Pyrénées-Orientales
All the latest news on wildfires and vegetation fires in Pyrénées-Orientales (66), 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 Pyrénées-Orientales (66) and follow the applicable prefectural orders. If you see smoke or flames, call 18 or 112.
Recent wildfires
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.
Pyrénées-Orientales: six years’ imprisonment without parole for the person responsible for the fire in Opoul-Périllos
The massive fire that ravaged more than 1,100 hectares in Opoul-Périllos in June 2022 has now reached its legal conclusion. The perpetrator has been sentenced to six years…
Sainte-Marie-la-Mer (66)
A fire has been reported in the town of Sainte-Marie-la-Mer, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department (66). The fire brigade is on its way. For your safety, please avoid the area and…
Villelongue-dels-Monts (66)
A fierce wildfire has been reported in the commune of Villelongue-Dels-Monts in the Pyrénées-Orientales department. Emergency services are on the scene. For your safety, please avoid the area MONITORING Fire…
Maury (66)
A major wildfire has been reported in the commune of Maury, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department (66). Emergency services are on the scene. For your safety, please avoid the area…
The Pyrénées-Orientales on red alert this Saturday
The Pyrénées-Orientales department has been placed on a ‘very high’ red alert for forest fire risk for Saturday! This is the first time in…
Montesquieu-des-Albères (66)
A major fire has been reported in the commune of Montesquieu-des-Albères (66). For your safety, please avoid the area and ensure that the emergency services have unhindered access.
Canet-en-Roussillon (66)
A fire has been reported in the town of Canet-en-Roussillon, near the Mar Estang campsite, in the Pyrénées-Orientales (66). It is believed to be a flare-up of the fire that…
Caissargues, near Nîmes (30)
A fire has been reported in the commune of Caissargues in the Gard (30), near Nîmes. Several fire service resources have been deployed, including a water-bombing helicopter.
Argelès-sur-Mer (66)
A fire is currently burning this Tuesday afternoon between Argelès-sur-Mer and Saint-Cyprien, in the department. The emergency services have deployed the Dash Milan 74 aircraft and a water-bombing helicopter to tackle the blaze.…
Le Perthus (66)
A wildfire has been reported near Le Perthus, close to Le Boulou on the French-Spanish border. For your own safety and that of others, please do not give in to curiosity…
Saint-André (66)
A fire has been reported in the commune of Saint-André, in the Pyrénées-Orientales, near a built-up area. Emergency services are on the scene. For your safety and that of…
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