Southern France’s Cathar Country, a department with a turbulent moment
France battles wildfires across Aude, Hérault and Marseille regions as temperatures stay high and vegetation remains parched. Firefighters are expanding operations while evacuations continue and authorities warn the heatwave could persist.
Wildfires across southwest France and parts of Spain have forced large-scale evacuations. Authorities warn conditions are worsening as heat, wind and spreading blazes drive responses. The UK government advises following local authorities, with France evacuating campsites and residences and Spain declaring a national emergency in Madrid and Ávila.
A tornado struck Pomas in southern France on Monday, injuring dozens and damaging hundreds of homes. Rescue teams are searching ruins as residents face displacement; power remains out across parts of the region amid a broader weather and climate-driven crisis.