Large forest fires in France — several thousand people evacuated

A large forest fire broke out in the Eastern Pyrenees. According to the latest data, more than 300 hectares of the French commune of Saint-Adre have become ashes after the fire got out of control of local fire departments. Residential houses also burned — resulting in 50 people injured, including from exploding gas cylinders.

Several thousand people managed to evacuate from the fire apocalypse along with campgrounds. 13 airplanes, more than 500 firefighters and 3 helicopters were brought in to extinguish the fire.