Castelnou Fire: Over 440 Hectares Affected in Pyrénées-Orientales
Castelnou Fire Causes Alarm in Pyrénées-Orientales
A significant fire outbreak has raised concerns in Pyrénées-Orientales as of Thursday, September 12. Visible from Perpignan, the flames are raging in the massifs of Aspres, between Castelnou and Montauriol, fueled by the tramontane and strong gusts of wind.
Firefighters Mobilized
- Alert issued at 14:45 on Thursday.
- Over 800 firefighters deployed to combat the massive blaze.
- The fire’s remote location presents difficulties for access, according to the Pyrénées-Orientales prefecture.
Aerial Support and Evacuations
Emergency response includes an helicopter from the Ariège gendarmerie, five Dash aircraft, two water-bombing helicopters, seven Canadair planes, and four AirTractor planes. Firefighters from neighboring departments have also been called in for reinforcement.
Current Situation
As of 18:00, approximately 440 hectares of vegetation have been destroyed. Residents have been evacuated, and emergency crews are dealing with various fronts of fire stretching several kilometers.
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