Prosecutors Examine Arson Link to France’s Worst Wildfire in 50 Years

Prosecutors examine arson link to France’s worst wildfire in 50 years

A wildfire in southwest France that burned 16,000 hectares last week – the country’s worst in at least 50 years – is under control but will not be fully extinguished for several weeks. Investigators say it may have been started deliberately.

'Nightmare' wildfire in southern France hits vineyards

France's biggest wildfire in more than 70 years...Wildfires have been reported across Europe amid extreme heat warnings, and a ferocious blaze that began last week in the Aude department of southern France has left one person dead, more than 20 injured and burned more than 17,000 hectares of land.  Some winemakers in the Corbières area reported severe damage from the Aude fire. It’s now contained, amid media speculation about whether a cigarette…

Firefighters battle to prevent reignition of France’s largest wildfire

Cliff Notes: – France’s Largest Wildfire as Residents Return Home Around 1,400 firefighters have been deployed in the Aude region of southern France to combat the country’s largest wildfire in decades, which has burned over 160 square kilometres and left one dead and 25 injured. The fire has been contained but remains a risk for [...]