Wildfire burns 800 hectares in Fontainebleau forest near Paris

A fast‑moving wildfire erupted south of Paris on Monday, engulfing roughly 800 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest. French authorities dispatched two firefighting aircraft to the scene, while ground crews worked to contain the blaze amid an intense heatwave that has driven temperatures above seasonal norms. The fire, which ignited in the forest’s densely wooded area, prompted officials to issue partial closures on the A6 motorway, a major route that saw heightened traffic during the summer holiday weekend.

The combined aerial and ground response aims to fully suppress the fire before it spreads to nearby residential zones and additional forested tracts. Officials indicated that the heatwave and dry conditions have heightened the risk of similar incidents across the region, prompting heightened vigilance from emergency services. As of the latest update, the fire remains under control, with authorities monitoring the situation and gradually reopening affected road sections.