Wildfire Warnings in France
Wildfire Warnings for France (Western Europe) come from Météo-France, Vigicrues (Ministère de la Transition écologique), Direction générale de la sécurité civile et de la gestion des crises (DGSCGC). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Paris.
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At a glance
- countryFrance · Europe
- reference cityParis (48.86, 2.35)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profilestorm, flood, heat, wildfire, avalanche, coastal, radiation
What counts as a wildfire warnings
Wildfire warnings combine a fire danger rating with active fire alerts and evacuation orders. Fire weather depends on temperature, humidity, wind and the state of vegetation, so a red flag or catastrophic rating can be issued before any fire exists. Evacuation levels and "leave now" orders come from the fire or civil protection authority, not from the weather service.
Who issues wildfire warnings in France
- meteoMétéo-France
- hydroVigicrues (Ministère de la Transition écologique)
- civilDirection générale de la sécurité civile et de la gestion des crises (DGSCGC)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in France
- Report smoke immediately and leave early rather than late.
- Keep a go-bag with documents, medication, water and a radio.
- Close windows and vents; smoke is often the first health hazard.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for France: NASA EONET, Copernicus EFFIS, national fire services, national meteorological services. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues wildfire warnings in France?
Météo-France, Vigicrues (Ministère de la Transition écologique), Direction générale de la sécurité civile et de la gestion des crises (DGSCGC). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in France?
The primary emergency number is 112. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live wildfire warnings for France?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Paris from NASA EONET, Copernicus EFFIS, national fire services, national meteorological services. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for France
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Avalanche Warnings
- Coastal and Marine Warnings
Wildfire Warnings in nearby countries
Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.