Health and Safety Measures Implemented After Spur Rognac Fire
Authorities have enacted public health measures following a fire at the Spur site in Rognac, affecting activities in the Etang de Berre area.
Key Points
- • A fire at the Spur site in Rognac has led to health and safety prohibitions.
- • Significant activities such as fishing and swimming are restricted until analysis confirms safety.
- • The prohibitions affect ten municipalities, including Rognac and Berre.
- • Analysis of water and shellfish is underway to determine health risks.
Following a significant fire at the Spur site in Rognac, health and safety measures have been implemented in the surrounding Etang de Berre area. A prefectural order prohibits several activities, including swimming, fishing, and shellfish gathering, to ensure public safety while environmental assessments are conducted. This order affects ten municipalities in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, including Rognac, Berre, and Martigues,
Authorities have established a water, shellfish, and fish analysis plan to monitor the potential health risks associated with the fire. The prefectural order is currently valid until midnight on June 24, 2025, and officials have indicated that the prohibitions may be lifted progressively based on analysis results confirming the absence of microbiological or chemical risks. Navigation and anchoring in the Etang de Berre have been authorized since June 19, 2025, allowing for some maritime activities to resume amidst the ongoing safety measures.