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Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations; 10 still missing in Spanish wildfire
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 13, 2026
· 3 min read
A fire raging in the historic and much-visited Fontainebleau forest south of Paris on Monday prompted evacuations of some residential neighborhoods and disrupted train and highway traffic. It was among several wildfires in western Europe as the region bakes under its third red-alert heat wave thi...
Key takeaway In Spain, 10 people were still unaccounted for Monday from a fire that ripped through a remote southern expatriate community last week, killing 13 people in one of the country's deadliest blazes.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio residents watching the devastating wildfires in Europe may be reminded of the region's own struggles with heat and drought. While the city's fire department has not had to contend with wildfires on the same scale as those in France and Spain, the local community is not immune to the risks of extreme heat and dry conditions. As temperatures in San Antonio often surpass 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer, the potential for small fires to spread quickly is a concern. The city's location in a drought-prone region means that firefighting resources must be deployed strategically to mitigate the risk of wildfires. As Europe's experience shows, the combination of extreme heat, wind, and dry conditions can create perfect conditions for wildfires to grow unchecked, making it crucial for San Antonio residents to remain vigilant and take precautions to prevent fires from starting in the first place.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A fire raging in the historic and much-visited Fontainebleau forest south of Paris on Monday prompted evacuations of some residential neighborhoods and disrupted train and highway traffic. It was among several wildfires in western Europe as the region bakes under its third red-alert heat wave thi...
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