Fontainebleau fire: Historic forest ravaged by flames

A fire has been burning in the Fontainebleau forest since Sunday, July 12.

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This iconic site, a biodiversity reserve, is tied to French history and culture.

Authorities battle the flames, worsened by drought and heatwave conditions.

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La destruction de cette forêt symbolique alerte sur les conséquences du réchauffement climatique en Europe.

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