US EditionFrance's Biggest Wildfire of the Summer Has Eclipsed the Size of Paris and Is Still Spreading
AUDE DEPARTMENT, SOUTHERN FRANCE, AUG 5 – Over 1,250 firefighters are deployed to combat a wildfire that has scorched 11,000 hectares, driven by heatwave conditions and strong Mistral winds, officials said.
- On August 5, 2025, a large wildfire erupted near Ribaute in the Aude region of southern France, affecting the Corbières massif.
- Strong Mistral winds and prolonged dry weather caused the fire to spread rapidly across thousands of hectares of forest and scrubland.
- Firefighters from over 1,800 personnel, supported by aircraft dropping water and retardant, battled the blaze while authorities coordinated evacuations and road closures nearby.
- The fire burned more than 11,000 hectares, destroyed 25 homes, caused one death, and injured nine people, with one seriously injured, according to deputy prefect Lucie Rosech.
- The ongoing fire caused ecological damage and prompted officials to advise public avoidance and prepare for further evacuations as the firefight continued.
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