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A fast-moving wildfire in France’s southern Pyrénées-Orientales department has burned at least 4,600 hectares (11,370 acres), forcing thousands of residents to evacuate overnight, broadcaster BFMTV reported Monday.
Authorities said the fire, centered in the commune of Trevillach, remains out of control and continues to spread under worsening weather conditions. Around 10,000 people were evacuated as a precaution, while five people suffered minor injuries.
Power outages were also reported across several nearby municipalities, with grid operator Enedis unable to restore services due to dangerous conditions on the ground.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez confirmed he will travel to the affected region, warning that the risk of further spread remains high. “Today the fight resumes. Weather conditions are deteriorating again,” he told France 2.
Officials said France is facing a particularly severe wildfire season, with more than 11,000 hectares already burned this year—double the amount recorded during the same period in 2025.
Additional fires were reported in the Hérault department, where more than 30 outbreaks were recorded on Sunday, with some still active.
Seven departments across France have been placed on the highest red alert for wildfire risk, while 41 others remain under orange alert.
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