Wildfire burns over 200 hectares in Charente
The fire in Charente burned more than 200 hectares of vegetation on Monday night, but by Tuesday at 6am, it had been declared 'under control' (
fixé et maitrisé
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Over 270 firefighters were deployed to contain the fire throughout the night, Franceinfo reported.
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The préfecture of Charente also told France Bleu they were supported by three 'bomber' planes, four Canadairs and a helicopter to drop water and retardant.
Several homes were evacuated in the towns of Brossac and Saint-Vallier, and power cuts affected around 700 people in nearby villages.
So far, there have not been any homes damaged by the fire, and no injuries have been reported.
As of Tuesday morning, 84 vehicles and 328 personnel were still mobilised, and local authorities warned that people should exercise caution and listen to instructions from law enforcement, as the risk of forest fires remained high.
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The fire also caused travel disruption for trains along the high-speed Paris-Bordeaux line, with trains diverted to the regional line.
As of Tuesday morning, Charente was listed on the 'orange' alert for heatwaves.
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