As per reports, the fire that broke out in the historic centre of Bergerac, Dordogne, during the early hours of Thursday (29 October) has caused extensive damage to residential and commercial buildings. As of Friday (30 October), the situation is as follows:
• The fire broke out in an apartment building near Rue Saint-James and Rue des Fontaines during the early hours of 29 October and spread to neighbouring buildings in the historic centre. According to the mayor of Bergerac, 11 homes have been completely destroyed out of 36 affected.
• Approximately 30 residents have been displaced and require alternative accommodation. As of Friday (30 October), no casualties have been reported.
• The fire has been contained but not fully extinguished, with firefighters continuing to monitor and extinguish remaining hot spots. Approximately 75 firefighters and 30 emergency vehicles remain deployed at the site, with personnel supported by teams from surrounding municipalities.
• Several buildings have sustained structural damage, with weakened facades presenting a risk of collapse. A hydraulic demolition excavator is being brought from Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, to demolish an unstable facade, with demolition operations scheduled to commence on Friday (30 October).
• A security perimeter remains in place around the affected streets, restricting access to parts of the historic centre. Eight businesses have reportedly been closed due to fire damage or the risk of structural collapse.
• As of Friday (30 October), the incident has also disrupted gas supply, affecting approximately 340 subscribers in the surrounding area.
Categories: Critical Infrastructure - Fire Hazards
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