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Wildfire destroys 600 hectares in south of France, blaze continues

Over 500 firefighters are working to extinguish the flames

Fears of ‘mad pyromaniac’ burning cars and trees in chic area of Nice

Investigators suspect the perpetrator to be ‘an isolated individual not in full possession of his faculties’

Homeowner sues French fire service over blaze in his garden

He claimed firefighters did not do enough to prevent reignition of a fire in a nearby field

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Why ground in south-west France is still burning from 2022 forest fire

Experts are worried about the knock on effect of these smaller fires

Hundreds evacuated after blaze at campsite in southern France

The fire is now under control after more than 800 people were evacuated overnight

500 people evacuated as forest fire breaks out in south of France

The public is banned from entering several forest areas as red alerts continue for blazes

Smoke from huge forest fires in Canada set to reach western France

Brittany is set to be the first area affected. It is unclear how harmful it will be

Fine increase for not clearing your French garden to prevent wildfire

As fines rise for non-compliance we explain who is affected and how to claim a tax credit for the work

How does France's new wildfire risk forecast work? Where can I see it?

It aims to give advance warning of the areas of France most susceptible to forest fires

France will soon roll out a ‘wildfire risk map’. How will it work?

Daily maps will inform firefighters and the public of at-risk areas as France bids to avoid another year of record forest fires

How France wants to stop another record year of wildfires

Wildfires burned 72,000 hectares in France last year, nearly five times the amount in 2021

First large fire of year destroys 130 hectares in southeast France

Eight people were evacuated and five properties needed to be ‘protected.’ The cause is as yet not known

Man arrested over 2021 south-east France wildfire that killed two

The suspect admits throwing away a cigarette butt directly before the devastating fire started close to a motorway rest area, say investigators

Fire-stricken French forest clearing and regeneration plans begin

Forest experts are working to clear and replant the thousands of hectares of La Teste-de-Buch forest that were destroyed in the Gironde wildfires over the summer

Wildfires: New Charente blaze draws suspicion as Gironde fire settles

Connexion reporter Brian McCulloch reports concerns about a serial arsonist in the Charente as a new blaze destroys hundreds of hectares of forest

French woman jailed for starting ‘revenge fire’ in neighbour's garden

France to train new ‘green gendarmerie’ to fight environmental crime

The new teams will help to fight against issues such as wildfire arson, the interior minister has said. He also announced plans to combat urban and rural joyriding and delinquency

26 people questioned by French police over starting fires this summer

One high profile case involves a volunteer firefighter from Hérault who now faces a lengthy prison sentence

France prepares ‘tax buffer’ for victims of wildfire property damage

Measures could include a delay in paying income tax contributions as well as a suspension of property-related taxes

Fire in Brittany’s mythical ‘King Arthur forest’ has been halted

A 24-hour blaze in the Forêt de Paimpont, which is linked to legendary tales of King Arthur and Merlin, has been contained

France’s wildfires rage on as minister warns of more to come

The interior minister has said that fires could continue to flare up for a further six weeks. Reinforcements arrive today from around Europe

Gironde fire update: 10,000 people evacuated, blaze still spreading

One resident said she had had to cram ‘40 years of life’ into the boot of her car in 30 minutes as she hurried to escape

Faulty farm machinery investigated as cause of south of France fire

Owner went to police after his agricultural vehicle was spotted creating sparks on the road as it was driven along. The fire saw 3,000 people evacuated

Homes destroyed as south-west France wildfire reignites overnight

The fire near Landiras (Gironde) is spreading rapidly. The A63 motorway is being closed due to the smoke. Firefighters say they face a day of ‘high risk’

3,000 people evacuated as wildfire spreads in southern France

The Aveyron fire has not caused any injuries. Hundreds of firefighters are at the scene to tackle the blaze this morning

MAP: How to see where wildfires are in France in real time

With several blazes currently active around the country, we look at how you can track the fires

Brittany, Dordogne, Isère: evacuations as new wildfires hit France

Arson is suspected in some instances with one mayor saying: ‘We seem to be witnessing a challenge over who can create the biggest fire; it’s worrying’