Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
All the latest news on wildfires and vegetation fires in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region : active outbreaks, daily alert level, major events, and prevention tips to protect forests, homes, and people.
Recent wildfires
Var: a 23-year-old man has been charged with around ten counts of arson
A 23-year-old man has been charged in the Var region with around ten counts of arson. Arrested following CCTV footage, he is suspected of having exacerbated the fire in the Gros Bessillon mountain range.
Var: the Gros Bessillon wildfire brought under control after eight days of a fierce battle
After eight days of intense efforts, the fire at Gros Bessillon has been brought under control, but the fire brigade remains on standby to secure the evacuated areas and prevent the fire from reigniting.
Forest fire in the Var: evacuations under way in Pontevès and Barjols
A fire has reignited in the Var, leading to evacuations in Pontevès and Barjols. Aerial resources are being urgently redeployed, whilst another fire has been reported in the Hérault.
Var: a 2,500-hectare fire still burning, with the mistral posing a threat
In the Var, the fire, which has swept across nearly 2,500 hectares, mobilised nearly 1,200 firefighters on Thursday amid the threat of a strong mistral.
Fire in the Var: over 2,550 hectares burnt, 1,200 firefighters deployed
A fire covering 2,550 hectares in the Var region is threatening several towns. Despite the efforts of 1,200 firefighters, the flames are still burning near Cotignac and Montfort-sur-Argens.
Fire engine crushed by a boulder during a forest fire
Firefighters in the Hautes-Alpes have been battling a forest fire since Sunday in a highly dangerous mountainous area, where a rockslide has destroyed one of their vehicles.
Major fire between Taradeau and Les Arcs: 180 hectares burnt, evacuations under way
A fire is ravaging 180 hectares between Taradeau and Les Arcs-sur-Argens. Evacuations are under way and exceptional resources have been deployed to contain the flames.
Var and Bouches-du-Rhône on red alert: exceptional measures to prevent forest fires
The Var and Bouches-du-Rhône regions are on red alert this Sunday. 1,200 firefighters have been mobilised and aerial resources deployed to prevent forest fires.
Extreme fire risk in the Var: the prefecture has closed all mountain ranges
The Var Prefecture is closing all mountain ranges this Saturday, 18 July, due to an extreme or very severe risk of wildfire.
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.
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.
Bouches-du-Rhône: severe fires, evacuations and a cloud of smoke over Marseille
Two fires raged across the Bouches-du-Rhône on 1 July, leading to evacuations and a cloud of smoke visible as far away as Marseille. An update on the situation and the resources deployed.
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