Fire Erupts at Spur Rognac Waste Treatment Facility, Prompting Emergency Response
A fire at the Spur waste treatment facility in Rognac leads to emergency response and public safety measures.
Key Points
- • A significant fire occurred at the Spur waste treatment facility in Rognac on June 14.
- • 170 firefighters and 10 gendarmes are combating the fire, with two minor injuries reported.
- • Evacuations have been lifted after air quality tests showed no toxicity.
- • Residents advised on cleaning methods to avoid soot inhalation and washing garden produce.
On June 14, a significant fire broke out at the Spur waste treatment facility in Rognac, leading to a coordinated response from local emergency services. As of June 15, around 170 firefighters and 10 gendarmerie soldiers are actively engaged in extinguishing the flames. Preliminary reports indicate that the situation is improving, with firefighters reporting that the flames are subsiding.
During the firefighting operations, two personnel—one firefighter and one gendarme—sustained minor injuries and have been hospitalized for evaluation. In the wake of the incident, a safety perimeter was quickly established around the facility to ensure public safety. However, the precautionary evacuation of nearby residents from the hameau des Barjaquets has since been lifted following air quality tests confirming no toxic substances were present in the atmosphere.
Health officials are advising local residents to take precautions, especially regarding soot that may have settled in the environment. Residents are recommended to employ damp cleaning methods to prevent inhalation of soot particles and to wash garden produce thoroughly before consumption. Specific guidance has been issued to vulnerable populations who are particularly at risk.
To address potential health and environmental impacts, a monitoring cell has been established, led by the regional health and environmental agencies. This group is tasked with evaluating the incident's effects and will implement necessary follow-up actions.
Officials are continuing to monitor the situation closely to ensure public safety and provide timely updates as needed.
As the fire is brought under control, the focus will remain on assessing any long-term effects of the incident both on health and the local environment.