Fontainebleau fire: 'The longer it goes on, the more surreal it feels that the forest is burning'
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
A massive wildfire near Paris has consumed over 1,200 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest, prompting unprecedented emergency responses. Authorities deployed specialized water-bombing aircraft including Canadair and Dash helicopters for the first time in the Paris region to combat the spreading flames. The scale and intensity of this environmental disaster have shocked local communities and emergency services, raising concerns about climate change impacts on urban forests.
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Fontainebleau fire: 'The longer it goes on, the more surreal it feels that the forest is burning'
Nearly 1,200 hectares had already gone up in flames as of Monday night. For the first time in the Paris region, Canadair, Dash and water-bombing helicopters have been deployed.
