1,000 evacuated from Fontainebleau fire near Paris; Spanish authorities identify some fire victims
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
A major wildfire emergency unfolded in the Fontainebleau forest region south of Paris as hundreds of firefighters responded to multiple blazes consuming vast stretches of woodland. Emergency services evacuated over 1,000 residents from surrounding areas while battling the flames that have destroyed nearly 2,000 hectares of forest. Spanish authorities have begun identifying victims from the disaster, highlighting the cross-border impact of this significant natural catastrophe affecting Central European regions.
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1,000 evacuated from Fontainebleau fire near Paris; Spanish authorities identify some fire victims
MADRID (AP) — Hundreds of firefighters battled two blazes Tuesday in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris that have consumed nearly 2,000 hectares (about 4,900 acres) and forced the evacuation
