Bormes-les-Mimosas (83)

A major flare-up of the fire is currently taking place near the town of Bormes-les-Mimosas (83) in the Var department. According to the authorities, the latest official estimate is that this pine forest fire has now destroyed over 1,600 hectares of vegetation. Update at 00:15: The flare-ups have now been brought under control by the firefighters on the ground, but the fire has not yet been fully extinguished. For your safety, please avoid the area.