Fontainebleau forest near Paris hit by 'very virulent' wildfire
Summary
A fast-moving wildfire has burned about 800 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest near Paris, forcing partial closure of a major highway and evacuations. Firefighters, including two firefighting planes sent from southern France, are working to control the blaze amid a strong heatwave.Key Facts
- The wildfire started late on July 12, 2026, in Fontainebleau forest, about 60 km southeast of Paris.
- It burned roughly 800 hectares and was still spreading as of early July 13.
- The fire caused a partial closure of the A6 motorway, a major highway near Paris.
- Around 15 homes in the nearby village of Vaudoue were evacuated.
- Approximately 400 firefighters, two firefighting planes, two helicopters, and an observation aircraft are involved in fighting the fire.
- Firefighting planes usually come from southern France, a drier and hotter region, and were deployed to the Paris area for the first time.
- The fire disrupted traffic on highways and delayed trains at Paris’s Gare de Lyon station by up to six hours.
- The region is experiencing its third heatwave of the year, increasing the risk of wildfires and complicating firefighting efforts.
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