John Lichfield - news@thelocal.fr
Updated: Wed 5 Aug 2026 10:27 CET
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A resident looks over burnt debris in the garden of his completely destroyed house (not pictured) in Le Porge, southwestern France, on August 3, 2026, after authorities allowed residents to return to their homes. Photo by Christophe ARCHAMBAULT / AFP
From conspiracy theories to attempts to blame Green politicians, the blame game for the French wildfires has begun - writes John Lichfield - and is likely to continue until next year's elections.
