Fontainebleau forest
Coverage of Fontainebleau forest in the Nexus archive.
- 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.