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Bouches-du-Rhône

All the latest news on wildfires and vegetation fires in Bouches-du-Rhône (13), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 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 Bouches-du-Rhône (13) and follow the applicable prefectural orders. If you see smoke or flames, call 18 or 112.

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  • Var and Bouches-du-Rhône on red alert: exceptional measures to prevent forest fires

    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.

  • Very high risk of forest fires in the south: the Tramontane and Mistral winds are fuelling the danger

    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

    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

    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.

  • Southern France on red alert: six departments face a very high risk of 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.

  • Eyragues (13)

    Eyragues (13)

    A major fire has been reported in the town of Eyragues, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department (13). The fire brigade is on the scene. For your safety, please avoid the area…

  • Rognac (13)

    Rognac (13)

    A fire has been reported in the town of Rognac, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. The fire service and civil protection air assets, as well as a high-altitude firefighting helicopter, are…

  • Les Pennes-Mirabeau (13)

    Les Pennes-Mirabeau (13)

    A fire has been reported in the town of Les Pennes-Mirabeau (13). For your safety, please avoid the area and ensure that the emergency services have unhindered access. UPDATE 8.10 pm: The…

  • Puyloubier (13)

    Puyloubier (13)

    A bushfire has been burning since 5.40 pm near Puyloubier, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. Emergency services are on the scene. UPDATE 6.00 pm: The fire is not particularly intense, but…

  • Marseille (13)

    Marseille (13)

    A bush fire has been burning since 3.30 pm in the 14th arrondissement, near Saint-Joseph, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. Emergency services are on the scene. UPDATE: Fire…

  • Saint-Pierre-de-Mézoargues (13)

    Saint-Pierre-de-Mézoargues (13)

    A fire has been reported in the town of Saint-Pierre-de-Mézoargues (13). For your own safety, please avoid the area and ensure that the emergency services can gain access.

  • Bouc-Bel-Air (13)

    Bouc-Bel-Air (13)

    A fire has been reported in the town of Bouc-Bel-Air, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department (13). For your safety, please avoid the area and ensure that the emergency services have unhindered access to…