Fire

Fontainebleau: A parade in tribute to the firefighters — our images

The tribute parade for Fontainebleau’s firefighters who battled the blazes drew a thick crowd along Rue Grande in Seine-et-Marne on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Red fire engines, tractors and forestry equipment rolled by ahead of a symbolic handover of the keys.

Fire in Paris: mortar shells explode inside a building in the 20th arrondissement

A fierce fire ripped through an apartment in Paris’s 20th arrondissement, near Belleville Park, where aerial firework mortars stored for a wedding blew up in the middle of the night. The blaze, which broke out in early September 2026, left three people with minor injuries.

Is the Fontainebleau forest fire the largest on record in Île-de-France?

This marks a grim historical milestone for the Paris region. With more than 800 hectares scorched by flames in the Fontainebleau massif, the ongoing fire is the largest on record in Île-de-France.

That smoke smell reported in the 95, 78 and 92 stems from a major fire in Argenteuil.

Since waking up on Saturday, August 1, 2026, many residents of Val-d'Oise, Yvelines, and even as far as Hauts-de-Seine report a strong smell of smoke. The phenomenon is linked to a major fire that broke out overnight in the area. Here’s what we know so far.

Fontainebleau fire: flames contained, six people in police custody.

Two fires in the Fontainebleau forest, which scorched 2,050 hectares in Seine-et-Marne, have been brought under control but are not yet extinguished. Six people are in custody and 800 firefighters remain on standby this Wednesday, July 15, 2026, to prevent any rekindling.

Canicule : at Disneyland Paris, the nighttime shows will go ahead without fireworks

Following a prefectural decree dated June 21, 2026, all fireworks are banned in Seine-et-Marne due to the heatwave to prevent potential fires. And at Disneyland Paris, the nighttime shows Disney Tales of Magic and Disney Cascade of Lights will go without their fireworks. Here's the rundown!

A major fire in an industrial area of Bobigny, stay away from the area.

A major fire hits the Bobigny area this Wednesday, June 17, 2026. A warehouse in the Vignes industrial zone is ablaze. Firefighters remain on the scene.

Yvelines: major fire in Les Loges-en-Josas, around 100 firefighters deployed

A major fire is underway this Friday, May 15, 2026, in Les Loges-en-Josas, in the Yvelines department. The blaze is hitting an industrial area at Trou Salé, producing a dramatic plume of smoke visible from several kilometres away. About 100 firefighters have been deployed.

Fire in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, the Bristol hotel evacuated

A fire broke out on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in the kitchens of Le Bristol, the iconic palace in Paris’s 8th arrondissement on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. About 400 people were evacuated. The blaze has now been extinguished.

Did you know? A fire had devastated the City Hall—here's what it looked like before the blaze.

On May 24, 1871, right in the heart of Paris, the City Hall was destroyed by a fire set during the Paris Commune. Before it was rebuilt in the 19th century, the building showcased a Renaissance style inherited from François I, a look that can still be admired today at the Musée Carnavalet through models and original architectural details. Curious about what it looked like? Here's the story!

Fire at Châtelet: tensions during the September 10th demonstrations

A fire broke out this Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in a building at the Forum des Halles, in the Châtelet district of Paris's 1st arrondissement, on the sidelines of demonstrations by the "Bloquons tout" movement. According to witnesses, the incident may have been linked to tensions between demonstrators and police.

Fire in Boulogne-Billancourt (92): an update on what we know

A fire broke out in Boulogne-Billancourt (92), west of Paris, on the morning of Friday August 22, 2025. The fire engulfed a residential apartment, from which thick black smoke billowed high into the sky, intriguing Parisians and local residents alike. We report on the situation and the emergency response.

Fire in Gennevilliers, on the Grésillons side: an update on what we know

A fire broke out in Gennevilliers, near Les Grésillons, late afternoon on June 2, 2025. Black smoke rose high into the sky, making Parisians and other residents of the Ile-de-France wonder about the cause of the fire. We take stock!

Fire in the 17th arrondissement: several areas of Paris closed to traffic

On the evening of Monday April 7, a major fire engulfed the Syctom waste sorting center in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. This Tuesday, April 8, several sectors are closed to the public to facilitate the clean-up of the area.

Paris: fire in the 12th arrondissement town hall, damage, causes and consequences

On the night of Sunday January 26 to Monday January 27, a spectacular fire broke out at the town hall on avenue Daumesnil in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. Although there were no casualties, the material damage was considerable, particularly to the 36-meter-high belfry, which is now in danger of collapsing. An operation to secure and remove the structure is currently in preparation. We tell you all about it.

Fire opposite Saint-Lazare station: a building destroyed Paris 8th arrondissement, avoid the area!

An impressive fire broke out this Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 1, rue de la Pépinière, opposite the Saint-Lazare train station, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. The fire, which started on the top floor of a seven-storey building, ravaged the entire roof. Almost 150 firefighters were mobilized to bring the flames under control and evacuate the residents. Although the material damage was considerable, only one person was slightly injured.

Fire in progress on avenue d'Iéna in Paris's 16th arrondissement

This Friday, December 13, 2024, a major fire broke out at 26 avenue d'Iéna, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. Some forty firefighters and fifteen trucks have been mobilized to bring the fire, currently contained to the upper floors, under control. The perimeter is to be avoided.

Fire in progress Paris 4th district near City Hall: BHV Marais evacuated

A fire broke out this morning, Tuesday June 25, in an apartment building on rue Verrerie in the Marais district, right next to the Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville (BHV) in Paris. Be careful if you're driving in the area, you could be trapped.

Notre-Dame de Paris: Macron visits the construction site under social tension

Emmanuel Macron is visiting Notre-Dame de Paris this Friday, April 14, 2023, to assess the progress of the restoration while the social context is tense since the Constitutional Council must give its decisions today. As a reminder, the promised reopening of the monument is scheduled for 2024.

Double jet-stream: what is this phenomenon likely to be related to heatwaves in France

For a few days, some scientists only say one thing: “double jet-stream”. This atmospheric air flow could be the explanation of most heatwaves that occurred this summer in France, leading to dramatic fires and a very strong episode of drought. Here is more about that matter.