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Macron vows zero tolerance for arson following French wildfires

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a zero-tolerance policy towards arson after recent wildfires caused significant destruction across the country.

By 16 Jul 2026 · 13:00 CET Updated 16 Jul 2026 · 13:00 CET

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President Emmanuel Macron stated on Thursday that there will be zero tolerance for arson following a series of wildfires in France. The blazes have already resulted in thousands of hectares of land being scorched across the nation. According to The Local, the government is responding to the damage caused by these fires as the authorities address the incidents.

The official commitment comes as emergency services continue to manage the aftermath of the widespread destruction. No further details regarding specific investigations or additional measures were provided in the report.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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