(Decanter) - A fierce forest fire in France's Languedoc has damaged grapes on the eve of harvest amid reports of charred animals found in the vineyards.

A dry year year in Languedoc-Roussillon turned to a nightmare for some as a forest fire in Corbières hinterland spread to nearby vineyards on the eve of harvest.

Fire destroyed everything in its path and devastated the slopes of Mont Tauch.

At least 250 firefighters battled the flames, which were first detected on Monday afternoon (5 September) in the commune of Paziols and Tuchan in the Aude area, according to L’Independant newspaper.