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Saturday, July 18, 2026
A volunteer firefighter is suspected of starting a devastating forest fire in…
“A volunteer firefighter is suspected of starting a devastating forest fire in France.”
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Multiple reputable and official-sourced reports state that in July 2026 a volunteer firefighter in France’s historic Fontainebleau forest was arrested and placed under formal investigation on suspicion of starting a major forest fire south of Paris, which burned over 2,000 hectares and led to large-scale evacuations.
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Checked July 18, 2026 · we'll re-check as this develops
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