Large natural fire in southern France, 1800 firefighters deployed

Since yesterday afternoon, a large natural fire has been raging in the south of France, which quickly expands. Meanwhile, French media report that a woman died. Moreover, She did not want to leave her house against the local advice.

There are also nine injuries and a missing person, large natural fire southern france, both among citizens and firefighters. For example, There is talk of the largest natural fire in Europe this summer.

The fire is raging in the Aude department, between Narbonne and Carcassonne, and covers more than 11,000 hectares. For example, More than 1800 firefighters have now been mobilized to combat the flames, supported by extinguishing aircraft and helicopters.

Two campsites and dozens of homes have been evacuated. Various houses in the region have been destroyed. Almost 5000 people are without electricity in the region. Holidaymakers speak of meter -high flames.

According to local authorities, the fire is “not yet extinguished”. Residents of Aude are called upon to stay indoors and to follow the instructions of the authorities.

“The fire spreads rapidly because the weather conditions are unfavorable,” a local officer told French large natural fire southern france, media. Aude has had to deal with extreme drought and heat for weeks. Due to strong wind, the extinguishing is made difficult. President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his support for the firefighters on social media.

Yesterday, the French weather agency Metéo-France warned of the high risk of natural fires. That warning also applies to eight other departments in southern France.

Several parts of France have been dealing with natural fires all summer. Also in other countries in southern Europe and in Turkey, natural fires have made around them in recent weeks.