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.

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.

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.

France: Wildfires Erupt in Aude, Trigger Evacuations and Motorway Closures 2

Wildfires broke out near the A61 and A9 motorways in Aude, southern France, on Sunday, June 29, burning around 400 hectares. Over 500 firefighters and aerial units were deployed. Evacuations included a campsite and the Fontfroide Abbey. Parts of the highways were closed for safety. Officials say a poorly extinguished barbecue in a car trailer sparked the fires, as France faces an intense heatwave and high fire risk.

France: Wildfires Erupt in Aude, Trigger Evacuations and Motorway Closures

Wildfires broke out near the A61 and A9 motorways in Aude, southern France, on Sunday, June 29, burning around 400 hectares. Over 500 firefighters and aerial units were deployed. Evacuations included a campsite and the Fontfroide Abbey. Parts of the highways were closed for safety. Officials say a poorly extinguished barbecue in a car trailer sparked the fires, as France faces an intense heatwave and high fire risk.

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron visits the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron stands at attention after laying a wreath of flowers at a monument to pay homage to the rescue workers who died in the line of service, at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron flanked by French Minister for Ecological Transition and Territories' Cohesion Christophe Bechu, French Agriculture Minister Marc Fesneau and French Secretary of State for Rurality Dominique Faure stands at attention after laying a wreath of flowers at a monument to pay homage to the rescue workers who died in the line of service, at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron stands at attention after laying a wreath of flowers at a monument to pay homage to the rescue workers who died in the line of service, at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron flanked by French Minister for Ecological Transition and Territories' Cohesion Christophe Bechu, French Agriculture Minister Marc Fesneau and French Secretary of State for Rurality Dominique Faure stands at attention after laying a wreath of flowers at a monument to pay homage to the rescue workers who died in the line of service, at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron visits the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron stands at attention after laying a wreath of flowers at a monument to pay homage to the rescue workers who died in the line of service, at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron visits the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron visits the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron visits the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron visits the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron visits the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron flanked by French Secretary of State for Rurality Dominique Faure inspects the Canadair water-bomber aircraft as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron flanked by French Secretary of State for Rurality Dominique Faure inspects the Canadair water-bomber aircraft as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron during an exercice of fire fighting aircraft water-bombs as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron flanked by French Secretary of State for Rurality Dominique Faure inspects the Canadair water-bomber aircraft as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron flanked by French Secretary of State for Rurality Dominique Faure inspects the Canadair water-bomber aircraft as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron inspects the Canadair water-bomber aircraft as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron flanked by French Secretary of State for Rurality Dominique Faure inspects the Canadair water-bomber aircraft as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron inspects the Canadair water-bomber aircraft as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President at Nimes-Garons firefighters air base - Garons

French President Emmanuel Macron inspects the Canadair water-bomber aircraft as he visits at the Nimes-Garons civil security air base near Nimes, southern France, on June 2, 2023. Emmanuel Macron is visiting the civil security air base to meet with members of services involved in preventing and fighting wildfires. Photo by Max Bawens/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM