# Firefighting planes combat blaze in Fontainebleau forest near Paris

Firefighting aircraft are battling a wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris, a popular recreational area. The blaze has prompted evacuations as flames spread amid dry conditions. The incident underscores increasing wildfire risks in European forests.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/13/france-fires-wildfires-fointaineblue-forest-paris) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:57:39 GMT