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Major wildfire destroys over 1,300 hectares in historic forest near Paris; two arrested for suspected arson

French authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with wildfires that destroyed more than 1,300 hectares of forest south of Paris. The blazes ravaged the historic Fontainebleau Forest as firefighting efforts continue across multiple incident zones.

By Rajesh Kumar · 14 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Massive Wildfire Ravages Fontainebleau Forest as France Battles Extreme Heat

A major wildfire in France's renowned Fontainebleau forest has forced the evacuation of over 1,000 residents and tourists. Authorities suspect the blaze may have been deliberately set, with investigators examining multiple fire outbreaks within a concentrated area.

By Aisyah Razak · 13 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Spain's Almeria Wildfire Death Toll Reaches 13 as Blaze Stabilised

A wildfire in Spain's Almeria province has claimed 13 lives and burned 7,000 hectares. Regional authorities say the blaze is stabilised, with evacuees beginning to return home as investigators examine whether an electricity pole collapse sparked the disaster.

By Aisyah Razak · 13 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Europe Faces Fresh Heatwave Threat as WHO Urges Stronger Health Safeguards

The WHO has warned that Europe faces another severe heatwave building over the Atlantic, with temperatures in Portugal and southern Spain expected to reach 43°C. The organisation urges countries to strengthen health response plans, noting that fewer than half of European nations have dedicated heat-health action strategies.

By Aisyah Razak · 8 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Mekong Nations Mobilise Against Rising Haze Threat as El Niño Looms

Mekong region governments are coordinating urgent efforts to prevent transboundary haze as rising temperatures and El Niño patterns threaten forest fires, agriculture, and public health across Southeast Asia.

By Aisyah Razak · 29 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Major wildfire destroys over 1,300 hectares in historic forest near Paris; two arrested for suspected arson

Massive Wildfire Ravages Fontainebleau Forest as France Battles Extreme Heat

Spain's Almeria Wildfire Death Toll Reaches 13 as Blaze Stabilised

Europe Faces Fresh Heatwave Threat as WHO Urges Stronger Health Safeguards

Mekong Nations Mobilise Against Rising Haze Threat as El Niño Looms

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