A massive blaze in the southern region of Aude, France, has been brought under control after burning over 17,000 hectares. The fire resulted in one death and injured 13 individuals. Though contained, approximately 2,000 firefighters remain on duty as the blaze has not yet been declared extinguished. The fire started in Ribaute, destroying 36 homes and damaging an additional 20 while affecting 16 communities. Due to the ongoing heatwave, access to the burnt areas has been prohibited until at least Sunday, and 1,500 households were without power.
Firefighters in France have contained a massive fire in Aude that has burned over 17,000 hectares, resulted in one fatality, and injured 13 others.
The blaze began in Ribaute and destroyed thirty-six homes while damaging twenty more, impacting sixteen communities and leaving 1,500 households without electricity.
Christian Pouget, the prefect for Aude, stated that while the fire is under control, it will not be declared extinguished for several days.
Authorities have prohibited access to the affected forests, with temperatures in the region forecasted to reach between 35 and 41 degrees Celsius.
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