Wildfire in Gironde evacuates 220,000 people and 13,000 businesses
A wildfire in Gironde has forced the evacuation of 220,000 people and 13,000 businesses.
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The fact
Temperatures reaching 40°C could worsen the situation on Tuesday.
Insurers expect an 'unprecedented' bill for material damages.
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Why it matters
Cet incendie, l'un des plus vastes de l'été 2026, perturbe gravement l'activité économique locale et met en lumière les coûts croissants des catastrophes naturelles pour les assureurs.
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