Wildfire of "exceptional scale" burning near Paris
Summary
A large wildfire is burning in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris, spreading quickly and forcing evacuations and highway closures. Firefighters, supported by planes, are working to control the fire during a heatwave affecting the region.Key Facts
- The fire began late Sunday afternoon about 40 miles southeast of Paris.
- It has spread over approximately 1,900 acres and is still growing.
- Around 15 homes in the village of Vaudoue were evacuated.
- About 400 firefighters are working to contain the fire.
- Firefighting planes were used during the day but had to stop at night.
- A major highway and high-speed rail line in the area were partially closed.
- This fire comes amid the Paris region’s third heatwave since May.
- Scientists link recent heatwaves in Europe to climate change, noting they would have been nearly impossible without it.
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