Deadly wildfire in southern France still spreading

One person died in their home, nine others were injured, including seven firefighters, and at least one person was missing, the statement said.

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025 - 12:16

Associated Press Reporter

France’s biggest wildfire this summer was spreading quickly on Wednesday in a Mediterranean region near the Spanish border after leaving one person dead, authorities said.

About 2,000 firefighters and several water bomber aircraft battled the blaze that broke out on Tuesday afternoon in the village of Ribaute in the Aude region, a rural, wooded area that is home to wineries.

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