Gironde: 220,000 evacuations and 116,000 hectares burned, Macron pledges a resilient forest
The megafires in Gironde have led to the evacuation of 220,000 people and destroyed 116,000 hectares.
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The fact
Emmanuel Macron called for national unity and announced a plan to 'rebuild a different forest' in response to climate change.
14,500 businesses are at a standstill, worsening the local economic crisis.
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Why it matters
Ces mégafeux, parmi les plus dévastateurs de l'histoire récente en France, illustrent l'urgence climatique et ses conséquences humaines et économiques. La réponse politique et les mesures d'urgence annoncées en font un enjeu national majeur.