The commune of Porge, along with several neighboring communes in the Gironde region, is preparing to file a "collective complaint" against the French government, as announced by Mayor Martial Zaninetti during an interview with ICI Gironde. The fires that swept through the area this summer caused significant damage, with 183 homes destroyed in Porge alone. Zaninetti criticized the government for its slow response, stating that the needs of the affected residents have not been adequately addressed. The complaint will be filed by Porge and other communes that are part of the same intercommunal community and were impacted by the fires. The fires devastated not only homes but also large portions of the commune’s natural environment. Over 4,500 hectares of communal forest were affected, with nearly half of it destroyed. Zaninetti estimated the loss of the forest at around 6 million euros. He noted that recovering from this damage would take 30 to 40 years, a timeline that poses a major financial challenge for the commune. Describing the aftermath as a "landscape of desolation," Zaninetti compared the area to war-torn regions, emphasizing the emotional and physical toll on the community. Efforts to rebuild are also being slowed by administrative and insurance-related delays. The city hall has received only a dozen building permits so far, a number that Zaninetti considers low. He mentioned that insurance companies are taking time to cooperate, which is delaying the cleanup and demolition of damaged properties. The mayor explained that the government’s plan includes rebuilding homes for those who wish to return, while also working on measures to prevent future fires from reaching homes more quickly, such as managing the forest edge. During the fires, several politicians visited Porge to offer support, though some faced difficulties in being received. Notably, Marine Le Pen, a presidential candidate, was not granted access to the city hall, a decision that followed similar actions against other candidates. Zaninetti noted that some candidates who arrived later were met with resistance, particularly those who had previously criticized his handling of the crisis.