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Severe Forest Fire Risk Alert Issued for Southern France on July 26, 2025

Authorities confirm a severe fire risk alert for Southern France on July 26, prompting access restrictions.

    Key details

  • • Very severe forest fire risk alert for July 26, 2025.
  • • Access and circulation banned in key areas to ensure safety.
  • • Affected communes include Aigues-Mortes and Beauvoisin.
  • • Residents advised to check the daily fire risk map.

French authorities have declared a very severe forest fire risk alert for Saturday, July 26, 2025, particularly affecting the Costières Petite Camargue region. Access, circulation, and human presence in certain forested areas have been strictly prohibited to ensure safety. The communes impacted by this alert include Aigues-Mortes, Aimargues, Beauvoisin, Générac, Le Cailar, Le Grau du Roi, Saint Gilles, Saint Laurent d'Aigouze, and Vauvert.

Given the intensified fire risk, state services are urging residents and visitors to frequently consult the daily fire risk map, which is updated at 6 PM, to remain informed about the current conditions and any further restrictions that may be imposed. The declaration is a proactive measure to prevent potential fire outbreaks in light of dry weather conditions in the region.

This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.

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