SECURITYJul 13 · 08:59 UTCFRANCE 24FRANCE24

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.

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