Fast-moving wildfire spreads across southern France

No Comment Video. Fast-moving wildfire spreads across southern France Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 02/07/2026 - 13:10 GMT+2 Firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire in Aude, southern France, after flames spread from Hérault and burned more than 800 hectares overnight. A major wildfire continues to burn in the Aude department in southern France, where firefighters are still working at daybreak to contain a fast-moving blaze that has spread from neighbouring Hérault. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The video shows flames racing across a hillside, thick smoke rising into the sky, and aircraft and ground crews battling the fire. Fire engines and firefighters are seen close to the front line as the operation continues. The fire broke out in the Hérault department on Wednesday afternoon before spreading rapidly into Aude, fuelled by drought conditions and strong winds. By the latest update, more than 800 hectares had burned. Crews from both departments remain on site as they work to slow the advance of the flames and secure scorched areas. France Extreme weather Wildfires Top stories Now playing Next Fast-moving wildfire spreads across southern France Now playing Next Smoke rises over Kyiv after Russian overnight strikes Now playing Next US fans celebrate World Cup last-16 spot Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 2nd, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Couple climbs Empire State Building, gets engaged, then arrested Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 2nd, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next US, Belgium and England all survive tough tests to reach World Cup Round of 16 Now playing Next Portuguese graphene that hides jets and drones may transform defence Now playing Next Heat kills 900 in Spain's second-hottest June on record Now playing Next Ukraine hits Russian oil refinery for second time, Zelenskyy says Now playing Next 'We cannot kill our industry due to climate change,' Weber says Now playing Next Ukrainian volunteers in Poland support front despite war fatigue Now playing Next Jurassic fashion? T-Rex leather could reshape luxury industry says VML's Dimitri Guerassimov Now playing Next Bulgaria aims for 'no further cuts on cohesion' in EU's next budget, minister says Now playing Next 'Major health crisis looming over Venezuela,' EU Civil Protection expert warns Now playing Next Ahead of the 250th anniversary of American independence, how do Europeans see Trump and the US? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Water cannons cool tourists at Rome's Colosseum amid heatwave No Comment Transhumance tradition returns to French Alps No Comment Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over Ecuador No Comment Drone captures rivers of lava flowing down Mount Etna Europe Today Europe Today: Clash over EU cash set to dominate today's Budget Conference Europe News Russian missile and drone strikes kill 17 in Kyiv after Zelenskyy warns of massive attack Azerbaijan EU looks to South Caucasus for solutions as von der Leyen holds talks with President Aliyev The Ring MEPs clash in The Ring over the right answers to Europe's scorching heat dome Earth News Heat dome threatens World Cup fans as temperatures soar across eastern US Europe News European Parliament to start procedure to ban Alternative for Germany’s EU party Europe News Trial begins for suspected mastermind behind killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia The Cube Just a few social media posts from self-styled 'experts' can strongly influence opinion, study says ADVERTISEMENT Culture news O Canada! Eurovision Song Contest welcomes first new country since 2015 Culture news Mattel releases new Barbie in partnership with Miley Cyrus Ukraine Ukraine hits Russia's Ufa oil refinery for second time in a week, Zelenskyy says Europe Today Ireland 'ambitious' to open more negotiation chapters with Ukraine during EU presidency East-West Connect How this country is adopting AI in schools Iran Ship runs aground in Hormuz as Iran insists on controlling the strait Europe News At least six dead after blaze breaks out at Belgium apartment block, police say Business Trump made over €1 billion from crypto in first year back in office, new filing shows ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT