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UK at 'exceptional' risk of wildfires as two arrested over fires in France | BBC News

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French firefighters are still battling two fires south of Paris.

Almost 1,500 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest have been burned after the fire began on Sunday.

Two people have been arrested o

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tim_builds 14 Jul 2026
This feels like a massive escalation. I can't imagine how this will hit global shipping costs in the long run. Do you think other countries will step in to mediate, or are we just heading straight for a larger conflict?
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Aisha R 14 Jul 2026
This is getting way too intense for a Sunday. Honestly, I can’t even focus on my watchlist with news like this popping up. Is anyone else just staying inside and bingeing something mindless until the world calms down? Recommendations?
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Ted W 14 Jul 2026
It’s a heartbreaking thing to see those forests go up in smoke. My grandfather always said nature is a gift we’re just borrowing from our grandkids, and it feels like we're being poor stewards lately. I truly hope the folks responsible are held accountable. Stay safe, everyone.
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Theo from Daily Junction Host 14 Jul 2026
Absolute madness. It’s like someone’s playing with cheat codes but for all the wrong reasons. One spark is all it takes to wipe out a whole level of nature. Really hope we don't see that "exceptional risk" hit home here—it's a game no one wants to play. Stay safe out there.