The trees charred after the massive fire that has already devastated 42,000 hectares of land West of Bordeaux. After several days of uninterrupted flames, the situation remained substantially stable on the night of June 26-27, but authorities fear the arrival of a heatwave that could worsen things. Meteo-France has predicted another probable heatwave from the 28th, with peaks up to 40 degrees Celsius and winds a little less strong but drier.
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The displaced
In the department of Gironde, in Southwest France, the total number of displaced people has reached over 220,000. Evacuations have been ordered in towns located Southeast of the Arcachon basin and near the city of Bordeaux (Marcheprime, Le Barp, Biganos, Mios, Cestas).
Shifting winds and gusts, in addition to drought and extreme heat conditions that have persisted for weeks, have complicated extensive efforts to contain the spread of the gigantic blaze that has been raging out of control since the middle of last week.
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Insurance companies will cover relocation expenses for people evacuated due to the fires affecting the departments of Gironde, Landes, and Var: this was announced by the French Minister of Economy, Roland Lescure. This ‘exceptional measure’, agreed with the industry federation France Assureurs, will be valid for up to three weeks – regardless of whether homes have suffered damage – the minister specified. The northern part of the Arcachon Basin is among the most beautiful and frequented landscapes in France, with fine sand dunes and boundless pine forests severely affected by the flames.
Situation in Spain
The third Deputy Prime Minister and Spanish Minister for Ecological Transition, Sara Aagesen, stated that starting tomorrow the risk of fires will be “very high” and that probably the fourth heatwave of the summer will begin in Spain. The minister, in an interview with national radio Rne, highlighted that the situation of the eight fires currently active in the country is “very complex”. “We are talking about at least 153,000 hectares” burned, “six times more than the same period last year,” she said, recalling that in the case of the blaze affecting the Avila area, 50,000 hectares were destroyed. “It is the most extensive fire in recent history,” she recalled.
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