Firefighters have successfully contained two wildfires burning in the Fontainebleau forest southeast of Paris. Authorities are now focusing on the investigation into the origins of the fires.

Five individuals have been arrested on suspicion of deliberately setting the blazes. Among those charged is a volunteer firefighter. Additionally, prosecutors reported that a second suspect admitted to accidentally starting a fire by discarding a cigarette.

The investigation continues as officials work to determine the full circumstances behind the forest fires.

Source: France 24 English

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