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Six French departments remain on red alert for wildfires

Authorities have restricted forest access as firefighters continue to manage high-risk blazes across multiple regions, with fourteen additional departments also facing elevated fire warnings.

By 4 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET Updated 4 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET

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According to The Local, French firefighters are currently battling high-risk wildfires across the country as of the morning of 4 July 2026. Six departments are presently on red alert due to the severity of the ongoing blazes.

In response to the dangerous conditions, local authorities have implemented measures to close access to forests in affected areas. Beyond the regions currently under red alert, a further fourteen departments remain categorised as being at high risk for fire activity.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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