, ranging in rank from firefighter to captain, and they aim to…
This Friday: strong mistral winds expected near the Rhône
According to the weather forecasting agency Agate Météo, winds are set to pick up this Friday near the Rhône Valley. In fact, gusts are expected to reach, this Friday afternoon, …
Naomi’s death: a ‘damning’ report made public
According to a report by the General Inspectorate of Social Affairs (IGAS), on two occasions when she called the emergency services (SAMU), Naomi Musenga “did not receive care in accordance with…
North: around 40 volunteer firefighters are set to be offered fixed-term contracts
According to our information, the Nord Fire and Rescue Service (SDIS) is set to recruit around 40 volunteer firefighters on fixed-term contracts by 1 July. This is a first in France. It is an untested measure for…
Paris: Having completed their basic training, they are set to become officers in the Army
"Congratulations to Master Corporals David and Joffrey and Corporal Nicolas on passing the entrance exam for the Joint Services Military Academy (EMIA)" – this is the message that has just been published by the…
Occitanie: a heatwave is expected this Thursday
According to Agate Météo, a heatwave is expected this Thursday across the whole of the Occitanie region. Temperatures will reach 34°C to 36°C locally in the area around…
Finistère: five firefighters injured in an explosion
According to our information, confirmed by the Finistère Prefecture, five firefighters from SDIS 29 suffered burns on Tuesday shortly after 3 pm in an explosion that occurred during a fire at a…
Shooting in Sweden
A shooting has left at least five people injured, according to the Swedish police, in the centre of Malmö today. A man armed with an automatic weapon opened fire on the…
Rennes: Fire brigade ambulance hit by a car
An emergency and victim support vehicle was hit shortly before 9 am on Sunday, according to a report from our colleagues at Ouest-France. The incident took place…
Martigues (13)
A fire has been reported in the town of Martigues (13) in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, behind the Total petrol station. For your safety, please avoid the…
Mine-clearing operation at Toulon-Hyères Airport
Several explosive devices were discovered on Monday 18 June at a construction site at the Hyères naval aviation base, according to our colleagues at Var Matin. Operations…
Perpignan (66) / Leucate (11) A9 motorway
According to VINCI Autoroutes, a bush fire is currently burning on the A9 motorway between Perpignan (66) and Leucate (11). Firefighters are on the scene to tackle the blaze…
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