Var: a mayor estimates daily wildfire costs between 10,000 and 20,000 euros
A mayor in the Var region estimates wildfire-related expenses at 10,000-20,000 euros per day.
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The fact
Since early August, 120,000 hectares have burned in France, worsened by heatwaves.
Local authorities must bear these rising costs amid increasingly intense fires.
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Why it matters
Ces coûts quotidiens pèsent sur les budgets des communes et des départements, limitant leurs capacités à financer d'autres services publics ou à investir dans la prévention des risques.