Fontainebleau

A wildfire four times the size of Paris threatened southwest France, while three firefighters died in Greece. Firefighters in Fontainebleau contained a flare-up, but southern Europe faces severe wildfires due to heat, drought, and strong winds.

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Fontainebleau after wildfires damaged 10% of the 20,000-hectare forest. He pledged to replant the area and vowed 'zero tolerance' for arsonists, as arrests including a volunteer firefighter under investigation were reported.

French police are investigating suspected pyromaniacs linked to wildfires near Paris. Five individuals, including a volunteer fire fighter, have been arrested for allegedly starting the blazes intentionally, while a second suspect admitted to accidentally igniting a fire with a discarded cigarette.

Firefighters in Fontainebleau, southern France, collaborate with colleagues from the Paris region to refill water supplies from a hydrant near their command post in Noisy-sur-Ecole. The effort underscores inter-regional cooperation during emergency operations.

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