A significant forest fire broke out in the city of Sen Mari on Thursday, subsequently spreading its threat into the adjacent area of Kanet en Rusijonas. Due to the escalating nature of the blaze, authorities initiated a large-scale evacuation effort, necessitating the movement of both local residents and tourists. According to reports from the scene, nearly 3,000 individuals were evacuated, with a substantial portion of those displaced originating from three distinct camping sites within the affected zone.
Pierre Regnault de La Mothe, the chief regional officer for the southern Eastern Pyrenees department, confirmed that the response was immediate and extensive. He noted that during the initial stages of combating the fire, two firefighters sustained minor injuries. To manage the emergency, a substantial operational force was deployed, comprising 200 firefighters and four specialized firefighting aircraft.
The prefect overseeing the operation emphasized the mobilization of community support, stating that a large network of volunteers was being activated to assist in containment efforts. The rapid spread of the fire required the immediate deployment of resources to bring the situation under control. The coordinated efforts of the firefighters and emergency personnel were crucial in ensuring the safe withdrawal of the population from the path of the advancing flames.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation as resources remain dedicated to controlling the fire and managing the aftermath of the incident.
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