Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris
Firefighting planes and helicopters have been deployed to combat a large, virulent wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris. The blaze has disrupted major transport routes and occurred during a period of record-breaking heatwaves across Europe.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the increasing frequency and severity of wildfires in regions previously considered less vulnerable due to climate change.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, A wildfire burns in Noisy-sur-Ecole near Fontainebleau, southern Paris
The article reports on a natural disaster using factual, neutral language and official statements.
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