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France Sends Planes to ‘Exceptional Scale’ Wildfire Outside Paris

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France Sends Planes to ‘Exceptional Scale’ Wildfire Outside Paris

Benoit Tessier/ReutersFrance is using water-bombing planes to battle a major wildfire that broke out just outside Paris. More than 400 firefighters have been deployed to tackle the blaze in the Fontainebleau forest, home to one of France’s largest and most historic royal palaces, which officials have described as “virulent” and of “exceptional scale.” Two water-bombing planes have been deployed to help extinguish the wildfire that spread across more than 1,980 acres. The Canadair planes are having to get water from the River Seine, which flows through central Paris, where residents have been swimming to try to cool off from the extreme heat. “The aim is to save lives and property,” said Eric Brocardi, of France’s national federation of firefighters. Strong winds are helping the fire spread, forcing the closure of a highway linking Paris and Lyon and disrupting train services to and from the capital. The Eiffel Tower and other famous sites were closed over the weekend for safety reasons because of the heatwave in Paris. It has been estimated that there have been more than 10,000 excess deaths in Europe due to last month’s heatwave. Read it at BBCRead more at The Daily Beast.

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Euronews

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· Jul 13, 2026

Major wildfire rages south of Paris during heatwave

A major wildfire has spread through France's Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting a large emergency response, disrupting road and rail traffic, and forcing authorities to deploy firefighting aircraft.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 6, 2026

Thousands evacuated from homes in southwest France

ILLE-SUR-TET – A wildfire burning out of control in southwestern France has forced the evacuation of over 10,000 people from two dozen small towns and ‌villages near the Spanish border and officials said strong winds on Monday would further fan the blaze. The European Union said on Monday it was sending four waterbombing aircraft to [] The post Thousands evacuated from homes in southwest France appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

RTL Today

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· Jul 13, 2026

'Exceptional scale': Huge fire rages in Fontainebleau forest near Paris

A fast-spreading wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris scorched 800 hectares, prompting an unprecedented firefighting response, and forcing evacuations and disrupting travel, as France endures a severe heatwave.

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris forces evacuations

AVON, France, July 13, (AP): A fire raging Monday in the historic and much-visited Fontainebleau forest south of Paris prompted evacuations of some residential neighborhoods and...

RTÉ News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Large wildfire forces evacuations in southern France

A large wildfire raged in southern France, forcing scores of people to be evacuated, emergency services said.

CBC News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Thousands evacuated from homes in southwest France as wildfire burns

A wildfire burning out of control in southwestern France has forced the evacuation of 10,000 people from two dozen small towns and villages near the ‌Spanish border and officials said strong winds on Monday would further fan the blaze.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 2, 2026

Wildfire forces evacuations in southern France

Wildfire forces evacuations in southern France

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

Major wildfire forces evacuations in southern France

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – A large and massive wildfire raged in southern France on Thursday, forcing scores of people to be evacuated, emergency services said.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 6, 2026

Smoke Rises as Wildfires Sweep Southwest France

Thick smoke rises over buildings in Ille-sur-Têt as wildfires advance through southwest France. #France

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 6, 2026

Wildfires force thousands to flee in France, Spain and Portugal as heatwave grips southern Europe

France has called in EU firefighting aircraft after a major blaze near Perpignan burned 4,600 hectares, while Portugal and Spain remain on high alert as temperatures climb above 40C The post Wildfires force thousands to flee in France, Spain and Portugal as heatwave grips southern Europe appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The Local France

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· Jul 2, 2026

Big wildfires hit southern France

A large wildfire raged in southern France on Wednesday, forcing scores of people to be evacuated, emergency services said.

Times of India

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· Jul 2, 2026

More than 1,200 hectares burnt! Firefighters battle southern France wildfires after deadly heatwave

On Thursday, southern France faced intense wildfires that scorched more than 1,200 hectares, ignited by strong winds and dry conditions following a severe heatwave. The most significant blaze occurred in Aude, close to Spain, devouring 900 hectares. Firefighters, supported by water-bombing aircraft, fought bravely to control the situation, and thankfully, no casualties have been reported.

ABC News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Fire near Paris forces evacuations, disrupts trains and highway

A fire is raging in the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting evacuations and disrupting train traffic

Reuters

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· Jul 6, 2026

Satellites show flames across Europe as wildfires rage

Satellite imagery showed smoke and flames from wildfires rising above areas in France, Portugal and Spain, as well as burned areas of land. #News #Reuters #Europe #Wildfires #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4f1nq3s 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 6, 2026

France Evacuates 10,000 Residents as Wildfire Rages Near Spain

French authorities have evacuated more than 10,000 residents from about two dozen towns and villages near the Spanish border as a massive wildfire continues to burn across southwestern France. Officials warned that strong winds expected on Monday could intensify the blaze, complicating efforts by emergency responders to contain the fire. The European Union announced the [] The post France Evacuates 10,000 Residents as Wildfire Rages Near Spain appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Sky News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Wildfire of 'exceptional scale' breaks out in forest near Paris

Wildfire of 'exceptional scale' breaks out in forest near Paris

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 4, 2026

France wildfire causes freeway chaos

A wildfire has broken out near a freeway in southern France. Vehicles could be seen driving through plumes of smoke while emergency planes dropped water onto the blaze near the city of Beziers. Firefighters attempted to stop traffic on the highway and were removing people from their cars. Parts of southern France are on high alert for wildfires in the coming days after a recent record-breaking heatwave in the country.

Qatar News Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

Major Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Southern France

Paris, July 02 (QNA) - A large wildfire broke out in southern France on Wednesday, forcing dozens of residents to evacuate, as firefighters continued their efforts to contain the blaze, which was fueled by strong winds and drought conditions.

UPI

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· Jul 6, 2026

More than 10,000 people evacuated in France due to wildfire

More than 10,000 people evacuated in France due to wildfire

The Independent

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· Jul 10, 2026

At least 12 people dead as wildfires spread through southern Spain

Wildfire burning out of control in southern France earlier this week forced evacuation of over 10,000 people from two dozen small towns and villages

BBC News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Wildfire raging south of Paris could have been set deliberately, says minister

It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to tackle fires in the Paris region.

Le Monde

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· Jul 12, 2026

Pauline Vilain-Carlotti, geographer: 'The intensity of wildfires, which seems unprecedented, could become the new norm'

In an interview with Le Monde, the environmental management specialist says wildfire risks, until now mainly limited to the Mediterranean region, are likely to increase and spread across France.

teleSUR English

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· Jul 10, 2026

Earth Sees Second-Warmest June on Record

France wildfires double as heat wave raises risk across country. On Thursday, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) informed that the globe experienced its second-warmest June on record in 2026, while the global ocean surface temperature reached a record high for the month. RELATED: Extinction of Indigenous Languages and Climate Change Threaten the []

HESPRESS English

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· Jul 5, 2026

Infernos devastate forests as Europe's temperatures rise again

Wildfires raged across southern Europe on Sunday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and prompting Tour de France officials to ban spectators from a stage of the race. Hundreds of firefighters are battling blazes that have devastated more than 19,000 hectares (42,000 acres) of land — an area more than twice the size [] The post Infernos devastate forests as Europe's temperatures rise again appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 3, 2026

Wildfires continue across southern France as 30 blazes burn, 2,000 firefighters deployed

Wildfires continue across southern France as 30 blazes burn, 2,000 firefighters deployed

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 6, 2026

Chaos for Irish tourists as wildfires rip through Spain, France and Greece

Wildfires are raging across southern Europe, with thousands of people evacuated and emergency services tackling fast-spreading flames across popular holiday destinations in Spain, Greece, France and Portugal

BERNAMA

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· Jul 13, 2026

World : Wildfire Rages Through Fontainebleau Forest South Of Paris

PARIS, July 13 (Bernama-dpa) -- Around 400 firefighters were battling a major wildfire in the famed Fontainebleau forest south of Paris on Monday, reported German Press Agency (dpa).

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 13, 2026

Deadly wildfires sweep Europe amid heatwave | AJ #shorts

Wildfires are burning in several parts of Europe as extreme heat and drought fuel blazes from Spain and the outskirts of Paris, to Wales in the UK. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

TRT World

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· Jul 10, 2026

Wildfires hit Spain as France braces for extreme heat

Wildfires are spreading rapidly across Spain, forcing evacuations and leaving several people dead, while France has activated its highest heat alert as temperatures are expected to reach 41°C. Paul Hawkins has the story.

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 27, 2026

DIA news: What's on fire near Denver International Airport? Smoke videos spark concern

Fire reported near Denver International Airport as social media videos show large plumes of smoke rising from the area on Saturday.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 3, 2026

Anggota bomba bertarung padam kebakaran hutan akibat cuaca ekstrem

PARIS: Pasukan anggota bomba terpaksa bertarung hebat menyekat beberapa kemaraan api dalam insiden kebakaran hutan yang ditiup angin kencang di selatan Perancis pada Khamis. Kejadian berlaku ketika negara itu berdepan keadaan cuaca terlampau kering susulan gelombang haba yang melanda Eropah baru-baru ini. Menteri Dalam Negeri, Laurent Nunez berkata, tiga kebakaran yang dua daripadanya tercetus di ... Read more The post Anggota bomba bertarung padam kebakaran hutan akibat cuaca ekstrem appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 13, 2026

Wildfires near Paris force evacuations, disrupt train lines and motorway

Wildfires spread over 800 hectares near Fontainebleau, as authorities sent two ​waterbombing planes to tackle blazes.

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