Massive wildfire in Fontainebleau: 1,000 hectares consumed by flames
Over 500 firefighters battle an unprecedented wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest since Sunday.
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The fact
Nearly 1,000 hectares have burned, an exceptional situation for the Île-de-France region during a heatwave.
Authorities evacuate residents and close the A6 highway to contain the blaze.
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Why it matters
Cet incendie, d’une ampleur rare en Île-de-France, illustre les risques accrus de feux de forêt en période de canicule, avec des conséquences majeures sur les transports et les populations locales.
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