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France: Wildfires Rage Near Fontainebleau in Historic Forest Blaze 3

The department of Seine-et-Marne has faced several fires, including an exceptional wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest that has burned over 2,000 hectares, devastating the area and becoming one of the most severe forest fires recorded in France. Firefighters deployed Canadair water bombers, a Dash retardant plane, and water-bombing helicopters, with the water bombers refueling directly from the Seine.

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France: Aerial Footage Captures Fontainebleau Forest Fire

Wildfires that broke out on Sunday, July 12, in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris have been contained but not extinguished. They have scorched around 2,050 hectares and forced 1,000 residents to flee. Officials suspect arson.

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France: Wildfires Rage Near Fontainebleau in Historic Forest Blaze 2

The department of Seine-et-Marne has faced several fires, including two wildfires that have been burning near Fontainebleau since Sunday, July 12, scorching nearly 1,920 hectares by Tuesday, in what could become the worst fire ever recorded in the forest. Firefighters deployed Canadair water bombers, a Dash retardant plane, and water-bombing helicopters, with the water bombers refueling directly from the Seine.

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France: Wildfires Rage Near Fontainebleau in Historic Forest Blaze

The department of Seine-et-Marne has faced several fires, including two wildfires that have been burning near Fontainebleau since Sunday, July 12, scorching nearly 1,920 hectares by Tuesday, in what could become the worst fire ever recorded in the forest. Firefighters deployed Canadair water bombers, a Dash retardant plane, and water-bombing helicopters, with the water bombers refueling directly from the Seine.

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France: Wildfire in Lozère Burns Over 100 Hectares and One House

Firefighters battled a wildfire overnight near Saint-Bonnet-Laval in Lozère, southern France, burning around 100 hectares and destroying a house before crews contained it by early Tuesday, July 14, cutting off its spread toward Chapeauroux as winds eased. It was the second such fire in the area within a week, with roughly 110 firefighters deployed and two nearby campsites evacuated as a precaution.

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France: Water-Scooping Operation Continues on Seine Near Fontainebleau

A wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest area of Seine-et-Marne, France, grew to more than 1,300 hectares as of Monday night, July 13, following a series of major fires since a red heatwave alert was issued on Saturday, July 11. Two people were detained near the area as authorities investigated the possibility of arson.

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France: Lightning-Triggered Wildfire in Planay, Savoie, Burns 60 Hectares

A wildfire that broke out in Planay, Savoie, France, after a lightning strike on June 24, has burned 60 hectares and threatens the D915 road to Pralognan-la-Vanoise. A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter was killed overnight on July 7-8 after being struck by a falling boulder while battling the blaze.

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Wildfire in Petit Bessillon Massif Controlled After Major Response Effort - France

A wildfire burned through more than 130 hectares in the Petit Bessillon massif near Pontevès (Var). Canadair aircraft carried out continuous water drops from Lake Sainte-Croix under the eyes of holidaymakers to fight the flames, which were finally brought under control by the end of the day. Pontevès, France on August 18, 2025. Photo by Cyril Chateau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Petit Bessillon Massif Controlled After Major Response Effort - France

A wildfire burned through more than 130 hectares in the Petit Bessillon massif near Pontevès (Var). Canadair aircraft carried out continuous water drops from Lake Sainte-Croix under the eyes of holidaymakers to fight the flames, which were finally brought under control by the end of the day. Pontevès, France on August 18, 2025. Photo by Cyril Chateau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Petit Bessillon Massif Controlled After Major Response Effort - France

A wildfire burned through more than 130 hectares in the Petit Bessillon massif near Pontevès (Var). Canadair aircraft carried out continuous water drops from Lake Sainte-Croix under the eyes of holidaymakers to fight the flames, which were finally brought under control by the end of the day. Pontevès, France on August 18, 2025. Photo by Cyril Chateau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Petit Bessillon Massif Controlled After Major Response Effort - France

A wildfire burned through more than 130 hectares in the Petit Bessillon massif near Pontevès (Var). Canadair aircraft carried out continuous water drops from Lake Sainte-Croix under the eyes of holidaymakers to fight the flames, which were finally brought under control by the end of the day. Pontevès, France on August 18, 2025. Photo by Cyril Chateau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Petit Bessillon Massif Controlled After Major Response Effort - France

A wildfire burned through more than 130 hectares in the Petit Bessillon massif near Pontevès (Var). Canadair aircraft carried out continuous water drops from Lake Sainte-Croix under the eyes of holidaymakers to fight the flames, which were finally brought under control by the end of the day. Pontevès, France on August 18, 2025. Photo by Cyril Chateau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Petit Bessillon Massif Controlled After Major Response Effort - France

A wildfire burned through more than 130 hectares in the Petit Bessillon massif near Pontevès (Var). Canadair aircraft carried out continuous water drops from Lake Sainte-Croix under the eyes of holidaymakers to fight the flames, which were finally brought under control by the end of the day. Pontevès, France on August 18, 2025. Photo by Cyril Chateau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Petit Bessillon Massif Controlled After Major Response Effort - France

A wildfire burned through more than 130 hectares in the Petit Bessillon massif near Pontevès (Var). Canadair aircraft carried out continuous water drops from Lake Sainte-Croix under the eyes of holidaymakers to fight the flames, which were finally brought under control by the end of the day. Pontevès, France on August 18, 2025. Photo by Cyril Chateau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Petit Bessillon Massif Controlled After Major Response Effort - France

A wildfire burned through more than 130 hectares in the Petit Bessillon massif near Pontevès (Var). Canadair aircraft carried out continuous water drops from Lake Sainte-Croix under the eyes of holidaymakers to fight the flames, which were finally brought under control by the end of the day. Pontevès, France on August 18, 2025. Photo by Cyril Chateau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Petit Bessillon Massif Controlled After Major Response Effort - France

A wildfire burned through more than 130 hectares in the Petit Bessillon massif near Pontevès (Var). Canadair aircraft carried out continuous water drops from Lake Sainte-Croix under the eyes of holidaymakers to fight the flames, which were finally brought under control by the end of the day. Pontevès, France on August 18, 2025. Photo by Cyril Chateau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Water Bomber Scoops Water From Plasencia Reservoir

Storms with over 700 lightning strikes sparked a wildfire in Jarilla in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura on Tuesday, August 12. The fire burned out of control spreading toward the nearby municipalities of Villar de Plasencia and Cabezabellosa, due to difficult terrain and strong winds. Aerial firefighting has continued. Two water bombers have been sent by France to battle wildfires.

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Recap: Wildfire Scorches 17,000 Hectares in Aude, Southern France

A wildfire that burned through more than 17,000 hectares (42,000 acres) in Aude, southern France, is now under control. A woman was killed and 13 people, including 11 firefighters, were injured in the blaze, which broke out near the village of Ribaute on August 5, 2025.

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages - Aude

Canadair planes during their refilling on the Etang de Bages in Peyriac de Mer, Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM