A fire has been reported in the commune of Opoul-Périllos, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department (66). According to several witnesses, a large plume of smoke is visible. The SDIS 66 fire brigade has been alerted.
200 firefighters are at the scene. According to the latest figures released at 7 pm, 180 hectares have been destroyed.
Please avoid the area and ensure that the emergency services can gain access easily, for your own safety and that of others.
🔴 Several 🔥 fires have been reported in the Pyrénées-Orientales department. Do not go to the scene; avoid the area and ensure that the emergency services have unhindered access.
— FOREST FIRES (@FeuxdeForet_FR) 28 June 2022