Whilst firefighters in the Pyrénées-Orientales have been battling a major bushfire since Tuesday, a new fire has been reported in the town of Belesta.
According to numerous witnesses, a large plume of smoke is visible. Access is difficult for the emergency services; we therefore advise you to avoid the area and to make way for emergency vehicles.
🔴 A major new fire has been reported in the commune of Belesta, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department (66). Firefighters from the @SDIS66 have been alerted. Please avoid the area to allow emergency vehicles access. pic.twitter.com/ANROz6BVme
— FOREST FIRES (@FeuxdeForet_FR) 29 June 2022
