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.

France: Deadly Wildfire in Aude Continues to Spread 3

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched 16,000 hectares. The fire has killed one person and injured 13. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, were forced closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

France: Deadly Wildfire in Aude Continues to Spread 2

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched 16,000 hectares. The fire has killed one person and injured 13. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, were forced closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

France: Deadly Wildfire in Aude Continues to Spread

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched 16,000 hectares. The fire has killed one person and injured 13. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, were forced closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 6

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 5

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 4

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 3

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 2

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

France: Smoke Blankets Marseille as Wildfire Rages Nearby 2

A wildfire broke out near Les Pennes-Mirabeau, just north of Marseille in southern France, on Tuesday, July 8, prompting evacuations and the closure of Marseille Provence Airport. Authorities urged residents to stay indoors, close shutters, and avoid roads as thick smoke blanketed the Mediterranean city.

France: Smoke Blankets Marseille as Wildfire Rages Nearby

A wildfire broke out near Les Pennes-Mirabeau, just north of Marseille in southern France, on Tuesday, July 8, prompting evacuations and the closure of Marseille Provence Airport. Authorities urged residents to stay indoors, close shutters, and avoid roads as thick smoke blanketed the Mediterranean city.

France: Blaze Near Marseille Spreads Rapidly, Disrupts Travel 4

A wildfire broke out near Les Pennes-Mirabeau, just north of Marseille, southern France, on Tuesday, July 8, prompting evacuations and the closure of Marseille Provence Airport. Authorities have urged residents to remain indoors, close shutters, and avoid using the roads.

France: Blaze Near Marseille Spreads Rapidly, Disrupts Travel

A wildfire broke out near Les Pennes-Mirabeau, just north of Marseille, southern France, on Tuesday, July 8, prompting evacuations and the closure of Marseille Provence Airport. The blaze is believed to have started when a vehicle caught fire on the A7 motorway. Authorities have urged residents to remain indoors, close shutters, and avoid using the roads.

France: Blaze Near Marseille Spreads Rapidly, Disrupts Travel 2

A wildfire broke out near Les Pennes-Mirabeau, just north of Marseille, southern France, on Tuesday, July 8, prompting evacuations and the closure of Marseille Provence Airport. The blaze is believed to have started when a vehicle caught fire on the A7 motorway. Authorities have urged residents to remain indoors, close shutters, and avoid using the roads.

France: Blaze Near Marseille Spreads Rapidly, Disrupts Travel 3

A wildfire broke out near Les Pennes-Mirabeau, just north of Marseille, southern France, on Tuesday, July 8, prompting evacuations and the closure of Marseille Provence Airport. The blaze is believed to have started when a vehicle caught fire on the A7 motorway. Authorities have urged residents to remain indoors, close shutters, and avoid using the roads.

France: Wildfires Erupt in Aude, Trigger Evacuations and Motorway Closures 2

Wildfires broke out near the A61 and A9 motorways in Aude, southern France, on Sunday, June 29, burning around 400 hectares. Over 500 firefighters and aerial units were deployed. Evacuations included a campsite and the Fontfroide Abbey. Parts of the highways were closed for safety. Officials say a poorly extinguished barbecue in a car trailer sparked the fires, as France faces an intense heatwave and high fire risk.

France: Wildfires Erupt in Aude, Trigger Evacuations and Motorway Closures

Wildfires broke out near the A61 and A9 motorways in Aude, southern France, on Sunday, June 29, burning around 400 hectares. Over 500 firefighters and aerial units were deployed. Evacuations included a campsite and the Fontfroide Abbey. Parts of the highways were closed for safety. Officials say a poorly extinguished barbecue in a car trailer sparked the fires, as France faces an intense heatwave and high fire risk.

Spain: Forest Fire Prompts Highway Closure In Benidorm, Alicante 3

A fire broke out near the AP-7 road in Benidorm, the popular tourist destination on the Mediterranean coast, on Saturday, August 10 prompting the closure of the highway. The fire was brought under control the next morning.

Spain: Forest Fire Prompts Highway Closure In Benidorm, Alicante 4

A fire broke out near the AP-7 road in Benidorm, the popular tourist destination on the Mediterranean coast, on Saturday, August 10 prompting the closure of the highway. The fire was brought under control the next morning.