Officials in France close the Tour de France’s third stage to the public because of risks from a forest fire burning in southwestern France. Multiple outlets report that the stage scheduled for Monday is inaccessible to spectators, as authorities cite safety concerns related to the ongoing fire. The decision reflects the need to control access to roads and event areas while firefighters respond and assess conditions. While the race is set to proceed as planned, the public is barred from viewing along the route. The announcement is made ahead of the stage, giving residents and potential spectators notice that the usual access arrangements will not apply. The reports attribute the disruption specifically to the active wildfire, indicating that the closure is driven by fire-related hazards rather than race or route changes. Authorities do not indicate in the reports how long the restriction will last beyond the third stage.