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Village evacuated in Jersey fire Bonfire blamed for fire outbreak
(about 22 hours later)
Firefighters have managed to halt the main front of a gorse fire which forced the evacuation of a village on Jersey. A gorse fire which forced the evacuation of a village on Jersey is thought to have been started by a bonfire which got out of control.
Forty firefighters fought the fire at St Ouen as it moved along the edge of Val De La Mar reservoir toward the parish of St Peters.Forty firefighters fought the fire at St Ouen as it moved along the edge of Val De La Mar reservoir toward the parish of St Peters.
A number of outbuildings and a garage were damaged and more than 12 properties evacuated.A number of outbuildings and a garage were damaged and more than 12 properties evacuated.
The blaze, which was being fanned by strong winds, started at about 1430 GMT on Saturday near Mont Le Rossignol. The blaze started at about 1430 GMT on Saturday near Mont Le Rossignol.
Roads in the area have been closed.
Islanders were told to keep away from the area and keep doors and windows closed because of a high concentration of smoke.
Those evacuated from their homes were moved to the parish hall.Those evacuated from their homes were moved to the parish hall.
The fire service expects to be on the scene throughout the night damping down the furze. There were no injuries reported.
It was being assisted by States of Jersey Police, Honorary Police and the States Ambulance Service. The fire took most of the night to bring under control.
There were no injuries reported. Ambulance officers have set up a rest area for the firefighters. Every firefighter available in the island was called out and local farmers helped tackle the flames.
The fire service is urging islanders to be extra vigilant when disposing of cigarettes or having bonfires or barbecues because while the furze is so dry, there is a particularly high risk of fires starting.