Two arrested as Fontainebleau forest near Paris ravaged by fire, prompting evacuations
Summary
A large fire burned about 1,200 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest near Paris, France, on Monday. Police arrested two people suspected of starting the fire, which caused evacuations in nearby villages.Key Facts
- The fire started on Sunday in the Fontainebleau forest, about 60 kilometers southeast of Paris.
- The forest covers a former royal hunting area with small villages.
- Around 1,200 hectares (about 5% of the forest) were burned.
- Authorities evacuated residents from the affected areas for safety.
- Two suspects were arrested as part of an investigation into the fire’s cause.
- The fire was ongoing on Monday as firefighters worked to control it.
- The Fontainebleau forest is a key natural area often called the "lungs of greater Paris" because it provides important green space.
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