“The smoke was enormous, it was really very impressive.
“A few hours after an evacuation ordered by the firefighters and the gendarmes, the president of the Sauge association, manager of the nursing home for autistic adults La Lendemaine aux Molières, whispers that the 24 residents are safe.
At the end of the afternoon on Tuesday, the flames of several stubble fires which ended up converging, destroying several tens of hectares, came to lick the walls of the farm adjoining the hearth.
Threatened on this site surrounded by fields, staff and residents were forced to leave.
"The 24 residents were welcomed in Briis-sous-Forges, in the premises of the Community of Communes of Limours (CCPL)", continues the president, Claire Chastenet.
“I was precisely at the CCPL when I was informed that La Lendemaine was being evacuated, continues the president of the community of communes, Dany Boyer (without label).
We have a large gym next door, so I made it available.
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The 24 residents of La Lendemaine welcomed to Briis-sous-Forges
By early evening, residents and staff at the home were unsure if they should spend the night there.
“We are awaiting instructions from the firefighters and the gendarmes, adds the president of the CCPL.
To deal with the most urgent, we have placed mattresses on the ground for those who would like to rest and ordered pizzas so that they can eat.
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If the buildings of La Lendemaine are unscathed thanks to the intervention of the firefighters, the farm, on the other hand, has been affected.
“Donkeys, sheep, goats and ducks have been sheltered,” reassures Claire Chastenet.
According to our information, two Molières homes were affected by the flames.
In the early evening, 29 fire engines were still on site to contain the fire.
