A fire broke out on Monday, September 21, around 12:30 pm, in the Mas Palegry area, located between the towns of Technosud and Villeneuve-de-la-Raho, south of Perpignan in the Pyrénées-Orientales department. The region had already been under a "very high" risk of forest fire, prompting authorities to place the department on red alert. By 3:00 pm, the fire had spread to cover 35 hectares, and while conditions were deemed favorable for firefighting efforts, the situation had not yet stabilized. No evacuations were ordered, and over 180 firefighters were deployed to combat the blaze. The firefighting operation involved a range of resources, including seven forest fire intervention groups (GIFF), more than 50 vehicles, a water bomber helicopter operated by the Sdis (Departmental Fire and Rescue Service), a Milan plane, and a Super Puma helicopter. These efforts were aimed at containing the fire and preventing its spread. As a result of the fire, the D914 road and the SNCF railway line were closed to ensure the safety of the public and to facilitate firefighting operations. The fire came amid heightened fire risk across several regions in southern France. Three departments—Gard, Aude, and Pyrénées-Orientales—were placed on red alert due to the "very high risk of fire," while five neighboring departments—Hérault, Bouches-du-Rhône, Vaucluse, Drôme, and Ardèche—were placed on orange alert, indicating a high risk of fire. These alerts are part of a system used by French authorities to warn the public and emergency services of potential fire dangers based on weather conditions and other factors. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and are working to prevent further spread of the fire. The mobilization of such a large number of resources highlights the seriousness of the situation and the importance of swift action in regions prone to wildfires during dry and hot conditions.