How did the huge fire in the Var start?

This is what the Var gendarmes seek to determine, under the aegis of the Draguignan prosecutor's office.

After making the first observations on the spot, the gendarmerie called for witnesses to determine the precise causes of the fire.

"The gendarmerie is looking for the testimony of people with information to communicate on the circumstances of the outbreak of fire," indicates the call to witnesses.

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- Gendarmerie du Var (@ Gendarmerie_83) August 19, 2021

If this is the case, you can reach the research brigade of the Draguignan gendarmerie company on 04 94 46 97 92 or by dialing 17, 24 hours a day.

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