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France wildfire: Firefighters struggling to contain wildfires
Published 15 July 2026 · europe
French firefighters are battling multiple wildfires south of Paris near Fontainebleau, with more than 2,000 hectares burned since Sunday. In a first, aircraft have been
French firefighters are battling multiple wildfires south of Paris near Fontainebleau, with more than 2,000 hectares burned since Sunday. In a first, aircraft have been scooping water from the River Seine to contain the blaze, as ground crews, farmers and residents work to protect farms and homes.
Hundreds have been evacuated and police have detained two people suspected of starting the fire. After weeks of hot, dry weather, France has already lost more land to fire this year than in all of 2025, amid warnings that Europe is warming fastest.
Al Jazeera’s Rebecca Collard reports from Fontainebleau, France. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 15, 2026 • 5:48 AM IST · Updated: July 15, 2026 • 6:09 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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French firefighters are battling multiple wildfires south of Paris near Fontainebleau, with more than 2,000 hectares burned since Sunday.
In a first, aircraft have been scooping water from the River Seine to contain the blaze, as ground crews, farmers and residents work to protect farms and homes.
Hundreds have been evacuated and police have detained two people suspected of starting the fire.
After weeks of hot, dry weather, France has already lost more land to fire this year than in all of 2025, amid warnings that Europe is warming fastest.
Al Jazeera’s Rebecca Collard reports from Fontainebleau, France.
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