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
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.
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 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…
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