Overview
- Météo‑France raised the Aude to orange on Tuesday and placed the Var at orange on Wednesday, June 10, marking a high level of forest‑fire risk for those departments.
- The orange level means weather conditions significantly increase both the chance a fire will start and its ability to spread quickly in exposed areas.
- Several Mediterranean departments remain at yellow vigilance and the Alpes‑de‑Haute‑Provence and Alpes‑Maritimes are forecast to join that level, extending the region of heightened risk.
- The Préfecture du Var enforces a seasonal ban on any use of fire from June 1 to September 30 and local authorities are stressing strict rules to limit ignition sources.
- Météo‑France says nine out of ten forest fires are caused by human activity so officials advise safe barbecue placement, proper cigarette disposal, avoiding hot works near dry grass, and calling 112, 18 or 114 immediately if a fire starts.