Firefighting planes deployed to tackle blaze in Fontainebleau forest
French authorities have dispatched two firefighting aircraft to combat a large fire in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris during a period of extreme summer heat.
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According to The Local, French officials responded to a major fire that broke out in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris on Sunday, 13 July 2026. Two firefighting planes were deployed to the area as the region continues to experience a significant heatwave.
The incident caused disruption to traffic during a busy summer travel weekend. No further details regarding the extent of the fire or potential casualties were provided by the report.
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