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US: Time-Lapse Shows Massive Smoke From Babylon Fire in Utah

This time-lapse, filmed on Monday, July 6, shows massive smoke rising from the Babylon Fire burning near Monticello, Utah. The fire grew to 101,073 acres and reached 11% containment by Wednesday, with more than 1,353 personnel deployed to fight it. Five structures have been destroyed, and the cause remains under investigation.

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France: Lightning-Triggered Wildfire in Planay, Savoie, Burns 60 Hectares

A wildfire that broke out in Planay, Savoie, France, after a lightning strike on June 24, has burned 60 hectares and threatens the D915 road to Pralognan-la-Vanoise. A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter was killed overnight on July 7-8 after being struck by a falling boulder while battling the blaze.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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Spain: Water Bomber Scoops Water From Plasencia Reservoir

Storms with over 700 lightning strikes sparked a wildfire in Jarilla in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura on Tuesday, August 12. The fire burned out of control spreading toward the nearby municipalities of Villar de Plasencia and Cabezabellosa, due to difficult terrain and strong winds. Aerial firefighting has continued. Two water bombers have been sent by France to battle wildfires.

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows displaced french citizens sleeping and recovering in a temporary shelter while a forest fire is burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, on August 5-7, 2025. The blaze, first reported active on August 5, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows displaced french citizens sleeping and recovering in a temporary shelter while a forest fire is burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, on August 5-7, 2025. The blaze, first reported active on August 5, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows displaced french citizens sleeping and recovering in a temporary shelter while a forest fire is burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, on August 5-7, 2025. The blaze, first reported active on August 5, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows members of the Protection Civile taking care of displaced individuals following a forest fire in the Aude region of France, near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse between August 5-7, 2025. The blaze, first reported active on August 5, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows an emergency blanket used by a displaced individual in a temporary shelter while a forest fire is burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, on August 5-7, 2025. The blaze, first reported active on August 5, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows displaced french citizens sleeping and recovering in a temporary shelter while a forest fire is burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, on August 5-7, 2025. The blaze, first reported active on August 5, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows police officers and members of the Protection Civile in a temporary shelter while a forest fire is burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, on August 5-7, 2025. The blaze, first reported active on August 5, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a member of the Protection Civile checking the oxygen tank of an elder that needed medical help following exposure to a forest fire in the Aude region of France, near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, on August 5-7, 2025. The blaze, first reported active on August 5, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a displaced french citizen sleeping and recovering in a temporary shelter while a forest fire is burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, on August 5-7, 2025. The blaze, first reported active on August 5, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows displaced french citizens while a forest fire is burning intensely in the Aude region of France between August 5-7 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Stevan Frant/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a truck of the Protection Civile as well as police officers who are helping following a forest fire in the Aude region of France, near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse between August 5-7, 2025. The blaze, first reported active on August 5, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a general view of a temporary shelter where displaced individuals will be placed following a forest fire in the Aude region of France, near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse between August 5-7, 2025. The blaze, first reported active on August 5, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a member of the Protection Civile helping an elder getting medical help following exposure to a forest fire in the Aude region of France, near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, on August 5-7, 2025. The blaze, first reported active on August 5, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows Canadair battling a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France between August 5-7 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Stevan Frant/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows two French firemen and their car battling a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France between August 5-7 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Stevan Frant/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Ribaute, on August 5, 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a house and cars burned while a forest fire is burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Ribaute, on August 5, 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Ribaute, on August 5, 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Ribaute, on August 5, 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Ribaute, on August 5, 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Ribaute, on August 5, 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Ribaute, on August 5, 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Ribaute, on August 5, 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Ribaute, on August 5, 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows Canadair aircrafts battling a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Ribaute, on August 5, 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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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