Massive wildfire near Puilaurens in the Aude region contained but not yet extinguished

A wildfire has burned 5.5 kilometers of forest near Puilaurens in the Aude region.

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350 firefighters and 100 vehicles have been deployed since Saturday to protect the medieval castle.

The fire is contained but active hotspots remain, with no threat to homes.

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Auto-synthesis from 2 media sources · identified on September 5, 2026