A fire has been reported in the town of Montredon-des-Corbières (11).
For your own safety, please avoid the area and ensure that the emergency services can gain access.
6.10 pm - The fire has now been brought under control; 260 firefighters were at the scene at the height of the operation.
3.00 pm - The area affected by the fire is now estimated at 84 hectares. The fire has been contained on the right flank but is still spreading unchecked on the left flank.
1 GIFF from SDIS 34 and GIFF 66 in transit.
1.50 pm - The fire has spread across 70 hectares; 150 firefighters from SDIS 11 are at the scene. Four Canadair aircraft and one Dash aircraft are at the scene.