Heatwave fuels massive Fontainebleau fire, 1900 hectares lost

Isère

DIRECT - Heatwave: Two fires remain ‘active’ in the Fontainebleau forest, covering more than 1,900 hectares

Figure: DIRECT - Canicule : deux feux toujours 'actifs' en forêt de Fontainebleau, plus de 1.900 hectares parcourus

Heatwave: Two persistent fires in the Fontainebleau forest, covering more than 1,900 hectares. Due to the heatwave and drought, several forest fires are affecting France this Tuesday. The fire in the Fontainebleau forest (Seine-et-Marne) has already covered more than 1,900 hectares. Twenty-six departments are on red alert. Follow the situation with ICI.

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Chimilin: Two adjacent houses destroyed by a fire, one man slightly injured.

Figure: Chimilin : deux maisons mitoyennes détruites par un incendie, un homme légèrement blessé

On July 13th at 6:45 PM, a fire destroyed two adjacent houses located in Chimilin. The event caused significant damage to the buildings and slightly injured a 67-year-old man. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

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North Isère: Two fires broke out in Saint Quentin Fallavier due to illegal fireworks.

Figure: Nord-Isère : deux départs de feu à Saint Quentin Fallavier suite à des feux d'artifice clandestins

On the evening of July 13th, two fire incidents were reported in the commune of Saint-Quentin-Fallavier, in the Nord-Isère region. These incidents were caused by the illegal discharge of fireworks. There were no injuries. Local authorities are investigating to identify the perpetrators and take appropriate measures.

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Alençon: Your summer starts here: outings, culture, and discoveries

Figure: Alençon, votre été commence ici : sorties, culture et découvertes

The summer of 2023 in Alençon offers a variety of activities: outings, culture, and discoveries. The city offers a rich program of heritage, culture, nature, and family activities. This represents an invitation to explore the region’s treasures in all their aspects. Visitors can discover historical sites, museums, green spaces, and participate in various family events. The city of Alençon therefore invites everyone to enjoy its summer by discovering its cultural and natural treasures.

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National holiday in Wattrelos: inflatable structures, concerts, and intergenerational atmosphere

Figure: Fête nationale à Wattrelos : structures gonflables, concerts et ambiance intergénérationnelle

The National Day celebration in Wattrelos began on July 13th and continues today, the National Day. This day is marked by a series of activities for all ages. Inflatable structures, rides, and concerts enliven this festive day. The atmosphere is intergenerational, offering all generations the opportunity to come together to celebrate National Day.

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Geyssans. For the sailing regatta, the local festival committee celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Figure: Geyssans. Pour la vogue, le comité des fêtes souffle ses 25 bougies

The Geyssans are organizing their annual festivities on July 18th and 19th. The festival committee, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, will light its 25 candles to mark the event. This year, the soapbox race is returning after an absence, scheduled for Sunday, July 19th. The festivities are intended to celebrate the local community and provide entertainment for residents and visitors.

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Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux. Ahmed Ghedjati’s new life after years of public service

Figure: Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux. La nouvelle vie d’Ahmed Ghedjati après des années de service public

Ahmed Ghedjati worked for the municipality of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux for more than 35 years, from September 1985 to the last April. He left his position as a local liaison officer, a position created specifically for him. Ghedjati spent the majority of his career working for the local community and was recognized for his commitment and dedication to public service. His departure marks the end of a long and successful career in the public sector.

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Vassieux-en-Vercors. At the Musée de la Résistance, a commemorative weekend on July 18th and 19th.

Figure: Vassieux-en-Vercors. Au Musée de la Résistance, un week-end commémoratif les 18 et 19 juillet

From July 18th to 19th, the Musée de la Résistance in Vassieux-en-Vercors will hold a commemorative ceremony to honor the victims of the attack on the Vercors Maquis in July 1944. The departmental museum of the Resistance is organizing a series of events as part of the annual commemorations. The activities include guided tours, lectures, and exhibitions dedicated to the history of the Resistance in Vercors during World War II. The aim is to pay tribute to the resistance fighters who fought against the German occupation forces and to commemorate their sacrifice. The events are open to the public and are free.

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Football. Regional 1, 2, and 3: discover all the groups of our regional clubs.

Figure: Football. Régional 1, 2 et 3 : découvrez l'ensemble des poules de nos clubs régionaux

Regional football 1, 2, and 3 in France presents the groups of each regional club. In the regional women’s championship 1, the teams include AS Saint-Étienne II, AS Saint-Priest, AS Saint-Martin-en-Haut, Cebazat SP, Grenoble Foot 38 II, Bourg-en-Bresse Peronnas, US Annecy-le-Vieux, Olympique de Valence, Clermont Foot 63, Sorbières Talaudière, Chambéry Savoie Football, Chassieu Décines FC or EVS Genas/Azieu. In the regional men’s championship 1, the groups are BAS Misérieux Trévoux, Plastics Vallée FC, GOAL II, Entente Crest Aouste, FC Rhône Vallées, Olympique de Valence, Grenoble Foot 38 II, AC Seyssinet-Parisset or FC Vaulx-en-Velin, Chassieu Décines FC, AS Craponne, FC Villefranche Beaujolais II, Chambéry Savoie Football, FC du Foron, GFA Rumilly Vallières II. The teams from Vaucluse and the Hautes-Alpes, affiliated with the Ligue Méditerranée, have not yet been announced.

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Environment. ‘Protecting what’s in our oceans is the foundation’: An Ardéchoise (person from Ardèche) is sailing with Sea Shepherd in Iceland.

Figure: Environnement. « Protéger ce qu’il y a dans nos océans, c’est la base » : une Ardéchoise navigue avec Sea Shepherd en Islande

Environment: Ocean protection is the priority

A resident of the Ardèche, Déborah Charret, is currently sailing in Iceland with Sea Shepherd to protect the oceans. For over two weeks, she has been fighting illegal whale hunting carried out near the Icelandic coast by a local entrepreneur. On board the Bandero, a boat belonging to the Sea Shepherd association, she is fighting this practice alongside an international crew of 27 members.

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Île-de-France

Knife attack on the A13 in Yvelines: the perpetrator of the attack has been declared legally insane

Aggressor involved in a knife attack on the A13 motorway in Yvelines declared criminally irresponsible. The individual was found unfit to understand the consequences of his actions due to a mental illness. The decision was made after a thorough psychiatric evaluation. Authorities have stated that the measure is being taken to protect both society and the individual, by providing appropriate care. The investigation into the attack is ongoing, and authorities are calling for vigilance from citizens.

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Final in 2022, American-naturalized Moroccan selected in the lottery… Who is Ismaïl El Fath, the referee for the semi-final between England and Argentina?

In 2022, Ismaïl El Fath, an American-naturalized Moroccan, officiated the England vs. Argentina semi-final of the World Cup. Born in 1985 in Casablanca, he became an international referee in 2016. He has officiated in several major competitions, including the CONCACAF Champions League and the Gold Cup in 2017. In 2019, he was selected to officiate the CONCACAF Nations League final. He is currently a member of the FIFA refereeing panel.

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‘I will wear a hat with a red pompom’: Guillaume, finalist of ‘Koh-Lanta’, parades in Paris for Bastille Day.

Guillaume, a finalist of the 19th season of the French television show “Koh-Lanta”, has announced that he will participate in the July 14th parade in Paris. He indicated that for this occasion, he will wear a “bachi” (a type of traditional Vietnamese pants) with a red pompom.

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‘This is not good for health’: Romain Grégoire, who suffered during the Tour de France due to the heat, calls for ‘measures’ to address the extreme temperatures.

Cyclist Romain Grégoire expressed concerns about the impact of extreme heat on his health during the Tour de France. He is calling for measures to be taken to manage the situation, without specifying the details.

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‘They spend days hiding in shelters’: how Russian soldiers disguised as Ukrainian civilians are infiltrating the Donbass.

Russian soldiers were disguising themselves as Ukrainian civilians to infiltrate the Donbass region clandestinely, according to a report by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). According to information gathered by OSCE observers, these soldiers would move in groups with Ukrainian civilians to avoid Ukrainian military checks. The Russian soldiers were identified by their military equipment and their different languages from those of the local civilians. The OSCE also reported that these infiltrations took place in several cities in the Donbass, including Debaltseve, Horlivka and Yenakievo. This practice would violate the Minsk agreements, which provide for the withdrawal of foreign troops from the Ukrainian territory.

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