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Major wildfire spreads through Fontainebleau forest south of Paris

A significant wildfire in France's Fontainebleau forest has triggered a major emergency response, disrupting regional transport links during an ongoing heatwave, according to Euronews.

By 13 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET Updated 13 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET

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A major wildfire has erupted in the Fontainebleau forest located south of Paris. The incident, occurring amidst a heatwave, has prompted French authorities to launch a large-scale emergency response, which includes the deployment of firefighting aircraft to contain the flames.

Euronews reports that the blaze has resulted in significant disruptions to both road and rail traffic in the affected area. Emergency services remain on-site to address the situation as efforts to control the fire continue.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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