An impressive apartment fire in the center of Uzès, in the Gard

An impressive fire which required rapid intervention. FREE NOON – DR

An impressive fire which required rapid intervention. FREE NOON – DR

The fire apparently started in the attic and there were at least 50m2 burned. A security perimeter has been established in the neighborhood. There were no injuries.

This Tuesday, January 9, a fire broke out around 9 p.m. on the 3rd floor of a building at 17 rue de la République in Uzès (Gard). There were no injuries. The occupant was able to get out. He will be rehoused by the town hall of Uzès.

Departure from the attic

The adjoining buildings were evacuated because there was a gas cylinder. The fire apparently started in the attic and there were at least 50m2 burned. A security perimeter has been established in the neighborhood.

On site, 25 firefighters from Uzès, Bagnols, Fournès and Saint Géniès fought against the flames. There were two fire trucks, the large ladder, an ambulance and three command vehicles. The gendarmerie and ENEDIS were also present.