Albi: a massive fire breaks out in a field, near the houses

While drought and scorching heat are risk factors, a fire broke out in Albi on Tuesday afternoon, near several homes.

The fire is currently devastating a meadow dedicated to fodder, not far from the Atlantis swimming pool and the Pelissier plant. It is more precisely between the path of Las Bories the path of Gaillagues, according to a journalist from La Dépêche, present on the spot.

If no building is affected for the moment, the Tarn firefighters are at work to protect a house, which is threatened by flames. A tractor is also on site to haul the hay away from the flames.