Wildfires force evacuations of nearly 3,000 people in southern France
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Wildfires force evacuations of nearly 3,000 people in southern France
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Nearly 3,000 people were evacuated on Friday as wildfires tore through southern France, with the most critical situation unfolding at a campsite near Sainte-Marie-la-Mer, where flames destroyed dozens of mobile homes and reached a nearby port. Firefighters, supported by hundreds of vehicles and helicopters, are battling the blazes amid strong winds that have fanned the flames across more than 1,000 hectares of parched landscape. Two firefighters have been injured in the ongoing operation.
The fires, described as exceptionally early and intense by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, have prompted authorities to place six departments in southern France under red alert. Since the start of the fire season, France has recorded 7,000 outbreaks, burning 8,700 hectares—15 days ahead of the usual schedule. The vegetation, already desiccated by last week’s heatwave, has turned the region into a tinderbox, with winds from the tramontana further accelerating the spread of the fires.
Evacuations have centered on coastal campsites between Sainte-Marie-la-Mer and Canet-en-Roussillon, where entire neighborhoods have been cleared. At least 1,500 people were evacuated from three campsites alone, while another 1,500 were removed from nearby resorts. The blaze has also disrupted transport links and triggered wildfire alerts across several Mediterranean regions. In Perpignan, authorities confirmed that the fire, which broke out east of the city, has forced the closure of multiple facilities and left communities on edge.
French media report that the crisis has drawn over 1,000 firefighters to the front lines, with reinforcements still arriving. The government has yet to announce additional measures, but Lecornu warned that the firefighting resources are under sustained pressure. The early onset of the fire season has raised concerns among environmental groups, with Green Party deputies in Paris demanding urgent action to address the escalating threat.
Météo-France has forecast another spell of elevated temperatures next week, though not as extreme as the June heatwave that preceded the current crisis. The combination of drought, wind, and heat has created conditions that experts say are becoming increasingly common in a warming climate. As the fires continue to rage, authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders.
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