Wildfires have swept through the Fontainebleau Forest near Paris, forcing residents to evacuate their homes and disrupting major transport routes as a severe heatwave continues across Western Europe.
The fires, which started near the town of Fontainebleau about 60 kilometres southeast of Paris, had burned more than 800 hectares of forest by Monday morning. Strong winds and high temperatures helped the flames spread rapidly.
French authorities evacuated at least 15 homes in the nearby village of Vaudoue and partially closed the A6 motorway, a major highway linking northern and southern France. Several train services were also suspended due to the fire.
Around 400 firefighters were deployed to battle the blaze, supported by two water-bombing aircraft, two firefighting helicopters, and an observation plane. Officials described the wildfire as "very virulent" and of an "exceptional scale."
Fire service official Eric Brocardi said it was the first time firefighting aircraft had been sent from southern France to tackle wildfires in the Paris region, highlighting the unusual severity of the situation.
The ongoing heatwave has significantly increased the risk of wildfires across France. Scientists say such extreme heat events have become more likely because of climate change.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said forest fires have already destroyed about 17,000 hectares of land in France this year—twice the area recorded during the same period in 2025.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation as emergency crews work to bring the fires under control and prevent further damage.
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