A significant wildfire in France's southern Aude department has burned 17,000 acres, causing drastic destruction to homes, vehicles, and vineyards. Local authorities continue to control the fire, with expectations it may burn for several days. One fatality has been reported, along with numerous injuries to first responders. The full scope of the damage might take weeks to evaluate. Access to the affected forest areas is restricted, and around 2,000 residents have been evacuated as many roads remain impassable.
The wildfire in France's southern Aude department has burned over 17,000 acres, leading to the destruction of homes, vehicles, and vineyards, marking the largest recorded wildfire in France since 1949.
A 65-year-old woman died in the fire after refusing to evacuate her home, while several others, including two firefighters, sustained serious injuries during the blaze.
Local authorities have closed access to the forest areas until at least Sunday due to safety concerns, as many roads remain closed and thousands of residents are still unable to return home.
The full extent of the damage caused by the wildfire is expected to take weeks to assess, with 2,000 people evacuated and property damage significant across the region.
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