More than 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres) of land have burned in multiple wildfires across southern France, as hundreds of firefighters continued battling the blazes on Thursday amid strong winds and dry conditions.
The largest fire, which broke out in the commune of Pouzols-Minervois in the Herault department before spreading into neighbouring Aude, has scorched more than 800 hectares, French broadcaster BFMTV reported.
The blaze was brought under control on Thursday morning, but firefighters warned that active hotspots remained due to persistent winds.
Around 350 residents were evacuated as a precaution. Authorities said no homes had been damaged, although some vineyards were partially destroyed.
Two other major wildfires broke out north of Marseille in the Bouches-du-Rhone department.
A fire in Rognac was contained overnight after burning about 50 hectares. Five homes were evacuated, while two warehouses, a public works company building, several vehicles and an outbuilding were damaged. No injuries were reported.
Nearby, firefighters continued to battle a blaze in Lancon-Provence, where around 200 hectares have burned.
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