Overview

• The blaze that ignited on July 7 on winery land south of Narbonne has consumed roughly 2,000 hectares amid gusty winds and drought conditions.
• Over 1,000 firefighters supported by Dash and Canadair aircraft continue containment operations as flames push toward southern neighbourhoods.
• The A9 highway linking France and Spain at the A61 junction has partially reopened after a full closure and nearby rest area evacuations.
• Containment orders and evacuations remain in effect for several villages, with six homes partially damaged as officials assess safety risks.
• The Prefecture of Aude has launched an inquiry into the fire’s winery property origin and Météo France continues to warn of elevated fire danger after a prolonged heatwave.