- Sep 29
France declares Gironde megafire extinguished after scorching 42,000 hectares
French authorities have officially declared the Saumos wildfire in Gironde extinguished, 69 days after it ignited and forced 224,000 people to evacuate across 23 municipalities.
- Aug 16
Lecornu pledges €100 million wildfire relief package in Gironde visit met with public anger
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu visited Le Porge on Monday to announce emergency funding and tax relief for fire-hit southwestern regions, facing hostile crowds and political questions over emergency resources.
- Aug 4
France wildfire arrests reach 375, including 142 minors, as Gironde megafire is fixed
French authorities have arrested 375 people, including 142 minors, in connection with the summer's devastating wildfires. Thirty-six suspects are already behind bars as firefighters continue to battle blazes in the Var.
- Jul 23
Gironde begins recovery after wildfire that burned 42,000 hectares: tourism, aid, and the risk of resurgence
Two weeks after a wildfire burned 42,000 hectares and forced 220,000 people to evacuate, Gironde's tourism sector is slowly reopening, with occupancy rates far below normal and local officials calling for a 'Marshall Plan' for devastated communities.
