North-Isere. Here's what to take away from Saturday's news at noon on July 9

The prefecture announces that thick smoke is emitted from the Feyzin refinery.

North-Isere. Here's what to take away from Saturday's news at noon on July 9

The prefecture announces that thick smoke is emitted from the Feyzin refinery. "No toxicity for residents," they declare.

Total managed the Feyzin refinery and released unusually black smoke on Saturday, July 9. Many Internet users shared images of the thick black mass visible for many kilometers.

Vacation departures: More than 40 km of traffic jams along the A7 around Valence

Traffic jams are common on the roads as it's the start of summer holidays. This Saturday is the first weekend of holiday departures and motorists are swarming the roads. Bison Fute has categorized several departments in the Auvergne–Rhone-Alpes region as black, while the rest of France has been classified in red. This announces a busy day, especially in the Rhone Valley.

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Industrial risks: From Lubrizol, Seveso sites are under increased State control

Random checks are more frequent, there are more agents on the ground, and more resources. Since the Lubrizol factory fire in Rouen, the state has been putting greater pressure on Seveso classified sites. Isere is the French department that has the highest concentration of Seveso sites, especially because it is located in Isere.

OL-Dynamo kyiv at Bourgoin–Jallieu on Tuesday: More than a friendly match

On Tuesday, July 12, the Olympique Lyonnais team will be back at Pierre-Rajon. To prepare for the 2022/2023 season, they will be facing Dynamo kyiv. Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, two matches are required.

800 pallets taken from the yard of a company by Isere

This 800-pallet theft required a team of criminals to handle, probably with a large truck and lots of sweat. Two stages of theft were committed to the detriment Smurfit Kappa located on the Flevieu Road in Chasse-sur-Rhone.

Winegrowers who Jazz, music in the middle sculptures, the new generation night... Vienna's letter to Jazz

Each day, you can find the Jazz a Vienne festival newsletter, which includes our tips, the program, and the summary of the previous day. Also, get behind-the scenes information and lots more.