13,566 fires or fire outbreaks have been recorded in France since the beginning of summer, according to statements from Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez. This season is described as 'completely unprecedented and exceptionally exceptional.' In Gironde, firefighters now report fewer active fire points but are still not in control of the flames.
Wildfires in France: Numbers and Affected Areas
The fires have already burned 116,085 hectares of land. Insurers will cover the costs of rehousing evacuees in affected regions. Gironde, Landes, and Var are particularly impacted. Firefighters are working tirelessly to bring the fires under control.