Macron warns in Fontainebleau of unprecedented nationwide wildfire pressure

Fontainebleau - 16 July 2026: During a visit to the Forest of Fontainebleau, which has been severely affected by fire, President Emmanuel Macron warned of a new dimension of wildfire risk in France. The country had not faced a comparable concentration of fire pressure across so many parts of the country at the same time since the end of the Second World War, Macron said. According to recent figures, around 35,000 hectares have burned since the start of the year.The head of state's visit follows several days of exceptionally severe ...