Macron: Hold accountable those responsible for the Fengdan Bailu forest fire in accordance with the law

2026-07-17 01:06

Economic Observation Network According to CCTV News, French President Macron visited the site of the Fontainebleau forest fire near Paris on the 16th and stated that those responsible for the fire will be held accountable in accordance with the law.

The Fontainebleau Forest is located about 60 kilometers southeast of Paris. A fire broke out on the night of the 12th, and preliminary investigations suggest it may have been caused by human activity. As of noon on the 14th, the total burned area of the Fengdan Bailu Forest Fire exceeded 2000 hectares. According to previous reports from the French judiciary, several suspects suspected of causing the Fontainebleau forest fire have been investigated and detained. One of them is suspected of intentionally setting fire, while the other is suspected of littering cigarette butts and causing the fire.

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