Fontainebleau fire: 8% of the forest already destroyed
The worst fire in Île-de-France since 1921 has ravaged over 8% of the Fontainebleau forest.
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The fact
Firefighters battle flames fueled by heatwave and drought.
Residents express their distress over the destruction of a unique natural heritage.
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Why it matters
Cet incendie illustre l’accélération des feux de forêt en Europe, liée au réchauffement climatique et à l’urbanisation.