Wildfire in Perpignan (66) : the fire is extinguished

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21 September at 14:32Update at 2:30 p.m.

📍 Location: Perpignan (66), Mas Palegry area, currently being tackled

🌍 Area affected: 35 hectares

🔥 Fire status: not stabilized, actively spreading

🚒 Resources deployed: 180 firefighters, 50 vehicles, 7 GIFF units, 2 helicopters, and 1 aircraft

🛠️ Situation on the ground: SNCF railway line and D914 road closed; no evacuations ordered

🌤️ Weather conditions: strong winds (gusts up to 52 km/h), 33°C, humidity at 15%, high risk

22 September at 09:58

Fire extinguished in Perpignan (Pyrénées-Orientales). A fire broke out on September 21, burning across 35 hectares before it was brought under control and extinguished. With 180 firefighters, 2 helicopters, and 1 water-bombing aircraft deployed, the fire was reported to be under active attack before it was brought under control.

22 September at 06:14

Fire brought under control in Perpignan (Pyrénées-Orientales). 180 firefighters, two helicopters, and a water-bombing aircraft remain deployed to combat a fire covering 35 hectares. Both aerial and ground resources are working to consolidate the fire lines. The situation no longer requires large-scale reinforcements. Teams are checking sensitive areas as the day comes to a close.

21 September at 16:50

A fire has been contained in Perpignan (Pyrénées-Orientales). 180 firefighters have been deployed to the scene, supported by two helicopters and a water-bombing plane.

21 September at 16:50

Light on.

21 September at 15:35