Wildfire burns south of Paris during European heatwave; minister says blaze may have been deliberately set

BBC—A major wildfire broke out south of Paris as a severe heatwave pushed temperatures across Europe to dangerous levels. A French government minister said the fire may have been deliberately started, raising the possibility of arson as investigators examine the cause. Firefighters worked to contain the blaze, which threatened nearby communities. The heatwave has created extreme wildfire conditions across France and other European countries.

• BBC — French minister said the fire could have been deliberately started; arson investigation underway
• Euronews — Major wildfire rages south of Paris during heatwave
• Drudge Report — Wildfire rages near Paris as heatwave scorches Europe...
• Reuters — Fire broke out south of Paris as a Europe-wide heatwave created dangerous wildfire conditions