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Recap: Wildfire Scorches 17,000 Hectares in Aude, Southern France

A wildfire that burned through more than 17,000 hectares (42,000 acres) in Aude, southern France, is now under control. A woman was killed and 13 people, including 11 firefighters, were injured in the blaze, which broke out near the village of Ribaute on August 5, 2025.

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aerial view of the burned landscape of the Corbières Aude - France

Aerial view of the burned landscape of the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aerial view of the burned landscape of the Corbières Aude - France

Aerial view of the burned landscape of the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aerial view of the burned landscape of the Corbières Aude - France

Aerial view of the burned landscape of the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aerial view of the burned landscape of the Corbières Aude - France

Aerial view of the burned landscape of the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aerial view of the burned landscape of the Corbières Aude - France

Aerial view of the burned landscape of the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aerial view of the burned landscape of the Corbières Aude - France

Aerial view of the burned landscape of the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM