Major wildfire rages south of Paris | DW News

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:14:40 +0000

Authorities say the blaze has destroyed nearly 1,000 hectares of woodland in the Fontainebleau Forest, around 60 kilometers south of Paris. Journalist Diane de Vignemont speaks to DW about the possible causes of the wildfire and the ongoing efforts to bring it under control.

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Chapters:
00:00 Firefighters battle major blaze south of Paris

00:20 Fontainebleau wildfire not yet under control

00:58 Locals "terrified" by the fire

01:24 Blaze likely caused by arson

01:54 Diane de Vignemont, Paris-based journalist

02:22 Is Paris safe from the fire?

03:40 Evidence points to deliberate ignition

05:00 Wildfires are rare in northern France

06:12 How the blaze is affecting local lives

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