A fire has been reported in the town of Istres (13).
For your own safety, please avoid the area and ensure that the emergency services can gain access.
FOLLOW-UP:
5.10 pm - The fire is believed to have spread across 1 hectare. It has now been brought under control. Around a hundred firefighters were at the scene, supported by two Canadair aircraft and one HBE.
4.45 pm - 1 Canadair and 1 HBE in the area.
4.30 pm - Several reinforcements requested; strong winds in the area; the fire is spreading unchecked.
4.15 pm - A major fire has just broken out near the Étang de l’Olivier in the town of Istres (13).