One of the worst affected parts of the continent is southwestern France, where fire has torn through an area four times the size of Paris. In nearby Le Porge, one of the worst-hit villages, Fielding told Deep Dive that residents feel they were 'abandoned' as fire crews were diverted to protect Cap Ferret, an affluent enclave beloved by tourists and second-home owners. Listen to the latest Daily Mail Deep Dive podcast<p>Your browser does not support iframes.</p>He said: 'Speaking to a few people in Le Porge, they are unhappy with the local government. 'They feel as though Le Porge was left abandoned in favour of Cap Ferret, which is home to a lot of wealthy people and tourists as well. Hear Fielding's full report by searching for Deep Dive, wherever you get your podcasts.