A bushfire is currently affecting an area near the town of Vagnas (07) in the Ardèche department.
7.00 pm ... 40 hectares of vegetation have been burnt
A number of ground and air resources have been deployed to combat the rapid spread of the flames. There are occasionally strong winds in the area affected by the fire.
Please avoid this area to ensure your safety and to enable the fire brigade to carry out their work on site.