Massive wildfire in Fontainebleau forest: 1,200 hectares destroyed
Over 500 firefighters are battling an exceptional wildfire in Seine-et-Marne since Sunday.
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The fact
1,200 hectares of state forest have already been destroyed, an unprecedented toll for the region.
Two people were arrested for intentional or accidental fire starts.
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Why it matters
Cet incendie illustre l'aggravation des risques naturels en France, avec des conséquences écologiques et humaines majeures pour une forêt emblématique.
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