French firefighters contain Aude wildfire as severe heat maintains elevated risk

Emergency crews in southern France have contained a wildfire in the Corbières region near Montséret after it burned 100 hectares of vegetation. Over 300 firefighters, supported by specialized aircraft, managed to halt the blaze's spread despite challenging weather conditions. Crews remain on-site to drown residual hot spots and prevent further rekindling.

Meanwhile, high fire risks persist across southern France as 13 departments face orange heatwave warnings. Emergency responders in the Drôme department reported two significant flare-ups, though overall expansion was held. Authorities in the Var department have restricted public access to seven forest areas, while official visits to Gironde later this month will launch recovery efforts.

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