More than 200 firefighters are battling a fast-moving wildfire in the Lozere region that has forced evacuations.
Key facts
- •The fire started at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Sunday.
- •The blaze is located in the Lozere region, about 140km northwest of Montpellier.
- •Approximately 90 hectares of land have been burned as of late Sunday afternoon.
- •More than 220 firefighters are currently working to contain the fire.
- •Aerial support includes four Canadair water bombers and one Dash aircraft.
A wildfire broke out in southern France on Sunday, prompting a large-scale emergency response. More than 200 firefighters were deployed to the Lozere region, located approximately 140km northwest of Montpellier, to contain the blaze.
By the numbers
Fire response and containment efforts
The fire began around 12:45 p.m. and had consumed roughly 90 hectares by late afternoon. Officials indicated that the blaze may have been ignited by a car catching fire on a local road. Firefighting crews from Lozere and surrounding departments are currently supported by four Canadair water bombers and a Dash aircraft. Additional reinforcements have been requested as local fire services reported that the situation remains out of control.
Advertisement
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by South China Morning Post.
