One dead as France battles largest wildfire of this summer in Aude
One dead as France battles largest wildfire of this summer in Aude
France’s largest wildfire this summer has killed one person and injured nine others as it spread across 13,000 hectares in Aude by Wednesday.
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One of the largest wildfires in France since 1949 continues to devastate the southern Aude prefecture, scorching 16,000 hectares (40,000 acres) and leaving one dead, 19 firefighters injured, and six civilians hurt. Dozens of homes have been destroyed as the blaze, which started Tuesday, remains contained but not under control.
Colonel Christophe Magny warns it may not be fully subdued until late Sunday. Authorities attribute the disaster to climate change, with an orange heatwave alert in effect until midnight Sunday. The fire has been worsened by the removal of traditional vineyard firebreaks due to falling wine production. While local roads have reopened, entry to the wildfire zone remains prohibited because of flare-up risks. This disaster underscores the growing threat of extreme weather across Europe.
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A massive wildfire scorched 17,000 hectares of scrubland and conifer forest in the Aude region of southern France, causing widespread devastation. Released images from the French Armed Forces reveal the extent of the damage, showing vast areas of burned vegetation. After intense efforts, authorities have confirmed the wildfire is now under control. This video captures the aftermath of one of the most destructive fires in recent French history and highlights the ongoing challenges posed by climate change and forest management.
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A devastating wildfire is raging through southern France’s Aude department, leaving one woman dead, nine people—including firefighters—injured, and entire communities in peril. The blaze has already consumed up to 12,000 hectares—an area larger than Paris—damaging or destroying 25 homes. Hundreds of firefighters are engaged in a relentless battle, backed by water-dropping aircraft, as strong winds, scorching heat, and bone-dry vegetation fuel the inferno. Prime Minister François Bayrou is due to visit the scene, while President Macron has mobilized all national resources, urging utmost caution.
Officials warn the fire is far from contained and will require days of sustained effort to control. Evacuations are underway, roads are closed, and smoke-choked airdays linger over the region. As France grapples with yet another brutal blaze during its drought-stricken summer, the human, environmental, and economic stakes continue to rise—in what experts say is just the beginning of a catastrophic fire season.
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