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French Volunteer Firefighter Admits Arson in Massive Fontainebleau Forest Fire Amid Ongoing 'Zombie Fires' Risk
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.
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What happened
- 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.
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.
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