On Tuesday, September 29, two forest fires broke out in the afternoon in the towns of Velars-sur-Ouche and Plombières-lès-Dijon, both located in the Côte d'Or department of France. The fire in Plombières-lès-Dijon continued to spread into the evening, threatening homes and requiring the efforts of firefighters to protect them. According to a statement from the Côte-d'Or prefecture, one firefighter was injured during the operation. The fires occurred near Dijon, with the fire in Velars-sur-Ouche being contained by around 6 p.m., while the fire in Plombières-lès-Dijon remained active as night fell. Firefighters worked throughout the night to bring the blaze under control. Approximately ten hectares of land were burned in the area, but no material damage was reported at this time. The fire in Plombières-lès-Dijon was located in the vicinity of the rue de Bonvaux and the chemin de la Pérouse, an area characterized by steep terrain and difficult access. This geography added complexity to the firefighting efforts. Significant resources were deployed to the scene, including more than 120 firefighters and 28 vehicles. The goal was to extinguish the fire before nightfall, but this was not achieved. The fire started near the railway line that connects Dijon to Paris, leading to the disruption of SNCF train services. Two TGV high-speed trains were blocked at the Venarey-les-Laumes and Blaisy-Bas stations. Firefighters are also working to protect telephone infrastructure in the area, which is vital for communication during emergencies. Colonel Larry Châtillon-Ouvrard, Director of the SDIS 21, was involved in managing the response. This is not the first time the area has experienced wildfires; in July of last year, a fire had already burned fifteen hectares in the same region, specifically at a location known as Cité de la Flamme. At that time, eighty-five firefighters and 32 vehicles were deployed to combat the blaze. The fire in Velars-sur-Ouche has now been fully contained, burning three hectares of land. It occurred at a site called La Verrerie. Firefighters used a variety of resources, including four "medium forest fires" water tank trucks, one "super forest fire" water tank truck, an ambulance, and command units. In total, 30 firefighters from several rescue centers in the region were deployed to handle the situation.