Wildfires Force Evacuations and Protests in Southwest France
French PM Lecornu announces €12m aid for southwest wildfire victims. wildfires burned 42,000 hectares near Bordeaux, France's largest since 1949. over 220,000 residents and tourists evacuated within 15km of Bordeaux. residents in Le Porge protested over 183 homes burned and perceived bias in Cap-Ferret. total support could exceed €100m, with Lecornu warning insurers. Lecornu viewed as 2027 election candidate by president's office. Lecornu meets officials in Merignac, denies hiding fire response info