On Friday, authorities reported that the fire in southern France, which scorched 17,000 hectares in two days, is still burning but has not spread since yesterday.

Wildfire in southern France's Aude region near Spanish border scorches 4,500 hectares, 1,250 firefighters deployed, 2 injured.

The Aude department has seen an increase in the areas burnt in recent years due to low rainfall, and the current fire has so far led to one death and 9 people injured.