Extended support for businesses impacted by wildfires in the Southwest of France has been extended until October 4. This aid is available to companies with fewer than 250 employees and was initially set to expire on August 30. The extension applies to five communes in the Landes region and about twenty in Gironde. A decree published on Saturday, September 19, officially extended the measure, allowing employers to avoid financial responsibility when compensating employees affected by the fires. The original aid was introduced in mid-August to help businesses recover from the damage caused by the wildfires. The wildfires in the region have been severe, with Gironde experiencing a megafire in late July that burned 42,000 hectares—the largest in France since 1949. In the same period, two major fires also affected the Landes region: one in Biscarrosse burned 3,700 hectares in late July, and another in Luglon burned 1,700 hectares in mid-August. These fires caused significant damage to local communities and businesses, prompting the government to provide temporary relief. The extended assistance aims to help affected businesses manage the financial strain of compensating employees who may have been unable to work due to the fires. This support is part of a broader government response to the natural disaster, which has impacted several regions in the Southwest. However, the Var department, which was hit by a fire in the Gros Bessillon massif in late July and early August that burned 6,300 hectares, is not included in the extended aid. This exclusion has raised questions about the criteria used to determine which areas qualify for support. The government has emphasized the importance of helping local economies recover from the wildfires, which have had lasting effects on communities and infrastructure. While the extension of the aid is a step toward supporting affected businesses, the exclusion of certain areas highlights the complexity of managing relief efforts in the wake of such large-scale disasters.