One dead and thousands without power as wildfire spreads in France
An elderly woman has died and another person is missing after a massive wildfire swept through parts of southern France, destroying homes and forcing thousands to бягайте.
Жената почина в дома си, седем пожарникари също са били лекувани за поемане на пушек и един човек към момента липсва, оповестиха управляващите. Two people are in hospital, one of whom is in a critical condition.
The blaze broke out on Tuesday near the village of La Ribaute in the Aude region, and has already burned more than 13,000 hectares (50 sq miles) - an area larger than Paris - making it the largest wildfire in France this year.
More than 1,800 firefighters, who were supported by 500 vehicles, were deployed to the area.
The main affected villages are Lagrasse, Fabrezan, Tournissan, Coustouge...
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