Prevention

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.

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  • Portbou (French–Spanish border)

    Portbou (French–Spanish border)

    A major wildfire has been reported in the commune of Cerbère in the Pyrénées-Orientales department (66). For your safety, please avoid the area and ensure that emergency services have unhindered access to…

  • Canet-en-Roussillon (66)

    Canet-en-Roussillon (66)

    A wildfire has been reported in the town of Canet-en-Roussillon in the Pyrénées-Orientales department (66). For your safety, please avoid the area and ensure that the emergency services have unhindered access.…

  • Severe forest fire in Ille-sur-Têt (66) last night: what we know so far

    Severe forest fire in Ille-sur-Têt (66) last night: what we know so far

    During the night between Thursday and Friday, a fierce fire broke out near Ille-sur-Têt, in the Pyrénées-Orientales. The fire service quickly mobilised considerable resources to…

  • Ille-sur-Têt (66)

    A fire has been reported in the commune of Ille-sur-Têt in the Pyrénées-Orientales department (66).

  • Torreilles (66)

    Torreilles (66)

    A fire has been reported in the town of Torreilles in the Pyrénées-Orientales department (66). For your safety, please avoid the area and ensure that the emergency services have unhindered access.

  • Villemolaque (66)

    Villemolaque (66)

    A fire has been reported in the town of Villemolaque (66). For your own safety, please avoid the area and ensure that the emergency services can gain access.

  • Opoul-Périllos (66)

    Opoul-Périllos (66)

    A fire has been reported in the commune of Opoul-Périllos in the Pyrénées-Orientales department (66). For your safety, please avoid the area and ensure that the emergency services have unhindered access. 10.44 pm…

  • Baixas (66)

    Baixas (66)

    A wildfire has been reported in the commune of Baixas in the Pyrénées-Orientales department (66). The tramontane, the prevailing wind in the area, is blowing at 50 km/h in gusts. The…

  • Argelès-sur-Mer (66) – What we know at 3.45 pm

    Argelès-sur-Mer (66) – What we know at 3.45 pm

    A major fire has been reported in the commune of Argelès-sur-Mer, near Valmy Castle (66). 6.40 pm – Fire contained; 2 hectares burnt. In total, 90…

  • Saint-André (66)

    Saint-André (66)

    A fire has been reported in the town of Saint-André (66). For your own safety, please avoid the area and ensure that the emergency services can gain access. 3.40 pm – The fire…

  • Ortaffa (66)

    Ortaffa (66)

    A fire has been reported in the town of Ortaffa (66). For your safety, please avoid the area and ensure that the emergency services can gain access. 10.30 pm – Fire brought under control.

  • Saint-Cyprien (66)

    Saint-Cyprien (66)

    A fire has been reported in the town of Saint-Cyprien (66). For your own safety, please avoid the area and ensure that the emergency services can gain access.