Fontainebleau Forest reopened on Saturday after a July wildfire scorched approximately 2,000 hectares, about 10 percent of the 6,000‑hectare area. Eighty percent of the forest is now open to the public, while 20 percent remains closed with “Access Prohibited” signs. The forest lies roughly 60 kilometers southeast of Paris and is a major destination for climbers and hikers from around the world. Gilles Moutounet, a 59‑year‑old retail executive, said the reopening allowed people to resume regular outdoor activities. A retired couple from Turin, who have visited the site for 30 years, said the visit also supported local businesses. Deputy prefect Benoit Kaplan said firefighters work daily to extinguish remaining hotspots in the restricted zone. Forest worker Julien Vabre warned that reopening may encourage campfires and unauthorized entry into hazardous areas. Officials have banned barbecues and smoking to prevent further ignition amid continued heatwaves. France has endured three heatwaves this summer, contributing to drought conditions and increased wildfire risk.