Fontainebleau forest fire contained after 2,000 hectares burned; arson investigation underway

Firefighters have contained a 2,000-hectare blaze in the Fontainebleau forest after 48 hours of operations, though the fire remains active within its perimeter. Authorities have detained four individuals, including a volunteer firefighter, as part of an ongoing arson investigation. The incident highlights significant vulnerability in French forest management during peak summer conditions.