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Flames that have swept across Gironde have left whole neighborhoods in ruins and prompted a wave of public solidarity. Among those responding, television host Agathe Lecaron has launched a personal effort to help neighbors who lost everything.
Agathe Lecaron opens a Leetchi fundraiser to aid Porge and Arcachon victims
Agathe Lecaron used her Instagram account to announce a fundraiser she created on Leetchi. She made the appeal public on Monday, July 27, 2026, explaining why she felt compelled to act.
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She said a close friend, identified as Aïcha, lost her home in the fires along Avenue d’Arcachon at Le Porge. To help, Lecaron set up a collection intended to be shared directly with the affected households.
What she promised donors
- She confirmed the Leetchi page was created by her personally.
- She offered to vouch for the fund’s distribution to those in need.
- She explained that the money will be allocated among neighbors, not kept by an intermediary.
At the time of her message the Leetchi pot had reached €3,965. Lecaron used her platform to reassure followers that she would oversee the transfer of funds to ensure aid reached victims.
Alerting followers to fake campaigns and opportunists
The surge of donations and goodwill has also drawn scammers. Lecaron warned followers in an Instagram story about fraudulent pages that claim to raise funds for the fires.
She urged caution and asked people to verify the source before contributing. Her tone combined frustration and a firm call for vigilance.
Practical tips to avoid fake fundraising pages
- Check who created the fundraiser: official profiles and verified pages are safer.
- Look for direct confirmation from the person claiming to coordinate donations.
- Prefer established platforms with transparent transaction histories.
- Avoid giving out personal banking details via private messages.
- Contact local community representatives when possible to confirm needs.
Scale of the disaster: numbers and local response
Authorities and emergency crews have described the blaze as one of the most destructive in recent French history.
- Approximate burned area: 42,000 hectares.
- People evacuated: around 220,000 residents.
- Housing impact: several hundred homes destroyed.
Firefighters and local farmers continue to battle the flames. Many public figures, including Lecaron, have used social media to both express solidarity and amplify practical information.
How neighbors will be supported and how to help safely
Lecaron emphasized that donations linked to her campaign will be split among families on her friend’s street. She described this approach as a way to ensure aid reaches those with urgent needs.
Ways people are organizing local support
- Community-led collections managed by known residents.
- Direct assistance for essentials: food, clothing, temporary shelter.
- Coordination with volunteer groups and first responders.
She also used her platform to express gratitude to emergency teams and to share practical advice she had received about staying safe during the fires.
