Historic wildfire in Fontainebleau forest, A6 highway closed
A wildfire devastates over 1,000 hectares in the Fontainebleau and Trois Pignons forests.
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The fact
The A6 highway has been closed since Monday, with its reopening uncertain for the coming days.
Environmental groups blame conifer planting policies and urbanization in the area.
Why it matters
Cet incendie, d'une ampleur inédite dans la région, met en lumière les vulnérabilités des forêts françaises face au changement climatique et aux choix de gestion forestière.
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