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A massive wildfire has scorched the Fontainebleau forest outside Paris, transforming lush woods into blackened terrain as firefighters battle the blaze with water-dropping helicopters and improvised reservoirs, illustrating Europe’s growing climate-driven fire risk amid deadly climate effects.
A volunteer firefighter in France is under formal investigation for allegedly starting the Fontainebleau forest fire south of Paris, which has burned about 2,000 hectares and led to around 1,000 evacuations. A second 18-year-old man is also being investigated. The blaze has been contained but not fully extinguished; Macron warned there will be no leniency for arsonists as climate-driven heatwaves fuel more fires across Europe. The Fontainebleau forest houses a UNESCO site and the country has faced thousands of fires this year.
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.
France fought a fast-moving wildfire near Fontainebleau, about 70 km from Paris, prompting highway closures, evacuations, and air-tanker support as Europe endures a third heatwave of the summer; authorities suspect arson at multiple starting points with two suspects arrested, while thousands of hectares have burned in France this year and excess heat deaths rise across Western Europe, highlighting climate-driven fire risk.
The Fontainebleau Las Vegas, a highly anticipated new resort, made a splash with its star-studded opening in December, drawing A-list celebrities like Cher and Kim Kardashian. The hotel, which had been in development for two decades, is already setting a new standard for luxury in Sin City, with its stunning design, exceptional dining options, and lavish spa. During Super Bowl weekend, the hotel was abuzz with celebrities, cementing its status as the hottest new destination in Las Vegas.
After more than a decade of construction, the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, an offshoot of the original Fontainebleau in Miami, has finally opened its doors. The hotel and casino, boasting over 3,600 rooms and standing at 67 stories high, is now the tallest building in Nevada. Celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Tom Brady, and Madonna attended the grand opening.
After nearly two decades of construction and multiple ownership changes, the Fontainebleau resort and casino has finally opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip. Standing at 67 stories, it is the largest occupied building in Nevada. The $3.7 billion project features over 3,600 rooms, 1,300 slot machines, 128 gaming tables, and more than 36 bars and restaurants. The opening was celebrated with an extravagant party attended by A-list celebrities, including Justin Timberlake, Tom Brady, Cher, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Lenny Kravitz, and Ivanka Trump. Post Malone is scheduled to perform on New Year's Eve weekend.
Justin Timberlake performed a surprise concert in Las Vegas, his second appearance since Britney Spears' memoir was released. Timberlake sang "Cry Me a River" but offered a "No disrespect" before the performance. He also ad-libbed lines from Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Timberlake has not officially responded to Spears' accusations. The concert took place at the opening festivities for the new Fontainebleau hotel, attended by celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Tom Brady. The performance helped christen the Fontainebleau's BleauLive Theater, which is now the tallest occupiable building in Nevada.
After 16 years of development, ownership changes, and delays, the Fontainebleau Las Vegas is finally set to open its doors. The 67-story luxury resort-casino on the Las Vegas Strip features 3,644 rooms, 36 bars and restaurants, and a sprawling convention space. Visitors can expect a range of dining options from renowned chefs, including Evan Funke's Mother Wolf and Alan Yau's Chyna Club. The rooms offer floor-to-ceiling windows and start at $480 a night. The resort also boasts six pools, a casino with 1,300 slots and 128 table games, and 550,000 square feet of convention and meeting space.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas has unveiled its loyalty club program, Fontainebleau Rewards, ahead of its opening on December 13. The program offers tiered membership levels, including Bleau, Silver, Gold, and Royal, with various perks and benefits. Members can earn Bleau Points and Play Points through gambling, which can be used for resort credits and free slot play. Fontainebleau's loyalty club aims to attract players despite challenges such as no foot traffic, no casino experience, and flat Las Vegas visitation.
The long-awaited Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort, reminiscent of Miami Beach's iconic Fontainebleau, is set to open on the Las Vegas Strip after more than a decade of delays and ownership changes. The 67-story, $3.7 billion hotel-casino tower is the tallest and newest addition to the southern Nevada resort corridor, second in cost only to Resorts World. The project, initially started in 2007, faced setbacks during the Great Recession and the pandemic. Fontainebleau Development reacquired the project in 2021 and partnered with Koch Real Estate Investments to complete it. The resort features a bowties theme as a tribute to the architect of the Miami resort, Morris Lapidus, and offers over 3,600 rooms, a variety of dining options, and extensive gambling facilities.
A signature bicorne hat worn by Napoleon Bonaparte is expected to fetch over €600,000 at an auction in Fontainebleau, France. The hat, one of only a few authentic ones remaining, was worn by Napoleon with the ends pointing towards his shoulders, making it easier for his troops to spot him in battle. Other items in the auction include a silver plate looted from Napoleon's carriage after the Battle of Waterloo and a wooden vanity case containing personal belongings. The collection is part of industrialist Jean-Louis Noisiez's collection of Napoleonic memorabilia.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas, set to open by the end of the year, will become the tallest open and occupied building in the Las Vegas valley at 735 feet tall, surpassing the Hoover Dam and Resorts World. The Strat remains the tallest observation tower in the valley, while Trump International is not the tallest hotel in Las Vegas. The rest of the top 10 tallest occupied buildings in the valley include The Palazzo, Encore, Wynn, The Cosmopolitan, Aria, Elara, and Vdara.