Occitanie
All the latest news on wildfires and vegetation fires in the Occitanie region : active outbreaks, daily alert level, major events, and prevention tips to protect forests, homes, and people.
Recent wildfires
“Extreme wildfires in France: are we ready?” – The brand-new documentary from *Le Monde de Jamy* tonight at 9.05 pm
One year on from the ‘Corbières ogre’, which ravaged the Aude in August 2025, *Le Monde de Jamy* looks back at this massive wildfire, which raged with unprecedented intensity and speed…
Corbières fire: ONF officer suspected of throwing away a cigarette butt charged
An officer from the National Forestry Office (ONF) in the Aude department was placed under formal investigation on Thursday 4 June on charges of unintentional destruction resulting in death. He is suspected of having…
Ribaute fire: three ONF officers in police custody; a cigarette butt is the focus of the investigation
The investigation into the Ribaute fire, which ravaged 17,000 hectares in the Corbières in August 2025, has taken a significant new turn. Three officers from the National Forestry Office (ONF) have…
A first-hand look at the inferno: our video from the heart of the Narbonne fire
A fierce fire ravaged more than 1,450 hectares near Narbonne on Monday 7 July. A look back at an apocalyptic day, with striking footage filmed from the front line…
Fire in Fabrègues: 100 hectares destroyed, evacuations and the A9 motorway brought to a standstill
A major forest fire broke out on Saturday 5 July in Fabrègues, in the Hérault department. The wind caused the fire to spread rapidly through the Gardiole massif, prompting the mobilisation of…
Pyrénées-Orientales: six years’ imprisonment without parole for the person responsible for the fire in Opoul-Périllos
The massive fire that ravaged more than 1,100 hectares in Opoul-Périllos in June 2022 has now reached its legal conclusion. The perpetrator has been sentenced to six years…
Campfire currently burning in Cap d'Agde: what we know so far
Emergency on site A major fire broke out on Tuesday 27 May 2025 at the Les Sables d’Or campsite, located in Cap d’Agde, in the Hérault department. The fire led to the evacuation…
Cournonsec (34)
A fire has been burning since 5.00 pm on the hills above the town of Cournonsec, in the Hérault department. The fire brigade is on the scene. For your safety, please avoid…
Sainte-Marie-la-Mer (66)
A fire has been reported in the town of Sainte-Marie-la-Mer, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department (66). The fire brigade is on its way. For your safety, please avoid the area and…
Villelongue-dels-Monts (66)
A fierce wildfire has been reported in the commune of Villelongue-Dels-Monts in the Pyrénées-Orientales department. Emergency services are on the scene. For your safety, please avoid the area MONITORING Fire…
Maury (66)
A major wildfire has been reported in the commune of Maury, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department (66). Emergency services are on the scene. For your safety, please avoid the area…
The Pyrénées-Orientales on red alert this Saturday
The Pyrénées-Orientales department has been placed on a ‘very high’ red alert for forest fire risk for Saturday! This is the first time in…
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