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French police investigate suspected pyromaniacs thought to have started Fontainebleau fire

French police investigate suspected pyromaniacs thought to have started Fontainebleau fire

Summary

French police are investigating the cause of two wildfires near Fontainebleau, southeast of Paris. Five people have been arrested on suspicion of starting the fires on purpose, while another person admitted to accidentally causing a fire by discarding a cigarette.

Key Facts

  • Two wildfires occurred in the Fontainebleau forest area near Paris.
  • The fires have now been contained but not fully extinguished.
  • Five suspects, including a volunteer firefighter, were arrested for allegedly setting the fires intentionally.
  • One suspect admitted to accidentally starting a fire by throwing away a cigarette.
  • Authorities are focusing on finding out how the fires began.
  • The fires occurred during a heatwave affecting much of France.
  • Firefighters worked to control the blazes in the forest.
  • Investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances of the fires.
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