Fire breaks out in Aimargues

At 11:30 a.m. on Monday morning, a fire broke out in a two-story house on Place de l'Arbousier in Aimargues.

Firefighters contain the blaze

The flames were controlled by the firefighters, who limited the fire to a room measuring 15 square meters. The rest of the house was affected by smoke.

Owner raises alarm but suffers smoke inhalation

The property owner, who was absent when the fire started, raised the alarm. He nevertheless inhaled smoke, resulting in medical attention, but hospitalization was not required.

House was unoccupied during the fire

The house was unoccupied at the time the fire started.