Major wildfire rages south of Paris during heatwave

No Comment Video. Major wildfire rages south of Paris during heatwave Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 13/07/2026 - 8:38 GMT+2 A major wildfire has spread through France's Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting a large emergency response, disrupting road and rail traffic, and forcing authorities to deploy firefighting aircraft. A major wildfire swept through the Fontainebleau forest, around 60 kilometres southeast of Paris, during France's third heatwave of the year. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Officials said the blaze had burned around 300 hectares by late Sunday and was still spreading. Hundreds of firefighters, two water-bombing planes, helicopters and an observation aircraft were deployed to tackle the fire. The blaze disrupted traffic on the A6 motorway and delayed trains from Paris's Gare de Lyon during one of the busiest holiday travel weekends. Wildfires France Heatwave Top stories Now playing Next Major wildfire rages south of Paris during heatwave Now playing Next Spain wildfire: Firefighters gain ground as Almería evacuees return home Now playing Next France: hundreds dive into the Seine for Paris’ first river race in 80 years Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 13th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next US launches more strikes on Iran amid renewed standoff over Hormuz Now playing Next Israel to hold elections on 27 October with Netanyahu set to run again Now playing Next Haaland look-alike contest draws fans in Miami Now playing Next Iran launches major attacks on Gulf states as chaos reigns over Hormuz Now playing Next Trump threatens to 'decimate' Iran, a day after saying talks back on Now playing Next Ex-Spanish PM Rajoy: French World Cup team playing 'without Frenchmen' Now playing Next South Africa World Cup footballer Jayden Adams dies aged 25 Now playing Next 'Coalition of the Willing' leaders to meet in Paris on Monday Now playing Next Europe Today: Iran war flares up as EU weighs sanctions on Israeli settlements Now playing Next Anti-tracking fashion: Startup designs clothing to foil AI surveillance cameras Now playing Next Arctic seabed mission documents fragile marine life threatened by Norway's deep-sea mining plans Now playing Next ‘We are doomed’: Why failing to deliver a single market is not an option for Europe ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Jude Bellingham double sends jubilant England into World Cup semis No Comment Argentina fans erupt as Messi's men reach World Cup semifinal No Comment War in Ukraine: Kyiv hit by Russian ballistic missiles and drone swarm, 10 injured No Comment Spain fans celebrate World Cup semi-final place after Belgium win Europe News 'Coalition of the Willing' leaders to meet in Paris ahead of Bastille Day parade Europe News Evacuees allowed to return home after deadly Spain wildfire stabilises Tech News From space rovers to hunger maps: How AI is reshaping humanitarian aid Europe News Ex-Spanish PM Rajoy: French World Cup team is playing 'without Frenchmen' USA US Senator Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness' Qatar Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74 Qatar Iran attacks Gulf states to impose its Hormuz battle lines Europe News Moldova's president nominates pro-European businessman Vasile Tofan for prime minister ADVERTISEMENT Sport South Africa World Cup footballer Jayden Adams dies aged 25 Europe News Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks to close early as another heatwave sweeps France Tech News Apple sues OpenAI over alleged theft of trade secrets - here's what to know USA Trump threatens to 'completely decimate' Iran, a day after claiming talks to take place Europe News Russian missile strikes on Kyiv injure at least 11 Lifestyle Famed Belgian fashion designer Martin Margiela auctions off personal archives Sport Spain score late winner to beat Belgium and set up clash with France Health news After oat milk, Europe turns to pea milk: the Greek scientist leading the way ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT