Thousands more evacuated as wildfires spread across southern france 03.07.2026

Wildfires are raging across southern France as of July 3, driven by strong winds and high temperatures that heighten the risk of ignition and spread. Thousands of residents and campers have been evacuated from multiple departments, with around 30 significant fires reported in recent days. Approximately 2,000 firefighters, supported by hundreds of vehicles and aircraft, are battling the blazes. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez will visit Aude today, the site of the largest fire this summer, which began in Hérault on July 1 and has spread westward.

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