A fire has been reported in the town of Durance (47).
The fire brigade are on the scene
For your own safety, please avoid the area and ensure that the emergency services can gain access.
FOLLOW-UP:
9.45 pm: The fire has been brought under control; it has burned through 44 hectares of pine forest.
6.30 pm: The fire is still burning and has spread across 20 hectares of vegetation
6.00 pm: Reinforcements from the Landes, the Gironde and the Gers are expected.
5.12 pm: The fire is still active; approximately 7 hectares have been burnt so far
3.47 pm: The first airdrop has been carried out by the Milan 78; a second Dash-8 is taking off from Mérignac.
3.30 pm: Report of a fire breaking out in the hamlet of Caparivet in the municipality of Durance.