The fire broke out in the Pyrénées-Orientales on Sunday. It is the first major fire in the region since the start of the year.
The fire has burned more than 930 acres of land so far. It has been fanned by strong winds and is expected to continue for several days. The area is suffering from a drought-like situation, which has been going on for months. The French government has declared a state of emergency in parts of the region until further notice.