WorldNearly 1,000 hectares burnt in fire near Paris

A wildfire in the historic and heavily visited Fontainebleau forest south of Paris has led to evacuations and disrupted rail and highway traffic. Authorities say flames have destroyed nearly five percent of the 25,000-hectare woodland, while arson is being considered as a possible cause. The blaze comes during the region’s third heatwave of the summer. Extremely dry vegetation and high temperatures are helping fires spread.

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