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New wildfire and heatwave warnings issued for southern France

Forecaster Météo-France has extended red alerts for wildfires across seven southern départements following the outbreak of a major new fire in the Pyrénées-Orientales.

By 5 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET Updated 5 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET

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According to The Local, Météo-France issued the red wildfire alerts on Sunday after a significant fire erupted in the Pyrénées-Orientales region overnight. The authorities have subsequently placed seven départements under the highest level of warning due to the heightened risk of blazes.

In addition to the wildfire warnings, multiple areas throughout southern France are currently under orange alerts for extreme heat. The forecaster has advised residents to remain vigilant as these weather conditions persist across the affected regions.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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