'Zero tolerance' for forest arsonists, Macron promises firefighters
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Fontainebleau forest near Paris after wildfires burned about 10% of the forest area. He said the fire will take weeks to fully put out and promised to replant the damaged forest. Police have arrested several people suspected of starting the fire, including a volunteer firefighter.Key Facts
- Wildfires affected at least 10% of the 20,000-hectare Fontainebleau forest.
- President Emmanuel Macron visited the site to assess the damage.
- The fire is expected to take several weeks to be completely extinguished.
- Macron pledged to replant the forest after the fire.
- Several arrests have been made in connection with the fire.
- One arrested person is a volunteer firefighter who has been formally investigated.
- Authorities suspect the fire was started intentionally by arsonists.
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