A bushfire is currently burning in the commune of Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer, in the Var department.
Emergency services are on the scene, along with two water-bombing helicopters.
FOLLOW-UP
1.30 pm: The fire was quickly brought under control by aerial and ground-based emergency services; the area burnt is estimated at 400m²
12.50 pm: Two HBE vehicles are heading for the construction site, which is located in the military zone on the peninsula.