Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris
Summary
Two firefighting planes and other equipment were sent to the Paris region to fight a large wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest, which has spread across 800 hectares. The fire caused highway closures and train delays during a heatwave that is affecting much of Europe and causing other wildfires.Key Facts
- A wildfire near Paris has burned about 800 hectares (around 1,978 acres) and is still spreading.
- The fire forced part of a major north-south highway to close and delayed trains from Paris’s Gare de Lyon by up to six hours.
- Firefighting planes were brought from southern France, where fires are more common, marking the first time this happened near Paris.
- Along with planes, two helicopters and an observation aircraft were used to fight the fire.
- The Paris area is experiencing its third heatwave this year, with record-high temperatures across Europe.
- The heat has led to other problems, such as shutting down three nuclear power plants to protect waterways.
- The Tour de France shortened a race stage because of extreme heat nearing 40°C (104°F).
- Severe wildfires are also ongoing in other European countries like Spain and the UK during this heatwave.
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