Fontainebleau 'contained' but not out as two arrested

The Fontainebleau Forest, south of Paris, has been struck by two fires that have burned just over two thousand hectares since Sunday. Per France 24, the blazes are now contained—though not yet extinguished—and authorities have made two arrests. One of the suspects is a volunteer firefighter who confessed to starting the fire by setting twigs alight with matches and gasoline.

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