Inside the French town hit hardest by wildfires
The French town of Le Porge is dealing with the aftermath of devastating wildfires that destroyed 183 homes. Residents have expressed frustration over the perceived unequal distribution of firefighting resources compared to more affluent areas.
Why it matters
The event highlights the social and economic tensions that arise during climate-related disasters and the challenges of emergency resource allocation.
The road to the French town of Le Porge cuts through an almost apocalyptic landscape, lined on both sides by blackened, charred trees.
It acts as a stark warning of what lies ahead.
Le Porge is considered the epicentre of the devastating wildfires that tore through the region over the past week and, in places, continue to smoulder.
When the alarm was raised on Friday, the town was swiftly evacuated.
But when the residents returned, it was to scenes of ruin. 183 homes had been consumed by the fire - many are now roofless, hollow shells.
Their former occupants have been forced to find shelter in evacuation centres, hotels or with friends and family.
That uncertainty weighs heavily on their neighbour, Benjamin Fusco, who returned to find his own home unscathed.
"It is emotional. By chance our house hasn't been touched," he said.
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