'It's a monster': FRANCE 24 speaks to resident evacuated due to the Fontainebleau fire
Summary
A large wildfire has burned nearly 1,000 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest, located south of Paris. Hundreds of people living nearby have been evacuated, and officials are investigating if the fire was started deliberately.Key Facts
- The wildfire began on July 12, 2026.
- The fire has burned an area bigger than Gibraltar (about 1,000 hectares).
- Fontainebleau forest is an important natural area south of Paris.
- Around 5% of the forest has been destroyed by the fire.
- Hundreds of residents in nearby towns were forced to leave their homes.
- Authorities suspect the fire may have been caused by arson (someone starting it on purpose).
- Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
- The fire has drawn attention due to recent hot weather and other heatwaves in France this summer.
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