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Fontainebleau forest fire contained, six suspects detained
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Tuesday evening, the Seine-et-Marne prefect announced the two fires ravaging the Fontainebleau forest were contained after burning more than 2,000 hectares. Six people were detained, including a volunteer firefighter suspected of deliberately starting a blaze.
A Sécurité civile water bomber suffered minor damage during operations against the Fontainebleau fire. The aircraft was temporarily withdrawn from the response. Its return to service is scheduled in the coming days.
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The situation is stabilizing in the Fontainebleau forest, allowing a reduction in deployed resources.
July 16, 2026 16:31