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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Var Prefecture is closing all mountain ranges this Saturday, 18 July, due to an extreme or very severe risk of wildfire.

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.

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.

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.

Several fires are raging in the Aude, Hérault and Var regions this Wednesday. Strong winds and high temperatures are hampering the emergency services’ efforts.

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.

The Var, Vaucluse and Allier are at high risk of forest fires this Saturday due to the heatwave. Météo-France has issued a warning about conditions conducive to fires.