Costul incendiilor din Franța din această vară este estimat la 500 de milioane de euro

This summer's wildfires in Gironde, France, resulted in around 25,000 incidents and an estimated cost of nearly 500 million euros. The majority of claims are from private properties, with significant losses reported by businesses due to forced closures. The financial assessment highlights the exceptional scale of damages compared to previous years. The largest fire destroyed 42,000 hectares, marking a historic drought and heatwave period. Immediate aid and tax relief for affected businesses have been announced by the government.