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French wildfires threaten third stage of Tour de France on July 6

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Last updated Jul 5, 2026

French wildfires threaten third stage of Tour de France on July 6
Summary

A forest fire has burned over 1,500 hectares in southwest France, raising concerns for the third stage of the Tour de France scheduled for July 6 in Les Angles. Local authorities are set to decide on the race's status by the end of the day, while race director Christian Prudhomme suggested possible route adaptations. The fire in the Pyrenees-Orientales area prompted the mobilization of around 750 firefighters and aircraft to contain its spread. Nearby, a wildfire in Catalonia, which saw about 2,200 hectares affected, has been stabilized, but extreme heat remains a factor impacting race conditions.

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  • •Forest fire threatens the Tour de France's third stage finish.
  • •Local authorities to make a decision on the race's status today.
  • •About 750 firefighters are working to contain the blaze.
  • •A wildfire in Catalonia has been stabilized amid high temperatures.
  • •Tour de France began in Barcelona on July 1 amidst severe weather conditions.
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By Gilles Guillaume and America Hernandez PARIS, July 5 - A forest fire that has ravaged more than 1,500 hectares (5.8 square miles) in southwest France could threaten the third stage of the Tour de

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