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Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations; 10 still missing in Spanish wildfire
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· 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 expat community last week, killing 13 people in one of the country's deadliest blazes.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
While the wildfires in western Europe may seem distant from Piney Point Village , the extreme heat and drought conditions that are fueling these fires are a reminder that similar conditions can occur in our own region. Harris County has experienced its own share of wildfires and heat waves in recent years, and the threat of such disasters is ever-present. The fact that Europe is experiencing its third red-alert heat wave this year is a stark warning that climate change is having a profound impact on global weather patterns. As Piney Point Village residents, it's crucial to be aware of the potential risks and take steps to prevent and prepare for wildfires, such as creating defensible spaces around homes and staying informed about local weather conditions. By learning from the experiences of other regions, we can better protect our own community from the dangers of extreme heat and wildfires.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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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