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

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Wildfire of 'exceptional scale' breaks out in forest near Paris
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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 13, 2026

Wildfire near Paris disrupts trains, forces evacuations

A fire raging on Monday in the historic and much-visited Fontainebleau forest south of Paris prompted evacuations of some residential neighbourhoods and disrupted train and highway traffic. It was among several wildfires raging in western European countries as the region bakes under its third red-alert heat wave this year. The Fontainebleau forest fire is unusual [] The post Wildfire near Paris disrupts trains, forces evacuations appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 13, 2026

Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations; 10 still missing in Spanish wildfire

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

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.

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

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...

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.

Off The Press

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· Jul 3, 2026

Colorado wildfire destroys 160 structures; thousands evacuated

A wildfire burning southwest of Denver has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures by Friday as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties. The Aspen Acres fire is one of about 40 uncontained large blazes burning mostly in the West, fueled by months of dry weather []...Click to read more

ArcaMax

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· Jun 30, 2026

Colorado wildfires: Uncontained fires scorch nearly 90,000 acres, 'critical fire weather' forecast

DENVER — Large wildfires burning across southern and western Colorado continued to spread on Tuesday, together scorching nearly 90,000 acres — roughly 140 square miles. “Critical fire weather” — hot, dry and windy — is expected each ...

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.

The Watchers

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· Jul 13, 2026

Wildfire in historic Fontainebleau forest forces evacuations and disrupts transport near Paris, France

A large wildfire in the historic Fontainebleau forest, about 70 km (43 miles) south of Paris, disrupted the A6 highway and high-speed rail services after burning more than 800 ha (1 980 acres) and prompting evacuations near exposed residential areas. Source

BNO News

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· Jul 1, 2026

More than 150 structures lost in Colorado wildfire

More than 150 structures have been destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire in southern Colorado, where mandatory evacuations remain in place and firefighters have not gained any containment, according to officials. The Aspen Acres Fire has burned 28,314 acres in Pueblo and Custer counties and was 0 contained as of Tuesday afternoon, according to fire officials. [] The post More than 150 structures lost in Colorado wildfire appeared first on BNO News.

Ecostylia

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· Jul 13, 2026

Over 500 firefighters and Canadair planes battle an active wildfire across Fontainebleau Forest near Paris

In the Fontainebleau forest, autumn light cuts through the pines and highlights the sandstone boulders. A familiar landscape weakened by the July 2026 wildfire. Credits: Matthieu Luna / Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. The fire that broke out on Sunday, July 12, in the Fontainebleau massif had burned at least 800 hectares. On Monday in the [] L’article Over 500 firefighters and Canadair planes battle an active wildfire across Fontainebleau Forest near Paris est apparu en premier sur Ecostylia.

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).

Daily Mail

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· Jun 25, 2026

Wildfire burns in Peak District as Britain records hottest June day again and red weather warning is extended

Wildfire burns in Peak District as Britain records hottest June day again and red weather warning is extended

WRAL News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Brunswick County wildfire nearly doubles in size overnight, halfway contained

A large wildfire on Friday in the Shallotte area spread to 300 acres by late night. By Saturday afternoon, it had nearly doubled in size.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Aerial View Reveals Wildfire’s Toll on Spain

Aerial footage released by Spain’s Civil Guard reveals the extent of the wildfire damage across the Almería region. The blaze swept through thousands of hectares of hills and valleys, burning vegetation, homes, and infrastructure, while some properties were narrowly spared, Spanish civil authorities say. #Spain

Kuwait Times

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· Jul 11, 2026

Deadly Spain wildfire evolving favourably: official

LOS GALLARDOS, Spain: A wildfire that has killed at least 12 people in southern Spain showed signs of easing on Saturday, allowing firefighters to directly attack the flames for th...

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.

The West Australian

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· Jul 13, 2026

France sends water bombers to tackle fire outside Paris

Wildfires ​have ‌ripped through regions of France, Spain, Portugal and Greece, charring thousands of hectares of land.

Le Monde

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· Jul 6, 2026

'What comes next will be just as grueling': Villagers remain anxious after wildfire in southern France

A wildfire fanned by fierce winds amid extreme heat consumed 540 hectares of scrubland in the Gard department within a matter of hours.

Kathimerini

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· Jul 13, 2026

Helicopters deployed as wildfire breaks out near Thessaloniki

A wildfire broke out Sunday afternoon in low vegetation near Nea Kerasia, in the Municipality of Thermaikos, east of Thessaloniki, prompting a large firefighting operation.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 3, 2026

Spain tourist hotspot hit by savage wildfire as 12 towns locked down

The fire broke out near the Costa Brava tourist hotspot in northeastern Spain with more than 200 firefighters battling the blaze

CBC News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Brunswick Creek wildfire balloons to 1,200 hectares, forcing evacuations near Boston Bar, B.C.

An aggressive wildfire burning near Boston Bar, B.C., has grown sharply and has forced evacuation orders and alerts in some communities in the Fraser Canyon.

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.

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.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fires ravage France, Spain, Portugal forests as Europe’s temperatures rise again

Hundreds of firefighters battled forest infernos in France, Spain and Portugal on Sunday as temperatures rose again in heatwave-scarred Europe. The latest wildfires have already devastated more than 17,000 hectares (42,000 acres) of land – twice the size of Manhattan – across the three countries where temperatures in some places were predicted to touch 40°C on Sunday. Authorities registered thousands of excess deaths during one of Europe’s worst heatwaves in June, and with more extreme weather...

The Independent

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· Jul 4, 2026

Thousands forced to evacuate as Colorado wildfire spreads with zero containment

The Aspen Acres fire is one of about 40 large, uncontained blazes burning primarily across the western US

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.

CNN

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· Jul 2, 2026

Massive flames engulf pine trees in Colorado wildfire

A video from the Custer County Sheriff’s Department in south central Colorado shows massive flames burning pine trees as the Aspen Acres wildfire continues ravaging the state. #cnn, #news, #fire

RTÉ News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Slight improvement in battle to contain Spain wildfires

A wildfire that has killed at least 12 people in southern Spain showed signs of easing, allowing firefighters to directly attack the flames for the first time, officials said.

The Local France

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· Jul 8, 2026

MAPS: Where are all the wildfires and warnings in France right now?

Throughout June and early July wildfires ravaged several parts of France with more than 14,500 hectares having already burned. With heatwave and wildfire warnings continuing we look at the stat of play at the start of the holiday season.

DW News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Firefighters battle wildfires in northern Portugal | DW News

Wildfires continue to burn across northern Portugal, with residents joining firefighters to contain blazes that have already scorched over 11,000 hectares in the Viseu district. #dwnews Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

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

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

Extreme wildfire risk in parts of Sweden as dry weather raises fire danger

Extreme wildfire risk in parts of Sweden as dry weather raises fire danger

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 27, 2026

Antioch Deer Fire update: Massive vegetation blaze in California; scary visuals emerge - watch

A vegetation fire dubbed Deer Fire broke out in Antioch, California on June 27, and is currently at 30 acres, as per WatchDuty.

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