Corsica Wildfire Damages Seven Homes Amid Unfavorable Conditions

A major wildfire erupted Thursday afternoon near Calenzana in Haute-Corse, France, impacting seven houses and spreading rapidly under challenging conditions. Firefighters and the Haute-Corse prefecture reported that the blaze began around 3:20 PM near the Clos Orsini vineyard, in a scrubland area.

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particularly unfavorable conditions, under the effect of strong gusts of wind estimated between 40 and 50 km/h.

The fire is described as evolving in "particularly unfavorable conditions," fueled by strong wind gusts estimated between 40 and 50 km/h. "At this stage, several dozen hectares have already been consumed by the flames," stated the prefecture. Seven homes were directly hit by the fire, with others located within the fire's envelope receiving particular attention from emergency services.

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At this stage, several dozen hectares have already been consumed by the flames.

A substantial response is underway, involving both ground and aerial resources. The deployment includes two water-bombing aircraft, one heavy water-bombing helicopter, and a Dash aircraft. Approximately 170 personnel, including firefighters and civil security military personnel, are engaged in combating the fire.

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seven houses have been rapidly affected by the flames, others being in the envelope of the fire and being the subject of particular vigilance and attention from the services engaged on the ground.

Operations are ongoing to contain the fire's progression, protect the affected homes, and ensure the safety of people and property. Firefighters and the prefecture have issued a public appeal, urging residents and visitors to avoid the affected areas and strictly adhere to safety instructions. The full extent of the damage and the fire's containment status are still developing.

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the population not to go to the concerned sectors and to strictly respect the instructions.