Firefighters contain major wildfires across southern France

Firefighters in southern France have contained several key blazes following days of intense operations, though high risk levels persist. In the Aude department, emergency crews successfully stabilized a fire near Montséret that burned 100 hectares, while a 225-hectare blaze at Puilaurens remains active in difficult terrain.

Wildfires in the Drôme department are now contained, and the fire in Gironde has ceased advancing. In the Var region, where the primary fire was extinguished, local authorities prohibited public access to seven forest massifs due to severe fire hazards.

Official estimates indicate that over 115,000 hectares have burned nationwide this year. Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu is scheduled to visit Gironde on August 17 to initiate post-fire reconstruction efforts.

Sources: Le Figaro, Le Monde, Le Soir, Libération, RTBF Info.