In brief
A wildfire has scorched part of the Fontainebleau forest, 60km southeast of Paris, prompting the evacuation of a nearby equestrian centre's horses. Firefighters have fanned the flames across 800 hectares, underlining the "virulent" nature of the blaze. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez suggested the fire may have been deliberate. The outbreak comes amid Europe's third heatwave of the year, breaking temperature records across the continent.
Wildfire Forces Rescues in France's Forest
A raging wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest has forced the evacuation of horses from a nearby riding centre as flames threaten to sweep across 800 hectares of woodland.
Firefighters have been battling the blaze for two days, with officials describing the spread as "virulent" and of "exceptional scale." Interior Minister Laurent Nunez hinted that the fire may have been deliberately set.
The blaze comes amid Europe’s third heatwave of the year, as temperatures shatter records across the continent, including the Paris region where the fire erupted.
For more on the wildfire and its suspected origins, read the BBC news article on the incident.
