Forest Fire (1296 ha) in France 06 Aug 2025

Event summary

Forest fire can have a medium humanitarian impact based on the burned area and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID WF 1024500
Glide number: WF-2025-000127-FRA
Countries: France
Start Date - Last detection*: 06 Aug 2025 - 07 Aug 2025
Duration (days): 1
People affected: 35 in the burned area
Burned area: 1296 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

*(Last detection of the thermal anomaly of the fire)

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Forest fire in France - EC/ECHO daily mapWed, 06 Aug 2025 20:31

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France - Wildfire, update (ECHO 12 Aug 2025)Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:42

  • The fire that broke out on the afternoon of 5 August in the Ribaute municipality (Aude department, southern France) continues to spread, covering an area of over 16,000 hectares across 15 municipalities.
  • As of 6 August at 17:00 UTC, according to the Prefecture of Aude, one person has died, and three others are unaccounted for. Additionally, 13 people have been injured (two civilians and 11 firefighters), one of whom is in critical condition.
  • National authorities are providing assistance to those affected, having established 17 temporary centres capable of accommodating nearly 1,800 people across 17 municipalities. Residents have been advised to remain indoors unless ordered to evacuate by firefighters.
  • A total of nearly 2,100 firefighters, 500 vehicles, Canadair aircraft, and helicopters have been deployed to the impacted area.
  • According to the European Forest Fire Information System (JRC EFFIS), the fire danger forecast for 6–7 August is expected to range from moderate to extreme in the affected region.
Detailed event map. European Union, 2025. Map produced by EC-JRC.
The boundaries and the names shown on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the European Union.

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