Fontainebleau forest
Coverage of Fontainebleau forest in the Nexus archive.
- 🔴 More than 1,900 hectares of Fontainebleau forest near Paris destroyed by wildfires
More than 1,900 hectares of Fontainebleau forest near Paris were destroyed by wildfires. The incident highlights significant environmental damage in the region.
- More than 1,900 hectares of Fontainebleau forest near Paris destroyed by wildfires
French firefighters are battling two wildfires that have destroyed over 1,900 hectares of Fontainebleau forest, a UNESCO biosphere reserve near Paris. Police arrested two suspects linked to the blaze, which forced the evacuation of approximately 1,000 residents.
- Fontainebleau fire: 'The longer it goes on, the more surreal it feels that the forest is burning'
A wildfire is burning in the Fontainebleau forest in Seine-et-Marne, with observers noting a surreal and unsettling experience as the fire persists. The event was visible from the road connecting Noisy-sur-École to Milly-la-Forêt on July 13, 2026.
- 2 arrested over Fontainebleau forest fire near Paris, interior minister says
France’s interior minister Laurent Nunez announced two arrests linked to a fire in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris. The arrests are part of 59 nationwide for deliberate or accidental arson as the country faces wildfires and a heatwave. Nunez noted 10 fire ignition points in a 1,000-meter perimeter, suggesting the fire may have been deliberately set.
- Planes fight fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris
France combats a wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris, which has scorched 2,400 acres and disrupted traffic. Aircraft and firefighters are deployed, with authorities investigating whether the fire was intentionally set. The blaze, exacerbated by a heatwave, has forced evacuations and prompted residents to assist in containment efforts.
- France: Fire scorches Fontainebleau forest southeast of Paris
A fast-moving wildfire continues to burn in France's Fontainebleau forest, located 60km southeast of Paris, with authorities estimating 1,000 hectares have been scorched. FRANCE 24's Senior Reporter Catherine Norris Trent observed the devastation and firefighting efforts firsthand.
- 'It's a monster': FRANCE 24 speaks to resident evacuated due to the Fontainebleau fire
A wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris has burned nearly 1,000 hectares since July 12, an area larger than Gibraltar. Hundreds of nearby residents were evacuated as authorities investigate a possible arson. FRANCE 24 interviewed one affected resident.
- Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations; 10 still missing in Spanish wildfire
A wildfire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris caused evacuations and traffic disruptions, while 10 people remain missing in a deadly Spanish wildfire that killed 13. France and Spain are experiencing extreme heat waves, with France deploying planes and hundreds of firefighters to combat the Fontainebleau fire.
- Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations; 10 still missing in Spanish wildfire
A wildfire in France's Fontainebleau forest near Paris caused evacuations and traffic disruptions, while 10 people remain missing in a deadly Spanish wildfire that killed 13. Both fires are linked to a third heat wave affecting western Europe, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in some areas.
- Probe into intentional start of Fontainebleau fire underway
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated authorities are investigating the possibility that the Fontainebleau forest fire was intentionally started. This follows a third heatwave in France within three months, with fires reported in multiple regions.
- 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. Meanwhile, 10 people remain missing in a wildfire in Spain.
- Blaze burns through 'lungs of greater Paris' Fontainebleau forest
A fire broke out in Fontainebleau forest, part of the Ile de France region, prompting 400 firefighters to respond. The blaze occurred ahead of the July 14 national holiday and during the summer holiday season, causing disruptions to train networks and highway closures in the Paris area.
- 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 and a highway.
- Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris forces evacuations, disrupts trains and highway
A fire in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris caused evacuations, disrupted train and highway traffic, and is part of a third heat wave affecting western Europe. Firefighting efforts included water-dumping planes and hundreds of firefighters, while wildfires in southern France and Spain have led to significant disruptions and fatalities.
- Fire bomber planes battle Fointaineblue forest blaze near Paris
A wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris burned over 800 hectares, prompting evacuations, highway closures, and rail disruptions. French officials deployed two firefighting planes to combat the 'exceptional scale' blaze, which spread rapidly during a heatwave-affected summer travel weekend.
- Major fire rages in Fontainebleau forest near Paris
A major fire broke out in the Fontainebleau Forest near Paris on July 12, 2026, in the late afternoon, with flames rising in the area.
- Fontainebleau forest near Paris hit by 'very virulent' wildfire
A fast-moving wildfire near Paris scorched 800 hectares of Fontainebleau forest, prompting France to deploy two firefighting aircraft. The blaze caused partial closures of the A6 motorway during a busy summer holiday weekend amid an intense heatwave.
- The Fontainebleau Forest's ever-growing popularity threatens this jewel of biodiversity near Paris
The growing popularity of Fontainebleau Forest near Paris is endangering its biodiversity. The threat is highlighted at the Circuit des 25 Bosses trail in Forêt des Trois Pignons, Milly-la-Forêt, as of May 26, 2026.