Lozere village faces fierce forest fire, causing panic across southern France. Fire erupts near Bastide-Puylaurent village, sending residents fleeing their homes terrified.
Firefighters dispatched urgently to the region, using planes to battle relentless flames.
Two settlements near Prevencheres ordered evacuated as smoke fills the mountain air. Flames continued advancing overnight before finally being contained by late morning.
Firefighter suffers burns during operations; hospitalized while authorities monitor his condition closely. Evacuated residents thankfully returned to their homes safely early the following morning.