"As we speak, the fire is contained, that means it's no longer spreading. However, there are still active hotspots," says Colonel Christophe Magny, Director of the Aude Departmental Fire and Rescue Service, as a wildfire burned around 400 hectares in the department. "Unfortunately, nine precarious dwellings or bungalows were destroyed. Thankfully, there were no civilian casualties," he adds. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES