WorldPublished: 1 August 2026 at 17:54

France's interior minister: largest forest fire since 1949 brought under control

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said on Saturday that the largest forest fire since 1949 has been brought under control.

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez on Saturday officially confirmed that the country's largest forest fire since 1949 has been brought under control. The announcement provides official confirmation about the current status of the blaze.

According to the minister, the fire is no longer considered uncontrolled. The official statement does not include additional details about casualties or damage, nor does it specify where or when the fire started. The blaze is nevertheless notable as the largest forest fire in France since 1949.

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