In the ongoing fires in and around the famous Fontainebleau Forest, south of the French capital Paris, 3,000 acres of land have turned to ash. At least two people suspected of starting the fire have been sent to prison.
France is battling wildfires following record-breaking hot weather. In the ongoing fires in and around the historic Fontainebleau Forest, south of the capital Paris, where French kings hunted for centuries and which was protected by royalty, 3,000 acres of land have turned to ash. At least two people suspected of starting the fire have been sent to prison. The fire, exacerbated by hot weather and strong winds, led to the evacuation of 900 people from their homes.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated that so far 32,000 hectares have burned this year due to fires, and this is more than the total amount in 2025. Nunez said, "We will probably have a record year. We expected this with the great drought." The French minister announced that 59 people suspected of starting fires across the country have been taken into custody, with approximately half of them being adults and half children, and including repeat offenders. - PARIS