Among the evacuees of the fires in Gironde, “panic” and anger – Liberation

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–In two days, more than 10,000 people were forced from their homes in the department. On Wednesday, the city of Salles set up an emergency reception center.–

In exceptional circumstances, exceptional measures. Wednesday, August 10, mutual aid is organized in the dojo of Salles (Gironde), converted into an accommodation center. The gigantic fire of Landiras is raging about fifteen kilometers away, the tatami has therefore been repacked. Camp beds and fans now dot this room usually devoted to martial arts. All means are good to accommodate even a part of the approximately 10,000 people evacuated in the sector. This ephemeral refuge has a capacity of around 30 beds, but Morgan Boutet, the deputy mayor who coordinates the reception of these displaced people, is particularly keen to point out “the great solidarity effort of the Sallois”.105 inhabitants of the town volunteered to house disaster victims, bringing the reception potential to “at least 600”.

“It was snowing ashes”

Started in the morning, the evacuations persisted throughout the day on Wednesday. New displaced persons thus arrive continuously in Salles. All go through the dojo to register and then are sent to a host family or stay on site. For Anthony and Kelly the second option was chosen. The first, a burly bearded 29-year-old sips an energy drink. Probably to recover from this trying day of evacuation. This couple was forced…

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