France's largest wildfire in decades has engulfed over 160 square kilometers in the Aude region. The fire, which has been fueled by hot, dry weather, is uncontained even after the efforts of more than 2,100 firefighters and water bombers. Calm winds and cooler temperatures have provided slight relief, but significant damage has occurred, affecting 15 communes and harming at least 36 homes. Tragically, one person has died, with 13 injuries reported, including multiple firefighters, and some individuals remain unaccounted for.
The blaze, which started Tuesday and tore through the Corbieres massif in the Aude region, has remained uncontained despite the deployment of over 2,100 firefighters and several water bomber aircraft.
The fire has swept through 15 communes in the Corbieres massif, destroying or damaging at least 36 homes, with a full damage assessment still underway.
Cooler temperatures and calmer winds overnight helped slightly ease the situation, but the fire is still considered not yet under control.
One person died in their home, and at least 13 others were injured, including 11 firefighters, according to local authorities.
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