Burning Borders: France's Wildfire Evacuation Raises Questions on Climate Adaptation The evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula in southwestern France due to raging wildfires has brought a sense of déjà vu.
The frequency and ferocity of such disasters are becoming all too familiar, and the handling of them eerily reminiscent of war zones.
More than 21,500 acres have been consumed by flames, leaving behind scenes of devastation. Around 8,700 hectares have engulfed the area, forcing hundreds to flee their homes by boat.