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When devastating wildfires swept through the region around Andernos-les-Bains, France, in the summer of 2026, local people stepped up to protect their community.
For 10 days, they worked alongside firefighters to push back the flames, protect their homes and save their livelihoods.
Their story is a powerful reminder of what communities can achieve when they come together. But as climate disasters become more frequent and severe, communities need greater support to prepare, respond, and recover from them.
The super-rich, fossil fuel companies and big corporations continue to profit while communities face the growing costs of climate disasters.
Watch the first episode of First Responders, Oxfam’s new four-part documentary series exploring the human stories behind the climate crisis from around the world.
Join the call to Make Rich Polluters Pay. Sign the petition: https://www.oxfam.org.uk/make-rich-polluters-pay/