A major wildfire has erupted in the Fontainebleau forest, a historic woodland area located south of Paris. The fire has ravaged over 1,300 hectares of the former royal hunting estate since erupting on Sunday.
France's interior minister has indicated that the fire could have been set deliberately. In connection with the suspected arson, police have arrested two people on suspicion of intentionally starting the blaze.
The Fontainebleau forest is a sprawling and historically significant area, making the extent of the damage a matter of concern for French authorities and heritage preservation efforts.
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