# Wildfires near Paris force evacuations, disrupt trains and motorway

Wildfires burning near Paris have forced residents to evacuate their homes and caused significant disruptions to train services and a major motorway. The fires threaten the outskirts of the French capital, highlighting the risk of wildfires in urban-adjacent areas. Al Jazeera reports on the emergency response and ongoing efforts to contain the blaze.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/13/wildfires-near-paris-force-evacuations-disrupt-train-lines-and-motorway?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:46:08 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/7/14/photos-wildfires-ravage-historic-forest-near-paris?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:38:07 +0000