Var
All the latest news on wildfires and vegetation fires in Var (83), 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 Var (83) and follow the applicable prefectural orders. If you see smoke or flames, call 18 or 112.
Recent wildfires
Fire in Brignoles: 100 hectares burnt, 650 people evacuated and 250 firefighters deployed
A fire is ravaging 100 hectares near Brignoles (Var), mobilising 250 firefighters and leading to the evacuation of 650 people. Follow the situation live.
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.
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.
Several active wildfires in the south of France: the Aude, Hérault and Var departments on alert
Several fires are raging in the Aude, Hérault and Var regions this Wednesday. Strong winds and high temperatures are hampering the emergency services’ efforts.
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