VIDEO: Breaking News – Lognan Cable Car, Chamonix, France on Fire this Afternoon Sept. 11th 2018

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The mid-mountain Lognan cable car station in Argentière, near Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, has been on fire since 14:00 local time on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. The Telepherique du Lognan cable car serves Les Grands Montets (10,810 ft), a skiing area famous for its steep and demanding slopes, both on-piste as well as off-piste.

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Helicopters have been dropping water in an attempt to quell the blaze. Thankfully, it appears nobody has been seriously hurt.

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The restaurant in the station is also affected. In all, almost 5,400-ft² of buildings are in flames.

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We will keep you updated…

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Image: Julien Bartheu Charlet
Image: Julien Bartheu Charlet
Image: Julien Bartheu Charlet

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