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Volunteer firefighter detained over Fontainebleau forest blaze

A volunteer firefighter has been placed under formal investigation following a fire in the historic Fontainebleau forest, as authorities maintain a high wildfire alert level across France.

By 16 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET Updated 16 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET

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According to The Local, a volunteer firefighter has been remanded in custody after being suspected of starting a fire in the historic Fontainebleau forest. A prosecutor confirmed that the individual was placed under formal investigation on Wednesday.

The arrest occurs while wildfire risks remain high across several French departments. Authorities continue to monitor conditions closely as the region remains on alert for further fire outbreaks.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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