Fontainebleau forest blaze persists near Paris as 850 firefighters battle it
A massive wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris continues to burn, with about 850 firefighters, 200 ground vehicles and multiple aircraft—including Canadair water bombers—on scene. The main blaze has scorched around 1,500 hectares, while a second fire nearby had burned 300–400 hectares, prompting the evacuation of about 1,000 residents as a precaution; authorities say the urban area remains largely safe, and two people have been detained in connection with the fire.