Wildfire near Paris sparks evacuations as France issues red heatwave alert | TheBriefWire
Wildfire near Paris sparks evacuations as France issues red heatwave alert
Published 13 July 2026 · europe
Hundreds of firefighters are battling a blaze that has torn through hundreds of hectares of the historic Fontainebleau forest near Paris, forcing the evacuation of
Hundreds of firefighters are battling a blaze that has torn through hundreds of hectares of the historic Fontainebleau forest near Paris, forcing the evacuation of around 900 homes, farms and wildlife.
Dry, windy conditions have fuelled fears the fire could spread rapidly, prompting road closures and transport disruption. France has recorded 32,000 hectares burned this year, already surpassing all of 2025, as authorities warn of one of Europe's worst fire seasons, with blazes also reported in Spain, Greece and the UK.
Al Jazeera's Rebecca Collard reports from south of Paris, France. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 14, 2026 • 3:40 AM IST · Updated: July 14, 2026 • 4:09 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Hundreds of firefighters are battling a blaze that has torn through hundreds of hectares of the historic Fontainebleau forest near Paris, forcing the evacuation of around 900 homes, farms and wildlife.
Dry, windy conditions have fuelled fears the fire could spread rapidly, prompting road closures and transport disruption.
France has recorded 32,000 hectares burned this year, already surpassing all of 2025, as authorities warn of one of Europe's worst fire seasons, with blazes also reported in Spain, Greece and the UK.
Al Jazeera's Rebecca Collard reports from south of Paris, France.
Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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