Fontainebleau After the Fires: What Climbers Need to Know Before Fall Posted July 17, 2026 · Updated July 22, 2026 — jump to the latest If you're planning a fall trip to Font, you've probably already heard: a major wildfire tore through part of the forest this month. Here's what actually happened, what's still unknown, and what it likely means for your trip. Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite image, 13 July 2026, showing the smoke plume and burn scar over Fontainebleau forest. Credit: European...

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