New Vegetation Fires in the Var: Major Response Near Brignoles and Vidauban

Brignoles - 29 July 2026: New vegetation fires broke out on Wednesday near Brignoles and Vidauban in the southern French department of Var. Initial reports indicated that the fire near Brignoles affected around five hectares. Firefighters and civil protection deployed a large contingent of ground crews, while firefighting aircraft and helicopters were also brought in. Their aim was to contain the fire outbreaks as quickly as possible and prevent the flames from spreading to further areas.The new fires broke out just as the situation at another incident site had begun ...