Fontainebleau: A historic wildfire devastates 1,000 hectares of forest
An uncontrolled wildfire has destroyed over 1,000 hectares in the Fontainebleau forest.
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The fact
This is the worst disaster since 1945, according to ONF archives dating back to 1863.
Two additional Canadair aircraft have been deployed to bolster aerial resources.
Why it matters
Cet incendie, le plus étendu depuis un siècle, souligne la vulnérabilité des massifs forestiers français face au réchauffement climatique et aux sécheresses accrues.
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