Seine-et-Marne fire chief warns of lingering gaps after July blaze in Fontainebleau forest
July wildfires devastated roughly 10% of the Fontainebleau forest, and the Seine-et-Marne fire service chief says critical improvements are still needed.
The July infernos consumed about a tenth of the Fontainebleau forest in Seine-et-Marne. Bruno Maestracci, director of the departmental fire and rescue service, highlighted that despite the fires being out, significant shortcomings remain in preparedness and response. He drew on his extensive experience in fire management across France and abroad to stress the risk of similar events recurring. Maestracci called for targeted upgrades to infrastructure and tactics to better confront future wildfires.
Why it matters
One outlet revealed weaknesses in fire response that could affect future forest safety and regional emergency planning.
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