Volunteer firefighter suspected of starting devastating France forest fire

President Macron said there would be no leniency for arsonists, as France - along with much of Europe - deals with a series of unusual heatwaves.

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Macron vows 'zero tolerance' for arson on visit to scorched Fontainebleau forest

Visiting the fire-ravaged forest in the Paris region, the French president pledged a crackdown on arsonists as wildfires have burned some 35,000 hectares nationwide this year, more than all of 2025.

'Zero tolerance' for forest arsonists, Macron promises firefighters

French President Emmenuel Macron visited Fontainebleau on the outskirts of Paris, after devastating wildfires that scorched at least 10% of the 20-thousand-hectare forest. Macron warned it would ‌take several weeks for the fire to be completely ⁠extinguished but pledged to replant the historic domain. Meanwhile, several arrests have been made, including one of a volunteer firefighter placed under formal investigation.

By FRANCE24

Macron toughens stance on arson as wildfires sweep France

French President Emmanuel Macron has said there would be "zero tolerance" for arson after France was hit by wildfires that have scorched thousands of hectares. Dozens of people have been arrested across the country over starting fires deliberately or by accident as multiple intense heatwaves since May have dried out forests and fields.

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