Aude
All the latest news on wildfires and vegetation fires in Aude (11), in the Occitanie region : active outbreaks, daily alert level, lessons learned after major fires, and prevention tips tailored to the area.
Before a hike, spark-producing work, or any use of fire, check the wildfire alert map for Aude (11) and follow the applicable prefectural orders. If you see smoke or flames, call 18 or 112.
Recent wildfires
Fire in Montséret in the Aude: 100 hectares burnt, the fire is under control
A fire swept through 100 hectares in Montséret in the Aude department. Thanks to a massive mobilisation, the fire brigade protected 20 homes and contained the flames.
South: Forest fires pose a serious threat amid the heatwave and the mistral
Six departments in the south are on high alert due to forest fires. In the Drôme, the fire in Bellegarde-en-Diois has been stabilised, whilst the Var is battling a fire that remains out of control.
Fire near Carcassonne: 100 hectares burnt; the fire has been brought under control
A bushfire near Carcassonne spread across 100 hectares on Sunday. Firefighters brought the blaze under control following a large-scale operation, but monitoring continues.
Very high risk of forest fires in the south: the Tramontane and Mistral winds are fuelling the danger
The south of France is on high alert for wildfires, with ‘very high’ risk levels in several departments. The Tramontane, the Mistral and the heatwave are exacerbating the threat.
Fires in the Aude: nearly 1,000 hectares destroyed by fire, one firefighter injured
Two major fires are ravaging the Aude region, burning nearly 1,000 hectares. One firefighter has been injured and evacuations are under way.
Red alert for forest fires: six departments in the south on high alert
Six departments in the south are on red alert for forest fires this Thursday and Friday. High temperatures and strong winds are increasing the risk.
Fire in the Aude and Hérault departments: 600 hectares engulfed by flames, hundreds of firefighters on the scene
More than 600 hectares have already been ravaged by the flames in the Aude and Hérault departments. Hundreds of firefighters are battling a blaze fanned by strong winds.
Several active wildfires in the south of France: the Aude, Hérault and Var departments on alert
Several fires are raging in the Aude, Hérault and Var regions this Wednesday. Strong winds and high temperatures are hampering the emergency services’ efforts.
Southern France on red alert: six departments face a very high risk of wildfires
Six departments in the south of France are on red alert for forest fires this Wednesday, 1 July 2026. A heatwave and extreme drought are exacerbating the risks.
“Extreme wildfires in France: are we ready?” – The brand-new documentary from *Le Monde de Jamy* tonight at 9.05 pm
One year on from the ‘Corbières ogre’, which ravaged the Aude in August 2025, *Le Monde de Jamy* looks back at this massive wildfire, which raged with unprecedented intensity and speed…
Corbières fire: ONF officer suspected of throwing away a cigarette butt charged
An officer from the National Forestry Office (ONF) in the Aude department was placed under formal investigation on Thursday 4 June on charges of unintentional destruction resulting in death. He is suspected of having…
Ribaute fire: three ONF officers in police custody; a cigarette butt is the focus of the investigation
The investigation into the Ribaute fire, which ravaged 17,000 hectares in the Corbières in August 2025, has taken a significant new turn. Three officers from the National Forestry Office (ONF) have…
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