A wildfire in southern France has destroyed 620 acres of pine trees and injured four firefighters who were involved in putting out the fire.
Fire Department spokesman William Burrell said in a statement today that the fire that broke out in Obay, Gard was “extremely violent” due to high winds and dry weather.
About 300 firefighters are taking part in extinguishing the fire, which has not yet been brought under control.
While Mayor Ube indicated in press statements that authorities have evacuated a number of families.
At a time when the third heat wave began in France this year, several regions declared a state of maximum readiness; Waiting for forest fires.