375 people detained in France over forest fires

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  • 03 August, 2026
  • 13:47
375 people detained in France over forest fires

A total of 375 people, including 142 minors, have been detained in France in connection with forest fires.

According to Report, which cites French media, 36 of those detained have been placed in custody.

According to the source, some of them have either been sentenced to prison terms based on arrest warrants or placed in pre-trial detention.

It is noted that 36 departments across the country are currently under a high forest fire risk alert.