A massive fire broke out in a farmhouse in Gard, requiring 27 firefighters to battle flames for nearly four hours.
Fire breaks out in isolated farmhouse
Firefighters from the Gard department were called around 8:15 PM on Thursday to a fire at a single-story farmhouse in an isolated area. The property, measuring 300 square meters, was located on the road to Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres, in the commune of Laudun-l'Ardoise.Fire damages significant portion of the house
According to emergency services, the fire completely burned 100 square meters of the farmhouse and spread to the attic and roof. Despite the extent of the fire, the structure remained largely intact due to the efforts of the firefighting team.Firefighters prevent roof collapse
A total of 27 firefighters were deployed to the scene, and their efforts prevented the roof from collapsing. This allowed all occupants of the farmhouse to evacuate safely before the arrival of emergency services.Firefighting operation lasts nearly four hours
The firefighting operation lasted nearly four hours, extending from Thursday night into Friday morning. The extensive resources deployed ensured the fire was fully extinguished and the risk of further damage was minimized.
