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title: "Human-Induced Fire Destroys Over 5,000 Acres in Fontainebleau"
url: "https://climbingbrowser.com/news/1266"
date: "2026-07-16"
source: "Climbing Magazine"
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# Human-Induced Fire Destroys Over 5,000 Acres in Fontainebleau

- **Source:** Climbing Magazine
- **Original story:** https://www.climbing.com/news/arson-arrest-fontainebleau-fire/

## Summary

A devastating human-induced fire has destroyed more than 5,000 acres in the iconic climbing area of Fontainebleau. This tragic event raises concerns about the future of climbing in the region.


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