Separate wildfire near Lédenon in Gard burns 540 hectares
Separate Gard wildfire burns 540 hectares as regional emergency response manages multiple fire zones.
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Pyrénées-Orientales Wildfire
Major wildfire near Trévillach burned 1,650 hectares, forced evacuation of over 10,000 residents, and injured a firefighter and resident. Emergency response involved 700 firefighters and nine aerial units.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 5 Jul, 21:24 UTC
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What happened
Tour de France Stage 3 modified due to wildfire emergency
The third stage of the 2026 Tour de France, scheduled to arrive at Les Angles in Pyrénées-Orientales on Monday, July 6, was modified due to the wildfire. The advertising caravan was cancelled, and the public was instructed not to attend. Only cyclists and essential organization vehicles were permitted on the French portion of the route.
Wildfire near Lédenon in Gard burns 540 hectares
A separate wildfire began Sunday afternoon near a go-kart circuit in Lédenon, Gard department, and burned approximately 540 hectares. The fire crossed the A9 motorway, causing closures in both directions. The fire was contained but remained active. Approximately 270 firefighters and seven Canadair aircraft were deployed.
10,000 people evacuated from Pyrénées-Orientales due to wildfire
A total of 10,000 residents were evacuated from 26 communes in the Pyrénées-Orientales region on Sunday, July 5, including approximately 5,500 from Ille-sur-Têt and 5,000 from the Aspres massif. Evacuation centers were opened in seven locations: Thuir, Canohès, Llupia, Ponteilla, Prades, Belesta, and Le Soler.
700 firefighters deployed to combat Pyrénées-Orientales wildfire
Seven hundred firefighters supported by 200 vehicles and multiple aerial assets were mobilized to fight the wildfire. Air support included four Canadair water-bombing aircraft, one Dash plane, and two water-bombing helicopters. A European contingent of Romanian firefighters and 45 gendarmes also assisted.
50 buildings damaged and 5 people injured in Pyrénées-Orientales wildfire
The wildfire damaged 50 buildings, with some completely destroyed. Five people were injured with relative urgency. Approximately 580 households lost electricity, with three communes—Trévillach, Tarerach, and Montalba-le-Château—experiencing total or near-total power loss.
Major wildfire in Pyrénées-Orientales burns 4,600 hectares
A wildfire that began Saturday evening in Trévillach, Pyrénées-Orientales, had burned approximately 4,600 hectares by Monday morning, July 6. The fire spread rapidly through the Aspres region, with firefighters describing the situation as very difficult and uncontained.
Firefighter and resident critically injured in Pyrénées-Orientales wildfire
One firefighter and one resident were critically injured in the wildfire near Trévillach. The resident sustained burn injuries. Both were reported to be in critical condition by the regional prefect.
700 firefighters and aerial resources deployed to contain wildfire
Emergency response included 700 firefighters, 200 vehicles, and nine aerial units including Canadair water bombers, water-bombing helicopters, Dash aircraft, and Air Tractor planes deployed to fight the fire across the 18-kilometer fire line.
Over 10,000 residents evacuated from Pyrénées-Orientales communities
More than 10,000 residents were evacuated from multiple communes in the Aspres massif region, including the town of Ille-sur-Têt. Approximately 80 people were initially evacuated, with a larger evacuation order issued later as the fire intensified and approached within 50 meters of residential areas.
Tour de France stage modified due to wildfire emergency
The third stage of the Tour de France from Granollers to Les Angles was affected by the wildfire emergency in Pyrénées-Orientales. The stage was modified to proceed without public spectators in the French portion, particularly at the finish line, due to mobilization of emergency resources.
Major wildfire erupts near Trévillach in Pyrénées-Orientales
A violent wildfire started Saturday evening near the commune of Trévillach in Pyrénées-Orientales and had burned approximately 1,650 hectares by Sunday. The fire spread rapidly across a front of about 18 kilometers, fueled by dry vegetation from recent heatwaves, high temperatures reaching up to 40°C in some areas, and strong winds from the Tramontane.
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