France insurers estimate wildfire damage at 500 million euros
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France Assureurs, the country's insurers' association, estimated material damage from this summer's wildfires at about 500 million euros. The fires destroyed more than 117,000 hectares and killed four firefighters. The season is being called the most extensive in French history.
Key Facts
- France Assureurs estimated wildfire damage at about 500 million euros.
- Fires destroyed more than 117,000 hectares across France this year.
- Four firefighters died while battling the blazes.
- About 25,000 damage claims were filed in the departments of Gironde, Var, and Landes.
- The Gironde fire burned 42,000 hectares and was not brought under control for several weeks.
Damage Assessment
France Assureurs estimated the material damage from the summer wildfires at approximately 500 million euros. The southern departments of Gironde, Var, and Landes received around 25,000 damage claims. The fires started in July, lasted several days, and were fully extinguished by mid-August.
Fire Impact
This year, wildfires in France destroyed more than 117,000 hectares of land. Four firefighters died while responding to the blazes. The Gironde department was among the hardest hit, with 42,000 hectares burned and the fire uncontrolled for several weeks. The current fire season is being called the most extensive in French history.
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France insurers estimate wildfire damage at 500 million euros
