Blazes burned over 160 sq km and is considered the worst since 1949
France’s largest wildfire in decades was contained on Thursday after burning more than 160 sq km in the country’s southern wine region and claiming one life, local authorities said.
The blaze erupted on Tuesday and tore through the Aude region, spreading rapidly due to hot, dry weather. Cooler overnight temperatures and calmer winds slowed its advance and allowed firefighters to make headway.
Late Thursday, the region’s top government official said the fire was contained. However, residents were warned not to return home without authorisation, as many roads remained blocked and dangerous.
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