French PM Lecornu booed by residents on visit to fire-ravaged southwest
Summary
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu was booed by local residents during a visit to the wildfire-hit town of Le Porge in southwestern France. The wildfires destroyed 183 homes and forced over 220,000 people to evacuate, causing anger towards the government’s response to the crisis.Key Facts
- The wildfires occurred in the Gironde region in late July and early August 2026.
- About 183 homes burned down in Le Porge.
- The fire covered 42,000 hectares, the largest wildfire area in France since 1949.
- The fire came within 15 kilometers (10 miles) of Bordeaux, a major city.
- More than 220,000 residents and tourists had to evacuate during the fires.
- Some locals accused authorities of protecting wealthy holiday areas over local homes.
- Prime Minister Lecornu had a secret visit to Le Porge before the public one but did not meet with residents openly.
- Residents expressed frustration that Lecornu did not meet them directly to discuss their concerns.
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