A wildfire in southern France has burned 11,000 hectares, resulting in one death and nine injuries, including two critically injured. The blaze began on Tuesday afternoon and has damaged 25 homes in the Aude department. Efforts by 1,500 firefighters continue, with aerial support expected. Seven firefighters have sustained injuries. High humidity has slowed the fire's advance, but concerns persist due to increasing burnt areas in recent years from low rainfall and vineyard removal. Evacuations and road closures have taken place as resources are mobilized nationwide in response.
A 65-year-old woman died in her home and two people were injured, one of whom is now in critical condition with severe burns, according to the Aude prefecture.
The fire's advance slowed overnight due to high humidity levels, she added. One person was seriously burned and another injured, the prefecture said, adding that seven firefighters were also hurt.
Local officials added that the woman had been 'very determined' to remain in her home, and the fire spread quickly. Camping grounds and one village were partially evacuated, and several roads have been closed.
All of the Nation's resources are mobilised, French President Emmanuel Macron said on X, while calling on people to exercise 'the utmost caution'.
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