More than 1,900 hectares of Fontainebleau forest near Paris destroyed by wildfires
Summary
French firefighters are battling two wildfires that have destroyed over 1,900 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest near Paris. Police arrested two people suspected of starting the fires, which forced about 1,000 residents to leave their homes.Key Facts
- The Fontainebleau forest is a UNESCO biosphere reserve located around 60 kilometers southeast of Paris.
- Wildfires began on Sunday and spread quickly during a heatwave in northern France.
- The fires damaged more than 1,900 hectares (about 4,700 acres) of forest land.
- About 1,000 people were evacuated from areas near the fires.
- Police arrested two suspects, including an 18-year-old man with no criminal record found with a lighter and soot on his hands.
- Firefighters used four Canadair planes, two Dash planes, and three helicopters to drop water and fight the fire.
- Around 600 firefighters continued working in shifts to control the blaze.
- Officials suspect the fires may have been started on purpose due to multiple ignition points found near each other.
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