In the country ofauray (Morbihan), outraged Saint Philibert et Locoal-Mendontwo other outbreaks of fire occurred at Erdevena little later, in the Keravéon sector.
Around 8:30 p.m., the fire was still burning and, threatening the castle of Keravéon, indicates indicates Dominique Riguidel, mayor. Firefighters were fighting to contain the advancing flames and protect the castle, the lodges, and the village of Keroret.
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Sheltered in a communal hall
About fifty people were sheltered in a communal hall. “We are going to find accommodation solutions, we are triggering the Municipal Safeguard Plan (PSC)”, he indicates.
The fire continues to progress “because everything is very dry and the winds are shifting. But we remain optimistic despite everything,” continues the mayor who was preparing this Saturday to spend a good part of the night supporting the evacuated inhabitants.
Reinforcements from Ille-et-Vilaine
In Erdeven (25 ha burned at the start of the evening), as in Locoal-Mendon (40 ha), around a hundred firefighters were mobilized, with reinforcements from Ille-et-Vilaine, as well as other departments.