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Firefighters tackle a wildfire in the region of the Fontainebleau forest, south of Paris, France, Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

Video. Wildfire in southern France brought under control, firefighters say

Updated: 22/07/2026 - 8:30 GMT+2

France has been tackling a significant number of forest fires. Last week, President Emmanuel Macron said France had not faced this many outbreaks of fire across the country since the end of World War II.

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