Fire Threatens Campsite with 3,000 Vacationers in France

A large fire in the Eastern Pyrenees of France threatened a campsite with 3,000 vacationers, leading to the evacuation of 3,000 people. Two firefighters and nine vacationers were injured in the incident.

The fire, which caused extensive damage to forest areas, was challenging to extinguish due to strong winds, high temperatures, and low humidity. Firefighters from mainland Portugal arrived to assist in combating the blaze.

Despite the severity of the fire, there have been no reported casualties or significant damage to homes and infrastructure. In addition to the fire in France, wildfires have also been raging in other parts of Europe, including Madeira, Portugal.

The fires in Madeira have destroyed approximately 5,000 hectares of vegetation, but there have been no casualties or damage to residential areas or critical infrastructure reported. Efforts to control the fires are ongoing, with firefighters, helicopters, and other resources deployed to mitigate the spread of the flames.

The situation remains challenging, as the fire risk continues, and the peak season is yet to come. Authorities are on high alert, preparing for the potential impact of east winds similar to those that caused devastating fires in 2020.