Bastille Day celebrations in France tempered by fear of more wildfires
Bastille Day celebrations in France were marred by fear of wildfires as firework displays were canceled on July 14. President Emmanuel Macron presided over a military parade featuring 6,700 troops, including foreign soldiers, amid a severe heatwave. Approximately 850 firefighters fought two wildfires in Fontainebleau that have burned about 2,050 hectares and forced 1,000 evacuations.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 16:28 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 17:20 UTC
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