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Large Fire Near France's Charles De Gaulle Airport Closes Two Runways

12/08/2026 08:16 AM

LONDON, Aug 12 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Two runways at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris were closed after a huge fire broke out at a warehouse on Tuesday, Anadolu Ajansi reported.

The fire broke out at a logistics company in Louvres, about 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) from Charles de Gaulle Airport. The cause of the fire is not yet known, broadcaster BFMTV reported.

Despite the runway closures, air traffic was not significantly affected, according to reports.

Meanwhile, some 110 firefighters and 38 fire engines were dispatched to the area, while authorities closed several nearby roads.

Some train stations were also closed, while several bus routes were diverted due to the incident.

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