Car Fire Sparks Major Vegetation Blaze on A61 Near Carcassonne
On Sunday, August 2nd, a car fire on the A61 near Carcassonne led to a significant vegetation fire. The blaze, which spread to both sides of the highway, burned over 50 hectares and caused a 15-kilometer traffic jam. Firefighters, with the help of 13 aerial means, managed to control the situation, which was initially described as 'very complex'. No dwellings were affected by the fire.5 sourcesSee all sources