French Volunteer Firefighter Admits Arson in Massive Fontainebleau Forest Fire Amid Ongoing 'Zombie Fires' Risk
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 22 hours ago
What happened
A 19-year-old French volunteer firefighter admitted to deliberately starting a massive wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris, which has burned 20,500 dunams and disrupted transport. Firefighters continue to combat the blaze and prevent underground "zombie fires" from reigniting. The fire occurs amid a record wildfire season and a severe European heatwave. Meanwhile, Japan faces its own heatwave, prompting changes in workplace dress codes.
- 01A volunteer firefighter confessed to deliberately igniting the Fontainebleau forest fire near Paris.
- 02The wildfire has burned 20,500 dunams and forced highway and train closures.
- 03Firefighters focus on preventing underground "zombie fires" that can reignite later.
- 04France experiences a record wildfire season with 320,000 dunams burned in 2026.
- 05A third heatwave hits France and Europe with temperatures up to 40°C.
- 06Japan relaxes office dress codes amid a heatwave and energy conservation efforts.
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