Montséret (11)
the fire is extinguished

📍 Location: Montseret (Aude), fire contained within its perimeter

🌍 Area affected: 100 hectares (50 hectares burned)

🔥 Fire status: contained; last remaining hotspots being extinguished

🚒 Resources deployed: 302 firefighters (208 from the Aude department + 72 vehicles), 2 helicopters, and 8 aircraft

🛠️ Situation on the ground: RD61 and RD423 roads closed; lockdown lifted in Montseret and Saint-André-de-Roquelongue

🌤️ Weather conditions: wind at 22 km/h (gusts up to 43 km/h), 31°C, moderate

risk Source: Aude Prefecture

📍 Saint-André-de-Roquelongue / Montséret area

As of 6 p.m., the fire had spread across approximately 100 hectares. A large-scale emergency response effort is underway to fight the flames.

📊 Situation

🌿 Approximately 100 hectares burned

🚒 240 firefighters mobilized

🚒 60 vehicles deployed

✈️ 10 aircraft mobilized

👮 20 police officers deployed

🏠 Lockdown

Residents of Saint-André-de-Roquelongue are asked to stay home and strictly follow the authorities’ instructions.

🚧 Road Closures

The RD 61, RD 123, and RD 423 are closed to traffic between Montséret and Saint-André-de-Roquelongue.

✈️ Do not approach the area

🙏 Please do not go near the fire. The presence of people in the area can interfere with aerial operations and prevent aircraft from making their drops.

🚨 Operations Center Activated

The Prefect of Aude has activated the Departmental Operations Center (COD) at the prefecture to coordinate operations.

⚠️ Guidelines to follow

➡️ You must avoid the area to facilitate emergency response efforts.

📵 Do not tie up emergency lines unnecessarily.

🚒 Follow the instructions given by firefighters and authorities.

📢 Stay informed through official sources and do not share unverified information.

Source: Aude Prefecture