Spokesperson for the fire service William Borelly told France Info that the blaze in Aubais in the Gard region was “very violent” due to strong winds and dry weather.
Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said in a tweet that four fire fighters had been injured, two of whom were being treated for burns.As France enters its third heat wave of the summer, regions have been put on high alert for wildfires.Meanwhile, fast-moving wildfires in Northern California have forced 2000 residents to evacuate. Homes and critical infrastructure have been destroyed since the fire broke out on Friday.
Siskiyou County, home to Klamath National Forest, has a population of about 44 000, according to the US Census Bureau. A red flag warning, indicating dangerous fire conditions, was in effect. There were no reports of deaths or injuries.Dozens of hikers on the famed Pacific Crest Trail have been located and evacuated as the McKinney Fire explodes along the California-Oregon border. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, at least 60 hikers were found on the trail in the Klamath National Forest and escorted to safety.