Southern France has been placed on red alert due to wildfires, following a blaze that burned 400 hectares over the weekend. Departments including Bouches-du-Rhône, Aude, and Var are at the highest alert level, indicating a serious fire risk, exacerbated by mistral winds. Hérault’s fire, which caused major disruptions including the closure of the A9 motorway, is now controlled, though firefighters stay on alert. Areas under red alert will see restricted access to forests and parks as preventative measures against new fires.
Large parts of the south of France have been declared on red alert for wildfires after a blaze swept through 400 hectares of forest over the weekend. Météo France has declared Bouches-du-Rhône, Aude, and Var on the highest alert level, indicating a very high risk of fires. The fire in Hérault, which started on Saturday, was declared under control, although fire crews remain present due to the ongoing risk. Access to forested areas in red alert zones will be restricted as the fire risk is particularly heightened due to strong winds.
In Hérault, a fire resulted in the closure of the A9 motorway for five hours, creating significant traffic jams during a busy holiday weekend. The flames affected both the Gardiole massif and the tourist areas along the Côte Bleue, where firefighting efforts were underway in challenging conditions. Meanwhile, other departments, including Gard and Pyrénées-Orientales, are on orange alert, indicating a high risk for wildfires, with access restrictions in effect for public safety.
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