As the smoke clears, the Fontainebleau forest takes stock of its destruction

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Around 2,000 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest have been burned in a major fire, with 950 firefighters still battling the remaining flames. French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit the site, highlighting the environmental and ecological damage.

Approaching 2,000 hectares of the iconic and fragile Fontainebleau forest have burned out with around 950 firefighters supported by aerial teams still continuing to battle the flames. While the fire has been contained, it has yet to be extinguished four days after it broke out. French President Emmanuel Macron is due to visit the site.