Overview

• A wildfire ignited around 14:00 on July 5 near the Col de la Tortue in Fabrègues, consuming about 60 hectares within two hours.
• Over 200 firefighters supported by four Canadairs are combating the blaze under sustained high winds.
• Authorities closed the A9 in both directions between Sète and Lunel toward Orange and Narbonne, rerouting traffic.
• Local officials evacuated several isolated homes as the fire advanced toward Vic-la-Gardiole.
• A vehicle-caused blaze on the A61 at Douzens has been contained despite ongoing traffic delays.