IN IMAGES, IN PICTURES. Fire in the Monts d’Arrée: the fire “under control” leaves behind a lunar landscape – franceinfo

Article written by Published on 07/20/2022 10:53 Updated on 07/20/2022 11:33 Reading time: 1 min. Some 278 firefighters and 60 firefighting vehicles are still on site battling the flames. The fire which has ravaged hundreds of hectares of moors in the Monts d’Arrée since Monday is still ongoing on Wednesday July 20, but its progress was slowing down, explained the Finistère prefecture. “The progression of the fire is slowing down and the situation is being brought under control,” she said in a press release giving an update on the situation at 8 a.m. A firefighter in front of a view of the Monts d’Arrée (Finistère) during a fire, July 22, 2022. (MAXPPP) Some 278 firefighters and 60 firefighting vehicles were present on site to fight the flames, according to the prefecture . Several roads were still closed to traffic. The burned area was 1,725 ​​hectares at this time, compared to 1,700 hectares the day before at 5 p.m. The images show the charred moorland resembling a moonscape. The Monts d’Arrée (Finistère), after a fire, July 19, 2022. (MAXPPP) A total of 500 people had to be evacuated because of the fire which broke out in the town of Brasparts (Finistère), in the heart of the Monts d’Arrée, in a natural site known for its biodiversity. The town of Botmeur was notably evacuated by the authorities. Accommodation centers have been set up in Sizun and Landivisiau. A view of the Monts d’Arrée (Finistère), after the fire, July 17, 202 (MAXPPP) Share: Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share by email Share the link