Wildfire in the Var: New Fire Outbreaks Threaten Correns and Montfort-sur-Argens

Montfort-sur-Argens - 01.08.2026: The wildfire in the Gros Bessillon massif continues to keep the municipalities of Correns and Montfort-sur-Argens in the Var department on edge. After twelve days of operations, firefighters had to respond to a severe flare-up on Saturday. Authorities precautionarily moved people out of threatened areas; access roads to both towns remained closed. The fire area lies in the centre of the southern French department.The fire broke out near Ponteves on 21 July and rapidly spread through the densely wooded hilly area. During the first days, the prefecture ...