Carcassonne (11)

A fire has been reported near the town of Carcassonne (11) in the Aude department, close to the A61 motorway. The fire is believed to have spread to the pine forest on Montlegun Hill after starting in a vehicle. Three Trackers have been deployed to assist the fire brigade in fighting the flames. Update at 4.40 pm: The fire is now reportedly under control and is being extinguished by the fire brigade on the scene of the pine forest fire.