Fire bomber planes battle Fointaineblue forest blaze near Paris
Summary
A large wildfire broke out in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris, spreading over 800 hectares and causing evacuations and traffic disruptions. Firefighters used planes, helicopters, and over 400 personnel to fight the fire, which came during a heatwave affecting much of Europe.Key Facts
- The fire started late Sunday afternoon in Fontainebleau forest, about 60 km southeast of Paris.
- It spread across 800 hectares (2,000 acres) and kept growing into Monday.
- The A6 highway, a major road, was partially closed, and high-speed train services were delayed by up to six hours.
- Around 15 homes in the village of Vaudoue were evacuated for safety.
- Firefighting planes came from southern France, which is unusual for fires near Paris.
- About 400 firefighters, two helicopters, and an observation plane worked to control the fire.
- France has experienced several heatwaves this year, which have broken temperature records and increased wildfire risks.
- So far this year, forest fires in France have burned 17,000 to 25,000 hectares, double the area burned by this time last year.
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