#red-alert

#red-alert

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.

A fire that swept through 400 hectares of forest in Hérault was under control but remained monitored by about 200 firefighters, according to officials.