Fifty-nine arrested over wildfires, incuding two for Fontainebleau near Paris
- A total of 59 people have been arrested across France over suspected deliberate or accidental arson, including two in connection with the wildfire still sweeping through the Fontainebleau forest southeast of Paris, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has said.
- Issued on: 14/07/2026 - 08:22 2 min Reading time The minister said Monday evening that the arrests included 30 adults and 29 minors "with very different profiles".
- Seven suspects have been remanded in custody pending trial after admitting to deliberately setting fires.
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- A total of 59 people have been arrested across France over suspected deliberate or accidental arson, including two in connection with the wildfire still sweeping through the Fontainebleau forest southeast of Paris, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has said.
- Issued on: 14/07/2026 - 08:22 2 min Reading time The minister said Monday evening that the arrests included 30 adults and 29 minors "with very different profiles".
- Seven suspects have been remanded in custody pending trial after admitting to deliberately setting fires.
Sources: RFI