Wildfire in Lozere: Around 100 hectares affected near Le Massegros

Le Massegros Causses Gorges - 09.08.2026: A wildfire broke out at midday on Sunday in the municipality of Le Massegros Causses Gorges, in the Lozere department. According to initial information released in the evening, the flames had engulfed around 100 hectares of forest and other natural areas. About 300 firefighters were deployed in the sparsely populated area between the Causses plateaus and the Tarn Gorges.Emergency services evacuated two hamlets as a precaution. According to available information, the measure affected around 20 homes. It was intended to protect residents from flames ...