Aude
All the latest news on wildfires and vegetation fires in Aude (11), in the Occitanie region : active outbreaks, daily alert level, lessons learned after major fires, and prevention tips tailored to the area.
Before a hike, spark-producing work, or any use of fire, check the wildfire alert map for Aude (11) and follow the applicable prefectural orders. If you see smoke or flames, call 18 or 112.
Recent wildfires
Stay informed about the risk of forest fires
Every year, forest and wildland fires threaten our countryside, our homes and our safety. Drought, strong winds and high temperatures contribute to their outbreak and their…
Five questions about the forest fires in the Chernobyl exclusion zone
As if that weren’t enough, whilst a pandemic is ravaging the planet, a massive fire is now sweeping through the Chernobyl exclusion zone. The images look like something out of a disaster film…
Hautes-Pyrénées: Army helicopter crash
Two people were killed and five injured on Wednesday in a helicopter crash involving the 5th Combat Helicopter Regiment. “There was a helicopter crash in the town of…
Saint-Médard-en-Jalles (33)
A fire is currently burning in the commune of Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, in Gironde (33). The fire brigade is on the scene with significant resources. According to our information, around ten hectares have already been destroyed…
Les Arcs-sur-Argens (83)
🔥 A bush fire is currently burning in the Var department, in the commune of Les Arcs-sur-Argens, at Impasse de la Bergeronette, 11 April … 1.5 hectares of vegetation…
Pillac (16)
🔥 A bushfire is currently burning in the commune of Pillac, in the Charente department, at a place known as Les Reries, 11 April … following a reassessment, 55 hectares of vegetation…
Hérault: 17 new ambulances for the fire service
Whilst a nationwide lockdown is in force, the French company Gifa, based in Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre (85), is providing a delivery service described as ‘exceptional’. In total, 17…
Bouyon (06)
🔥 A fire is currently burning between Bouyon and Bezaudun, in the Alpes-Maritimes department. 11/02 … 2 hectares, fire under control 10/02 16:00 … The fire has reignited…
Perpignan: Firefighters are equipping themselves with body-worn cameras to combat assaults
Firefighters in the Pyrénées-Orientales have been equipped with new gear to help them deal with assaults. These are body-worn cameras, similar to those already used by the police. To…
New York: 200 firefighters are believed to have died as a result of the 11 September attacks
Two hundred firefighters are believed to have died from illnesses linked to the 11 September attacks, according to a charity that helps 11 September first responders with their medical needs…
Firefighters are authorised to drive vehicles weighing up to 4.5 tonnes with a Category B driving licence
It was one of the measures set out in Colonel Grégory Allione’s voluntary mission following his election as president of the National Federation of French Firefighters; today, it has become a reality…
Labécède-Lauragais (11)
🔥 A bush fire is currently burning in the Aude department, in the commune of Labécède-Lauragais, not far from the “Vol à Voile” at 8.00 pm … 24 hectares of vegetation…
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