Alabri: A Solidarity Platform for Fire Victims in Gironde

A digital platform named Alabri has emerged as a beacon of solidarity for those displaced by the devastating wildfires in Gironde, France. Launched on Friday, July 24, 2026, the platform aims to streamline the process for victims seeking emergency shelter and connect them with generous individuals offering their homes.

Florian Illien, a 26-year-old from Bordeaux working in renewable energy, developed Alabri in a remarkable two to three hours. Witnessing the overwhelming and scattered nature of aid offers on social media, he felt compelled to act. "I was seeing a lot of publications, especially on Facebook groups, but they were completely scattered," Illien stated. "I couldn't just do nothing: I wanted to prevent help from getting lost."

In less than three days, Alabri has garnered over 5,500 visits and features approximately sixty listings. These include 45 accommodation offers, a dozen for material aid, and three for lost animals. The platform's reach expanded significantly after being shared by influential social media accounts, even those outside the affected region. While it's too early to quantify the exact number of successful placements, at least one family has confirmed finding a place to stay through Alabri.

Illien continues to update the platform in real-time, adding dedicated sections for lost pets with practical information and maps of the fires, alongside safety reminders for evacuees. The initiative, born from the immediate need to support those affected by the fires that have forced the evacuation of 220,000 people and ravaged 42,000 hectares, demonstrates the power of rapid technological response in a crisis.

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I was seeing a lot of publications, especially on Facebook groups, but they were completely scattered. I couldn't just do nothing: I wanted to prevent help from getting lost.