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Local France
3 days ago
- Climate
- Local France
Wildfire burns over 200 hectares in Charente
Fire hit the south-western French département of Charente on Monday afternoon, just days after firefighters managed to rein in the wildfire that burned several thousand hectares in the Aude département. The fire in Charente burned more than 200 hectares of vegetation on Monday night, but by Tuesday at 6am, it had been declared 'under control' ( fixé et maitrisé ). Over 270 firefighters were deployed to contain the fire throughout the night, Franceinfo reported. Advertisement The préfecture of Charente also told France Bleu they were supported by three 'bomber' planes, four Canadairs and a helicopter to drop water and retardant. Several homes were evacuated in the towns of Brossac and Saint-Vallier, and power cuts affected around 700 people in nearby villages. So far, there have not been any homes damaged by the fire, and no injuries have been reported. As of Tuesday morning, 84 vehicles and 328 personnel were still mobilised, and local authorities warned that people should exercise caution and listen to instructions from law enforcement, as the risk of forest fires remained high. READ MORE: MAP: How to get the latest wildfire information and alerts in France The fire also caused travel disruption for trains along the high-speed Paris-Bordeaux line, with trains diverted to the regional line. As of Tuesday morning, Charente was listed on the 'orange' alert for heatwaves. READ MORE: Latest: Much of France on heatwave alert as sweltering temperatures continue 🔥 Ce lundi soir, un gros incendie mobilise de nombreux pompiers entre Saint-Vallier et Brossac dans le département de la Charente, après un après-midi sous 41°C ! (© ) — Météo Express (@MeteoExpress) August 11, 2025
Local France
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Local France
Violent storms halt train services in south-west France
Intense thunderstorms and hail hit parts of south-west France on Monday evening, with over 100mm of rainfall - the equivalent of a month and a half of rain in six hours - recorded in Montauban, according to Franceinfo . The storms caused flooding, downed trees, and resulted in travel chaos. One TGV train from Paris to Toulouse was stranded on the flooded tracks for over three hours, with hundreds of passengers eventually evacuated at 11pm. While the area was no longer on any weather warning on Tuesday morning, knock-on effects were still visible. Travel disruption The French press reported that trains will not run between Bordeaux and Toulouse on Tuesday, and potentially not for several days. This means that the Paris to Toulouse line will also be closed until further notice. If you are concerned that your travel plans might be affected, check the status of your train on the SNCF website. Advertisement The regional Intercités line between Bordeaux and Marseille was also closed, Franceinfo reported. Local TER services were suspended 'for several days' between Marmande and Agen, and then between Agen and Montauban (until at least Tuesday early afternoon). Meanwhile, bus services were also affected. Local authorities in the Tarn-et-Garonne département suspended all regional 'Lio' bus lines on Tuesday. Some roads were flooded and closed, like the RD 49 in the Lavaur-Fiac area (in Tarn). Schools in certain areas were also expected to remain closed on Tuesday due to weather damage, such as the collège in Fousseret (Pins-Justaret), as well as primary and maternelle (nursery) schools in Lacroix-Falgarde in Lauragais. In the Tarn département, firefighters reported receiving over 300 calls and carried out around 60 interventions, including rescuing a person who had walked onto a flooded road. As of Tuesday morning, no injuries or deaths had been reported. ⛈️ Un déluge de pluie et de grêle s'abat sur Lautrec dans le Tarn, au passage d'un orage de nature supercellulaire ! (© Lautrec Tourisme) — Météo Express (@MeteoExpress) May 19, 2025 ⛈️ Un orage supercellulaire produit de fortes chutes de grêle dans le département du Tarn, ici sur la commune de Puylaurens. (© Isabelle Stefani) — Météo Express (@MeteoExpress) May 19, 2025
