A fire broke out in the town of Briançon, which is hosting the Tour de France, this afternoon.
The 4th stage of the 2024 Tour de France, which is particularly anticipated with its first passage through the Alps, notably the Col du Galibier, could be disrupted by a fire that broke out in the town of Briançon, a crossing point for the Tour de France riders, at around 3:30 p.m.
According to information on site, potentially toxic smoke is emerging in the area. The mayor of the city has also called for masks to be worn, triggering the municipal security plan. A difficult situation to manage for the Tour organizers. For the time being, no decision has been made and the race should take place normally since the fire zone seems to be “far” from the race. The riders will pass about two kilometers from the scene of the disaster before heading towards the Lautaret and Galibier passes.